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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.
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.
We are a family business that have 20 years experience in exterior painting and decorating and Property Maintenance, such as fencing, turfing,driveways and small roof repairs.
Roger and his team were great from start to finish . Easy and friendly to deal with and very pleased with quality of work . Prompt start every day and 4 or 5 people working at any one time to get the work done swiftly during a spell of fine weather . Very accommodating when I had to push back the start date by a few weeks .
Idea View Technical Ltd
Home Maintenance / Repair
Ideal View Technical Limited is a premier construction company with seven years of expertise in the industry. Specializing in extensions, loft conversions, and full refurbishments, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results tailored to our clients' vision. Our dedicated team of professionals ensures that every project is executed with precision, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence, providing our clients with their ideal view of their dream space.
Hello we are Renovation services a small friendly company based on experience. We have worked on projects of all sizes from Duck houses to hotel renovation. We are fully insured and only use quality tradesmen. All quotations are free.
Great job, punctual & excellent workmanship. Would recommend without hesitation. We love our new kitchen/diner. Thank you.
we are a local family business with over 20 years experience. specialising in building and landscaping. were recommended because were reliable, trustworthy and hassle free. we are fully trained and our prices are always reasonable.
Top job. Very pleased with all aspects of the work. High quality, all done to time, cleaned up well at the end and nice guys too. What more can you ask for. Very impressed
Our company strives to get the best result for every customer and fulfil there every need amd we treat every project however big or small as the same to get the results and workmanship to satisfy all our customers
Never turned up to quote
We are a roofing company based in Kent but also covering the south of London. All of our employees have years of experience we also offer a 10 year guarantee with all of our work
Ben contacted me promptly and gave me a quote over the phone - he came the following day to do the job and sent photos and a video of the work - everything was left clean and tidy. The price remained the same even though he had to replace some of the tiles. Happy to get the work done and would use Ben again.
RATED PEOPLE LIMITED
Home Maintenance / Repair
We are a local family business with customer service our top priority. With over 10 years experience, our installers pride themselves in their work. Our work covers all aspects of plumbing, with particular focus on bathrooms and kitchens. All enquiries welcome
Very prompt in replying and came out the same day and fixed the problem for us straight away. Thank you.
At Dida building, we have 10 years experience. We pride ourselves in delivering a reliable, cost efficient service of great quality painting and decorating. We want to provide the best service possible from giving free quotes to supporting you with your colour choice if needed.
Quick and easy communication , job completed quickly and looks good
Bishop Knight Construction Ltd is a trusted, professional construction company delivering high-quality workmanship across a wide range of projects, from bespoke landscaping and outdoor spaces to full house renovations and property improvements. With over 15 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on providing reliable service, attention to detail, and tailored solutions that meet the individual needs of every client. Our commitment to quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.
We are a family business that covers all type of building work : Flooring, Electrical and Plumbing installations, Painting and Decoration, Bathroom and Kitchen installations, Extensions and Loft conversions, etc. All our work is certified and guaranteed.
Alion and the team worked tirelessly to compelete our bathroom in what was a tight schedule, achieving a stunning result, and for a fair price. I couldn't recommend them enough.
MASTERhand A small local business, we have been providing high-quality home improvements and maintenance service in West London and Surry for more than 10 years now and have many satisfied customers.
Arrived on time and did a great job.
Bracknell Jobs
Home Maintenance / Repair
Profile We are a reliable and conscientious company that takes pride in carrying out work to the highest standard with excellent attention to detail and for reasonable costs. We would be willing to discuss any scopes of work if required with a view to agreeing the best results. Areas of work undertaken 1. Painting & Decorating 2. Handyman 3. Removals 4. Property cleaning We have worked on a number of large projects including the re-decoration of domestic properties. All aspects of my work include internal & external decorating. I can also perform ad-hock task such as assembling of flat packed goods such as wardrobes, tables e.t.c. Enquire within for further details or if you have some work which you need done. With the experience of renovation work for number of people and connections with other tradesman, we are also looking for investors to do property flips as joint venture projects. If interested please get in touch.
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With over 20 years of experience, Top Freeze Ltd specialises in the repair, installation, and supply of high-quality kitchen appliances across all of London. • Fast & Friendly Service • Experts in Built-in & Freestanding Appliances • Trusted by Homeowners, Landlords & Letting Agencies • Fully Qualified for All Electrical Work on Kitchen Appliances Whether your fridge has stopped cooling, your oven isn’t heating, or you need a new appliance professionally installed—we’re here to help. Our experienced engineers deliver reliable, top-tier service you can count on.
Mehraj replied quickly to my job post and attended the next day. He provided transparent pricing in the initial phone call and completed the job really quickly. My oven is now working! He was friendly and professional. Would recommend
Michael did a great job hanging a new bedroom door. He came at short notice, was knowledgeable, friendly and cleaned up afterwards.
Based in Brentwood We carry out a wide variety of works from maintenance to bathrooms and full refurbishments, we provide a clean and professional service on 100% of jobs. With over 10 years of experience we have a solution to every problem so feel feel to contact us with any task
Professional, good quality job and friendly. Recommend
At First Choice Building Services, we specialise in high-quality roofing and building work for residential and commercial properties. With years of hands-on experience in the trade, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable workmanship, honest pricing, and professional results on every project. Our services include new roofs, roof repairs, flat roofing, fascias, soffits and guttering, chimney repairs, leadwork, repointing, rendering, brickwork, extensions, general building work, and full property maintenance. Whether it’s a small repair or a complete renovation, our team is committed to providing durable, high-standard work with excellent customer service from start to finish. We work closely with every customer to ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest possible standard. At First Choice Building Services, customer satisfaction is our priority, and we have built our reputation on trust, reliability, and attention to detail.
I am a very experienced roofer of 12 years. Can provide all aspects of roofing works and repairs from tiling, flat roofing, lead works, gutterjng, etc. I always aim to please with my roofing works and guarantee a top quality roofing service.
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