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Kept me informed. Explained the job in lay person terms. Very clean, neat and tidy when job completed. Honest too - I paid for 1 days work; above job was completed quicker than expected so he did a few extra jobs that needed doing as well. He would be my first contact for future work. Would highly recommend.
Pamela
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!Delighted with the work Hemal did for me. Replacing two taps, new bathroom extractor fan, new plug socket, repair to internal wall from removal of tv bracket, dishwasher, plumbing & water pressure checks. Responded within minutes of posting the job, gave me good advice, arrived next day, got all the jobs done promptly and to a high standard. Clean, professional, polite, good price. Highly recommend. First time using Rated People, really happy.
Claire
A quick, efficient and friendly set of guys. I had them in to clean and paint my mums fence, and then she asked them to do some jet washing and further painting around the garage. All in all, great value for money. My mum was very happy with the work ethic and outcome. If she’s happy so I was very happy. We’ll definitely be calling them back in at a later date.
Matthew
Keeping your property in top condition requires regular care, but finding the time or correct tools for endless odd jobs can be a real challenge. Ignoring minor issues like blocked guttering, loose floorboards, or cracked plaster can quickly lead to costly structural damage down the line. Hiring a professional home maintenance and repair specialist ensures your property stays safe, efficient, and looking its best. Rated People connects you with thousands of skilled property specialists across the UK. Post your job for free today to get quotes from up to three local pros.
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What can a local home maintenance and repair specialist help with?
Avoid mounting repair bills, drafty rooms, and unaddressed minor wear and tear by hiring a skilled home maintenance and repair specialist to protect your property. Look out for local tradespeople and professional maintenance companies that:
- Have a diverse, multi-skilled background covering property tasks like basic carpentry, minor roofing touch-ups, gutter clearance, and interior surface patch-ups.
- Hold comprehensive public liability insurance to protect your home and fixtures against any accidental damage during the job.
- Possess a verified track record of positive reviews from previous customers highlighting their reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
- Provide clear, transparent breakdowns of material costs and hourly or daily labour rates so you can budget with total confidence.
- Offer flexible scheduling options to complete a single larger task or safely knock out an entire checklist of minor chores in one visit.
A local property maintenance specialist can tackle those hard-to-reach or physically demanding upkeep tasks quickly, ensuring your home remains secure and fully functional before minor issues escalate.
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How much does it cost to hire a property maintenance specialist?
The overall cost of property maintenance varies based on the size of your home checklist, the required materials, and your location in the UK. A straightforward job like clearing a standard gutter or fixing a single door hinge will cost far less than complex remedial tasks like repairing localised roof leaks, resolving damp issues, or replacing large sections of timber fencing. Many professionals offer flexible options, charging by the hour for quick jobs or quoting fixed day rates for extensive to-do lists.
For standard general maintenance work, most local specialists charge a labour rate ranging between £25 and £55 per hour, though highly experienced multi-trade contractors or teams handling structural tasks may charge higher.
To get an accurate price for your specific property needs, post a job today to request a free quote from a local specialist.
What factors should I consider when choosing a home repair expert?
A properly maintained property protects your financial investment, keeps your living spaces comfortable, and enhances your home's overall kerb appeal. Investing in regular professional upkeep prevents hidden water leaks from rot-testing structural timbers, ensures your home stays thermally efficient, and helps prevent unexpected structural emergencies during severe winter weather. Additionally, keeping clear records of professional maintenance invoices provides crucial proof of upkeep required by home insurance providers if you ever need to file a structural claim.
A home maintenance and repair specialist can help you with:
- Clearing, repairing, or completely replacing blocked downpipes and leaking guttering systems.
- Fixing sticking doors, loose floorboards, creaking staircases, and damaged internal skirting.
- Patching cracked interior plaster, applying fresh silicone seals around baths, and minor painting touch-ups.
- Repairing damaged garden fencing, broken gates, loose brickwork, and external patio paving slabs.
- Replacing blown window seals, window handles, and installing home security fixtures or cat flaps.
