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HMO Maintenance & Compliance Repairs

Reactive repairs, fire safety works, damp and mould treatment and communal area maintenance for HMOs across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. One reliable contact for landlords and agents, with photo evidence for every job.

Sole trader: one person, start to finish

No VAT

Fully insured

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What’s included

  • Reactive repairs in rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and communal areas
  • Fire safety remedial works, including fire doors, seals and signage
  • Damp and mould treatment, inspections and reports
  • Lock changes and keysafes between tenants
  • Decorating and making good in rooms and communal areas
  • Battery smoke and carbon monoxide alarms fitted

Why HMOs need a different approach

HMOs see more wear than single lets, with more people using the same kitchens, bathrooms, doors and stairs. They also come with stricter fire safety expectations and licence conditions. Repairs need doing quickly, with access arranged around several tenants and a clear record of what was done.

Fire safety and compliance

I carry out the practical works that fire risk assessments and licence inspections ask for, using compliant fire-rated products, and photograph every item for your records. See Fire Safety Works and Fire Door Repairs & Maintenance.

Damp and mould

Shared bathrooms and kitchens are prone to condensation and mould. I treat it properly, repaint in mould-resistant paint, and produce room-by-room inspection reports with photos. See Mould Removal & Treatment.

Room turnovers between tenants

When a tenant moves out, the room needs to be ready for the next one quickly. I can handle the whole turnover in one booking, so you’re not coordinating several trades against a move-in date. For whole-property work, see Void & End of Tenancy Works. A room turnover typically includes:

  • Walls patched, filled and repainted
  • Room door locks or cylinders changed
  • Doors, handles, curtain rails and blinds repaired
  • Furniture assembled, replaced or repaired
  • Smoke alarms tested and sealant renewed where needed
  • Photos of the finished room for your check-in records

How a job runs

1. Report the job

Send the address, the issue and any photos, or forward a tenant’s report.

2. Quote and access

You get a clear price, and I arrange access with the tenants affected.

3. Fix it

Most jobs are done in one visit, with rooms left secure and communal areas tidy.

4. Report back

You get before and after photos, notes on anything else spotted, and an invoice you can pass straight to your client.

How pricing works

Small jobs are charged by the hour. Larger jobs and fire safety works get a written, fixed quote, so you know the cost before work starts. There’s no VAT to add.

Frequently asked questions

What does HMO maintenance cover?

Reactive repairs in rooms and communal areas, fire safety remedial works, damp and mould treatment and inspections, decorating, and lock changes between tenants.

Can you help us meet HMO licence conditions?

I carry out the practical works that licence conditions and inspections require, such as fire door repairs, signage, alarms and general repairs, with photo evidence. The licence application itself is handled by you or your agent.

How do you handle access with several tenants?

Affected tenants are given notice, work in communal areas is done at agreed times, and rooms are always left secure.

Can you carry out regular visits?

Yes. Regular scheduled visits, such as quarterly checks of communal areas, fire safety items and damp and mould, can be arranged alongside reactive repairs.

Can you get a room ready between tenants?

Yes. I can patch and repaint, change the room lock, repair fittings, replace mattresses and assemble furniture in one booking, with photos of the finished room for your check-in records.

Get a free quote

Send a few photos and a rough idea of the job, and I’ll get back to you the same day where possible.

Areas covered

Brighton, Hove and the wider Sussex area.

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Lock Changes

Lock changes, keysafes and lock repairs for tenanted properties, usually same or next day.

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Get a free quote

Tell me what needs doing and I’ll get back to you the same day where possible.