Tenant reported a repair? Send one brief, not five messages.
Paste the tenant message, add urgency, access and postcode, and FixQuotes turns it into a contractor-ready repair brief. Relevant trades quote against the same facts, and we tell you plainly if local supply is thin.
- Built for landlords handling boilers, leaks, electrics, damp, roofs and end-of-tenancy repairs
- Manual review before a job is shared with trades
- Comparable quote format: scope, callout, VAT, timing, exclusions and paperwork
- No account, no obligation, and free for landlords
Why landlord repair quotes go sideways
Most repair quote problems start before the contractor sees the job. A tenant says the boiler is broken, one engineer quotes a diagnostic visit, another quotes a repair, and a third assumes replacement. Those are not three comparable prices; they are three different scopes.
FixQuotes starts by making the brief clearer: what is broken, how urgent it is, who can arrange access, whether the property is occupied, which photos exist, and which credentials matter for the trade. Contractors then quote against the same facts instead of interpreting a vague message differently.
What we ask before contact details
The intake asks the job first, then your role, urgency, postcode, occupancy and access route. Photos are optional and come before your contact details, so a landlord can keep moving even when the tenant has not supplied images yet.
Contact details stay late in the flow because they are only needed once the repair brief is viable. We do not create an account, sell the enquiry as a raw lead, or collect analytics containing your name, phone, email, full postcode or job description.
Best use cases for the first request
Start with a real, bounded job: a leak that is contained, a boiler fault where the tenant can describe the symptoms, an electrical issue without immediate fire risk, damp that needs an independent survey, or an end-of-tenancy repair list.
If the issue is life-safety critical, act on the emergency first. Suspected gas leaks should go to the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999, and electrical fire risks should be isolated if safe before any quote process.
What’s in every quote
Every quote we return for this job type uses the same template, so the prices are easy to put side by side. You’ll see:
- Repair brief with category, urgency, access route and property context
- Photos or files where supplied, plus missing-info flags where not
- Same quote fields for each contractor: labour, parts, callout, VAT and exclusions
- Relevant credential flags such as Gas Safe, Part P, G3, insurance or surveyor independence
- Clear note where FixQuotes could not source enough credible options
Honest checks, not fake marketplace proof
FixQuotes can check job-relevant paperwork before presenting a quote, but it should not be read as a guarantee of workmanship or emergency attendance. Gas work goes to Gas Safe registered engineers; fixed electrical work goes to competent electricians; insurance and relevant registrations are stated in the quote pack where checked.
Where works require legally regulated qualifications (for example Gas Safe registration for gas works, or Part P competence for fixed electrical work), users should verify the contractor's credentials directly before authorising the work.
Common questions
Do quote counts vary by job?
No guarantee. The aim is comparable quotes against the same scope, but the number depends on trade, postcode, urgency and contractor availability. We tell you plainly if supply is thin.
Can I send a tenant WhatsApp message?
Yes. Paste the message into the intake or summarise it in your own words. The structured steps then turn it into a contractor-ready brief.
Are photos required?
No. Photos help, especially for leaks, damp, roofs and visible damage, but the form lets you continue without them.
Who contracts with the trade?
You contract directly with the contractor you choose. FixQuotes coordinates the quote request and comparison; it does not carry out the work.
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