The first couple of months of the year are a time when Londoners tend to hunker down in their homes, protected from the cold, wind, and rain, and start to make plans for the year ahead. As you look to the future, now is a great time to get an overview of the condition of your property with a House MOT and understand where any issues might arise. Better to find any problems and sort them now rather than facing a bigger bill to fix issues down the line.
What does a House MOT involve?
If you book a house MOT from BBOJ, we will send a skilled handyman to inspect your property to make sure that everything is working as it should and let you know whether there are any problems that should be addressed now or in the near future. For simple issues, we may be able to fix them on the spot, or if not, then we will book you in at the earliest convenience to get your home back in its best shape.
What will the handyman inspect as part of a House MOT?
As part of a HOUSE MOT, a reliable handyman from our local team will inspect every room of your property to check for current or potential issues. This will mean checking the seals and locks on all windows and doors, as well as the lights and electrical sockets in each room of your London house. We will also check the radiators and valves, flooring, paintwork, wallpaper, and pictures hung throughout the property.
In the bathroom, our handyman will check the taps, mixers, shower hose, extractor fan, tiling, and silicone seal around the bath or shower tray. In the kitchen and utility room, they will examine the tiling, sealant, taps, white goods, cooker, hobs, and extractor fan.
House MOT Checklist by Room
Living room
- Decoration
- Windows and locks
- Cupboard doors, hinges and latches
- Door, hinges and latches
- Decoration
- Lights
- Sockets
- Furniture
- Pictures
- Shutters
- Floors
- Radiators and valves
Bedrooms
- Decoration
- Windows and locks
- Cupboard doors, hinges and latches
- Door, hinges and latches
- Decoration
- Lights
- Sockets
- Furniture
- Pictures
- Shutters
- Floors
- Radiators and valves
Bathrooms
- Extractor fans
- Silicone seal around bath, shower and sinks
- Cupboard alignment
- Taps, shower riser, shower mixer, shower hose
- Tiles
- Lights
- Units and doors
- Door, handles, latches and locks
- Decoration
Hallways
- Front Door, hinges, locks and keys
- Decoration
- Decoration
- Windows and locks
- Cupboard doors, hinges and latches
- Door, hinges and latches
- Decoration
- Lights
- Sockets
- Furniture
- Pictures
- Shutters
- Floors
- Radiators and valves
Utility room
- Silicone seal around worktop
- Silicone seal around kitchen sink
- Tiles and grout to floor and walls
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Ceiling lights
- Under unit lights
- Taps
- Leak tests to sink
- Alignment of unit doors
- Unit door hinges and latches
- Windows and locks
- Decoration
Other
- Silicone seal around worktop
- Silicone seal around kitchen sink
- Tiles and grout to floor and walls
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Hob
- Cooker hood
- Ovens
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Ceiling lights
- Under unit lights
- Taps
- Leak tests to sink
- Alignment of unit doors
- Unit door hinges and latches
- Windows and locks
- Electric sockets
- Extractor fans
- Decoration
Is a House MOT only for landlords?
Not at all. Whilst a House MOT is certainly useful for landlords, who might call our experienced handymen in to inspect their property between tenants, it can also be really helpful for homeowners to better understand the condition of their property. Our handymen understand where issues tend to arise in all kinds of London properties, from terraced houses to modern apartment blocks, and may be able to tell you if something needs fixing before you have even noticed a problem.
How much does a House MOT cost?
The cost of a House MOT will be determined by the size of your property and the number of rooms we needs to inspect, but our London handyman rates start at £85 + VAT per hour.
Do you offer MOTs for offices?
We do. Our London-based multi-trader handymen can inspect any type of property and let you know of any potential or current problems they find. Offices vary hugely in size, so please contact us directly for a quote for your Office MOT requirements.
How do I book a House MOT?
To book a House MOT, please fill out your details and some information about your property on our online handyman booking form and we will get back to you with more information and a quote for the task. Alternatively, call us anytime on 0208 244 5070.
