Frequently asked questions
What is facilities management?
Facilities management (FM) is the work of keeping a building safe, compliant and working for the people who use it. It covers hard services, such as maintenance of plant, electrics, water and fire systems, and soft services, such as cleaning, waste, washrooms and grounds.
What is the difference between hard FM and soft FM?
Hard FM is the physical building and its systems: heating, air conditioning, electrics, plumbing, fire safety and the fabric. Soft FM covers services that make the building pleasant and usable, such as cleaning, waste, washrooms, grounds and security.
How much does facilities management cost?
It depends on the building and services. As a guide, outside London a single service like cleaning for a 10,000 sq ft office might be £1,800–£3,000 a month, while a full maintenance and compliance package is priced after a survey. Use our quote tool for a guide price.
Do you cover the whole UK?
Yes. We cover England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, from single sites to multi-site estates.
Can I start with just one service?
Yes. Many customers start with one service, such as compliance management or cleaning, and add more once it is running well.
How long are contracts?
Most contracts run for 12 to 36 months with an agreed notice period. Minor works and one-off services are quoted separately.
Do you keep our certificates?
Yes. Every test and inspection we carry out is certificated and stored, so you can produce evidence for insurers, landlords or inspectors.
Who carries out the work?
Qualified engineers and operatives, vetted and managed by our team, with the right competence for each task, such as F-gas certified engineers for air conditioning.
What are your opening hours?
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Out-of-hours arrangements for urgent faults are agreed as part of your contract.
How do I report a fault?
Call the helpdesk number, email or use the chat on the website. Each job gets a reference and you are updated until it is closed.