The part most builders hand back to you
Property maintenance and handyman services in West London
We maintain homes and rented property in Chelsea, Kensington, Fulham and Mayfair. We do repairs, plumbing, electrical work and decoration. We charge for time on site, at rates we publish, and there is no call-out fee.
Our maintenance rates, published.
No call-out fee. The first hour is an hour of work, not a charge for turning up, and after that we bill per half hour. Book a full day and you get 8 hours of work for the price of 6. Small items such as sealant, screws and fixings are included. Parts and materials that we buy for your job, such as pipes, valves or taps, are extra and shown on the invoice. Every figure below is plus VAT.
General & handyman
Repairs, decoration, odd jobs & upkeep
- First hour — an hour’s work included
- £75 + VAT
- Then, per 30 minutes
- £35 + VAT
- A full day — 8 hours for the price of 6
- £425 + VAT
- The same 8 hours, by the hour
- £565 + VAT
For example: shelves and blinds put up, a sticking door eased, the bath resealed, a TV mounted and the flat-pack built, in one visit.
Specialist trades
plumbing, electrical, roofing, plastering & carpentry
- First hour — an hour’s work included
- £120 + VAT
- Then, per 30 minutes
- £60 + VAT
- A full day — 8 hours for the price of 6
- £720 + VAT
- The same 8 hours, by the hour
- £960 + VAT
For example: two taps replaced, a leak traced and repaired, a cistern renewed and the radiators balanced, in one visit.
Gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers. Electrical work is carried out by NICEIC registered electricians.
A full day is 8 hours of work for the price of 6, on both tiers — no premium, nothing hidden and no half-day rate. Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm; parking, ULEZ & congestion added at cost. Cancellations are free before 5pm the day before, then £45 + VAT. Full terms on our T&Cs page.
The work we keep doing
Repairs, making good and exterior upkeep — the jobs that keep a property right between the big projects.
What we maintain
The jobs that keep a property right between the big projects.
Handyman services & repairs
- Doors, locks & handles
- Shelves, curtain poles & blinds
- Mirrors, pictures & TVs mounted
- Flat-pack assembly
- Sealant & grout renewed
- Small repairs, made good afterwards
Plumbing & heating
- Leaks traced & repaired
- Taps, toilets & cisterns
- Showers & baths
- Radiators & valves
- Boilers & cylinders
- Gutter repair & clearing
Electrical work
- Sockets & switches
- Indoor & outdoor lighting
- Fuse boards & consumer units
- Extractor fans
- Electric underfloor heating
- Rewiring
Roofs, gutters & exterior
- Flat & pitched roof repairs
- Slipped & broken slates and tiles
- Leadwork & flashing
- Gutters & downpipes
- Pointing & brickwork
- Render & garden walls
Decoration & making good
- Interior & exterior painting
- Plastering & skimming
- Cracks filled & ceilings repaired
- Wallpapering
- Damp-proofing & waterproofing
- Making good after other work
Carpentry & joinery
- Doors hung & eased
- Skirting & architrave
- Built-in storage & wardrobes
- Floorboards secured & replaced
- Decking, sheds & pergolas
Tiling
- Cracked tiles replaced
- Regrouting
- Kitchen & bathroom walls
- Floors
- Patios & pathways
Windows
- Sticking windows eased
- Broken glass replaced
- Leadwork & weatherproofing
- Window supply & installation
Landlords & lettings
- EICR electrical certificates
- Gas safety certificates
- Smoke & CO alarms
- PAT testing
- Repairs between tenancies
- Annual property once-over
- Post-renovation snagging
Gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers. Electrical work is carried out by NICEIC registered electricians.
Each trade in detail: Plumbing & heating · Electrical work · Roofing & gutters · Plastering & rendering · Carpentry & joinery · Handyman services · Painting & decorating · Tiling
Seasonal and one-off services
Planned around the year, and around the times a property changes hands.
