Management and Maintenance

All buildings require periodic maintenance.  It is often a relatively simple matter for owners and occupiers of small houses who may have a good relationship with a local builder or handyman.

Larger buildings require professional input to ensure that maintenance and repairs are properly planned, specified and implemented.

It is of importance where buildings are large and where a number of flat leaseholders or commercial property leaseholders contribute to maintenance costs. 

Owners and managers of small, medium and large businesses are often not experts in property repair and benefit from outsourcing this function to a professional in the field allowing them to devote their time to business management.  Similarly, busy people with demanding jobs may benefit from professional help, particularly if they own a large house.

Buy to let investors also often do not have the time and expertise to deal with buildings maintenance and may live many miles away from their investment property.

Our Services:

• Survey and report on repairs
• Advice on Methods of Repair and Time-Programme
• Specifications of Works
• Obtain Contractors Pre-Tenders
• Appoint Contractors
• ContractAadministration
• Site inspection, Certificates and Stage Payments
• Contract Variation
• Final Certificates

Timing of Works:

Many building works relate to external maintenance and repair.  Building owners often consider starting the process in the Spring and Summer, unaware that the inspection, specification and tender process is lengthy.  Most good building contractors are not available at short notice and second tier ones are often appointed at short notice and produce a rushed, second tier job.  This may cause problems for the contractor, the building owner and the surveyor.  Our advice is to commence the planning process six to twelve months prior to the required start date, which should be programmed for the Spring or early Summer.

Initial advice over the phone is always free so why not give us a call on 0844 251 2700 for more information or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it