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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.
. I have a full range of building skills gained over 30 years as a General builder. Works include Blockwork & Brickwork, plastering, joinery, fencing, Patio`s, landscaping. Upvc windows fitted.
Highly efficient and reduced hourly rate for Pensioners.
We are a South Manchester building and joinery firm that have been established for 28 years. I personally have been involved in the building trade at all levels from planning design and build for 40 years plus. all our tradesmen are timed served and the electricians and gas fitters are all certificated.
Cannot fault a single thing. Am already talking to him about doing more work with me. Polite, professional, accommodating, skilful, helpful, good value, tidy, etc. Highly recommend.
Welcome to CFC Limited ### Building & Landscaping services### ******************Simply Quality********************** All Building, Fencing and Landscaping construction & maintenance under one name CFC LTD. CFC LIMITED - "About Us" CFC Ltd. based in Bushey, Watford-Hertfordshire established in 2007 and become a registered LIMITED company in 2011, we pride ourselves in quality services and workmanship that will meet any expectation .Being nearly 15 years in the building and landscaping trade industry we have served the local commercial and residential clients on all sort of requests. CFC LIMITED - "Our Operators" All our operators are Health and Safety Accredited under the construction scheme CSCS, fully insured and highly experienced on a multi trader level using the latest tools and technology we will deliver high quality services as standard. """"Fed up having to deal with unprofessional and under skilled traders """""HIRE US""""" With every job we produce - #Scanner detection where applicable indoors & outdoors #~Method statement & Risk assessment where applicable #~Written Estimates & Invoices-Receipts #~We accept safe payments via online BACS Regards Peter Capital Fencing Ltd
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We are a building company that takes on all aspects of a build from garden walls to new builds, we specialise in extensions taking on both external and internal works starting from the ground works to completion, we have a great team of people and no job is too big or too small, we will work with the customer to suit them, we are a growing company located in the south west. (Please visit out facebook page to see some of our work)
Excellent work carried out. Always in contact answering and solving any queries straight away. Great value for money. The flat roof made into a sloping roof with a sliding door and velux window has transferred the newly fitted kitchen which was installed. They did above and beyond. Would definitely recommend.
Over 30 years experience in commercial industrial and domestic also agricultural electrical systems city & guild qualifications Napit full scope approved Trustmark registered also a member of the FIA
CID's quotation was detailed and professionally presented covering all aspects of the work. They communicated in a polite and timely manner as required. The work was carried out expertly with all aspects of health and safety being observed. They treated my home with respect wearing foot coverings to keep the floor clean. They cleaned up any dust and particles created whilst drilling etc was carried out. I am extremely happy with the standard of installation and consider CID to be an excellent contractor.
We are a small, Family run company, since 1970, we carry out small to medium works over the South East and Kent, all works insured and guaranteed. All works are covered by our £5million liability insurance. Local references and previous works available to view. We are Members of the Federation of Master Builders, this means our working standards and practices are continually scrutinised, for our Customers, it means you will always get a high quality standard of work from all of our Employees.
Very confident in recommending Dean and his friendly team, who proved to be reliable, hard working and skilled. The job has been completed with precision and to a high standard. Great attention to detail and all carried out swiftly, neatly and overall we couldn’t be more delighted with the finished job.
Alex Chiriac
Home Maintenance / Repair
Painting and Decorating -Preparing / Repairing / Refurbishment / -Walls / Celings / Wood Work / -High Quality Finishing / Hard Flooring / Doors / Frames / Skarting
G&C Carpentry
Home Maintenance / Repair
Here at G and C Carpentry we both have over 27 years experience in Carpentry and extensive knowledge in the building trade. We specialise in kitchen installations and bespoke carpentry installations. We also undertake all aspects of carpentry and general building from full house renovations and self builds to single items. We are both time served and nvq qualified to level 2, CSCS and all covered by our public liability and a guarantee for peace of mind.
KL joinery services offering all types of joinery work
We were looking to change 7 internal doors and Kieran was first to reply , he came to see then he sent us the price for doors to buy and deliver and fully installed , when we accepted he came out on time and finished the job in one day and we are very happy with the work , thank you again Kieran .
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Crossways Gardening & Supplies offers a complete outdoor solution for your gardening requirements in the South of England. Our team offer a full landscape design service, garden revamps and maintenance programmes to ensure your garden is looking its best all year round.
I was extremely impressed with the professional manner Hayden portrayed himself whilst accessing and completing the tasks involved. Always conscious to ensure I was aware of all options to keep the costs to suite my pocket. He completed an excellent and exacting job. Brilliant.
I provide decorating services, tiling, laminate flooring, door hanging and flat pack furniture assembly. I also do minor electrical works. also fencing projects . I’ve been providing these services for the past 20 years and have nothing but positive reviews. I do not cut corners or cheat my customers. I will always discuss the best options in order to minimise the customers cost but maximise the customers refurbishment. I treat your home as if it was my home.
Daniel did an excellent job trimming several doors and repairing dents. The work has been done to a high standard and for a very reasonable price. He was professional and friendly and left no mess behind. He kindly offered to fix a faulty door latch for no extra cost. I would not hesitate to book Daniel again for other jobs.
Specialise in the supply and installation of highest quality timber windows and doors for exceptionally best prices. Certass registered. Standard or bespoke/custom made. Installation and deposits are secured by Insurance Backed Guarantee.
Very professional and a lovely job. I am delighted with my new windows and would definitely recommend AWM Windows.
At Prestige, we have 15+ experience in all Painting & Decorating renovations, including decorative finishes. All work is completed to a 5* Standard. We work with you to give you a Prestige finish every time. **** 5% DISCOUNT FOR OVER 70's. ****
Tony was brilliant. Great standard of work, extremely conscientious. Overall a great job!!
A self-motivated, reliable, and hardworking individual, who works well under pressure, with a proven track record of completing jobs within a given timescale andto a high standard. Able to follow plans and instructions, rapidly and proficiently. Excellent interpersonal skills, confident with the general public and communicates well.
Very good standard of work, reliable & nice!
ACS Electric-Qualified,reliable,trustworthy Full consultation before any works commend so both customer and I know exactly what is required, and I will explain what will be done so there is never any confusion about the works getting carried out.
Dealt with my work promptly and efficiently. Much cheaper than my other quote.
Here at Drumderg Contracts we pride ourselves in satisfying our customers wants and needs. Although we are new to Rated People, we have numerous years of experience across all trades. We can cover all aspects of construction from new builds and extensions to simple maintenance jobs.
Social Distancing Since 2020. We Are Here For You. We are a Son and Father team with a wealth of experience of working for private clients.We also work at Pinewood Studios building film sets and advertising sets.Painting,Plumbing and building works.If you want something different then you have found us.
Not only were Tim and Brian the best tradesmen who we have had, they were the tidest, most reliable, trustworthy people I have had work in my home. They stuck to the quote, fixed every problem that arose, made it as stress free as possible and were super friendly. They will be my first call for any future work that needs doing. They knocked down the wall between our kitchen and dinner and fitted a whole new kitchen... Couldnt be happier.
Dawid's Building Services
Home Maintenance / Repair
I am reliable I'd like to be on time I do a good quality job
Very nice chap good character. He has now completed the job for us as he was ill in between which delayed him getting the job finished earlier.
We are here to provide all types of property maintenance, qualified and fully insured. From decorating and repairs inside and out, to building that flat pack furniture. We pride ourselves in producing top quality work at very competitive prices. Check out our feedback..
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