Property maintenance in Bournemouth

Bournemouth has one of the highest concentrations of rented and managed property in the South. Between two universities, a substantial holiday-let market and a large stock of converted flats, a very high proportion of the town is let rather than owner-occupied — so most maintenance here is commissioned by landlords, agents and management companies rather than by the people living in it.

The property stock in Bournemouth

Large Victorian and Edwardian villas converted into flats and HMOs, purpose-built blocks from the 1960s and 70s, modern apartment developments, and commercial premises through the town centre. Close to the seafront, everything is exposed to salt-laden air.

Common maintenance issues in Bournemouth

Property of this kind tends to develop a recognisable set of problems. These are the ones worth knowing about in Bournemouth before they get expensive:

• Communal areas in converted and purpose-built blocks needing scheduled, reliable upkeep
• Flat roofs on mid-century blocks and extensions reaching the end of their life
• HMO fire safety obligations — fire doors, escape routes, alarms and compartmentation
• High tenant turnover driving constant void turnarounds against tight deadlines
• Salt-laden coastal air corroding fixings and stripping paint and render near the seafront

Working on property in Bournemouth

In a town with this much managed property, the recurring complaint about contractors is not price — it is contractors not turning up and leaving you guessing. We work to scheduled visits and photograph completed work, so what was done is visible without anybody having to ring and ask.

What we cover here

Everything we do elsewhere, we do in Bournemouth: reactive repairs and planned maintenance, roof replacements, damp and mould remedial work, facilities management, block and communal area maintenance, compliance services and surveys. Quotes and site visits are free and come with no obligation.