DecorFM Blog
Honest UK property maintenance advice, from people who do the work.
Practical guides on damp, boilers, EICRs, kitchen refurbishment, block management and more. Written by the DecorFM team — no fluff, no upsell.
More from the blog
Landlord Compliance Checklist 2026: Mandatory Regulations for UK Rentals
The 2026 compliance checklist for UK landlords — every certificate, deadline and legal requirement your rental property needs, plus what changes in the year ahead.
Kitchen refurbishment costs in the UK — what to actually expect
From £8,000 refits to £40,000 open-plan extensions, here’s a plain-English breakdown of what UK kitchen refurbishments really cost in 2026 — and where clients most often over-spend.
EICR Certificate Requirements for Rental Properties (UK Landlord Guide)
What every UK landlord needs to know about EICR requirements — what the report covers, when it renews, the C1/C2/C3 codes, and how much fines cost if you get it wrong.
How to Prevent Winter Pipe Bursts in Managed Blocks
A practical playbook for block managers and freeholders — the seven pre-winter tasks that stop most pipe bursts before they happen, and what to do the moment one is reported.
The winter property checklist every UK landlord needs
From bleeding radiators to lagging exposed pipes, here’s the short, practical checklist that stops small problems becoming Christmas-Day emergency callouts.
Rising damp vs condensation — how to tell them apart
Most “damp” we’re called out to is actually condensation. Here’s how to work out which one you’ve got before you spend a penny on treatment.
How often should you renew an EICR in the UK?
A plain-English guide to how often UK landlords, homeowners and commercial property owners actually need an Electrical Installation Condition Report — and what happens if you miss it.
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