End of tenancy repairs in Exeter
Professional end of tenancy repairs services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£400+
Typical Duration
2-8 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
End of tenancy repairs sorted properly. Holes filled, walls painted, fixtures replaced, damage made good - getting your property back to lettable condition so you can market it or hand over to new tenants.
The Damage Assessment Walk-Through
Tenant's gone. You're doing the walk-round. And there it is:
Holes in the bedroom wall where they hung something heavy. Kitchen worktop chipped where they dropped something. Bathroom sealant black with mould. Door handle's hanging off. Skirting board's got a chunk missing.
None of it makes the property unliveable, but it all makes it look tatty and unmaintained. You need it fixed properly before viewings start.
💡 Pro tip: Properties that look well-maintained rent faster and to better tenants. Fixing the damage properly between tenancies protects your rental income and property value.
Why Proper Repairs Matter
You could bodge it yourself with filler and hope. Or you could get it done properly so it actually looks good.
| ✅ Properly Repaired | ❌ Quick Bodge |
|---|---|
| Holes filled flush, sanded, painted to match | Blob of filler still visible |
| Paintwork touched up neatly | Obvious paint patch in wrong shade |
| Fixtures replaced with matching style | Whatever was cheapest at Screwfix |
| Looks maintained and cared-for | Screams "rental with minimal upkeep" |
Tenants notice this stuff. The good tenants who'll pay on time and look after the place? They rent properties that look properly maintained.
What You Get
🔧 Common Tenancy Repairs
🏠 Walls & Decorating
- Holes filled, sanded smooth, painted
- Scuff marks and stains painted over
- Picture hook holes made good
- Blu-tack residue removed and touched up
- Large damaged areas replastered if needed
🚪 Doors & Woodwork
- Damaged door handles/locks replaced
- Scuffed door edges touched up
- Architrave damage repaired
- Skirting board chips filled and painted
🔧 Fixtures & Fittings
- Broken toilet seats replaced
- Towel rails refitted
- Kitchen cupboard handles replaced
- Bathroom accessories refitted
- Broken shelves replaced
💧 Bathroom Specifics
- Mouldy sealant removed and replaced
- Cracked tiles replaced
- Damaged toilet roll holders replaced
- Shower head replaced if limescale-ruined
📦 You're Left With
- Property looking lettable again
- All obvious damage addressed
- Photos showing repairs completed
- Ready for viewings or new tenant
Pricing Guide
| Repair Scope | Estimated Time | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Minor (few holes, small touch-ups) | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
| Moderate (multiple rooms, several fixes) | 4-5 hrs | £210-£260 |
| Major (extensive damage, full redecoration) | 6-8 hrs+ | £310-£400+ |
Quote provided based on photos or visit. Paint and materials usually extra unless it's minor touch-ups.
What Gets Charged to the Deposit?
Fair question. You can't charge tenants for normal wear and tear, but you CAN charge for actual damage.
Normal wear and tear (NOT chargeable):
- Light scuff marks from furniture
- Minor carpet wear in traffic areas
- Faded paint from sunlight
- Slight picture hook holes (few, small)
Actual damage (chargeable):
- Holes from shelves/TVs mounted without permission
- Broken fixtures
- Excessive marks beyond normal living
- Deliberate or negligent damage
- Burns, stains, major impacts
I repair both - you decide what you're claiming for. But the TDS will want photos showing it's beyond normal wear.
Why Choose Us for End of tenancy repairs in Exeter?
All common tenant damage repaired properly
One visit for multiple repairs where possible
Property restored to lettable condition fast
Photos showing before/after condition
What to Expect
Step 1: Damage Assessment
You send photos or I visit to see what needs doing. I list out each repair needed and quote the time/cost. You decide what you want done (everything, or just the worst bits).
Step 2: Repairs Completed
I arrive with tools and materials needed. Work through the list systematically - filling, painting, replacing, fixing. Keep you updated on progress, flag anything unexpected.
