What does property maintenance cover?
Almost any repair or upkeep job that doesn't need a specialist trade such as gas or roofing with scaffolding. Because Norman is an electrician, a plumber and a handyman, a mixed list doesn't need three different contractors and three different visits.
For a homeowner, that might be the jobs that have built up since moving in: a dripping tap, a dead light, a sticking door and a broken fence panel. For a landlord or a business, it's the same idea on a bigger scale.
Each job is still done properly for its trade. Electrical work follows the current Wiring Regulations (BS 7671, 18th Edition), and plumbing follows the Water Fittings Regulations.
- Electrical
- Faults, tripping boards, sockets, lighting, alarms and fans.
- Plumbing
- Leaks, taps, toilets and appliance connections.
- Handyman
- Doors, shelves, blinds, flat-pack and small repairs.
- Decorating
- Filling, painting and making good.
- Outside
- Fences, gates, sheds and gutters from safe ladder access.
- Not us
- Gas work, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How does property maintenance work for landlords?
Landlords and letting agents send jobs as they come up, or a full list between tenancies, and get one fixed price for each. We can arrange access with the agent or tenant, and send photos when the work is done.
Common jobs include remedial work after an EICR, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, extractor fans for condensation, leaks and the small repairs that build up during a tenancy. Gas safety certificates are not our work and need a Gas Safe engineer.
Small problems are cheaper to fix early. A dripping overflow, a blocked gutter or a fan that has stopped working can turn into a damp complaint if it's left for a winter.
Our landlords page explains the rules on electrical safety, alarms and damp in more detail.
How does maintenance work for businesses?
Businesses can book one-off repairs, or recurring checks to work through a regular list of checks and fixes, each a fixed-price job with no contract. Larger premises usually start with a survey visit so we can see the building and agree what's included. A shop on a busy street, an office and a small industrial unit on the edge of the city all need different things, so the list is built around your premises.
Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, employers have a duty to keep electrical systems safe. Regular inspection, emergency lighting tests and prompt repairs are part of that. Work can often be planned around opening times so the business keeps running.
Our business page covers electrical duties, emergency lighting and regular maintenance in more detail.
How is property maintenance priced?
Every job, or every list of jobs, gets one fixed price agreed before work starts. Send photos through the online form or on WhatsApp and we'll reply within 24 hours. For larger lists or business premises, we may suggest a survey visit first.
If something unexpected turns up, such as a hidden leak behind a panel, Norman stops, shows you or sends photos, and prices it separately. Nothing extra is done without approval.
Recurring checks work the same way. Each one is its own job: we agree the list and the price in advance, so you know the cost before we arrive.