# Repairs & Maintenance **URL:** https://community.openrent.co.uk/c/landlord-discussion/repairs-maintenance/9.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.openrent.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openrent.co.uk/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Escape of Water Claim](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/escape-of-water-claim/87894)
**Author:** [@Helen2023](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Helen2023)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2025 01:35 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/escape-of-water-claim/87894 "2025-12-06T01:35:33Z")
Hi all, My flat is one of the 4 flats in a building which is insured by the building insurance to cover any damage caused by escape of Water from boilers etc. Last year the downstairs flat assumed there was a leak into… --- ## [Beat Lifestyle Condensation](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/beat-lifestyle-condensation/87865)
**Author:** [@chawal2](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/chawal2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [4 December 2025 20:49 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/beat-lifestyle-condensation/87865 "2025-12-04T20:49:01Z")
Hi All, Firstly, I have wooden fitted wardrobe on an external wall in a room in my \*rental property -and this has stopped mould in that room. I am thinking if i could try getting wood like panel glued to external wall i… --- ## [Damaged washbasin](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/damaged-washbasin/87708)
**Author:** [@Nancy](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Nancy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2025 15:04 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/damaged-washbasin/87708 "2025-11-22T15:04:40Z")
What approach would be recommended to a chipped wash basin? When our tenants moved in the bathroom had recently been refurbished with a brand new wash basin unit in perfect condition. On a recent visit (while the tenan… --- ## [EV charger wire running close to the GROUND on driveway](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/ev-charger-wire-running-close-to-the-ground-on-driveway/87428)
**Author:** [@george123](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/george123)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2025 13:19 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/ev-charger-wire-running-close-to-the-ground-on-driveway/87428 "2025-11-03T13:19:36Z")
Hi, My friend’s tenant recently installed EV charger. The electricity supplier is Scottish Power. They sent a contractor to install the EV charger. When the electrician was working my friend (Landlord) visited the pro… --- ## [Diy / handy man derby](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/diy-handy-man-derby/87415)
**Author:** [@Yetunde](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Yetunde)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2025 12:09 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/diy-handy-man-derby/87415 "2025-10-22T12:09:37Z")
Does anyone have/know of a reasonably priced handy man in the Derby Area? --- ## [Inverted Boiler Repair Agent - Essex](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/inverted-boiler-repair-agent-essex/87416)
**Author:** [@Yetunde](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Yetunde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2025 12:00 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/inverted-boiler-repair-agent-essex/87416 "2025-10-22T12:00:29Z")
I am looking for someone to service an inverted boiler in Grays, Essex. Any leads please? --- ## [Communal Doors Advice](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/communal-doors-advice/87275)
**Author:** [@Janine2](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Janine2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2025 12:43 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/communal-doors-advice/87275 "2025-10-07T12:43:46Z")
We have various rental flats which have external communal doors with code access. I was just wondering what sort of access doors others may use as we have issues with maglocks not working, door handles being pulled off e… --- ## [Recs freelance property manager](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/recs-freelance-property-manager/87133)
**Author:** [@C114](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/C114)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2025 20:03 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/recs-freelance-property-manager/87133 "2025-10-01T20:03:49Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve decided to try hiring someone to help handle my rental properties in Liverpool (tenant comms, organising repairs, inspections, viewings). Pay: £13–£18/hr (from £13, up to £18 for proven experience & r… --- ## [EICR c2 badly fixed switch](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/eicr-c2-badly-fixed-switch/86952)
**Author:** [@John178](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/John178)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [27 September 2025 18:51 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/eicr-c2-badly-fixed-switch/86952 "2025-09-27T18:51:21Z")
Hi, got an unsatisfactory EICR due to a bathroom pull cord needing refitting as screws have been pulled out of ceiling. This only appears in section 7 observations and recommendations. Is this something I can do myself a… --- ## [Tenants complaining about flats getting too hot, what can be done?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenants-complaining-about-flats-getting-too-hot-what-can-be-done/86986)
**Author:** [@Remo1](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Remo1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2025 17:52 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenants-complaining-about-flats-getting-too-hot-what-can-be-done/86986 "2025-09-16T17:52:02Z")
This summer a couple of my tenants raised concerns about their flats getting extremely hot, particularly during the warmer weeks. They asked what can be done about it and I am trying to understand what options landlords … --- ## [Lightbulb replacement](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/lightbulb-replacement/86867)
