Services - Westwood Services

General Building Maintenance

General building maintenance typically includes:

Routine inspections — checking the building fabric, roof, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, and external areas.
Plumbing — repairing leaks, taps, toilets, pipes, drains, and water systems.
Electrical maintenance — replacing faulty fittings, switches, sockets, lighting, and arranging required inspections/testing.
Heating and ventilation — maintaining boilers, radiators, heating controls, ventilation systems, and air conditioning.
Roof and guttering — clearing gutters, checking for leaks, damaged tiles, flashing, and other defects.
Doors and windows — repairing locks, hinges, handles, seals, glazing, and frames.
Painting and decorating — internal and external painting, filling cracks, and general cosmetic repairs.
Grounds and external areas — paths, fencing, gates, paving, drainage, and basic landscaping.
Safety and compliance — fire doors, emergency lighting, alarms, signage, access arrangements, and other legally required checks.
Preventive maintenance — identifying small defects early to reduce the risk of expensive repairs and disruption.

Carpentry and joinery maintenance can include:

Doors and frames — repairing, adjusting, replacing, and fitting internal and external doors, frames, hinges, handles, and locks.
Windows — repairing timber frames, sills, glazing beads, and opening mechanisms.
Flooring — repairing or replacing floorboards, skirting boards, thresholds, and timber flooring.
Woodwork — repairing damaged timber, mouldings, architraves, trims, and decorative features.
Stairs and handrails — repairing treads, risers, banisters, handrails, and balustrades.
Cabinetry and storage — fitting and repairing cupboards, shelves, counters, and built-in storage.
Roof timber — carrying out minor repairs to timber components where appropriate.
External timber — repairing fences, gates, decking, timber cladding, and other external structures.
Fire doors — repairing and maintaining timber fire doors and associated frames and ironmongery in accordance with applicable requirements.
Preventive maintenance — identifying rot, damp damage, loose joints, warping, splitting, and other defects before they become major problems.

Basic plumbing maintenance typically includes:

Repairing leaking taps, pipes, valves, and fittings
Replacing washers, tap cartridges, flexible hoses, and seals
Repairing or replacing toilets, flush mechanisms, and cistern components
Clearing minor blockages in sinks, basins, baths, and toilets
Repairing waste pipes, traps, and connections
Replacing shower heads, hoses, and basic shower fittings
Repairing cold-water supply pipework
Identifying and isolating minor water leaks
Replacing damaged or faulty plumbing fittings
Carrying out routine checks for leaks, corrosion, and water damage
Basic maintenance of radiator valves and pipework, where appropriate
Reporting issues requiring a qualified plumber or specialist contractor, such as major leaks, gas work, or complex heating-system faults.

Painting and decorating maintenance typically includes:

Interior painting — walls, ceilings, doors, frames, skirting boards, and woodwork.
Exterior painting — doors, windows, fascias, timberwork, walls, and other suitable surfaces.
Surface preparation — cleaning, sanding, filling cracks and holes, removing loose paint, and preparing surfaces for decoration.
Wallpapering — hanging, removing, and repairing wallpaper and wall coverings.
Woodwork finishing — painting, staining, varnishing, and treating timber surfaces.
Minor plaster repairs — filling small cracks, dents, and surface imperfections before decorating.
Touch-up work — repairing scuffs, marks, peeling paint, and areas of general wear.
Protective coatings — applying suitable primers, sealers, and protective finishes.
Colour matching — maintaining consistent colours when carrying out repair or refurbishment work.
Mould and damp-related decoration — preparing affected areas appropriately before repainting, while addressing the underlying moisture problem.

Tiling and patch plastering maintenance typically includes:

Wall and floor tiling — fitting, replacing, and repairing ceramic, porcelain, and other suitable tiles.
Tile repairs — replacing cracked, loose, damaged, or missing tiles.
Grouting and sealing — renewing damaged grout and applying appropriate sealants around tiled areas.
Surface preparation — cleaning, levelling, and preparing surfaces before tiling.
Patch plastering — repairing holes, cracks, dents, and damaged areas of plaster.
Making good — repairing walls and ceilings following plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or other maintenance work.
Skimming small areas — providing a smooth finish to suitable repaired surfaces.
Tile removal — carefully removing damaged tiles and preparing the substrate for replacement.
Finishing — sanding and preparing repaired plasterwork ready for painting or decorating.
Damp-damaged areas — repairing minor surface damage once the underlying damp or water ingress has been addressed.