How the Handy Squad can help your concierge company

A concierge company has many roles and responsibilities from greeting residents, offering assistance when needed and, most importantly, ensuring the building runs smoothly. This means that the job can very quickly become hectic and overwhelming, which is why hiring a London handyman from the Handy Squad to help with property maintenance tasks is a perfect idea to take the stress away.

Our team carry out a range of tasks and services including laying flooring, painting and decorating, finding electrical faults and repairs, repairing leaky taps and so much more! If you work in the concierge industry throughout London and need a local handyman who you can rely on for all property maintenance tasks, why not give us a call today at 0800-0-12-12-12 and take the stress away from your daily tasks?

Maintaining property exteriors

You can find concierges in hotels, airlines and many other areas. More recently, concierge companies are becoming a popular choice for apartment blocks. Apartment concierges may carry out jobs such as signing for deliveries and arranging post, organising errands and coordinating maintenance tasks for both tenants and communal areas.

This could include keeping the outdoor areas neat and tidy by either cutting the grass, cleaning the patio, or maintaining garden jobs by trimming hedges and planting pots. At the Handy Squad, we can help with these tasks by jet-washing paving stones, jet-washing garden furniture or regrouting paving stones, leaving your exterior area looking brand new in no time. So, if you need a professional jet washing service in London, we are the team to call.

Interiors count too

Obviously, maintaining the interior of your property is just as important as your exteriors, especially with the large number of tenants who will require maintenance work as well. We have a team of painters and decorators who are ideal for keeping your apartment space looking pristine and inviting for new tenants and homeowners. Whether you need a fresh lick of paint in your reception area, or your tenants need to paint rooms in their apartment before moving out, we can help. We paint kitchen cabinets, paint staircases and even paint home exteriors.

Perhaps you are helping some tenants by arranging property maintenance tasks. Do you have an angry tenant who needs a London plumber to unblock a toilet? Don’t panic! Our team is on call to quickly restore your property, leaving everyone happy and taking the hassle or stress away. So, there is no reason to scour the internet for plumbers, decorators, electricians and more, find them all in one place at the Handy Squad.

If this sounds like the property maintenance company you have been searching for to create a stress-free working environment, a pristine space and happy clients, then fill in our online form today or contact us for more information.

Winter home checklist

Autumn has officially arrived, meaning it won’t be long until winter is here. This is a perfect time in the year to start considering ways in which you can prepare your home for those cold, dark days and nights. At the Handy Squad, we have put together an essential winter checklist with some simple suggestions to help prepare your property for this season. Thankfully, we have a wide range of services and expert handymen who can help with many of these tasks too, so this shouldn’t cause too much stress or hassle. Let’s take a look at this checklist so that you can get started!

1. Prepare for heating

The first thing we often think of when winter arrives is the cold. What’s the solution to this? Turning your heating on of course! With energy bills on the rise, you may be a bit reluctant to turn your heating on this winter but the switch is bound to be hit at some point. That’s why now is a great time to bleed radiators ensuring they are in their best condition and that you can get maximum heat exposure this winter. If you need help with bleeding your radiator, contact one of our London plumbers who can get the job done!

2. Hanging blinds or curtains

Next up on our winter checklist is an energy-saving tip. As already mentioned, energy bills are increasing rapidly, so we need to be creative when thinking of ways to keep warm this winter. That’s why we would suggest employing a London handyman to hang blinds or hang curtains, helping to retain heat. Black-out blinds and curtains prevent heat from escaping your property and also stop the cold air from entering in, enabling you to enjoy warmth and comfort to the fullest. This is an effective method which can be used every year, reducing the amount of time you will have to switch your heating on for, therefore, keeping costs down.

3. Looking after your pipes

Another suggestion on our winter checklist is to keep a close eye on your pipes. During the winter, it is easy for pipes to freeze over and burst and this can cause serious damage. If pipes burst, you will be facing an expensive repair bill and you may even be forced to move out of your property. Obviously, no one wants this, so we are reminding you now to check your pipes ahead of the winter season. If cracks do appear, contact us and one of our London plumbers can help with repairs, replacements and sealing over damaged pipes.

