# Property Maintenance in Birmingham > Property Maintenance and Landlord Repairs in Birmingham: several small jobs done in one visit, with a tidy finish and evening appointments. Call for a quote. URL: https://handymanbirmingham.uk/property-maintenance/ A sticky door, a gappy bath seal, a few holes in the wall: none of them is urgent, but together they nag at you. [Thompson's - Local Handyman Services l Odd Job Man](https://handymanbirmingham.uk/) is based in Birmingham B6 and takes on the small jobs other trades will not. Send us the whole list and we can quote it together, so you get property maintenance in Birmingham sorted in one visit. We also cover Solihull and Sutton Coldfield. Homeowners, tenants and landlords all use us, and evening visits run until 9pm, Monday to Friday, so you don't need to take time off work. ## What the Work Covers Think of the practical upkeep that keeps a home or rental in good order: repairs, resealing, filling, draught proofing and the small fixes that pile up. We do a job properly, leave the place tidy, and tell you plainly if something needs a specialist. Landlord maintenance and owner-occupier jobs are the same kind of work. Only the timing and the paperwork differ. ## Repairs Between Tenancies Every empty week costs a landlord money, so the gap between one tenant leaving and the next arriving needs to be short and well used. We work for landlords and letting managers who want a list of small repairs cleared in one go. We walk round with you, or with your notes and photos, and write down everything that needs doing. That might be loose door handles, cracked sealant, marked walls, a wobbly towel rail, sagging shelves or a sticking window. We quote the lot as one job, then work through it in a single visit where we can. The result is a property that looks cared for, fewer complaints in the first weeks of a new tenancy, and no need to chase several different people. Evening appointments help if you can only meet us after work. Some things on a landlord's checklist aren't ours to do. Gas safety checks, electrical testing and plumbing repairs all need the right specialist, and we cover those in the section on jobs we do not take on. ## End of Tenancy Repairs Moving out? Or checking a property after a tenant has gone? Either way, this is about putting right the small damage that comes from living somewhere. Think screw holes from shelves, marks around light switches, a cracked bath seal, a loose cupboard door or a bent curtain pole. We repair these properly rather than hiding them. Holes are filled and sanded smooth, sealant is replaced, and fittings are tightened or refixed. Tenants can hand the keys back with fewer worries. Landlords get a clear picture of what condition the home is really in. If you rent, check your tenancy agreement and talk to your landlord or agent before any work starts. We can't decide what counts as fair wear and tear, and we won't pretend to. What we can do is make the repair itself neat. We don't offer cleaning or rubbish removal, so book those separately. ## Bath and Shower Resealing Grey, split or peeling sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray. That means mould, stained walls and, in time, rot. Resealing is a small job that protects a much more expensive area. We cut out the old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and lay a fresh bead so it looks crisp and sits flush. It suits owners who are fed up with black mould lines, tenants who have asked their landlord to sort it, and landlords preparing a bathroom for new occupants. The new seal needs time to cure before it gets wet, and we'll tell you how long for the product we've used. Loose tiles or soft boards? You'll hear about it straight away. A leaking pipe or tap is plumbing, and for that you need a plumber. ## Wall Repairs and Filling Picture hooks, old TV brackets, door handle dents, cracks above frames, damage from moving furniture: walls take a lot of knocks. Filling and smoothing makes a room look cared for again, whether you're about to redecorate or just tired of looking at the marks. We choose the filler to suit the damage, let it set, and sand it flush so it's ready for you or your decorator to paint. Landlords use this a lot between lets, and tenants do the same before leaving. We're honest about cracks. Fine hairline cracks are one thing. A wide or growing crack, or one running through brickwork, needs a surveyor or structural engineer to look at it before anyone fills it. We would rather tell you that than cover up a problem. ## Draught Proofing Cold air creeps in and warm air slips out through gaps around doors, windows and letterboxes. Draught proofing closes them with strips, brushes and seals, so rooms feel more comfortable. It may also help with heating bills, though we can't put a figure on that for your home. It suits owners of older doors and windows, tenants who want a warmer flat (with their landlord's agreement), and landlords who want fewer comfort complaints. Ventilation matters too. We never block air bricks, extractor fans or vents, and rooms with a boiler or open flue need their air supply left alone. No two properties are the same, so if a door or window is warped beyond what seals can fix, we will say so and suggest the right next step. ## Other Small Jobs to Add to the List Flat pack assembly, TV mounting, shelves, curtain poles and fence