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EXP Property Maintenance

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About

EXP Property Maintenance provide quality handyman services in Cambridge – working with home owners, businesses and landlords to provide high quality handyman work in Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.

We offer quality Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Carpentry, Kitchen & Bathroom fitting and repair. We also provide simple electrics such as changing plugs and replacing lights.

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Send us an email today with a list of works needed to: info@ctyd.co.uk and include some photographs if you can for a more accurate estimate.

Fully Insured:
We offer a reliable and friendly handyman service and are covered by £2m public liability INSURANCE. We believe our attention to detail, polite and professional manner, makes us one of the BEST VALUE handyman firms servicing Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

Email us today on info@ctyd.co.uk

What we do

  • Carpenters

    • Joinery and carpentry
  • Flooring services

    • Wood flooring installation
  • Handyman and home maintenance services

  • Builders

  • Painters and decorators

  • Property refurbishment contractors

  • More Services

    • handyman
    • painting
    • decorating
    • plumbing
    • electrician
    • etc

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Excellent and highly professional work
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Mike recently installed four secondary glazing units at my rental property. He was extremely professional and easy to work with, and provided a clear and accurate estimate of the costs ahead of doing the work. He completed the job promptly and to a very high standard. I was very impressed with his attention to detail and the care he took to make sure the installation was perfect. He was happy to liaise direct with my tenant to arrange a day to complete the work and the tenants were delighted with their interaction with him. I will definitely be using him again for all my future property maintenance work. Very highly recommended!
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 24/10/2023 , work completed 22/10/2023
First choice
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Mike Gowdy recently completed some work for me. This is the second lot of jobs he has done for me, as I was much impressed first time around. This time, there was some decorating/painting inside and outside the work was to do with gate lock changing, plus improvements in insulation and appearance around windows. The work was of the usual high standard, and visitors have been impressed. Mike communicates well, and is responsive to requests. He resolves problems very effectively . All of this is done with great flexibility and at very reasonable cost. All in all, great value for money, and I shall most probably ask back for more work.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 06/10/2023 , work completed 29/09/2023
Excellent work
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I have used Mike from EXP several times for a wide variety of jobs from repair of tiling, door insulation, making a new door, to repair of guttering and myriad smaller maintenance jobs. He has done great work all these - often not straightforward jobs- using skill and problem solving creativity and always offering cost effective alternatives. He is versatile and totally reliable. I have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 06/10/2023 , work completed 05/10/2023
Expert, creative carpentry skills
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I called Michael of EXP to repair a front door lock and improve the draught proofing around the door. He came back to me promptly providing an estimate for the job via email and came round within days to do the job. He fixed the lock quickly and then set to work trying to block the gap around the front door that was letting in the cold air. Due to the age of the solid wood door, it was warped so conventional off the shelf draught- proofing didn't work. Despite this, Michael used his considerable carpentry skills to repair the problem. He also carefully painted the additional new wood so that it blended in well with the exisiting door frame. In the days following, the draugh-proofing was almost too effective and we found that sometimes we had to pull the door very hard to close it. I contacted Michael and he happily came back the next day and modified the dooor slightly so that it opened and closed more easily. Michael is a very skilled worker and a pleasant man to deal with, providing great customer service. I am happy to recommend him as a handyman.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 31/01/2023 , work completed 23/01/2023
Great work on a variety of items
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Mike came and fixed problems with two toilets, some wiring, and plugs. Excellent work, good value and great communications all the way through.
Anthony in Cambridgeshire Posted on 13/01/2023 , work completed 10/01/2023
Great job.
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We had a problem with our side door jamming. Mike was able to book us in promptly and did an excellent job. Highly recommended.
Paul in Cambridgeshire Posted on 09/01/2023 , work completed 05/01/2023
Sofa repair!
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We have a sofa in a sort of 1950s retro style that had two of its legs buggered--one very badly, rendering it quite unusable--and got in touch with Mike to see what he could do (as well as sort out a couple of other odd jobs around our flat). And he was excellent: there was a bit of back-and-forth on email to work out some of the details of the challenge: I sent a photo, he asked for a measurement, and then he got to work thinking about how he might address the problem--which he did by attaching two wooden strips its underside, and screwing in four new artificial feet that take the weight off the damaged legs entirely, so the sofa is functioning perfectly well once again. So an imaginative bespoke solution to an irritating problem--and Mike was very easy to deal with, both over email, and in person when he showed up to wrestle directly with the sofa. I'm very pleased, and would certainly hire him again.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 09/11/2022 , work completed 03/11/2022
