General property repairs
When the work crosses rooms or trades, a grouped repair list can be clearer and more efficient than treating every item as a separate project.
Send us your repair list · View all services
General property repairs cover the practical defects that keep a home, rental property or commercial premises working properly but do not always justify a full specialist project on their own.
The service is particularly useful for making good, minor fabric repairs and several small jobs that can be inspected and planned together.
What can be included
The exact list depends on condition and competence, but suitable enquiries may include:
- minor internal making good and patch repairs;
- sticking or damaged doors, skirtings and trims;
- damaged sealant and local finishing defects;
- small areas of plaster repair before decoration;
- adjustment of accessible fittings and general fabric items;
- minor exterior masonry or timber repairs;
- snagging after other work;
- grouped landlord or commercial maintenance lists.
Larger roofing, plumbing, masonry, decorating, fencing, landscaping or drainage work should use the dedicated service page so the right questions are asked from the start.
Describe the symptom, not the solution
You may think a ceiling needs repainting, but the stain could still be active. A door may need adjustment, or movement in the frame may point to a wider issue. A patch of damaged skirting may be cosmetic, or it may sit beside a leak.
Tell us what changed and when. We can separate the visible repair from any cause that needs to be dealt with first.
Grouping jobs without losing clarity
A useful list is organised by location:
Hallway: sticking door, damaged architrave, loose threshold. Bathroom: failed sealant, running toilet, local ceiling mark. Outside: loose fence panel, cracked step, overflowing gutter joint.
Mark anything active or safety related. Photographs should show the item and the area around it. This helps decide whether one visit is realistic or whether a dedicated trade stage is needed.
Preparation and protection
General repairs still need preparation. Floors and furniture may need covering; loose materials need removing; surfaces must be dry enough for finishing; and compatible fixings or materials should be chosen.
If opening up a small repair reveals a larger defect, the new condition should be explained before the scope expands.
Work that is outside general maintenance
Electrical installation, repair, inspection and certification are excluded. Gas appliances, fittings and pipework require an appropriately qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. Suspected asbestos, significant structural movement, specialist fire-safety work and complex drainage design need the appropriate competent person.
A mixed-job visit should never become an excuse to undertake regulated work casually.
General repairs for landlords and businesses
For a rental or commercial property, identify who can authorise the work and who will provide access. Grouped lists can reduce repeat disruption, but urgent water or safety issues should be separated from cosmetic items.
Landlord property maintenance · Commercial property maintenance
Questions about general repairs
Is there a minimum number of jobs?
No fixed minimum is published. Send the list and location; we will tell you whether the visit is practical.
Can you make good after a leak?
Yes, where the cause has been dealt with and the area is ready. Damp plaster or timber may need time to dry, and damaged material may need removal before finishing.
Can you combine inside and outside work?
Often, but weather, access, materials and drying time may mean the work is better split into stages.
What if one item needs a specialist?
The remaining maintenance can still be discussed. The specialist item should be clearly separated and referred appropriately.
Send one complete list
Include the property type, postcode, access details and photographs. We will help turn the list into sensible priorities.