Building Fabric Maintenance for commercial buildings
Decorating, joinery, flooring, ceilings, roofs and general building repairs.
What is building fabric maintenance?
Building fabric maintenance is the upkeep of the structure and finishes, such as walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows and roofs, rather than the plant inside. It covers planned decoration cycles and the small repairs that keep a building looking cared for.
What does our building fabric maintenance service include?
- Planned redecoration cycles
- Joinery, door and ironmongery repairs
- Ceiling tile and grid replacement
- Floor and carpet tile repairs
- Gutter clearance and minor roof repairs
- Signage, fixtures and fittings
What are the legal requirements?
For leased premises, fabric condition matters at lease end: keeping a maintenance record and photos can reduce dilapidations claims against the tenant.
How much does building fabric maintenance cost?
| Example site (outside London) | Guide price per month |
|---|---|
| Small office, about 2,000 sq ft | £80 – £210 |
| Medium office, about 10,000 sq ft | £250 – £670 |
| Large office, about 40,000 sq ft | £900 – £2,400 |
Guide prices for building fabric maintenance only, excluding VAT, based on 2026 UK market rates. Your fixed price follows a free site survey.
In London, prices are typically around 25% higher, and around 10% higher across the South East.
Which buildings do we look after?
Offices, retail units, schools and leased buildings where finishes and repairs affect how the building looks and its lease-end liabilities.
Frequently asked questions
Is decorating included in a maintenance contract?
Planned redecoration can be built into the contract as a cycle, for example common areas every three years, or quoted as one-off work.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Fabric work in occupied offices is often done in the evening or at weekends.
Can you handle dilapidations work?
Yes. We can price and carry out the schedule of works at lease end.
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