4. Lighting up the dark

The final step on our winter checklist is to reconsider your lighting options. As we know, the days remain dark for much longer during the winter and so we are more likely to be using lights throughout the day. Not only this but with it being cold and miserable outside, you might not want to venture out as much as you do in the summer, which again would lead to lights being left on for longer. Why not try changing light bulbs to eco-friendly or LED bulbs, so that you can save money on your energy bills?

Related article: How to Save Money with LED Bulbs

It’s not just the inside of your property that you need to consider, the exterior is important too. Perhaps your driveway requires some new light installations by one of our London electricians helping to illuminate the way when getting into your car morning or evening? Maybe you need an outdoor light for taking the bins out this winter? Lighting is definitely a key element to consider in your winter checklist so give us a call at 0800-0-12-12-12 to see how our services can assist you.

Hopefully, this article has given you a list of ideas to get started with before Autumn comes to an end. With our useful tips you will not only be saving money, but you can relax in your winter-efficient home too! We can lend a helping hand with our handyman services, plumbing services, electrical services and more. Fill in our online form to get a free quote from a London handy man and get winter ready.

The benefits of using the Handy Squad vs an independent tradesman

Being a property owner has its perks but it has its complications too. When owning a property, you are almost guaranteed to run into an issue at some point. Whether that’s a blocked toilet, an electrical fault or some small cracks and dents in the wall, you are likely to face these problems at one stage or another. Having someone to help with these jobs is always a bright idea but which is the better route to go down, using the Handy Squad or an independent tradesman? Let’s run through the benefits of using our professional tradesmen to help make that decision a bit easier.

All-in-one

The most obvious benefit when using the Handy Squad is that you have all the services you need, available under one roof. So, instead of aimlessly searching the internet for an “electrician near me” or “painter and decorators near me”, you can now easily locate them all in one place. This is a great way to save time when trying to restore elements of your home as you don’t have to source multiple contacts for the job like you would when using an independent tradesman. To be more time efficient, you could even have our different members of our team complete jobs simultaneously.

So, while our London handyman gets to work on assembling flat pack furniture, our decorators could focus on painting walls, getting the job done efficiently and effectively. By selecting us for all your handyman jobs, we can build a trusting relationship, providing you with a go-to contact anytime an issue does arise. We have already built this bond with many of our customers, which can be seen by the Handy Squad Checkatrade 9.88 rating!

Going the extra mile

Another great advantage when using our services is that we have many years of expertise in all things handy! For example, if you require a tradesman to fix a crack in the wall, we can do the job, whilst also assessing the severity of this crack. Maybe it’s left behind from an old TV mount? Perhaps it’s a sign of cosmetic wear? Or could it indicate further structural damage which requires urgent attention? Leave it with our team and we will guide you in the next best step to take.

If you are looking for advice with design ideas, we can help with this too! Unsure what colour to paint your kitchen? Allow us to offer our expert opinions, leaving your kitchen looking brand new. We have painted many a kitchen in our time, so we know what colours work best in different spaces! The Handy Squad, therefore, go the extra mile when it comes to maintaining your property, offering advice that you might not get from other tradesmen.

Niche services

Finally, the Handy Squad specialises in niche services that you may struggle to find elsewhere. We’re a team that can repair bathroom faults and fix your electrics and we even work alongside a professional moving service team. Are you looking to move house? Do you need assistance with lifting and shifting furniture? We have you covered. Take the stress away from moving house by allowing the Handy Squad to lend a hand and once you’re settled in contact us to help with the decorating. We can revive your outdoor space too by jet washing patios. The diversity of our services is broad, which is what makes us so unique.

If you want to sign your business up with the Handy Squad to cover all your potential property issues, then call us today at 0800-0-12-12-12. We work with all different clients, so if you think our services could help you, fill in our online form to request a free quote and start booking.