Step 3: Photos & Handover
Before/after photos showing what was done. Final walk-through if you want. Property's ready for cleaning (if repairs were done first) or ready to market/hand over.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle end of tenancy repairs yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Basic repair kit needed
- Filler (ready-mixed for small holes, powder for larger)
- Sandpaper (various grits, 80-240)
- Filling knife/scraper
- Paint (touch-up size unless repainting whole room)
- Small brush for cutting in
- Screwdrivers (flat and Phillips)
- Spirit level
- Rawl plugs and screws
- Replacement fixtures (toilet seat, towel rail, etc)
🕳️ Filling holes properly
- Prep - brush out loose material, undercut edges slightly
- First fill - overfill slightly (it shrinks as it dries)
- Let dry - couple hours minimum, overnight for big holes
- Sand - flush with wall, feather edges
- Second fill if needed (deep holes usually need two)
- Final sand - smooth finish
- Prime - especially on bare plaster
- Paint - feather into surrounding area
🎨 Touch-up painting
- Use the same paint if possible (get tenant to leave leftovers)
- Feather edges rather than hard lines
- Multiple thin coats better than one thick
- If it doesn't match, might need to paint whole wall
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Rushing filler (needs proper drying time)
- Not sanding properly (lumpy finish shows through paint)
- Wrong paint finish (using matt on silk walls, etc)
- Overtightening replacement fixtures (cracks tiles/plaster)
💡 Pro trick: For multiple small holes, use lightweight filler and go over all of them in one session. While that's drying, tackle the fixture replacements. Then come back to sand and paint. Batching similar tasks is faster than doing one hole start-to-finish then moving to the next.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔨 Do repairs BEFORE cleaning. Filling holes creates dust, painting can drip. Get repairs done first, then deep clean. Otherwise you're cleaning twice.
Paint matching - if it's been years since the walls were painted, a perfect colour match will still look different (old paint yellows/fades). Sometimes full repaint is the better option than patchy touch-ups.
Magnolia trap - "magnolia" isn't one colour, there's dozens of shades. If you don't have the original tin, touch-ups might not match perfectly. Consider repainting the whole wall for a fresh look.
Multi-job discount - doing repairs for multiple properties? Book them together and I can schedule more efficiently, passing some saving to you.
Exeter rental stock is often older properties with solid walls, old plaster, period features. These repair differently to modern plasterboard - I've worked on enough local properties to know the quirks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of repairs do you do at end of tenancy?
All the standard stuff tenants damage: holes in walls filled and painted, scuffed doors touched up, broken fixtures replaced (towel rails, toilet seats, cupboard handles), damaged skirting repaired, marks and stains painted over. Basically anything that stops the property being lettable or looking tatty for viewings.
How much do end of tenancy repairs typically cost?
Depends entirely on what needs doing. A few holes and marks might be £110-160 (2-3 hours work). Whole rooms needing repainting plus multiple fixes could be £300-400+. I'll quote based on photos or a visit - there's no 'typical' because every tenant damages different things in different ways.
Can you do all the repairs in one visit?
Usually yes, if they're all straightforward stuff. Filling holes, replacing fixtures, touching up paintwork - that's all doable together. If it needs major replastering or full redecorating, that might be multiple visits (plaster needs to dry before painting). I'll tell you the timeline when quoting.
Do you match paint colors or do I need to provide paint?
If you've got leftover paint from when it was last decorated, brilliant - bring it along. If not, I can colour-match reasonably well for touch-ups, or you can decide if it needs full repainting (fresher but more expensive). For magnolia I just bring standard magnolia - close enough for touch-ups.
How fast can you turn repairs around?
Depends on my schedule and the work needed. Simple repairs (few hours work) I can often fit in within a few days. Bigger jobs might be 1-2 weeks if I need to schedule a full day. End of month is always manic with everyone's tenancies turning over - book early if you can.
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