panel repairs often sit alongside the maintenance work. Adding them to the same visit means one booking, one tidy-up and one quote. ## Jobs We Do Not Take On We would rather point you to the right person than take on something outside our remit. We do not carry out: - **Electrical work:** call a registered electrician. - **Gas work, including boilers and gas safety checks:** call a Gas Safe registered engineer. - **Plumbing repairs, such as leaking pipes, taps or toilets:** call a plumber. - **Locksmith work:** call a locksmith. - **Rubbish removal:** call a licensed waste carrier. - **Structural problems, such as large or growing cracks:** ask a structural engineer or surveyor. - **Persistent damp with an unclear cause:** ask a damp specialist or surveyor. If you are unsure which category a problem falls into, describe it and we will tell you honestly. ## From First Call to Finished Job 1. **Call or send your list.** Photos help, and so does a rough note of what's bothering you. 2. **We look at the work.** This can be a visit or a photo review for simple jobs. 3. **One quote for everything.** Several small jobs are priced together, not one by one. 4. **We agree a time.** Evening visits run until 9pm, Monday to Friday. 5. **We do the work and tidy up.** If anything needs a specialist, we tell you before we leave. ## What You Gain - The nagging jobs done together, with one visit and one quote - A tidy finish, with filling sanded smooth and sealant neat - Fixings and repairs done so they hold up - Clear advice on what needs a specialist, so you don't waste money - Flexible evening appointments ## What Affects the Cost Why no prices here? Because each list is different. It all comes down to how many jobs there are, how big each one is, how easy it is to get to the work, and what materials are needed. Grouping jobs into one visit usually makes sense because we're already there. How long it takes depends on the list, and we will give you a realistic idea once we've seen it. Ask for a quote and we'll go through it with you. ## Common Questions ### How much does a handyman cost per hour in Birmingham? We don't publish an hourly rate here, because most jobs are better quoted as a whole than by the hour. The price depends on the size of the work, access and materials. Give us your list and we'll quote it, including several small jobs together. ### Can you do several small jobs in one visit? Yes. That's the idea behind this service. Send us the full list, whether it's three jobs or a dozen, and we'll quote it together and plan the work into one visit where we can. If something needs a specialist, we'll tell you so it doesn't hold up the rest. ### Is flat pack assembly worth paying for? It is if you're short of time, don't have the tools, or want it built square and stable. Cheap assembly often fails at the fixings, and wardrobes and tall units should be fixed to the wall. Paying someone also saves a lost evening. It's simple to add to a larger list. ### Can a TV be mounted on a plasterboard wall? Yes, but it depends on the TV's weight and what's behind the wall. The best fixing goes into timber studs. Where that isn't possible, we use heavy-duty plasterboard fixings rated for the load. We check the wall first, and if we can't make it safe, we'll say so. ### Can I mount a TV in a rented home? Usually only with your landlord's permission, so check your tenancy agreement first. Put the permission in writing. Mounting leaves holes, and we can fill and make good when you move out. If your landlord refuses, a freestanding TV stand avoids drilling. ### Who pays to repair a shared fence panel? It depends on who owns the fence, and there's no automatic rule that neighbours share the cost. Check your title deeds or plans to see who is responsible, then talk to your neighbour. If you agree on the repair, we can quote for replacing or fixing the panel. ### What repairs are landlords responsible for? Under section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords of shorter tenancies in England are generally responsible for the structure and exterior of the property, and for the installations for water, gas, electricity, heating and sanitation. Your tenancy agreement may add more. This is general information, not legal advice, so Shelter or Citizens Advice can confirm your position. ### Which jobs do you not take on? We don't do electrical work, gas work, plumbing repairs, locksmith jobs or rubbish removal. We also won't diagnose structural cracks or unexplained damp, because those need a surveyor or specialist. If you're unsure whether a job suits us, ask and we'll tell you honestly. ## Get Your List Quoted Send us the jobs that have been nagging at you, and we will quote them together and find a time that suits, including evenings until 9pm, Monday to Friday. [Call 0121 330 2052](tel:+441213302052) ## How It Works 1. **Tell us the job**: Call 0121 330 2052 or send the form with what needs doing. Photos help. 2. **Get a quote**: We tell you what we can do and what it will cost before any work starts. 3. **Book a weekday slot**: Visits run Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm, so evenings are possible. 4. **Job done**: We do the work, check it with you and tidy up before we leave. --- Thompson's - Local Handyman Services l Odd Job Man · 0121 330 2052 (+441213302052) · Get a Quote: https://handymanbirmingham.uk/contact/