Move house with ease thanks to the Handy Squad

Moving house is an exciting, albeit stressful period which comes with many different tasks and responsibilities. When moving, you not only have to consider all the paperwork and legal documents that need completing, but also all the items that need moving too. Luckily, at the Handy Squad, we have compiled a wide range of handyman services London which can help to take the stress away from moving house, allowing you to enjoy the experience and relaxing in your new humble abode!

Moving the furniture

To begin your moving journey, you will need to pack up every part of your previous home, moving it from A to B. This can be a difficult task, especially for heavy items like furniture, mattresses or even your kitchen fridge. Why not hire a handyman London to lift and shift furniture? With the help of one of our expert handymen, you won’t run the risk of injury or damaging any precious items. This will also allow you to focus on more important tasks like paperwork or meeting your new neighbours!

Once your furniture has been moved and is ready in its new location, our team can also help with assembling it. We can assemble flatpack furniture quickly and efficiently, so if you’ve purchased a new bedside table, leave it with us to get it up and in position.

Making a house a home

Next on your moving to-do list, will be to make the house your own. This could include adding a lick of paint to the kitchen, re-tiling the bathroom, hanging wallpaper in the bedrooms, or even fixing holes in walls that may have been left behind by the previous owner. When trying to complete these jobs by yourself, it can take a while, especially with all the other moving stress going on. Allow our London painters and decorators to help speed up this process, creating the home that you have envisioned.

Bigger projects

It may also be interesting to know that we don’t just help residential homeowners move houses, we can help larger corporations too, with our reliable moving services. Perhaps you are looking to move your entire team to a new office? Maybe you need a clearance service or packaging supplies? At the Handy Squad, we do far more than just odd jobs, so give us a call at 0800-0-12-12-12 and we can arrange the most suitable service for you.

Moving house doesn’t have to be a stressful process, especially not when you have the Handy Squad on board. Fill in our online form for a free quote today and begin planning your hassle-free move.

Office ideas to increase productivity

It seems that the long, early morning commutes are now a thing of the past and instead we have the next best thing, an office down the hallway! When covid hit, many people were told to work from home and had to quickly improvise to find an office space somewhere in the house. But did you ever get round to perfecting this space and creating your ideal office, or did time simply slip away from you? At the Handy Squad, we can lend a helping hand to finalise your home office and create the best space to enhance productivity. Contact us today to get a free quote for your office renovation project.

Where to start?

The first vital component of any office space is, of course, furniture, especially a chair to sit at and a desk to work from. There are so many different designs and colours to choose from, so you will without a doubt find something to match your theme.

Another important tip to follow is to look for online reviews of furniture that you’re considering buying, particularly your office chair. Sitting at a desk all day, staring at a computer isn’t exactly ideal and can cause a range of back problems, so try to find a chair that is valued for its comfort, as this will improve both your posture and productivity.

At the Handy Squad, we can help assemble flatpack furniture for your office, because we understand how stressful and time-consuming this job can become. Not only this but we also offer services to lift and shift furniture, so whether you’re buying a desk that comes flat pack or need help moving one from your garage that you now use as a storage space, we can help!

Adding colour

Picking the perfect colour for your office walls is another important step in creating a productive working space. It’s a good idea to add a splash of colour to your office, using flowers, plants, cushions and hanging pictures. However, when it comes to the colour of your walls remember that although a bright colour like yellow or pink might look great to begin with and awaken you in the early mornings, these colours could very quickly give you a headache when trying to concentrate.

Our London decorators can help advise you on the best colour for your office space, such as a light blue tone which brings tranquillity and brightness to a room. We provide a range of painting services including painting offices, painting doors, painting stairs, painting cupboards, painting skirting boards and more! So maybe it’s not just your walls that need painting, it might be the skirting boards and furniture too, but lucky for you we cover it all.

Sorting your electrics

Now, obviously, an office needs a good Wi-Fi connection and electrics to function as a productive space. You may need to consider adding a Wi-Fi booster to ensure a strong connection or implementing more plug sockets for your various computers and monitors. At the Handy Squad, we have a team of qualified electricians in London who can install new plug sockets or wire a new lighting circuit for whatever it may be that you require.

