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Russell and Telfer Limited
9 Comely Bank Row
Edinburgh
EH4 1EA
07779 404 574

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Edinburgh Property Works is a small family run business and is the trading name of Russell & Telfer Ltd. My Father started R&T back in 1963.

Working on lots of different small projects for my wonderful private clients I enjoy attending to a variety of maintenance repairs. From Bathroom works, Furniture assembly and repair, Detailed Silicone replacement, Joinery works, Timber bed frame repairs and central spine strengthening, Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring, Bath panels, Shower screen replacement and repair assessment, Timber window repairs and Ironmongery replacement, Kitchen cabinet repairs, Draught proofing & Pipe boxing access panels to name but a few.

Okay, so Silicone replacement really needs more of a mention here. I get enquiries about Silicone repairs from leaking showers every week and we have all seen it before - silicone smeared around a bath or shower tray that looks like it was applied with an old paintbrush! Or your shower tray and screen is leaking due to defective silicone or incorrect installation and it's also black and mouldy - Yuk! I can help here and can do so much better - with good technique and careful, repeat careful, preparation. It's so not a "quick job" and the only way to achieve a good finish is to spend a lot of time removing the old silicone and silicone residue and preparing the joints, which is key, for application of new, high quality bacteria resistant silicone sealant. In almost all situations it requires temporary removal of the existing shower screen to carryout the repair properly as recommended by all shower screen manufacturers installation instructions - no paintbrush needed - that's a promise!

Most hotels have their own maintenance staff and it's always a pleasure to work alongside these guys and give support and a helping hand when their maintenance workload is maxed out. General maintenance repairs can sometimes back up and that’s where I come in. It might be a one off repair to a door lock, self closer, replacement ironmongery or it's a broken shower tray that needs replaced (carefully without demolishing the place!). Working closely with a long established Edinburgh plumbing and heating family firm, replacing shower screens and bathroom vanity units and a registered installer of "Multipanel" for shower and bathrooms, a decorative wet wall panel system manufactured by Edinburgh based Grant Westfield.

Edinburgh Property Works also carry out maintenance to city centre offices, in addition to very varied maintenance works for certain Edinburgh Museums and College property.

Working in high end rental property – where the finish needs to be “top notch”. Landlords who are looking for quality, have come to the right place and can rest assured that great care will be taken to enhance their investment. From design ideas through to completion of works, taking time to make sure it’s just right.

So, that's pretty much it! Wanting to help you achieve the perfect property solution. Easy to talk to and keen to do a really good job, professional, reliable and courteous, and truly enjoy my work.

As they say – “good things come to those who wait”! But please don’t wait too long, I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Please send me an initial enquiry via email with a full description of the works you are looking to have done, with your timeframe and full property address in Edinburgh. Please include in your email - photos of the works in question, this will help me determine if I can be of assistance to you.

Thanks
Kenneth Telfer
Edinburgh Property Works

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review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   9th April 2024
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We reached out to Russell & Telfer Ltd when we ran into problems with our shower screen and the shower unit itself. Kenneth Telfer came round to assess the problem we faced. He found it was leaking in multiple places around the base of the screen. The joints at the base of the screen were seeping and corroded. All the silicone around it was in a very bad shape. Kenneth showed us where the damage you could see was (later he would send us images of how bad it was when the shower screen was removed). We agreed with Kenneth’s recommendation to replace the shower screen and all silicone joints, looking to the future rather than any attempt at some form of temporary fix. Kenneth works closely with another company (plumbing and heating engineers) and he engaged them to fix the dripping shower unit for us. We were really impressed with Kenneth’s professionalism, his attention to detail and how he communicated everything to us. His timekeeping was impeccable. The link between Kenneth and the other company was great from our perspective – as it took away with the hassle of sourcing a plumber and it would have delayed the replacement of the shower screen. The work was signed, ‘sealed’, delivered and it feels like we have a brand new shower. Kenneth did a brilliant job. Thank you.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   15th March 2024
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Kenneth did two jobs for me: the first was stripping and then replacing anti-slip strips on a shower base which was done meticulously and I was very happy with the result. The second job was opening and replacing a broken latch to a room which again was done in a very thorough and professional manner with no mess. Kenneth is very friendly with good communication before and during the jobs. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again or recommend him.

review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   8th March 2024
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I had a leaking shower screen due to poor installation. Work was completed to remove the screen, replace all the sealant ( including sealing a cracked tile) and refit the screen. Work was done to a high standard and everything was left cleaner than it started. I was kept informed and received speedy correspondence regarding work needed and when there was availability. Very happy with this trader and would gladly recommend.

review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   16th February 2024
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Downstairs neighbour was getting water ingress. Our shower sealant looked fine, but when Kenneth tested it - eek! Nothing was adhering! Bigger job than I had envisioned, but Kenneth explained everything, kept me informed throughout and even took photographs to show what it was like when he removed the screen. Everything was done meticulously, and left pristine. Kenneth is a skilled worker and a true gentleman - how often do we see that these days? Very many thanks.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   14th February 2024
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I am happy to add to the good reviews recommending Kenneth.

