Property
Property
Our role is to provide professional expertise and advice to manage school estate assets, ensuring buildings are warm, dry, safe, and secure. We aim to guide schools in fulfilling their stewardship responsibilities and implementing funded building projects and maintenance programs, prioritising compliance and health and safety.
Our property experts handle all aspects of building maintenance for schools, including reactive maintenance, repairs, managing annual planned capital maintenance programs, plant servicing, and more. We also accept commissions for minor extensions and refurbishments.
Membership Benefits
- Unlimited Access: Reach the Property Service Desk by phone for emergencies or through web-based maintenance request forms.
- Expert Support: Access operational and technical expertise from the Council’s Property Services team, including building surveyors and engineers.
- Vetted Suppliers: Utilise the Council’s vetted suppliers, ensuring competitive rates and high-quality work aligned with industry standards.
- Networking Opportunities: Join the Property Plus Club to connect with a large network of similar customers and facilitate collaboration.
Reactive Call-Out Service
The Council’s approved contractors will arrange immediate repairs or remedial solutions. Clients can track all open and closed call-out requests via their own itemised account. Specialist advice from our professional surveyors and engineers is available when required.
Planned Preventative Maintenance
- Access to a tailored programme of statutory testing and repairs, periodic inspections, and maintenance of relevant plant and equipment.
- The service includes access to Council-approved contractors, guaranteed value for money with the best rates, and unlimited Service Desk support.
- Regular servicing covers central heating, hot water boilers, electrical testing, fire alarms, emergency lighting, lifts, air conditioning, and more.