**Author:** [@Deepak2](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Deepak2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2025 14:45 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/lightbulb-replacement/86867 "2025-09-11T14:45:42Z")
Hi Members. Sorry if this is a silly question. My tenant has said 2 bulbs have stopped working, in the living room and 1 ceiling light bulb in the bathroom. He said he is not comfortable changing the one in the bathroom.… --- ## [EICR + Fuseboard](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/eicr-fuseboard/86922)
**Author:** [@Frank2](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Frank2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2025 14:43 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/eicr-fuseboard/86922 "2025-09-10T14:43:54Z")
Hi, the current eicr for my one bedroom flat expires in three months time. I’m also thinking of updating the old six cartridge fuseboard. I’d be grateful for any advice about average costs and electricians near London, S… --- ## [Tenant demanding double glazing](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-demanding-double-glazing/86786)
**Author:** [@Mark20](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Mark20)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2025 17:00 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-demanding-double-glazing/86786 "2025-09-09T17:00:28Z")
I have a 2 bed flat in Glasgow and have decent tenants who pay rent on time. The flat is renting out for £780 but similar flats in the same area are generally £900 - £950. I sent a notice to increase the rent to £830, st… --- ## [Merseyside Dream Team](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/merseyside-dream-team/86538)
**Author:** [@Teddies](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Teddies)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2025 21:24 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/merseyside-dream-team/86538 "2025-08-17T21:24:56Z")
Hi All, I’m looking at investing in my favourite city and am trying to get together a team together for long term investment purposes. I will need an established plumber, sparky, carpenter etc. I know it sounds like na… --- ## [Expenses amount per year](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/expenses-amount-per-year/86210)
**Author:** [@aimee.cook02](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/aimee.cook02)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2025 13:16 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/expenses-amount-per-year/86210 "2025-08-17T13:16:41Z")
Hi all, Im wondering how much you have per year in expenses in your self assessments per property ? (minus morrgage interest deductions) Mine seem fairly high, but I have just paid to get my property from a d to a c ra… --- ## [Energy company forces to put landlord's name into the tenant's invoices](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/energy-company-forces-to-put-landlords-name-into-the-tenants-invoices/85138)
**Author:** [@Jkay](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Jkay)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2025 15:01 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/energy-company-forces-to-put-landlords-name-into-the-tenants-invoices/85138 "2025-07-30T15:01:13Z")
The AST has said that utility is paid by the tenant. The flat is managed in a way that no one can change the energy supplier who has insisted to put our name (as landlord) into the energy invoices without the tenant’s n… --- ## [Does Insurance Company Change Dry Rot (minor) after escape of water?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/does-insurance-company-change-dry-rot-minor-after-escape-of-water/85108)
**Author:** [@george123](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/george123)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2025 15:51 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/does-insurance-company-change-dry-rot-minor-after-escape-of-water/85108 "2025-07-25T15:51:15Z")
Hi, My friend is a landlord. He had an escape of water in the bathroom from the back of the wash basin in a property he is renting out. The home emergency fixed the leak (leak maybe going on for sometime). He contacte… --- ## [Tenant wants to install Electric Vehicle Charger in the Property](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-wants-to-install-electric-vehicle-charger-in-the-property/85109)
**Author:** [@george123](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/george123)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2025 12:05 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-wants-to-install-electric-vehicle-charger-in-the-property/85109 "2025-07-25T12:05:38Z")
Hi, I am a landlord. My tenant wants to install Electric Vehicle charging point in the property. Their electricity supplier is Scottish Power and they asked the tenant to get a letter from the landlord saying landlord … --- ## [Security alarm in soon-to-be-rented property](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/security-alarm-in-soon-to-be-rented-property/85215)
**Author:** [@Victoria12](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Victoria12)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 July 2025 13:55 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/security-alarm-in-soon-to-be-rented-property/85215 "2025-07-19T13:55:45Z")
I’m going to be renting out my primary residence for 5 years whilst my partner is posted elsewhere for work. We have a security alarm, and I’m not sure how best to manage this with tenants. Having the alarm obviously sho… --- ## [Utility Cost Increase 261%](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/utility-cost-increase-261/85045)
**Author:** [@Tez](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Tez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2025 11:34 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/utility-cost-increase-261/85045 "2025-07-15T11:34:43Z")
Hi All Came here please looking for advice. I am the owner of a flat. We have 3 blocks and each block has 6 flats. On each floor there are 3 sensor lights and 3 floors per flat. So in total 27 sensor lights. We hav… --- ## [Advice on Tenant Ventilation & Bathtub Rust – Deposit Liability?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/advice-on-tenant-ventilation-bathtub-rust-deposit-liability/84562)