First Class Job
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A survey of the house that we were buying identified an issue with the facia board on part of the house. We contacted Michael who carried out a thorough investigation and provided a detailed report of what was wrong and suggested solutions to fix the problem, together with a detailed quote. Having finally moved in some months later we asked Michael to carry out the work to fix the issue. Michael's approach was very thorough and he did a first-class job installing a new facia. Michael has an eye for detail and took his time to get the job done right. He also made a point of explaining what he was doing and explaining why. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for, and we will use him again if we have any more issues that need sorting. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 04/09/2022 , work completed 14/03/2022
Exterior painting
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Mike did a great job painting the house in a punishing heat wave and along the way fixed a bunch of issues left by window fitters. He did a great job and the house looks amazing.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 19/08/2022 , work completed 18/08/2022
Competent professional service
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Initially asked Mike to quote for what would have been a tricky and expensive repair on a hardwood conservatory, however, on seeing job Mike came up with an alternative solution which was much cheaper to implement and looks as good as new.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 03/08/2022 , work completed 26/07/2022
Tricky repair to bargeboard
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Mike had a challenge. Access to the missing piece of bargeboard was tricky because the boundary fence is very close to that side of the house. He came up with a solution that made his life more difficult than if the access had been straightforward but he got the job done without complaining. His attention to detail is apparent and pleasing. Despite the job taking longer than I expected (because of the access issues) his good humor carried the day. I will definitely be asking Mike to quote for some other jobs.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 03/08/2022 , work completed 01/08/2022
Invaluable help
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Mike has helped us on 2 large household projects (utility refurbishment and Living room decorating plus adding back in period features) and a long list of smaller jobs from repairing loose floorboards, repairing and fitting lights to fixing our toilet cisterns. Every job no matter how big or small was carried out meticulously and to a high standard. Mike was always ready to work around our requests or problem solve and seems to have the equipment to assist with just about any job! He also makes helpful suggestions when he spots things that need doing (e.g. the fact that bees seemed to be flying into our brickwork - he promptly cemented up the holes). We really valued his flexibility to enable us to add to his list when new things emerged in our new house that needed fixing. He was a pleasure to have in our home (leaving a great impression on our children!). We hope Mike will be able to continue to help us out in years to come. We are very happy with our new living room, which now has coving, picture rails and a ceiling rose. Thanks to Mike's suggestion of adding embellishments, our built-in bookshelves also now look smarter. The decorating was done to a very high standard. Our utility room now has much neater pipework, new cupboards (including a purpose-built cupboard for housing the boiler), a sink, worktop, ceiling light and boxed up piping. It's quite a transformation - Thank you Mike!
Customer in Essex Posted on 03/06/2022 , work completed 13/05/2022
Bedroom renovation
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Excellent work from Mike - he dismantled and re-assembled our sliding wardrobe unit perfectly into its new position, replaced coving and skirting boards, re-positioned electrical sockets and then painted it all to a very high standard. We now have a beautiful and much better-proportioned bedroom. Oh, and then he painted the landing, stairs and hallway and fitted it around my enforced covid isolation. And he leaves his workspace tidy at the end of each day. We would most definitely recommend Mike - he is personable and friendly, he keeps his word, does a really good job and offers sound advice when needed. Can't fault his service.
Ros in Cambridgeshire Posted on 09/04/2022 , work completed 10/02/2022
Went the extra mile
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Mike recently completed a whole range of jobs around the house for us including replacing lounge wall lights, and numerous bits of plumbing and carpentry. He responded promptly to my initial enquiry and arrived at the appointed time. He was very personable, tidy in his work and completed everything to a very high standard. I would not hesitate to recommend Mike to anyone looking for handyman services.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 02/04/2022 , work completed 03/03/2022
Very professional.
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First of all I would like to thank Mike for coming down to have a look at our new home at short notice! Mike was prompt in his response and was able to provide neutral and professional advice about the house. My partner and I learnt so much about what to prioritise and now we have a better understanding of what we are working with, we are going through our needs again. I'm glad to I thought to check Which in the first place. I had only previously looked on well known builder booking sites, but they don't seem to have the same reputation behind them. Ultimately, what you want in a builder is someone that is professional and trustworthy, that will save one from ruin in the long term. If Mike is available in your area, I would suggest you get in contact rather than regret getting the wrong person. I hope to be in touch again soon Mike.
