Advice
Property Repair Advice
Clear answers to common questions about fencing, gates, decking, patios, exterior repairs and property maintenance.
Fencing & gates
Repairs, replacement decisions, storm damage, quotes and common gate problems.
Fence repair or replacement? How to decide
How to judge whether a damaged fence needs a small repair, a new section or full replacement.
Storm-damaged fence: what to do after high winds
What to check after strong wind damages a fence, and the safest way to get useful repair advice.
Getting a fencing quote: what information to send
The photos and details that help a fencing contractor understand the job before arranging a visit.
Rotten fence post: repair it or replace it?
How to judge a fence post that is soft, moving or broken at ground level.
Sagging garden gate that will not close: what causes it?
Common reasons a timber gate drops, catches on the ground or no longer meets the latch.
Patios & decking
Cleaning, loose paving, worn boards and deciding when local repairs are enough.
Decking repair or replacement? Signs to check
How to tell the difference between worn surface boards and a deck with structural problems underneath.
How to clean a patio without damaging slabs or pointing
A safer approach to patio cleaning that protects slabs, joints and nearby surfaces.
Loose or sunken patio slabs: repair or relay?
What causes paving slabs to move and how to decide whether one area or the wider patio needs relaying.
Roofline & exterior
Safe first checks for roof-edge, fascia, soffit and exterior maintenance problems.
Slipped or broken roof tile: what should you do?
Safe first steps after noticing a loose tile, storm damage or a new roof leak.
Fascia, soffit and roofline repairs: warning signs
Common signs that the roof edge, gutter line or exterior timber needs attention.
Property & landlord maintenance
Inspection and reporting checklists for homes and rented property.
Small exterior repairs to catch before they grow
A quick outside check can reveal small defects before weather and movement turn them into larger repairs.
Landlord property maintenance checklist for exterior repairs
A simple way to record and prioritise exterior maintenance between tenancies and during routine inspections.
Contact
Send photos or ask for a quote
Photos, a rough location and a short description are usually enough to start. Jake can then advise whether the next step is a repair, site visit, quote or wider project.
Tip: include your rough location, photos if you have them, and what you need repaired, built or improved.