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Property maintenance in detailEast Lothian's county town
Property care in Haddington
Haddington's Georgian and Victorian core is one of the most protected town centres in Scotland, and its distance from Edinburgh means planning ahead matters. We arrange local and travelling trades who know listed stone, slate and sash — and who book out further ahead here.
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What Haddington property is like
- Listed stone terraces and villas around the High Street, Market Street and Sidegate.
- Interwar and post-war housing on the town edges.
- Cottages in Athelstaneford, Bolton and the surrounding villages.
Access, permits and permissions
- Narrow vennels and restricted parking in the core are planned into quotes.
- Traditional slate, lime and sash repair are the expected specification.
- Booking ahead matters — the local trade network is smaller than the city's.
What we arrange most in Haddington
Pre-sale preparation
Work that pays for itself before the Home Report
Pre-sale preparation in detailLandlord care
Keeping a let property safe, legal and tenanted
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Repairs and upkeep on a home you live in
Property 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.
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.
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.
Talk to us about Haddington
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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Haddington property care — questions
- My building is listed. Where do I start with a repair?
- With a written scope in matching materials. We arrange the inspection, tell you whether listed building consent is needed, and quote the job before anything is booked.
- Do you cover the villages around Haddington?
- Yes — all of EH41, including Athelstaneford and Bolton.