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Posted on May 21, 2018

When painting exterior walls, safe access is of paramount importance, so consider hiring fixed scaffolding if you need to work at height. Always use paint that is specified for exterior use – for walls the most commonly used paint is exterior emulsion, which is generally called masonry paint. Most masonry paint is water-based, but for […]

Posted on May 21, 2018

  The exterior decorating of your property could be a considerable DIY task depending on the size of your building. You may literally have a few small details that require painting if you live in an uPVC double-glazed unpainted brick home, or alternatively, re-decoration will be on a much larger scale if your property is […]

Posted on May 21, 2018

Safe access is always important when painting exterior wood. Consider hiring fixed scaffolding if you need to work at height. Where wood is in poor condition with many layers of paint, you may want to strip back to bare wood using paint stripper or a hot air gun. Take all recommended safety precautions if you […]

Posted on April 24, 2018

Introduction Routine, ongoing and preventative maintenance will not only help keep a property in a good state of repair but will also help make a property more resilient to potential losses. Neglecting routine external building maintenance will often result in the need for costly and more disruptive remedial work. This guide provides a checklist to […]

Posted on November 30, 2017

Plan your property maintenance proactively and reap the rewards of your efforts – don’t just bury your head in the sand. The effective management of maintenance liabilities can save you circa 20% on your maintenance costs but you need to start years in advance in order to see real savings. The phrase ‘never put off […]

Posted on November 9, 2017

As we approach the winter months, many Residential Management Companies may be turning their attention to the question of internal decorations and refurbishment of the common parts of their block. With residents moving in and out on a regular basis, the likelihood of the finishes in communal hallways and stairwells becoming scuffed and damaged is […]

Posted on August 24, 2017

The hard floors throughout your property endure high volumes of foot traffic, dirt, leaves, water, and heavy items being dragged across it – all on a daily basis. In order to keep your floors in a pristine and presentable condition, as well as, safe for all who use them, they must be regularly maintained and […]

Posted on July 31, 2017

SCHEDULE LANDLORDS DECORATING Time is money. The longer you spend renovating, the bigger the financial hit. Make a realistic plan, and stick to it, but allow for contingencies. If you’re planning to redecorate in-between tenancies, start decorating the day after the tenants leave, and source all the tools and supplies well before the job. If […]

Posted on July 20, 2017

No matter how large or small your office premises are, they will need regular maintenance if you want to keep them in a good state of repair. A clean and well-presented office will say all the right things to your visitors and you cannot risk your offices falling into disrepair as it will reflect very […]

Posted on July 10, 2017

In this article we would like to take a look at the key aspects of residential block maintenance, and the reasons why it is absolutely essential for all buildings to ensure they have an effective maintenance plan: Reasons for Maintenance There are so many reasons why building maintenance should be carried out; far too many […]