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.
Repairs and upkeep on a home you live in
Property maintenance
Tenement roofs, sash windows, damp, guttering and heating — the recurring work an Edinburgh building asks for, whether it is a Victorian flat in Marchmont or a 1930s semi in Corstorphine.
Who this is for
- Homeowners who want one number to call when something breaks
- Owners of tenement flats who need shared repairs organised
- People planning ahead rather than waiting for the emergency
How it works
- 1.
Tell us about the property
A short form — what needs doing, where the property is and how to reach you. Two minutes, no obligation.
- 2.
We call you within 24 hours
A real person from the Lothian Property Care team rings to understand the job properly and answer your questions.
- 3.
Named local trades quote
We introduce up to three approved, insured local businesses. You always know exactly who will contact you before they do.
- 4.
You approve the price
Written quotes come back to you first. Nothing is booked and nothing is charged until you say yes.
Typical jobs and guide prices
Bands are guides drawn from comparable local work. The real figure always comes back as a written quote from a named business before anything is booked.
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.
Damp investigation and report
£180–£450
A specialist inspection that says what the damp actually is — penetrating, condensation or rising — before anyone sells you a treatment.
Boiler service and safety check
£85–£160
An annual service by a Gas Safe registered engineer, with the certificate saved to your property record.
Emergency plumbing call-out
£120–£400
A burst pipe, failed valve or leak into the flat below stopped the same day, then made good properly.
Stone repointing and masonry repair
£900–£4,500
Failed cement pointing raked out and replaced with a lime mortar that lets the stone breathe.
Electrical fault-finding and repair
£110–£380
A tripping circuit, dead sockets or failed lighting traced and repaired by a registered electrician.
Lothian Property is a property information and professional-introduction service operated by Maybury Scotland Limited. Lothian Property is not an estate agency. Where requested, we may connect homeowners with independent estate agents and other property professionals. How we work.
Property maintenance — questions
- How quickly can someone come out?
- Emergency jobs — an active leak, a failed boiler in winter — are prioritised the same day where possible. Routine repairs are usually scheduled within one to two weeks, and we confirm the date with you before anyone attends.
- Do I pay Lothian Property Care for the work?
- No. The introduction is free for homeowners. You pay the business you choose directly, at the price you approved in writing.
- Who actually does the work?
- Independent local trades and contractors from our approved network — every one asked for public liability insurance and identity evidence before they can receive a job. Their names are given to you before anyone makes contact.