Maryann in Cambridgeshire Posted on 21/03/2022 , work completed 05/03/2022
Highly Recommended
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Michael works carefully and professional. He thoughtfully tackled unusual work for me and I am very pleased with the result.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 22/11/2021 , work completed 22/11/2021
Carpentry repair work
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I have had several jobs completed by Mike who is always helpful, reliable and keen to do a good job at a reasonable price. He is also a nice bloke.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 21/09/2021 , work completed 11/09/2021
Solid positive track record
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We have been working with Mike for years on multiple diverse property maintenance projects from restoring an old door, painting plastering, etc. He knows how to take good care of things and has always done a great job! We are happy to recommend him.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 10/03/2021 , work completed 27/02/2021
Excellent Quality Work
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Mike arrived on time and completed the jobs I wanted done to a very high standard. Highly recommended.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 19/02/2021 , work completed 19/02/2021
The trader replied (on 22/02/2021)
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you think the work on your kitchen cabinets was done to a very high standard. I hope to hear from you again. best regards, mike exp property maintenance
Professional work without fuss
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Mike's latest job for me was the last of three handyman jobs he has done - i. repairing a side gate, with new bolts ii. putting up two Roman blinds iii. fixing plaster in two gaps in a ceiling. Each of these he completed professionally, promptly, and to a good standard. Particularly when he put up the Roman blinds he went beyond what could be expected, as he had to drill into a steel beam, requiring a new drill.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 13/12/2020 , work completed 08/12/2020
No hesitation in recommending Mike
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Mike was prompt with his quote and turned up on time - happy with all the jobs he did, from putting up shelving to fixing a problematic garden gate. He approached all with the upmost professionalism and humour.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 09/12/2020 , work completed 06/11/2020
Very satisfied customer
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Mike and the team turned up as promised and did a lovely job painting & decorating my lounge. They also fixed my leaking toilet sink, replaced my leaking kitchen tap and boxed in some pipes. Very good workmanship and greet quality of finish. Mike's got very high standards and it shows. They are very tidy, very reliable and very reasonably priced - I’m very pleased! In short a friendly, reliable and professional service. Highly recommended.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 07/12/2020 , work completed 26/09/2020
Highly recommended.
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I contacted EXP property Maintenance to ask if I could have a damaged architrave repaired. Mike responded to my email promptly and was able to fit me in the same week. Mike clearly explained how he intended to repair the damage and did so to a very high standard. He was polite, efficient and thorough. I was very satisfied with the repair and wouldn't hesitate to use his services in the future.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 02/11/2019 , work completed 01/11/2019
Back gate repair
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We contacted Mike to repair a problem caused by a bowed back gate. Mike made intelligent suggestion, kept me informed at every stage and carries out the work to an excellent standard. He also completed the work much earlier than we expected. Very satisfied and I would be happy to recommend him.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 03/10/2019 , work completed 02/10/2019
Friendly, professional service
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Mike came to do several jobs that were outstanding from some building work I had done. The work included flooring, door locks, installation of bathroom fittings and repairing a door handle. Small but time consuming jobs. All was done to a great standard and everything was left clean and tidy. Mike is a friendly and skilled workman who takes pride in what he does. Will definitely be contacting again for some decorating work. It is so nice to find someone who is so trustworthy and professional.
Alison Posted on 18/06/2019 , work completed 13/06/2019
First Class Work and Service
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We contacted Mike primarily to fix the flooring of our WC Room which was non-existent as taken up by a plumber as the floor was rotten and would have collapsed at any moment. Only the foundations of the house existed in this room & there was not even a light! It was not a simple job, it was quite complicated. Mike decided the best plan was to build back up the floor bit by bit with concrete, he found a solution around the cracked pipe to the manhole and the pipes that were live and stuck in concrete, he replaced the worn out light fittings, tiled the floor, fitted back the toilet, painted the room including ceiling and made it look only fit for royalty! He totally exceeded our expectations & mine are very high! We also added a few more jobs such as fitting security lights, changing locks on internal doors, repainting the radiator cover & securing the bannister upstairs which was very wobbly and not safe. All these jobs were also completed to a very high standard. Everything was discussed & any suggestions/ideas explained with reasons. All jobs completed on schedule. Pricing is extremely fair (obtained other quotes)!! Mike covers most things. He is meticulous & professional with great work ethics!! He is funny & a really lovely trusting person. We all know how hard it is to find someone for major or minor works in your home. Do call Mike, you will not be sorry (but I will be as I'll have to join the queue!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 13/01/2019 , work completed 18/12/2018
