Plumbing and maintenance
Plumbing maintenance for rented property
In rented property the cost is not the repair, it is the emergency call-out plus the tenant's disruption. Planned checks change that balance.
What to check
- 1
Between tenancies is the only time real access is guaranteed, that is when sealant, traps and isolators should be sorted.
- 2
Recording what was checked and when helps demonstrate a maintained property if a dispute arises.
Where jobs go wrong
Between tenancies is the only time real access is guaranteed, that is when sealant, traps and isolators should be sorted.
Keep reading
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Common questions
Who deals with blockages caused by tenants?
That depends on the tenancy terms; the practical answer is usually to clear it quickly and address cause afterwards.
Is planned maintenance cheaper?
Generally yes, because emergency attendance and consequential damage are the expensive part.
Planning landlord maintenance?
Tell us the town or postcode and roughly what stage you are at. We'll tell you honestly whether it is a job we can take on.