Book one visit and we do the whole list. Each service is charged for time on site at the rates above, so there is no package price to compare and nothing added at the end.
Winter readiness
October to December
- Gutters & downpipes cleared
- Pipes lagged in lofts & outbuildings
- Draughts sealed at doors & windows
- Radiators bled & balanced
- Roofline, flashing & soffits checked
Exterior refresh
Spring and summer
- Patios, paths & front steps jet-washed
- Brick, render & stone cleaned
- Fascias, soffits & bargeboards repaired
- Railings, doors & windows repainted
- Garden rooms & sheds repaired and repainted
- Garden waste & old sheds taken away
A warmer, smarter home
Any time of year
- Radiators balanced so every room heats evenly
- Thermostatic radiator valves fitted
- Smart thermostats fitted
- Smart lighting & video doorbells
- Loft insulation topped up
- Loft boarding, ladder & light
Between tenancies
Move-out to move-in
- Repairs from the check-out report
- Walls made good & repainted
- Old furniture & rubbish taken away
- Sealant, grout & worn fittings renewed
- Smoke & CO alarms tested
- Ready for the next inventory
Before you sell
Before the photographs and viewings
- The repairs a buyer’s surveyor will note
- Decoration touched up or repainted
- Clutter & old furniture taken away
- Front door, railings & steps refreshed
- Paths & front garden tidied
- Sticking doors & windows eased
Short-let ready
Before the first guest, and between guests
- Repairs & decoration between stays
- Smoke & CO alarms fitted and tested
- Video doorbells fitted
- Shelves, mirrors, blinds & TVs mounted
- Flat-pack furniture assembled
Maintenance for landlords and managing agents
We look after rented property for landlords and managing agents. We do the repairs between tenancies, the annual check of the property and the snagging after a renovation. We keep a record of every job, so you can show it to a tenant, a freeholder or an insurer.
How to arrange maintenance
- Tell us about the property and the work, by the form or by phone.
- We reply within one working day and agree a date.
- Our team does the work and charges for the time on site.
- You can stay on our books for the next job, or use us for one job only.
EPC compliance, handled
Rented homes are expected to need EPC C from October 2030 — and F and G ratings already can't be let. Our EPC service maps a portfolio's exposure for free, schedules the works to void periods, and delivers them with an independent post-works certificate. It runs under its own name, My EPC Partner — built for landlords and letting agents, delivered by the Always There team.
Outside, and making good
Render, windows, walls and paving — the upkeep that keeps a property watertight and presentable.
Areas we cover
Eight postcodes, kept tight on purpose — the only way to actually be there within a working day.
SW1 SW3 SW5 SW6 SW7 W1 W8 W14
Frequently asked questions
- Do you charge a call-out fee?
- No. The first hour is the minimum charge, and it includes an hour's work.
- Are materials included?
- Small items such as sealant, screws and fixings are included. Parts and materials that we buy for your job, such as pipes, valves or taps, are extra and shown on the invoice.
- How much does a full day cost?
- A full day is 8 hours of work, 8am to 4pm, for the price of 6 hours. General work costs £425 + VAT and specialist trades cost £720 + VAT. There is no half-day rate.
- Do you offer an emergency service?
- No. We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, and we reply within one working day.
- Do you do a winter check of a property?
- Yes. In one visit we clear the gutters, lag exposed pipes, seal draughts, balance the radiators and check the roofline. We charge for the time on site.
- Can you get a property ready to sell or to let?
- Yes. We do the repairs, the decoration and the exterior work before a sale, between tenancies, or before a short let.
- Can I cancel a booking?
- Yes. Cancellation is free before 5pm the day before. After that, the charge is £45 + VAT.
- Do you also do renovations?
- Yes. Our refurbishment team does kitchens, bathrooms, extensions and whole-house refurbishment.
Put us on record
Tell us about the property and we will set up a standing arrangement, or come out for a single job.