**Author:** [@Alice21](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Alice21)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2025 16:24 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/advice-on-tenant-ventilation-bathtub-rust-deposit-liability/84562 "2025-07-12T16:24:06Z")
Hi fellow landlords, I’m looking for some advice and thoughts on how to handle a situation that’s come up during a mid-tenancy inspection for my two bed two bath property with two tenants occupying it. Attached is a ph… --- ## [Problematic drains with tenants in situ](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/problematic-drains-with-tenants-in-situ/83367)
**Author:** [@A\_Z](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/A_Z)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2025 15:56 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/problematic-drains-with-tenants-in-situ/83367 "2025-06-15T15:56:00Z")
I have a drains issue ( they all need a sleeve/ replacement) Firstly what experience does anyone have of sleeves Would you prefer replacement or drains --- ## [Key snapped in lock - agency wants to charge me for a whole new door!](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/key-snapped-in-lock-agency-wants-to-charge-me-for-a-whole-new-door/79972)
**Author:** [@hase2000](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/hase2000)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2025 18:16 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/key-snapped-in-lock-agency-wants-to-charge-me-for-a-whole-new-door/79972 "2025-05-20T18:16:50Z")
Hi all, I recently had a complaint come through from my tenant via my letting agency - a key has been snapped in the front door lock. The letting agency have sent round a locksmith to assess the damage. As it is a UPVC… --- ## [Recommendation and dis-recommendation for boilers](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/recommendation-and-dis-recommendation-for-boilers/82470)
**Author:** [@Tali](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Tali)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2025 07:22 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/recommendation-and-dis-recommendation-for-boilers/82470 "2025-05-19T07:22:19Z")
Hi Everyone, I need to change the boiler because it is playing up. It is an old MAIN 24. When working, it was good enough for the house (heating and hot water). A couple of plumbers suggested that Valient are not as go… --- ## [Window change needed - leasehold](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/window-change-needed-leasehold/81409)
**Author:** [@GC111](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/GC111)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2025 10:31 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/window-change-needed-leasehold/81409 "2025-05-12T10:31:45Z")
We need to replace the windows to improve our EPC rating. Our flat is top floor of a Victorian conversion and a company we approached say scaffolding is needed - even though other windows were changed without it. What … --- ## [Thin layer of grime after 1 year - suspect vaping](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/thin-layer-of-grime-after-1-year-suspect-vaping/81196)
**Author:** [@andy48](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/andy48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2025 08:00 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/thin-layer-of-grime-after-1-year-suspect-vaping/81196 "2025-04-20T08:00:11Z")
We had just redecorated a flat for our first tenant. Freshly painted , new kitchen items and extractor fans. After the first one year tenancy the flat felt grimy and the paint was slightly yellowed. We couldn’t figure o… --- ## [Repair responsibilty](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/repair-responsibilty/80810)
**Author:** [@Cook\_Property\_Holdin](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Cook_Property_Holdin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2025 12:54 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/repair-responsibilty/80810 "2025-04-11T12:54:20Z")
hi, i have several questions; when we provided a newly refurbished flat the bath panel was fitted correctly, the panel has now come slightly lose, whose responsibilty ours or the tenants to fix this? a tenant has comp… --- ## [Light bulb replacement at End of Tenancy](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/light-bulb-replacement-at-end-of-tenancy/80514)
**Author:** [@Brian25](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Brian25)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [5 April 2025 18:33 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/light-bulb-replacement-at-end-of-tenancy/80514 "2025-04-05T18:33:58Z")
Hi I’d appreciate any guidance on this one please. Tenants have been asked to replace downlights that have failed during their tenancy before they leave. They have agreed to do this but they can’t access the bulb in … --- ## [Scale Reducers. Are they any good?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/scale-reducers-are-they-any-good/80269)
**Author:** [@Gregory](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Gregory)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 March 2025 13:19 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/scale-reducers-are-they-any-good/80269 "2025-03-29T13:19:06Z")
Hi Does anyone have any advice on scale reducers that you fit to the main water pipe coming into the property. How do they compare in keeping limescale down compared to softeners? Are they any good? Also there is an ex… --- ## [Power flush radiators](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/power-flush-radiators/79991)
**Author:** [@Linda30](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Linda30)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2025 15:50 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/power-flush-radiators/79991 "2025-03-28T15:50:05Z")
Has anyone used Powerflush UK to flush the radiators? They seem to have lots of good reviews on trust pilot. It’s only one radiator in a 4 bed house not getting hot but I have replaced it and apparently just replacing t… [Previous page](https://community.openrent.co.uk/c/landlord-discussion/repairs-maintenance/9.md) [Next page](https://community.openrent.co.uk/c/landlord-discussion/repairs-maintenance/9.md?page=2)