No black book? No problem
You don't need your own list of trades. Describe the job and we find someone local.
Quote before any work
We bring you the contractor's quote first. Nothing goes ahead until you approve it.
No-source, no-fee
If we can't find a contractor for your job, we refund your sourcing fee in full.
What the sourcing fee covers
£39, one-off. The contractor bills you separately for the work, after you approve their quote.
- We find a suitable local contractor for the job
- We get a quote and bring it to you to approve before any work
- We coordinate access with your tenant
- Full refund if we cannot source a contractor
Trades and jobs we source
Whatever needs doing at your rental, describe it and we’ll find the right local tradesperson, from a plumber for a leak to an electrician for EICR remedial work.
Plumbers
Leaks, dripping taps, radiator and valve problems, blocked drains and boiler-related issues.
Electricians
Faulty sockets and lighting, fuse board work, EICR remedial work and fault-finding.
Gas engineers (Gas Safe)
Boiler service and repair, heating faults and gas safety work, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Appliance repair
Washing machines, ovens and hobs, fridges and freezers, dishwashers and extractors, whether they came with the property or not.
Damp and mould specialists
Damp surveys, condensation and black mould treatment, ventilation and the written report you need if a tenant has complained.
Roofers
Roof leaks, slipped or missing tiles, flashing, and gutter clears and repairs.
Drainage
Blocked drains and toilets, slow waste, CCTV drain surveys and root ingress.
Locksmiths
Lock changes between tenancies, lost keys, burglary repairs and window locks.
Carpenters and joiners
Doors that will not close, skirting and architrave, fitted units, stairs and internal repairs.
Plasterers and tilers
Patching after a leak, skimming a ceiling, re-tiling a bathroom and re-grouting.
Painters and decorators
Repaints between tenancies, making good after repairs, and exterior woodwork.
End of tenancy cleaners
Full property cleans, ovens and carpets, and getting a place back to check-in condition.
Gardeners and grounds
Overgrown gardens, hedges and lawns, clearance between tenancies and communal areas.
Glaziers and window repairs
Broken and misted double glazing, failed hinges and handles, and boarding up.
Pest control
Mice and rats, wasp nests, bed bugs and the follow-up visits and report.
Waste removal and clearance
Fly-tipped rubbish, a property left full, and licensed disposal with a waste transfer note.
Handyman / general
Doors and locks, flooring, fixings, and the small repairs and odd jobs that pile up.
How it works
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Describe the job
Tell us the trade, what's wrong and how we get access. Set a budget you're happy to approve without asking.
We source & quote
We find a suitable local contractor and bring you a quote to approve before any work.
We arrange it
You approve, we coordinate access with your tenant and the contractor does the work.
Where we cover
Anywhere in the UK. We find a tradesperson local to your property rather than travelling to it, so your postcode is not the limit, the trade being available near you is. If we cannot find someone suitable, you get the sourcing fee back in full. Not sure about your area? Message us first and we’ll confirm before you pay.
Questions, answered
What trades can you source?
Most things a rented property needs. Plumbers, electricians, Gas Safe engineers, roofers, drainage, appliance repair for washing machines, ovens and fridges, damp and mould specialists, locksmiths, carpenters, plasterers and tilers, painters and decorators, end of tenancy cleaners, gardeners, glaziers, pest control, waste clearance and general handypeople. Not sure who you need? Just describe the job and we'll work it out.
How much does it cost?
A one-off sourcing fee of £39. That covers finding the contractor, getting a quote and coordinating access. The contractor invoices you directly for the actual work, and you approve their quote before anything starts.
What if you can't find anyone?
Then you pay nothing. If we can't source a suitable contractor for your job, we refund the sourcing fee in full.
What areas do you cover?
Anywhere in the UK. Unlike our photography, inspection and inventory visits, which we carry out in person and are limited to a travel radius, sourcing is coordination: we find a suitable tradesperson near YOUR property and they do the work. So the question is not how far we travel, it is whether we can find the right trade in your area. If we cannot, you get the fee back in full.
Who does the actual work?
A suitable local contractor we arrange. For certificated work (like gas or electrical safety), it's carried out by an appropriately qualified, registered tradesperson. You approve the quote before any work begins.
How do I know if a tradesperson's quote is fair?
Get the quote itemised into labour and materials, with a day rate and an estimated number of days. A single lump sum with no breakdown is the thing to push back on, because it is impossible to compare and easy to inflate. Then sanity-check against typical figures: an EICR on a three-bed is roughly £150 to £250, a gas safety record £70 to £110, replacing a socket £60 to £120, adding a new consumer unit £400 to £700. Be wary in both directions — a quote far below the range usually means something has been left out, or the person is not registered.
How do I check a tradesperson is properly registered?
For gas, every Gas Safe registered engineer carries an ID card: check the front for the photograph, licence number and expiry, and the back for the specific appliance types they are qualified to work on. Someone qualified on boilers is not automatically qualified on a gas fire or a cooker, and you can verify the licence number on the Gas Safe Register itself. For electrical work, look for registration with a recognised scheme such as NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA, and ask for the number rather than taking the logo on the van as evidence. An unregistered person carrying out gas work is committing an offence, and any record they issue is worthless to you.
What should I ask before hiring a tradesperson for a rental property?
Five things. Are you registered, and what is the number. Is the quote itemised. Do you carry public liability insurance. Who attends, you or a subcontractor. And what happens if it fails again in three months. For rental work specifically, add one more: will you give me a written completion note or certificate, because for anything safety-related the document is what proves you discharged your duty. A tradesperson who is comfortable answering all six is usually the one you want.
Who is responsible if the work is done badly?
The contractor is responsible to you for their work, and you remain responsible to your tenant for the property. That is why the paperwork matters: keep the quote, the invoice, the completion note and photographs against the property, so that if the tenant later raises a disrepair complaint you can show what was done, when, and by whom. Where we source a contractor for you, they invoice you directly and contract with you — our fee is for finding and coordinating, and being clear about that is fairer to everyone than pretending we employ them.
What if you cannot find anyone near my property?
Then you get the sourcing fee back in full, and we will tell you rather than quietly sit on it. Our trade register is stronger in some parts of the country than others, and a rural property or an unusual trade is harder than a boiler service in a city. We would rather refund you than send someone unsuitable. Either way you can still keep every contractor, quote, invoice and completion note against the property in LetCompliance, so the next job starts from a record rather than from memory.
Do I need a LetCompliance account?
Yes. The request and payment happen from your free account, so the job, quote and any documents stay in one place. Signing up is free and takes a minute.
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