Tidy loose cables

Keeping your office space tidy is still essential for productivity, so you don’t want loose wires hanging around and causing a potential trip hazard. We also offer a cable tidying service to help resolve this so not only will your office be functional, but tidy too!

You could perhaps consider installing a cabinet to help hide wires and store extra office supplies as well, like pens, paper and folders. There are endless ways to design your office space for optimal productivity. If this is something you would like us to help with then give us a call on 0800-0-12-12-12 or fill in our online form.

How electricians could help your business

At the Handy Squad, we understand that some tasks should be left to professionals, particularly when they run the risk of health and safety. That’s why we have a team of London electricians on hand to support you with a range of electrical jobs. This could include finding faults and repairs, replacements, installing new cabling and much more. So, if you’re looking for an electrician in South London, an electrician in East London or simply an “electrician service near me” then we have you covered!

How can our services help property developers, block managers and managing agents?

Our electricians have been working in their field for over a decade, providing them with knowledge and expertise in a variety of areas. When managing or developing a property, you have a large responsibility to ensure everything runs smoothly and is taken care of, and clearly electrics are a huge part of this. That’s where our team can step in and help!

We offer electrical installation condition reports to businesses, landlords and residential customers. This report is crucial for properties (whether existing or brand-new) and particularly in cases where the electrics haven’t been tested in the last 5 years. With one of our reports, carried out by a fully qualified Part P 17th edition electrician, we can assess the safety of your electrics, identifying shock risks, fire hazards and other defective electrical work. We will help to make sure your property is compliant with electrical safety standards, so that it is prepped and ready for new homeowners or tenants.

How can our services help interior designers?

Interior designers are another key customer who could benefit from our electrical services in London. With designers, we recognised that it’s all about the aesthetic, so wires and cables can very easily interfere with this! Thankfully, our team can install chased-in cabling, hiding the ugly cables from view. Alongside this, we are able to install new light fittings which can further help to match a specific design idea. Are you looking to integrate spotlights into the kitchen? Perhaps you want a statement chandelier or pendant light? Leave it with our friendly team, who will get the job done efficiently and effectively.

How can our services help commercial properties and homeowners?

For commercial businesses or homeowners, our electricians can also carry out work to assist you. Is your doorbell not working? Have you tripped a fuse? Allow our team to help with electrical faults and repairs, restoring your property in no time. We can even carry out a portable appliance test, examining the safety of kettles, laptops, chargers and more, which may be useful if you own an office space.

Whatever business or property you own, we would love to lend our helping hand with your electrics. Contact our team today on 0800-0-12-12-12 or fill in our online form and let us know how we can assist you. We also have other services available at the Handy Squad including carpentry, handyman services, decorating and more so we can help in more ways than one!

Electrical tips for property developers

Being a property developer comes with many responsibilities and multiple factors to take into consideration. As a property developer, you want your property to have great aesthetic appeal, drawing in potential buyers or tenants. Alongside this, it is also important to consider the practical elements of property development which are essential for a functional living space. One of these vital factors is home electrics. Do the electrics in the property run smoothly? Is the house and/or flat energy efficient? These are important questions to ask yourself when developing a property.

At the Handy Squad, our electrician London can help with all your electrical needs and queries, so you can stop scanning the internet for “electrician near me” and instead give us a call! Here, we have put together some of our best tips and tricks for preparing your property’s home electrics.

Give attention to plug sockets

When building a property from scratch, you will have to assess which areas in your house require a plug socket. How many do you need? What style do you require? These might seem like small touches that don’t matter too much but they can have a huge impact on the buyer’s living experience.

For instance, in the bedrooms, think of the key areas where a plug socket is needed – near the bed, by the mirror, next to the bedroom furniture – this is particularly important if you are staging the property for a show home. At the Handy Squad, you can hire an electrician to install plug sockets for your every need. Whether that be USB ports, rose gold double sockets or simply replacing/installing some wall sockets, we are on hand to help.

How can I make my development energy efficient?

