Hi Srishti, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Weâre sorry to hear you were unhappy with your experience.
As agreed with your landlord, our first hour is a chargeable service which, in this instance, was an initial diagnostic visit. Our engineers carry out investigative works to identify the issue, which may result in either a completed repair, guidance, or a quotation for any further remedial works required. In this instance, the diagnostic visit was completed as agreed and a full report and quotation were provided to your landlord for recommended follow-on works.
For private landlords and residential customers, our standard process is payment in advance via pro-forma invoice. This process, including costs, was clearly communicated and agreed directly with your landlord prior to any payments being made.
With regards to scheduling, we do not refuse appointments. Due to the volume of work we manage across multiple property portfolios, our diaries are often booked in advance and operate on a first-come basis. We offered you the earliest available appointment at the time and continued to monitor availability should an earlier slot become possible.
You were copied into the email correspondence between ourselves and your landlord, and we aim to ensure transparency around costs, processed, and timescales so all parties are aware of how works are managed. We do not act in an unfair or misleading manner.
We do, however, understand how frustrating heating issues can be, particularly during colder periods. As we have continued to work with your landlord and carry out additional works at the property since your review, we would recommend liaising directly with your landlord going forward, with our communication to you limited to scheduling when required.
If youâd like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact us at team@themaintenanceteam.co.uk and weâll be happy to review the matter with you.