Property maintenance specialists do not just temporarily cover up structural faults; they identify the root cause of drafty windows or damp patches, ensuring your home remains fully protected against the elements.
Keeping your property's interior and exterior in prime condition is essential for daily peace of mind and long-term value. Whether you have a single nagging repair or a full afternoon of general upkeep, a local expert can get it sorted safely.
Whether you need urgent outdoor fencing work or a series of internal household fixes, speak to a specialist today to receive a free property maintenance quote.
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Other home maintenance & repair FAQs
What are the most common signs that my property needs immediate maintenance?
You should look into professional repairs if you spot overflowing gutters during heavy rain, slow-draining exterior pipes, or damp spots appearing on your walls or ceilings. Other warning signs include doors and windows that struggle to close smoothly, cracked exterior mortar lines, sagging fence panels, or soft spots developing along your timber fascia boards and decking.
Do I need a multi-skilled property maintenance expert or a specific trade specialist?
A general home maintenance specialist is perfect for knocking out multiple everyday jobs at once, such as fixing fencing, clearing gutters, and adjusting interior doors. However, for complex gas line work, full fuse box upgrades, or major structural extensions, you must legally hire certified specialists like Gas Safe engineers, Part P electricians, or structural builders to ensure your home complies with UK Building Regulations.
How do I prepare for a home maintenance specialist’s visit?
To help your specialist get straight to work, draw up a clear written checklist of all the jobs you want tackled and clear a safe, accessible path around those specific areas. If they are working inside, temporarily move fragile items or furniture out of the way; if they are clearing gutters or fixing external roofing, ensure your driveway or garden path is clear for ladders and equipment access.
Plasterer and builder skilled in the following areas: Plastering, New Kitchens, Bathroom Fitting, Extensions, Conversions, Renovations, Tiling. Located in Cross Hands and covers the Swansea and Carmarthenshire areas
Great job new kitchen and some internal walls knocked down. Took a little longer and cost a little more than expected but very happy with the outcome. Friendly and trustworthy team
Gareth, the proprietor of GMS is a qualified wood machinist by trade and has over 25 years’ experience working within the construction industry. Gareth first started the business in 2005 with a view to provide clients across North Wales and Cheshire with kitchens. In the last 10 years the business has diversified and now accommodates a scheme of works within construction from kitchens to bathrooms, gardens to bedrooms, fire and flood damaged properties and more. Gareth employs several staff and subcontracts to NICEIC registered Electricians and GAS SAFE registered gas engineers. Therefore, GMS can offer project managing and the client only needs to converse with one trade [GMS] rather than multiple. Thus, taking the stress out of the job.
Great communication and work carried out to a high standard.
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Home Maintenance / Repair
GP Electrical & Plumbing
Home Maintenance / Repair
Hi my name is Yani, am an experienced Electrician and plumber of over 4 years. I cover most of Electrical and plumbing jobs and other domestic building work big or small. If you need someone reliable, hard working, transparent and tidy worker, look no further! All Electrical works comply with NICEIC regulations.
20 years domestic, commercial and industrial experience. Customer service, workmanship and quality is our goal.
Excellent job .
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2M Construction is a London based family business and we pride ourselves on our diverse portfolio, including different kind of projects in the residential sector. 2mconstruction co uk
Did a great job, very efficient and completed installing a shower unit, light and door in one day. Highly recommend.
We are a family run business with a huge emphasis on the quality of work and customer service we provide. We are fully insured & certified by NAPIT. We cover all areas of electrical work.
Munir arrived ahead of time and did job efficiently along with offering some extra advice. Happy to recommend him
Do you want the team that will improve your interiors to have a good work ethic and be detail-oriented? Look no further – at Altun building and Renovation, our goal is to go the extra mile and deliver excellent results of the finest quality. We provide a range of home improvement services that make your home more comfortable and spacious than before. With over 12 years in the industry, we are proud of our progress and in our commitment to ensuring our clients are never disappointed. From room extensions to kitchen renovations and from plastering to painting, tiling and everything in between, our abilities and expertise mean that we can make your dream home a firm possibility. Our comprehensive services can cater to any need and we work with rigorous attention to detail. Right from when you first contact us, we ensure a stress-free and reliable service with your every need taken care of. There won’t be any delays or misunderstandings nor will we ever go beyond the budget. Instead, you will find an efficient and friendly service from a team that isn’t afraid of long hours or challenging projects. Our rates are reasonable.Please contact us for a detailed chat and we hope to work on your project soon.