Another element that is becoming more prominent than ever is creating an energy efficient home. With energy bill prices on the rise and climate change becoming a growing issue, this is a vital aspect to review. An excellent starting point could be simply using energy efficient light bulbs to bring down costs and usage. We can change light bulbs as well as help with larger jobs like light fittings and installations. Not only this, but by connecting plug sockets to an outlet, this makes it easier to switch off appliances at the end of a day. Rather than individually switching off every energy source in the property, you can do it all with the click of a button and our electricians can install a suitable outlet to help.

Types of lighting

When developing a property, you will need to factor in which lighting you want in each room. Looking for a bathroom light pull switch? Looking to add outdoor lighting? Perhaps you want to add motion sensor lights in the bathrooms? Maybe you want to add beauty lights in the bedroom. There are thousands of different types of lighting that you can choose from.

Condition reports

We also offer electrical installation condition reports, which are highly recommended for property developers and landlords (both existing and first time), particularly if the electrics have not been tested in the last 5 years. This work is carried out by fully qualified Part P 17th Edition electricians, providing Electrical Safety Certificates.

Electrical installation condition reports are an important legal requirement which our team can help to complete, preparing your property for sale. We also offer this service for businesses, commercial properties, and residential customers too, so if this is something you are interested in, give us a call today on 0800-0-12-12-12.

What else?

Not only this but our team of London handyman can help with smaller odd jobs like cable tidying, ensuring your property looks pristine and tidy. Why not get our team to install new cabling? We can hide TV cables in the walls for example or advise you on other cable-free options to help create this sleek, fresh look. Check out our other services including plumbing and decorating for further guidance, ensuring your property development is prepped and ready!

Tips for redecorating your bathroom

Redecorating your bathroom can be a stressful job, especially when you don’t know where to start. There are so many different designs to choose from and it can often seem overwhelming. Thankfully, our expert plumbers in London have put together some useful tips to help with your bathroom renovation project, from modern marble to traditional tiling, they are here to help.

Kickstart your project

The first step in your bathroom transformation, should be to consider which elements require work. You can do a lot to a bathroom, stripping it from head to toe, but sometimes it only needs a few tweaks to leave it looking brand new. Perhaps you need to replace a shower? Or repair a dripping tap? These are small areas that can have a huge impact on the overall appearance of your bathroom. Our team of London handymen can help with these jobs, as well as the more gross jobs like unblocking a toilet!

Out with the old, in with the new

Next, think about if you want to take it a step further with some bigger renovation tasks. Do you need to install a new basin? Or maybe you are looking to install a new shower? Use this time to search for inspiration and consider which design elements will best utilise your space. There are so many different options to choose from. For example, you could have a corner shower, a waterfall shower or even a walk-in shower depending on the size of your bathroom. Once you have decided, why not get one of our London plumbers to help with the installation job?

Let’s decorate

Now that you have chosen your bathroom fittings, we suggest finding a colour or tile to match. It’s best to pick your bigger pieces first like sinks, baths and showers and then match a colour accordingly, rather than the other way round (as there are countless colours to choose from). Painting bathrooms is an easy way to bring colour and life to the room, without spending a fortune.

Another popular option is tiling. Unlike wood and carpet, tiles are water-resistant making them the most suitable option for a wet and damp environment, like a bathroom. Our handymen can help with tiling walls and tiling floors, replacing your worn carpet with a beautiful set of new tiles. Alongside this, they also specialise in grouting, which is a great way to leave a fresh finish to your bathroom. You could even use glittery grout for that extra wow factor!

Other plumbing services

Hopefully, this has sparked some ideas for your bathroom transformation, and you can start thinking about what you need to complete your dream vision. We understand how important it is to leave a bathroom looking pristine, thanks to our many years of experience, and we would love to help with your project. You can stop tirelessly searching Google for ‘plumbing services near me’ and instead, let us do the work. Contact our handymen today on 0800-0-12-12-12 or fill in our online form to request a booking. We also offer a wide range of additional services including applying silicone, fitting a washing machine, repairing a radiator and so much more.

