Commercial Property Maintenance Guide

Scope of Works

• Sign in, review RAMS and isolate work areas.

• Inspect and repair metal fixtures (weld, grind, replace fasteners).

• Plane, re-hang or patch doors, skirtings and other timber elements.

• Lift and refit damaged flooring sections; sand, fill or re-seal where required.

• Carry out “handyman” items such as loose hinges, minor leaks, bulb or tile swaps.

• Supply small parts (screws, adhesive, brackets) and tidy up the work zone.

• Remove minor waste and issue a short maintenance/asset report.
  

Typical Cost (incl. VAT, 2025)

Time on Site

4 – 8 hours for a mixed-trade call-out. Extended if: multiple floors, tight security, hot-work permits, scaffold erection, or unexpected structural damage.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

1. Do all operatives hold CSCS cards and hot-works / PASMA certification?

2. Is travel, congestion or ULEZ included in the call-out fee?

3. How are extra hours or unforeseen materials charged?

4. Will you provide a photo report, sign-off sheet and waste-transfer note?

5. Can you schedule the works out-of-hours without surcharge?

6. What warranty covers your repairs and supplied materials?

7. Do you offer discounted planned-maintenance packages for repeat visits?

   
   

How to Avoid Surprises

• Access & Keys: Arrange passes, lifts and alarm codes.

• Parking / Loading: Reserve bay or obtain kerb-side permits.

• Permits & RAMS: Approve hot-work, working-at-height and asbestos checks beforehand.

• Clear Scope: List every task; extras cost more.

• Isolation Points: Label electrics, water and HVAC shut-offs.

• Waste Removal: Confirm who pays gate fees and gets the paperwork.