Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about working with Fairmont Property Services? Below, we've answered some of the most common questions about our services, projects, experience, service areas and the way we work. Whether you're responsible for a school or commercial property, manage multiple sites or are planning improvements to your home, you can quickly find the information you need before getting in touch.
About Fairmont Property Services
We provide a comprehensive range of property maintenance, refurbishment and building services, giving our clients access to multiple trades through one reliable contractor. Our services include roofing, flooring, fencing, painting and decorating, carpentry, plumbing, bricklaying, electrical work, air conditioning, gutter cleaning, jet washing and property refurbishment. You can explore the full range on our Services page.
We work with schools, local authorities, property management companies, commercial property owners, surveyors, architects and residential customers. Our experience allows us to adapt our approach to different properties, project requirements and working environments.
Yes. We regularly carry out maintenance, refurbishment and property improvement projects in both primary and secondary schools. Some schools have trusted us as a preferred contractor for more than 20 years, using our team for maintenance, refurbishment and property improvement projects.
Yes. We undertake work for local authorities, commercial property owners and other organisations, as well as supporting surveyors, architects and property management companies.
Our experience includes schools, public buildings, commercial offices, warehouses and block management sites.
Yes. Alongside our commercial, educational and public-sector work, we undertake residential projects for homeowners. The suitability of travelling longer distances for smaller projects will depend on the scope of work and whether doing so would be cost-effective for the customer.
Our team has more than 50 years of combined industry experience across property maintenance, construction and refurbishment. This experience covers projects ranging from smaller maintenance and improvement works to substantial commercial refurbishment projects. You can learn more about our background on our About page.
Property Maintenance And Refurbishment
Yes. One of the reasons Fairmont Property Services was established was to provide clients with a single, reliable point of contact for multiple property requirements.
Our multi-trade approach means we can support projects involving several different areas of maintenance, refurbishment and building work without the client having to source separate contractors for every element.
Yes. We undertake refurbishment work for commercial, educational and residential properties. Depending on the project, this can range from improving individual areas through to larger refurbishment works requiring several trades. Find out more about our Property Refurbishment Services.
Yes. We provide roofing services as part of our wider property maintenance offering, including roof repairs, preventative maintenance and roofing installations. Learn more about our Roofing Services.
Yes. We undertake interior and exterior painting and decorating for schools, commercial premises and residential properties, with a focus on professional preparation, workmanship and a high-quality finish. Read more about our Painting & Decorating Services.
Yes. We provide flooring services for educational, commercial and residential environments, including flooring installation, replacement and repair work. Find out more about our Flooring Services.
Yes. We provide fencing solutions for schools, commercial premises and residential properties as part of our wider building and property maintenance services. Explore our Fencing Services.
Yes. Air conditioning is one of the specialist services we offer for commercial and residential properties, including installation, servicing and maintenance. Learn more about our Air Conditioning Services.
Maintenance And Ongoing Support
Yes. We provide planned maintenance services for clients who require ongoing support with their properties. This can be particularly useful for schools, local authorities, commercial organisations and property management companies responsible for maintaining buildings over the longer term.
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts alongside our individual property maintenance and refurbishment services. This allows organisations to work with a contractor that already understands their properties and requirements rather than sourcing a new provider whenever work is required. Contact our team to discuss your maintenance requirements.
Yes. Emergency call-out support is available alongside our planned and ongoing maintenance services. If you require assistance, contact our team to discuss the issue and how we may be able to help.
Project Process, Safety And Quality
We start by understanding your requirements, objectives and the property involved. Where appropriate, we'll assess the work required before providing recommendations and a quotation based on the scope of the project.
Once work begins, our focus is on clear communication, professional project management, health and safety, high-quality workmanship and keeping disruption to building occupants to a minimum.
Careful planning and professional project management are central to the way we work, particularly when carrying out work in occupied schools, commercial premises and public buildings.
We consider the operational requirements of the property and work to complete projects efficiently while minimising unnecessary disruption to pupils, employees, residents and other building users.
Yes. Our team holds Enhanced DBS checks, providing additional reassurance when we're carrying out projects in schools and other environments where safeguarding is particularly important.
Yes. We have a Health & Safety policy and place a strong emphasis on safe working practices and professional project management.
This is particularly important when we're working in schools, public buildings, commercial premises and other occupied environments.
Yes. Our work comes with long-term guarantees, giving customers additional confidence in the quality of the work we deliver. The relevant guarantee will depend on the work being undertaken, so this can be discussed as part of your project.
Areas We Cover
We undertake property maintenance, refurbishment and building projects across Romford, Barking & Dagenham, East London, Essex and surrounding areas. Our regular service areas also include locations such as Ilford, Chigwell, Hornchurch, Upminster, Brentwood and Barkingside. Visit our Areas We Cover page for more information.
Yes. We can travel beyond our main service areas depending on the size and scope of the project. For smaller jobs further away, we'll consider whether travelling would be cost-effective for the customer. For larger commercial, maintenance and refurbishment projects, travelling further may be practical. If you're unsure whether we can reach your property, Contact Our Team with your location and project requirements.
Choosing Fairmont Property Services
We're a family-run business focused on reliability, quality, professionalism, customer service and long-term relationships.
With more than 50 years of combined industry experience and the ability to provide multiple property services through one contractor, we aim to make maintaining and improving properties straightforward for our clients.
Our experience working with schools, local authorities, commercial organisations, property managers and homeowners also means we understand that different properties require different approaches.
Yes. Our website includes examples of completed projects across different properties and services, helping you see the type and standard of work we undertake before making an enquiry. Browse our Case Studies to see examples of our work.
Contact our team with some initial information about your property and the work you require. We'll discuss your requirements and, where needed, arrange an assessment before providing a quotation based on the project. You can start your enquiry through our Contact Page.
Can't Find The Answer You Need?
Every property and project is different, so you may have a question we haven't covered here. Whether you're planning a refurbishment, looking for ongoing property maintenance, managing a school or commercial building, or need help with a specific trade, speak to Fairmont Property Services about your requirements.
We'll take the time to understand what you need and explain how we can help.