How to improve your home electrics

As we are all aware, energy bills are on the rise and so, finding ways to use our electrics cost effectively is becoming more and more important. That’s why at the Handy Squad, we have put together some useful ideas and services to help reduce the cost of your energy bills, saving both the environment and your wallet!

Where to start?

One of the best ways to reduce heavy energy usage and become more eco-friendly is by implementing energy saving lightbulbs throughout your house. This may sound like an obvious suggestion but it can have a huge impact. At the Handy Squad, we have a team of East London electricians who can help with changing light bulbs, replacing light fittings or even testing light circuits to ensure the current flows.

Plugs and sockets

Next up, would be to look at your electrical plugs and cables. It’s important to remember to turn electrical plugs off when possible, as every little effort helps with reducing your energy bill. An easy way to ensure you switch off all appliances at the end of the day is to connect bundles of plug sockets to an outlet. If you need extra help, our handyman services includes cable tidying where we can neaten up lose cables to stop pets nibbling away at them or prevent them from causing danger hazards.

Blinds and curtains

Installing certain types of blinds and curtains is a less obvious way of saving energy but a very effective one not to be forgotten! Our handyman in London can hang curtains and hang blinds, helping to trap in heat during the colder months and then conversely keep cool air in during the warmer months. This prevents wasting money in the winter on heating bills or in the summer on expensive air conditioning units and fans.

Other services

Our team can also help with a variety of other electrician services. From finding faults and repairs and replacing plug sockets to replacing extractor fans and much more. So, perhaps start by implementing some small eco-friendly changes and work your way up to a complete home transformation with our electricians in East London or other London handyman services. Call us today 0800 0 12 12 12 or fill in our online form to request a free quote.

Decorating ideas for your summer retreat

At the Handy Squad, we understand the importance of creating an inviting outdoor space, particularly now that we are in the depths of summer heat waves. We have put together some of our best outdoor decorating ideas to help you create the perfect summer retreat, right in the comfort of your garden. If you need a helping hand, contact us today to learn more about our services and get your transformation underway.

Start with some colour.

Why not start by painting garden fences and sheds with a fresh coat of paint, giving them a new lease of life? We recommend using light colours for this, creating a modern and summery aesthetic which is ideal for the new season. If, however, you require further advice on what colour palette would best suit your design, don’t hesitate to ask us for help. We have been offering handyman services for over a decade, providing us with an abundance of expertise and knowledge when it comes to painting, decorating and design.

Our painters and decorators Lon don can help with any decorating job big or small. Not only do we offer our painting services inside residential and commercial properties, but we also paint home exteriors and paint doors, ensuring your property is appealing from the very first glance. As well as this, we can also gloss doors, gloss skirting boards, gloss fences and many other surfaces.

Uplift garden furniture.

Perhaps you have an old garden chair that has turned an off-yellow colour from weathering. Well, with our useful glossing skills we can revive furniture, helping to reshape the appearance of your garden. This is also a great money saving idea, as it gives a second life to old furniture, as opposed to cashing out on new pieces.

If you do require new furniture instead, then we can help with assembling garden furniture or assembling patio furniture, to save you time and hassle. Alongside this, we can lift and shift furniture too, allowing you to relax those muscles while we take over!

Remove dirt, moss and grime.

Next to consider is the star of all garden transformations, jet washing. Jet washing has become a popular trend for garden renovations in recent years, removing moss, dirt and grime throughout your garden. We can jet wash paving stones, jet wash garden furniture and jet wash stone steps, to name a few, leaving your garden looking like it’s never even been touched! This method has been known to make one of the most powerful impacts on garden transformations, and one that we highly recommend using in the guide to your summer retreat.

Finishing touches.

Complete your perfect summer retreat with some comfy furniture, colourful cushions, flowers and plants or even contact one of our London electricians to help install outdoor light fixtures. Hopefully, we have given you some useful tips and tricks to create a relaxing outdoor haven! If so and you want the help of a handyman in London, call us today on 0800-0-12-12-12 or fill in our online form to request a booking.