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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Hello and welcome to W.C.W. Home Improvements. Here at W.C.W home improvements we offer a wide range of services specialising in Painting and decorating & Home improvement We offer a friendly reliable service that will help you through the steps of your home improvement, from helping with sizing for material , to aftercare advice and much more.

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Reviewed by Nicholas on 13/1/2020

William was professional prompt & accommodating. Highly recommended.

With over 41 years' experience in creating high quality bespoke building projects, look no further than Turley Properties Ltd for all construction / Landscaping services for your property. * Call Us Now For A Free Quote

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Reviewed by Caoimhin on 8/12/2025

JWO Home Improvements is a family business that has been trading for over 7 years now. I specialise in everything from fitting high quality kitchens and bathrooms to fitting doors, skirting boards and architraves. I also do fencing and decking. All my work is carried out to a very high standard at a very competitive rate. Please check out the ratings from all my satisfied customers Regards John

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Reviewed by Kirsty on 7/2/2022

John was very professional and kept us informed during the job. Work done looks great!

I'm a highly experienced and reliable multi-skilled tradesman offering a wide range of services to keep your property in top condition. With a strong background in painting and decorating, flooring, kitchen fitting, tiling, plastering and general property maintenance. I take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship on every project, big or small. Services include: *Interior painting and decorating *All types of flooring: laminate, vinyl, hardwood, carpet & more *Kitchen installation & fitting *Wall & floor tiling *General property maintenance & repairs *Flat pack furniture assembly * 2nd fix on Electrical and Plumbing. * Plastering Whether you're refreshing a single room, renovating an entire home, or just need a few things fixed or fitted, I offer reliable service, attention to detail, and a clean, professional finish every time.

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Reviewed by Hope on 18/4/2026

Hussein showed up on time, communicated throughout and got the job done. It turned out to be a bigger job than anticipated but he managed to still get everything sorted with minimal delays and has been very easy to deal with, going above and beyond and managed to squeeze us in to his busy schedule for snagging issues. Would recommend, thanks again Hussein!

Established in 2002 as a sole trader, I have developed a number of properties ranging from barn conversions to new build apartments. I have also project managed a number of bespoke new builds and conversions for high profile clients. All trades available!

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Reviewed by Jonathan on 5/9/2024

Fantastic service from start to finish. Would certainly recommend. Has every trade available and the job went smooth.

I'm a hard working, honest and professional tradesman, who will go the extra mile to ensure that your requirements are met to the highest standard.

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Reviewed by Anthony on 9/7/2024

Needed a full rewire excluding kitchen From the moment we first saw James and Anthony, we knew they were the real deal and perfect for the job. They took our diagrams, suggested improvements, and gave us a detailed quote competitive to 7 other providers. We gave our keys over and the work was completed 6 days later. Problems were communicated and viable alternatives were implemented with no fuss. House has been left very clean. EIC and part p issued upon payment. Thanks James, Anthony and Jordan

Able flooring and renovations have been operating in the south east coast since 2020. We are covered with up to 5 million PLI and 1 million LI. Read our reviews on google / Checkatrade / TrustATrader for a review on just some of our works we have carried out. We work both residential and commercial sectors.

I am builder I have been working from last 9 years in this building industry And trying to provide quality work to british standard I can do any kind of building job If you need my any help Feel free to contact me

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Reviewed by Cameron on 7/5/2026

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.

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Reviewed by john on 24/2/2020

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 are a friendly painting a decorating team, that can offer an affordable professional service. We pride ourselves in being proficient and extremely clean and tidy. We cover every aspect and can provide both interior and exterior services.

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BA provide a very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable service. We excel in helping with design and thinking outside the box.

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Reviewed by martin on 7/2/2021

Simple job turned out to be not so simple. Turned up exactly when he said he would, did a good job, including taking on the extra degree of difficulty we had not foreseen. Job ran over from the single day expected, and returned the next day to finish off. Polite, efficient, punctual, and stuck to the price agreed.

Local small business offering multi trades. All pictures are of jobs undertaken by myself. Kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and carpentry. High quality workmanship carried out by a reliable conscientious tradesman.

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Reviewed by Craig on 20/4/2024

Quoted but just too expensive

Family run fabrication and welding business and construction company offering all types of manufacturing and installation that works closely with our clients our aim is to provide fabrication and welding solutions also building construction with honesty and quality also help to complete project on time

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Reviewed by tina on 3/6/2025

What an amazing job John did. He is a very talented ironworker . Our gate looks like it was made for our house . Would highly recommend .

A very reliable plumber available at any time even for emergency, will do free assessment without a call out charge. I have a very wide experience in different specialties and i have a level 3 qualifications. I aim to give very decent prices for all my jobs knowing that many people struggle with finances these days.

We have a very experienced team that specialise in various services and no job is too big or too small. The below is a list of our services: -Shed and garden building specialist (made to order) -All groundworks including drainage -Carpentry indoor and outdoor - All types of tiling - floor and walls And all other aspects of property maintenance Although we are new to rated people our team have over 20 years of experience and are highly skilled. All our jobs are managed by our project manager who will ensure that everything runs smoothly and the jobs get done within the agreed time frame.

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Reviewed by Daniel on 23/11/2025

At CLG Projects we offer a range of services and specialise in Construction, Hard/Soft Landscaping and Groundwork. We take pride in combining our experience and passion for our work with our client communication to help achieve their vision and make the duration of their project as affordable and stress free as possible. We keep customer satisfaction as one of our top priorities as we believe that good working relationships are key to a successful project. Based in Essex, serving Essex and the Surrounding areas. Services we provide Construction Landscaping Groundwork Refurbishment Garden Rooms/summerhouses Conversions Driveways Fencing Pergolas  Drainage Why work with us - Professional workmanship - Friendly service  - 10+ years experience  - Complete building and landscaping package - Fully insured  - Free, no obligation quotations  

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Reviewed by Alex on 5/6/2020

Not the cheapest but also not the most expensive. Very friendly. Sent a detailed quote ahead of time. Turned up when he said he would and everything was very well organised and efficient. Very happy with the quality of the work and the job as a whole. Highly recommended.

At Sabr construction We Provide customers with the best quality of work for affordable prices.

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Reviewed by Senthil Kumar on 26/11/2024

Nice work, many thanks Omar

Over 15 years in trade Fully qualified gold ECS CARD Managers black card ESC CARD Very honest and reasonable prices

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Reviewed by shanker on 4/5/2026

15 years experience in flooring installation, with experience in painting and most handyman works.

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Reviewed by Teresa on 17/10/2025

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