Property repairs in Dunstablehandled by one personfrom quote to finish.
Inside or out, Francis puts right the faults that come with owning a home. Send a photo of the problem and get a free, honest quote.
£100k Insured
Public liability cover
Licensed Waste Carrier
EA licence CBDU430346
Owner-Operated
Francis does every job himself
Free Photo Quotes
No site visit needed
Property Repairs overview
One reliable person for the repairs your home needs
Property repairs cover the general maintenance that keeps a home sound and in good order, inside and out. Because Francis also handles roofing, guttering, brickwork, repointing and fencing, he can deal with a wide range of problems without you having to find a different trade each time. Crown Property Services carries out property repairs across Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and the surrounding towns.
It is for homeowners with a problem they want sorted properly, landlords keeping on top of maintenance, and buyers working through points raised on a survey.
Repairs are usually needed after weather damage, when wear and tear catches up with a property, after a survey, or when getting a home ready to sell or let.
Using one experienced person matters because faults are often linked: damp may be caused by a gutter, a crack by a failed wall. Francis has spent years maintaining and renovating his own properties and looks at the whole picture.
The cost of waiting
What happens when repairs are put off
Most home repairs get more expensive the longer they wait.
Water finds a way in
Small leaks and gaps let water into walls, roofs and floors, leading to rot and damp.
One fault causes another
A blocked gutter leads to damp brickwork, which leads to repointing and internal redecoration.
Survey points stall sales
Unresolved defects can delay a sale or reduce offers.
Tenants and insurance
For landlords, unresolved repairs can cause problems with tenants. Neglect can also affect insurance claims.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating symptoms, like repainting a damp patch, without fixing the cause.
- Using several trades who each fix their bit without looking at the whole problem.
- Choosing the cheapest quick fix and paying twice.
- Waiting for a problem to get worse before acting.
How it works
The property repairs process, step by step
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Describe the problem
Send photos and a short description, or ask Francis to visit.
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Find the cause
Francis looks for what is causing the issue, not just what you can see.
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Free, clear quote
A straightforward price for the repair.
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Repair
The work is carried out by Francis himself.
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Check and tidy
The repair is checked, the area tidied and waste removed legally.
What you get
The benefits of doing it properly
Wide range of skills
Roofing, guttering, brickwork, repointing, fencing and general repairs under one roof.
Fixes the cause
Linked problems looked at together.
Guarantee on key work
Roofing, fencing and brickwork workmanship is guaranteed.
Insured
£100,000 public liability insurance on every job.
Waste removed
Registered waste carrier, licence CBDU430346.
Direct with the owner
No call centres, no subcontractors.
Pricing explained
What affects the cost of property repairs
Every job is priced on what it actually needs, so there is no fixed price list. These are the things that make the biggest difference. Send photos and you will get a clear, free quote before any work starts.
Get a Free Price- Type of repair
- Repairs range from small fixes to larger jobs across roofs, walls and gutters. Each is priced on what is needed.
- Finding the cause
- Some problems, like damp, need investigation to find the source before repair.
- Access
- Repairs at height or in hard-to-reach areas take more time.
- Materials
- Matching existing materials, like bricks or tiles, can affect cost.
- Scope of work
- Combining several repairs into one visit can save time and money.
In detail
Typical property repairs
Every property is different, but these are the repairs that come up again and again.
External repairs
Roof tiles, gutters, fascias, brickwork and pointing: the parts of a house that face the weather every day.
Boundaries and outbuildings
Fences, gates, garden walls and sheds that have been damaged or worn.
Damp-related repairs
Finding and fixing the outside cause of damp, such as gutters, pointing or roof faults.
Survey defects
Working through the repair points on a homebuyer or building survey so a sale can proceed.
Rental property maintenance
Keeping rentals in good order between and during tenancies.
Storm damage
Putting right damage to roofs, fences and gutters after high winds.
Honest scoping
If a job needs a specialist or a qualified trade Francis does not cover, he will tell you so.
Small repairs, done right
Not every repair is a big job. A loose gutter bracket, a single slipped tile or a cracked brick can be put right quickly, and dealing with them early is what stops them becoming the expensive repairs described above.
Buying a property
If you are buying a home in Bedfordshire or Hertfordshire and the survey has raised repair points, sending Francis the relevant pages and photos lets you get a clear idea of the work involved. That can help you plan your budget once you have moved in and decide which jobs to tackle first.
Seasonal maintenance
Autumn is the time to check gutters, roofs and fences before winter storms. Spring is the time to look for frost damage to brickwork and pointing and to deal with anything the winter has loosened. A little attention twice a year prevents most large repair bills.
After a storm
After high winds, check from the ground for slipped tiles, lifted ridges, loose gutters and leaning fences. Take photos and send them to Francis. Making a property weathertight quickly prevents water damage inside.
Keeping one person on hand
Having one trusted tradesperson who knows your property means you are not starting from scratch each time something goes wrong. Francis can keep an eye on the parts of the house he has already worked on and flag issues before they grow.
Repairs for landlords
For landlords with properties around Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard, a dependable person for repairs keeps tenants happy and protects the value of the property between tenancies.
Property Repairs across Beds & Herts
When you book property repairs with Crown Property Services, you are not booking a company with an office, a sales team and a rota of subcontractors. You are booking Francis McDonagh. He is the person who answers the phone, looks at your photos, gives you the price and turns up to do the work. If you have a question halfway through the job, the person who knows the answer is standing in your garden.
Francis spent many years as an HGV driver before setting up the business. Throughout that time he was renovating and maintaining his own properties and helping family and friends with their repairs. That practical, hands-on experience is what Crown Property Services is built on: real work on real homes, not theory.
Every job is covered by £100,000 public liability insurance. Francis is a registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency (licence CBDU430346), which means old materials and waste from your job are removed and disposed of legally; you will not find them dumped down a country lane with your address on them. Workmanship on roofing, fencing and brickwork is guaranteed.
Quotes are free and can be given from photos or a site visit. Francis works Monday to Saturday, 08:30 to 18:30, across Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Toddington, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden and Redbourn. Payment is by bank transfer (BACS) or cash; card payments are not accepted.
Questions answered
Property Repairs FAQs
How much do property repairs cost?
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It depends entirely on the repair. Send photos for a free quote.
How quickly can you start?
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Francis works Monday to Saturday, 08:30 to 18:30. Contact Francis for his next available date.
Can you fix the cause of damp?
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Francis can find and fix many outside causes, such as gutters, pointing and roof faults.
Can you work through a survey list?
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Yes. Send the relevant points and photos for a quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
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Workmanship on roofing, fencing and brickwork is guaranteed. For other repairs, you deal with Francis directly, so you always know who to call.
Are you insured?
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Yes, £100,000 public liability insurance.
Do you work for landlords?
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Yes, for routine maintenance and end-of-tenancy repairs.
Do you cover St Albans and Hemel Hempstead?
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Yes. Francis covers Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Toddington, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden and Redbourn.
How do I pay?
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Payment is by bank transfer (BACS) or cash. Card payments are not accepted.
Get your property repairs sortedby the person who quotes it.
Send a photo today for a free, no-obligation quote. Insured with £100,000 public liability cover, and you deal with Francis from start to finish.