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Pests & damp
How much does pest control cost in Bromley? A cost guide
Indicative prices for rats, mice, wasps, bed bugs and ants in Bromley, how council and private services differ, and the factors that push a…
House clearance
Urgent house clearance in Bromley: what to do in the first hour
A completion date brought forward, a tenancy ending or a family emergency can leave you needing a house cleared in days. Here is how…
Cleaning
How to find a cleaner in Bromley you can actually trust
Where to look for a cleaner in Bromley, what to check before handing over a key, the questions that separate professionals from chancers, and…
Exterior cleaning
How to choose a window cleaner in Bromley: checks and red flags
None of the exterior cleaning trades is licensed, so the vetting is down to you. What to ask a window cleaner, gutter firm or…
Removals & man and van
Removals in Bromley: what to check before you call a firm
The checks a Bromley householder can do before phoning a removal company, and the information that turns a vague estimate into an accurate written…
Electrical
Local electrician in Bromley: autumn and winter electrical checks
Electrical faults cluster in the cold months. What to check in a Bromley home as the clocks go back, what to leave to a…
Locksmith
Why your uPVC door will not lock: a locksmith explainer for Bromley
Stiff handle, key that only turns if you lift the door, handle gone floppy: each symptom points to a different part of a multipoint…
Gardening
Hedge trimming in Bromley: a booking day checklist for householders
From checking the nesting season to agreeing the finished height on the first section, the steps that make a Bromley hedge cut quicker, cheaper…
Appliance repair
Does a landlord pay for appliance repair in Bromley? Who fixes what
The washing machine in a rented house stops. Who pays depends on who supplied it, what the tenancy says and how it failed. The…
Roofing & gutters
Roof repairs in Bromley: what suburban semis and 1930s roofs need
Bromley's housing is mostly interwar and post-war suburbia, and its roofs fail in predictable ways. What each house type needs and what to watch…
Plumbing & heating
Finding a plumber in Bromley: your questions answered
Eight short answers for Bromley householders: who fixes boilers, what a fair rate looks like, what F1 means, how long a boiler lasts and…
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Can I fit or replace a boiler myself?
No. Work on a gas boiler, its pipework and its flue must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and doing it yourself is an offence under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. A boiler replacement is also notifiable under Building Regulations, and a registered installer can certify the work for you. You can safely prepare the area, clear access and decorate once the installation is signed off.
How much does end of tenancy cleaning cost in the UK?
Expect roughly £150 to £220 for a one bed flat, £200 to £320 for two beds and £300 to £450 for a three or four bed house. London quotes sit at the top of those ranges or above. Carpets, ovens and outside windows are often charged separately, so ask for one fixed price covering everything the inventory lists. These are indicative typical ranges rather than quotes.
Do you need an electrician to change a light fitting?
No, swapping a light fitting like for like on an existing circuit is not notifiable work in England and Wales. You still have to isolate the circuit at the consumer unit, prove it is dead and leave the result compliant with BS 7671. Many older ceiling roses have no earth wire, which rules out most modern metal fittings, so get an electrician to check first. Adding a new light or switch in a bathroom or shower room is notifiable either way.
How much does it cost to fix a leaking roof in the UK?
Cost depends far more on access than on the leak itself. A single slipped tile refitted from a safely footed ladder might be £150 to £350, while anything needing scaffolding adds roughly £600 to £1,500. A roof survey to trace the source costs about £150 to £400 and is worth paying for when the cause is not obvious from the ground.
How much is an emergency locksmith at night or on a Sunday?
Out of hours work carries a premium, either a surcharge of about £40 to £90 or a rate near 1.5 times the daytime figure. A night or bank holiday lockout therefore tends to sit between £130 and £260 before any new hardware. Ask for the total on the phone, including the call out and any minimum charge. If the property is secure and you have somewhere to stay, waiting until morning costs noticeably less.
How much does a gardener cost per hour in the UK?
Expect roughly £25 to £40 an hour in 2026, rising to £35 to £55 in London and the South East. Day rates run from about £170 to £300 for one gardener. A regular round usually costs less per visit, because each visit is lighter work. These are indicative ranges rather than quotes, so compare two or three prices.
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