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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about the areas we cover, quoting, access, occupied properties, scope changes, payments, updates and completion.

Areas & services

Which areas do you cover?

Liverpool and Merseyside, including the Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens. See areas we cover.

What types of work do you do?

Property maintenance and repairs, full refurbishments, void property works, kitchens and bathrooms, extensions and building works, and HMO refurbishment. See all services.

Do you take on small jobs?

Yes. We carry out individual repairs as well as larger projects. Tell us what's needed and we'll confirm whether we can help.

Quotes, access & occupied properties

How do you price work?

After discussing the work and, where needed, visiting the property, we set out the scope and price in writing before work starts. Straightforward jobs can sometimes be priced from photographs.

How do you arrange access?

We arrange access with whoever you nominate: you, your letting agent, the tenant or a keyholder.

Can you work in occupied properties?

Most repairs and smaller works can be done in occupied homes. For larger refurbishments we'll discuss whether the property should be vacant, which is usually quicker and safer.

Changes, payments & updates

What happens if the scope changes?

If we find something unexpected or you ask for extra work, we'll explain it and agree the cost with you before carrying it out.

How do payments work?

Smaller jobs are invoiced on completion. Larger projects are normally paid in stages: a deposit to secure the start date, payments at agreed milestones and a final balance on completion.

Will I get updates during the project?

Yes. You'll have one point of contact and updates appropriate to the size of the job.

Completion

What happens at completion?

We review the finished work with you, complete any snagging, and provide relevant completion information such as photographs and, where applicable, certificates from the qualified trades involved.

Do you take away waste?

Yes. Clearing waste from our works is included in our quotes unless we've agreed otherwise.

Tell us about your property or project

Send us the address, the scope and your timescale. We'll review it and come back to you with the next step.

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