We were well please with Utim, his professionilsm, courtesy, promptness, his attituded to do the job right. We would recommend him, if we need work done in the future we will give him first refusal.
We specialise in the wet trades (brickwork, concreting and plastering). Having extensive experience and qualifications in these areas our aim is simple. We pride ourselves on quality and commitment to any job that we undertake quoting realistic prices.
Terrible job,do not use
All exterior works undertaken no job to big or small with over 20 years experience professional workmanship is our key making costomer’s happy is our goal. Find us on Facebook goggle my builder bark checkatrade rated people and much more fully Insured
Very satisfied with the work. Would recommend .
The Cambridge Painting Company
Home Maintenance / Repair
We are a small company base on reputation and good service if you need reliable painters or any house project done with no headache we are the ones to call
Eugene did a fantastic job painting my whole house. He worked completely to my time scale and his work was very professional. He was very polite and friendly, and took real care to leave the property looking good. I would definitely recommend him!
Free quotes. Free Advice. Public Liability Insurance. Clean & Tidy Worker. Over 25yrs Experience in the building trade. We are a friendly family run business. We cover All roofing work undertaken, repairs to complete Re-Roof. Flat Roof. Chimney repairs. Fascia. Soffits. Guttering. Pointing. Also Landscaping. Patios. Blockpaving. Driveways. Fencing. External & Internal Painting. Brickwork. Extensions. Small jobs are welcome.
A really good job. Very happy with the finished product. Waiting on a quote for something else now.
With a degree in rocket science and a love of building anything from furniture to Lego, I have 20 years experience in home renovation and improvements. Regardless of the scale of the project I approach every job with the same care and attention that I would on my own house.
Luke made a complete note of all the jobs before providing a quote. Suggested on how I could save money on some changes. And was prompt and efficient. Will certainly call him back when I next have a carpentry job.
welcome to SMG PLASTERING.we work to a high standard and all strive to achieve not only the best finished work possible but also to make a freinds of a customer for future reference.thanks for taking the time to view my profile. shaun
Water Trade and Build Trade Services have been established for over 17 years. We are ready to assist with your Building, maintenance or plumbing projects. We are fully insured and directly employ our team of skilled tradesmen.
Once the initial contact was firmly established with "the office" everything went smoothly, efficiently and with professionalism.
Welcome to my work page! We specialize in fixing bathrooms and providing exceptional tiling services. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality, I handle tasks such as repairing broken tiles and completing bathroom renovations. From addressing plumbing issues to installing new fixtures, I ensure your bathroom functions flawlessly while reflecting your unique style. With a focus on customer satisfaction, I offer timely and efficient services, maintaining open communication throughout the project. Trust me to transform your bathroom into a stunning retreat. Contact me today to discuss your project and let's bring your bathroom dreams to life! Feel free to explore our completed projects and designs on our Instagram page. @thebathfixer ! You'll find a diverse showcase of our work, including stunning transformations in bathrooms, kitchens, tiling and flooring. Visit us at our INSTAGRAM @thebathfixer , to discover the possibilities and get inspired for your own project!"
Great work. Very professional, would use again
Dundee based family run business specialised in property maintenance and improvements.
Excellent service. Very professional and efficient. Very tidy and a great job done! Will definitely use again!
We specialise in all aspects of hard landscaping such as patios, driveways, fencing, garden walls, sheds, lawns and garden clearance. We also complete aspects of general building such as extensions, porches, interior and exterior painting
Looking for Domestic Electrical and Handyman Services? We offer excellent quality workmanship and a polite, friendly service. Small and large jobs considered, we also have access equipment for working at height. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a quote.
Mathew is one of the nicest trades people that I have dealt with. He did exactly what I wanted doing and I would recommend him highly.
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