Edinburgh maintenance
Repairs and upkeep on a home you live in
Property maintenance in detailBungalows, villas and the old village
Property care in Corstorphine
Corstorphine is house territory: interwar bungalows, post-war semis and village property along St John's Road. The work here is roofs, render, gutters, driveways and gardens — and because access is easy, it is usually among the most reasonably priced in the city.
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What Corstorphine property is like
- Interwar bungalows and villas with rendered walls and ageing roof coverings.
- Older stone property around the village core where breathable repair matters.
- Factored flats at South Gyle where common work goes through the factor.
Access, permits and permissions
- Driveways and unrestricted kerbs keep van access simple and prices lower.
- Conservation areas around the old village and Murrayfield can require consent for external change.
- Render damaged by hard cement paint is common — we flag it before it traps damp.
What we arrange most in Corstorphine
Pre-sale preparation
Work that pays for itself before the Home Report
Pre-sale preparation in detailEdinburgh maintenance
Repairs and upkeep on a home you live in
Property maintenance in detailLandlord care
Keeping a let property safe, legal and tenanted
Landlord maintenance in detailTypical jobs and guide prices
Bands are guides drawn from comparable local work. The real figure comes back as a written quote from a named business before anything is booked.
Roof leak and slate repair
£280–£950
A leak traced and made watertight — slipped or broken slates replaced, flashing and ridge checked while access is up.
Gutter clearance and downpipe check
£90–£260
Gutters cleared, joints and downpipes flushed, and any splits or loose brackets reported before they soak the stonework.
Sash and case window overhaul
£320–£780
Cords renewed, beads eased, weights rebalanced and draught-proofing fitted so the window opens properly and stops rattling.
Pre-sale condition walk-through
No charge
A walk round your property before the surveyor sees it, listing what would likely be flagged Category 2 or 3 and what it costs to fix.
Category 2 and 3 repair works
£350–£3,500
The specific defects a surveyor would mark down — leaks, rot, missing slates, unsafe wiring — fixed and evidenced before the Home Report.
Pre-sale decoration
£550–£2,400
Neutral redecoration of the rooms buyers judge hardest: hall, living room and main bedroom.
Roof leak and slate repair
£280–£950
A leak traced and made watertight — slipped or broken slates replaced, flashing and ridge checked while access is up.
Gutter clearance and downpipe check
£90–£260
Gutters cleared, joints and downpipes flushed, and any splits or loose brackets reported before they soak the stonework.
Sash and case window overhaul
£320–£780
Cords renewed, beads eased, weights rebalanced and draught-proofing fitted so the window opens properly and stops rattling.
Landlord gas safety record (CP12)
£75–£140
The annual gas safety check every Scottish landlord must hold, with the certificate filed against the property.
Electrical installation condition report (EICR)
£140–£320
The five-yearly EICR plus a portable appliance check, as required for a Scottish private tenancy.
Interlinked smoke and heat alarm installation
£220–£480
Alarms brought up to the Scottish standard: interlinked smoke alarms, a heat alarm in the kitchen and a CO alarm where needed.
Talk to us about Corstorphine
The fastest route is the enquiry form below — we call you back within 24 hours. You can also email hello@lothianproperty.co.uk with a description of the property and the problem; photographs help us match the right local trade first time.
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Corstorphine property care — questions
- My bungalow render is cracked. Repair or replace?
- Usually localised repair in a matching, breathable specification — full re-render is only needed where the damage is widespread. The written quote will say which.
- Do you cover South Gyle flats?
- Yes, for everything inside your own front door. Common parts go through the factor, and we check their rules before quoting anything shared.