Frequently Asked Questions
35 answers on how we quote, how fast we respond, what we are insured for, which trades we cover and where we work. If the question you have is not here, call and ask. You will get the same answer on the phone.

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The questions are grouped by trade. Pick the one you need.
General
6 questions answered.
Read the answersHandyman Services
4 questions answered.
Read the answersPlumbing
4 questions answered.
Read the answersElectrical
3 questions answered.
Read the answersCleaning
4 questions answered.
Read the answersKitchen & Bathroom Refurbishments
4 questions answered.
Read the answersCarpentry
3 questions answered.
Read the answersRemovals
3 questions answered.
Read the answersPPM & Landlord Services
4 questions answered.
Read the answersGeneral questions
What areas do you cover?+
Why use a multi-trade company instead of individual tradespeople?+
Are you insured and accredited?+
How quickly can you respond to an emergency?+
Do you provide free quotes?+
How do I know what tradesperson I actually need?+
Handyman Services questions
Do I get a quote before any handyman work starts?+
Do your handymen bring their own tools and materials?+
What jobs can a handyman do around the house?+
Do you offer same-day handyman services?+
Plumbing questions
Do you give a written quote before any plumbing work starts?+
Do you offer emergency plumbing services?+
What should I do if I have a burst pipe?+
Do you handle plumbing in flats and apartment blocks?+
Electrical questions
Do you give a written quote before any electrical work starts?+
Do you carry out consumer unit upgrades?+
Should I call an electrician for flickering lights?+
Cleaning questions
Do you give a written quote before an end of tenancy clean?+
Will end of tenancy cleaning guarantee my deposit back?+
What is the difference between a regular clean and a deep clean?+
Can I book a one-off deep clean without signing up for regular service?+
Kitchen & Bathroom Refurbishments questions
How long does a kitchen refurbishment take?+
Do you give a written quote before a bathroom refurbishment starts?+
Can you work with units and appliances I have already bought?+
Can you install a shower where there is currently only a bath?+
Carpentry questions
Do you give a written quote before starting carpentry work?+
Can a carpenter fix a broken door or window frame?+
Do you build custom shelving and storage solutions?+
Removals questions
Do you give a written quote before moving day?+
Do you provide packing materials and packing services?+
Are my belongings insured during the move?+
PPM & Landlord Services questions
What is planned preventive maintenance (PPM)?+
Do you work with landlords and letting agents?+
Do you give a written quote before a PPM contract starts?+
Do you offer ongoing maintenance contracts?+
Ask Us Directly
Describe the problem and we will tell you which trade you need, whether it is urgent, and roughly what happens next. There is no obligation and no pressure.
Still got a question? Get a free written quote.
Tell us what the property needs. You get a free survey where the job needs one, an itemised written quote, and a 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Call Ari on 020 8068 2295·Get a free quote online
London and the M25
Phone: 020 8068 2295
Email: bookings@arimaintenance.co.uk
Hours: Mon to Fri 7am to 6pm · 24 hour emergency line
