End of tenancy repairs in Ottery St Mary

### 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.

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### 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.

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### 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

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### 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.*

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### 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.