Property Maintenance and Repair Costs

Scope of Works

• Arrive with general property‑maintenance tools (power drills, plumbing/electrical hand tools, ladders, PPE).

• Walk‑through to confirm the snag list; isolate services (water/electric) where needed.

• Carry out agreed repairs: e.g. fix leaks, replace tap cartridges, re‑secure doors, patch plaster, reseal bathrooms, change sockets, repaint small areas.

• Supply or collect minor materials/parts (fillers, silicone, screws, valves, bulbs).

• Remove surface debris, bag waste for disposal or council collection.

• Re‑commission systems (turn water/electric back on) and demonstrate fixes to client.

• Issue digital job sheet / minor defects note for future attention.
  

Typical Cost (inc. VAT)

Time on Site

• Typical duration: ½ day to 1 full day (3 – 8 hours) for a mixed snag list of 3‑6 small jobs.

• May extend if:

  • Hidden issues (e.g. rotten sub‑floor, corroded pipe runs).

  • Waiting for specialist parts or paint drying time.

  • Difficult access or live services that can’t be fully isolated.

  • Additional tasks added on the day.

    
    

Questions to Ask Your Trade

1. Are you qualified/insured for electrical and plumbing elements?

2. What is your minimum charge and how do extra hours accrue?

3. Will you supply materials, or should I buy them in advance?

4. How do you handle unexpected findings (e.g. asbestos, structural rot)?

5. Do you remove waste and is that costed separately?

6. Can you provide photos of recent comparable repairs?

7. What is the guarantee period on workmanship and parts?

   
   

How to Avoid Surprises

• Provide clear access & parking close to the work area.

• List all jobs up‑front to avoid repeat call‑outs.

• Confirm working‑at‑height needs (scaffold tower, roof ladder permits).

• Ensure outdoor taps and isolation valves are serviceable.

• Check if tenant/landlord permissions or building‑management approvals are required.

• Warn neighbours of noise, and arrange lifts for vulnerable occupants if services will be isolated.

  
  

All figures are 2025 UK averages, inclusive of 20 % VAT, and should be confirmed with a fixed written quote before work begins.