Plain-English advice on looking after your home, plus news from the Propfix team. Written for homeowners across North West London and the Home Counties.
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Propfix drops the quote fee: itemised quotes are now free for every homeowner
Propfix has scrapped its quote fee. Homeowners across North West London can now get a free, line-by-line itemised quote for any job,…
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Autumn home maintenance checklist: 12 jobs to do before the clocks go back
A practical autumn checklist for homes in Ruislip, Northwood, Pinner and across North West London. Twelve jobs that stop small problems turning…
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How to compare quotes from tradespeople like for like
Three quotes, three very different numbers. Here’s how to compare quotes from builders and tradespeople properly, what a good quote includes, and…
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Loft conversion or extension: which is right for your home?
Loft conversion or rear extension? A plain-English guide for homeowners in Harrow, Pinner, Ruislip and North West London covering space, cost, planning…
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Planning a Refurb Without the Chaos: The Right Order to Do the Work
Most refurb stress is good work done in the wrong order, then paid for twice. Here is the sequence that avoids it.
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Why you never pay the tradesperson directly with Propfix
How Propfix payment protection works: your money is held securely, the trade is only paid when you approve the finished work, and…
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Asbestos in Older London Homes: What to Look For and What to Do
Calm, factual guidance on asbestos in pre-2000 homes: where it is found, why disturbing it is the risk, and what to do…
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Signs Your Electrics Need Attention Before They Become a Problem
Most electrical faults give you warning first. What to look for, what to do about it, and what an EICR actually covers.
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Kerb Appeal: Outside Jobs That Change the First Impression
People decide how they feel about a property before they get through the door. The outside jobs that change that, in order.
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Why Your Paintwork Keeps Failing – and How Proper Decorating Lasts
Decorating almost never fails because of the paint. It fails because of what happened before the first coat went on.
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Small Kitchen and Bathroom Upgrades That Actually Add Value
The small kitchen and bathroom upgrades that punch above their weight, and the ones we would talk you out of.
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Getting Your Property Ready for Winter: A North West London Checklist
An autumn checklist for homeowners and landlords, in the order we would tackle it, so nothing fails in January.