Great Job
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Mike repointed the path and working with Rob, cleaned both front and back patio areas. They were punctual, efficient and worked solidly to get the job done in record time. Very pleased with the work and highly recommend.
Liane, Chingford Posted on 05/07/2018 , work completed 05/07/2018
Good work and a great price
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Fixed up pipework boxing and tiling in the kitchen which another trader had failed to resolve. Gave a *very* reasonable quote which was substantially less than other traders. Did the work very well and quickly - was done in just a few hours. Very friendly and I would happy to use again.
on-the-spirit-level Posted on 13/03/2018 , work completed 13/03/2018
Excellent service. Highly recommended
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I needed a collection of minor works to freshen the house before selling. Mike was happy to quote for these and clear that he wasn't experienced in one job, so didn't quote. He made intelligent, helpful suggestions as we looked at the work, which helped me clarify what I wanted done. Fitted the work in at mutually convenient times and executed it all to high standard. Conscientious, honest and straightforward. If I weren't moving way out of his area I'd use him again!
Isaacs Posted on 25/09/2017 , work completed 25/09/2017
Very professional
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Mike recently carried out a number of jobs for us and found him very professional and reliable and will certainly use him again. If you want it done properly, get Mike to do it.
Alan Banner Posted on 24/06/2017 , work completed 24/06/2017
Excellent standard of work
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We recently used Mike to carry out a number of maintenance and plumbing jobs for us. The work was completed to a very high standard and within the agreed timescale. Mike was professional and courteous to deal with. We will definitely be using Mike again and have no hesitation in recommending him
Michael Posted on 06/06/2017 , work completed 06/06/2017
Superb work and service!!
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I have used EXP Property Maintenance several times for a range of services, and on each occasion they have been excellent!! The quality of their work is first class. They are also reliable, friendly, and their prices are very competitive. I fully recommend them.
Carson Posted on 05/05/2017 , work completed 05/05/2017
Great Work
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Mike arrived on time and did an excellent and thorough job at a good price. He was courteous and came at short notice. We will definitely call on him again for future work.
CD.Bkg Posted on 17/02/2017 , work completed 17/02/2017
Highly Recommended
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Mike is very meticulous and reliable. Very pleased with the final result and would definitely recommend.
Jim C Posted on 02/10/2016 , work completed 02/10/2016
Log Cabin Roof Repair and Replacement
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Mike was very reliable and totally understood my requirements, delivering an excellent service and high standard of workmanship. I recommend EXP Property Maintenance and will not hesitate to use them again.
J Goodwin Posted on 30/09/2016 , work completed 30/09/2016
Highly Recommended
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Having carried out an extensive bathroom repair on our flat last year, Mike returned to carry out additional repair/redecoration to the same bathroom as a result of water leakage from the flat above. Again, Mike's work was to a high standard, he is competitively priced, professional and remained faithful to his original quote. I would certainly use EXP Property Maintenance again in the future. Thank you!
baldockmk Posted on 26/08/2016 , work completed 26/08/2016
Recommended
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We asked Mike to undertake a range of work from wall mounting a TV,double hanging a wardrobe, putting up a number of heavy pictures to installing bathroom fittings onto thick and troublesome ceramic tiles. All work completed to a high quality within the agreed time/budget Very happy with the work done
Davidhn Posted on 08/10/2015 , work completed 08/10/2015
Highly Recommend
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I used EXP Property Maintenance recently to repair a leaking bath waste pipe, to replace the sub-flooring which had suffered badly from resulting water damage and tile the floor. Competitively priced, professional and very helpful, I would have no hesitation in recommending Mike and his colleague, Matthew. The finished result was excellent and I now have a bathroom to be proud of!
Site User Posted on 18/09/2015 , work completed 18/09/2015
Excellent work
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Mike self assembled my sons bed and fixed up a curtain pole in his room. He has done an excellent job, very professional and he arrived on time, even though the job did take longer than originally planned he still stuck to the price he quoted to me. I Would happily use him again.
Meeranad Posted on 18/02/2015 , work completed 18/02/2015
Trustworthy and reliable
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We were very pleased with the job that Mike from EXP Property Maintenance completed in our flat. The work included tiling part of a kitchen floor, covering a large patch on a kitchen wall and complete repainting of the kitchen wall. Fixing kitchen plumbing, adding silicon around an induction hob and replacing a bad silicon in the bathtub. He also fixed two ceiling lights for us. Mike doesn't rush with his work and you can really see this in the quality of his work. Having said that he completed all the work in the time that he estimated for us. If we ever need any more work done in our flat, we will use EXP property maintenance again.
CMR402480023 Posted on 10/02/2015 , work completed 10/02/2015