Home Repair Tips for UK Homeowners
Practical home repair tips for UK homes: what's causing the problem, what you can safely check yourself, and when to call a local pro.
What you’ll find here
Small problems around the house are easy to put off. However, a dripping tap, a tripping fuse box or a loose roof tile can turn into a bigger job if you leave it. So our guides explain the likely causes in plain English and tell you what to check first. They also tell you when it’s time to call someone in.
We cover the trades people search for most:
- Plumbing: leaks, water pressure, blocked drains and boilers
- Electrics: flickering lights, tripping circuits and fuse boxes
- Roofing: slipped tiles, leaks and gutters
- Locks and security: stiff locks, lockouts and door security
- Handyman jobs: the small repairs that pile up
- Cleaning: deep cleans and end of tenancy
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Home repair tips: when to call a pro
Plenty of small jobs are fine to do yourself. Still, some work needs a qualified person by law, and some is simply not safe without the right kit:
- Gas: any work on a boiler, gas fire or cooker needs an engineer on the Gas Safe Register.
- Electrics: new circuits, a new consumer unit and most work in bathrooms are notifiable. So use an electrician on the Electrical Competent Person Register.
- Roofs and heights: don’t go onto a roof yourself, especially when it’s wet or windy.
- Walls and structure: get advice from a builder or structural engineer before you remove or alter a wall.
If a job needs a pro, find your local pro. You call them directly or request a call back, and using Trusted Services is free.