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Main types of maintenance
Routine maintenance:
Regular cleaning, inspections, small repairs, changing filters, lubricating equipment, and checking lights.
Preventive maintenance:
Planned work to prevent breakdowns, such as boiler servicing, roof inspections and plumbing checks.
Corrective maintenance:
Repairs carried out after a fault or problem has been identified.
Reactive maintenance:
Unplanned repairs after something stops working, such as repairing a leaking tap or replacing a broken door lock.
Emergency maintenance:
Immediate work for dangerous or serious problems, including burst pipes, electrical hazards, gas leaks, flooding, or major heating failure.
Predictive maintenance:
Using inspections, monitoring, or equipment data to identify likely failures before they happen.
Condition-based maintenance:
Servicing equipment when its condition shows that maintenance is needed.
Seasonal maintenance:
Work carried out at particular times of year, such as gutter cleaning, winterising pipes, checking heating systems, and preparing gardens.
Interior services
Plumbing repairs and leak detection.
Toilet, sink, bath, shower, and tap repairs.
Drain cleaning and blockage removal.
Electrical repairs and fault finding.
Light fitting, socket, switch, and fuse repairs.
Heating, radiator, and ventilation maintenance.
Air-conditioning servicing and filter replacement.
Appliance installation and repairs.
Door, lock, hinge, and window repairs.
Wall, ceiling, plaster, and drywall repairs.
Painting and decorating.
Flooring repair or replacement.
Cabinet, cupboard, worktop, and shelving repairs.
Kitchen and bathroom refurbishment.
Smoke-alarm and carbon-monoxide-detector testing.
Interior property maintenance normally covers walls, ceilings, floors, doors, cabinets, appliances, plumbing, electrical systems,
Exterior services
Brickwork and repointing.
External wall and façade repairs.
Exterior painting.
Window, frame, and seal maintenance.
Fence, gate, and retaining-wall repairs.
Driveway, paving, walkway, and concrete repairs.
Pressure washing.
External lighting repairs.
Parking-area maintenance.
Garden and lawn care.
Hedge and tree trimming.
W**d removal and planting.
maintenance.
Exterior maintenance
helps protect the building from weather damage while keeping access areas, gardens, parking areas, and shared spaces safe and presentable.
Construction and renovation services
Initial property inspection.
Renovation planning and quotations.
Kitchen installation.
Bathroom installation.
Wall removal and room alterations.
Plastering and rendering.
Painting and decorating.
Flooring installation.
Electrical rewiring and upgrades.
Cabinet and wardrobe installation.
Ceiling repairs and suspended ceilings.
Tiling and waterproofing.
Final cleaning and handover inspection.
Safety and compliance
Fire-risk inspections.
Smoke and carbon-monoxide-detector checks.
Electrical installation inspections.
Gas-safety inspections.
Emergency-exit inspections.
Handrail and stair inspections.
Typical maintenance schedule
Daily:
Cleaning, rubbish removal, checking lighting, reporting leaks and hazards.
Weekly: Inspecting common areas, gardens, drains, doors, and equipment.
Monthly:
Checking plumbing, inspecting roofs and gutters, and replacing filters.
Quarterly:
Servicing equipment, checking electrical systems, controlling pests, and inspecting external areas.
Every six months:
Boiler and HVAC checks, deep cleaning, roof inspections, and safety reviews.
Annually:
Gas servicing, electrical inspections, fire-risk assessment, structural checks, and planned repair budgeting.
A professional maintenance plan usually combines routine upkeep, preventive inspections, reactive repairs, emergency response, and seasonal work.
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