The old silicone in my shower cabinet needed to be replaced plus Kenneth found hidden leaks because the original installation had been botched 8 years ago. I had been blissfully unaware of such problems and it was an education to hear him patiently explain how he would fix them. So I reckon Kenneth has saved me a small fortune in future repair bills for water damage!

Kenneth reinstalled and re siliconed my shower cubicle frame with top grade silicone. He even went to the trouble of installing quadrants for additional protection around the shower tray base. Now it all looks reassuring and better than new.

Highly competent and really knows his stuff. He is refreshingly enthusiastic about doing a really good job for you. Friendly manner, tidy, communicates well. You are in safe hands here. Top rank.

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review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   6th February 2024
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Excellent workmanship, prompt, reliable, courteous and tidied up upon completion of work!

review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   20th January 2024
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Kenneth did several jobs including resealing our bath, sink and kitchen sink, and repairing a kitchen cupboard door. The work done and attention to detail was excellent, and everything was left clean and tidy (cleaner than it has ever been!). We would not hesitate to use his services again.

review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   20th November 2023
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Attention to detail, excellence communication, quality and reliable work, bespoke experience...
You won't regret working with Kenneth.

review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   28th July 2023
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Amazing, above and beyond professional service. I needed an old shower screen taken out and installation of a new one. Kenneth was fantastic with advising, ordering and installation and really went out of his way to make sure everything was done to the highest standard. He also did additional sealant work along the wall by the shower screen and did a professional clean of my shower grouting, which was really so much appreciated. Great guy - really knows his stuff, very pleasant and great attention to detail. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him.

review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   7th June 2023
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Kenneth provided a detailed and valuable opinion when our shower en suite leaked into the flat below ours. As we are now living abroad, his clarity and honesty was critical. He approached the job as if it was his own property and not a long term rental: with integrity and our parameters clearly in his mind. Before, during and after the job, there was excellent communication, plenty of updates and a very obliging attitude to the extra admin work required for the insurance claim.
The end result is very pleasing and we are delighted with all the finishes and attention to detail, not just in the workmanship but in the cleanliness of the apartment upon completion. Our trust was well placed and we would highly recommend Russell & Telfer for installation.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   6th April 2023
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Excellent service. Polite and highly skilled and totally reliable. Thank you - I highly recommend Kenneth
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   29th November 2022
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Kenneth came out at very short notice and performed some remedial and emergency works to assist a vulnerable person on behalf of Care and Repair Edinburgh.

Very impressed, a brilliant job and this member is a credit to the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   30th August 2022
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Thorough soundproofing of main door and window.

Quick response, excellent workmanship, very tidy and value for money. Very pleasant man, arrived when he said he would. I would highly recommend this business.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   21st August 2022
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Shower refurbishment: replace sliding door shower screen and renew all the silicone seals.
Kenneth gave good advice before and throughout the process. The work was painstakingly done with explanation at every stage.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Kenneth or in employing his services again.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   25th June 2022
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Shower replacement. Carried out carefully and very pleasantly, with much regard for the limited space and household timings, so very much appreciated.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   11th June 2022
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Kenneth and his colleagues carried out a refit of our shower room, including laying a new floor. His work showed an impressive attention to detail throughout and he took particular care to check details with me to make sure we were in agreement. The finishing off seems to a very high standard throughout. He was very easy to work with and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   23rd May 2022
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Kenneth repaired a small, but awkward, section of bathroom floor that had been damaged by water. He explained what the job entailed and showed me the work in progress. Having had to take the bath panel off, he replaced it neatly, even providing caps for the screws - it looked better afterwards than it had done originally. Kenneth also gave me useful advice about improving the shower screen arrangements. The area was left clean and tidy.

review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   17th May 2022
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We had a small job that needed doing in our bathroom - some skirting needed to be added around the bottom of the wooden box hiding a cast iron pipe. It was a bit fiddly due to the presence of a sunken floorboard and we also wanted an access hole properly covered and sealed.

From the start Kenneth was professional and reliable. He had some good suggestions about how to do the job and was clearly wanting to do the best job he could. We're very happy with the results.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   11th May 2022
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A large kitchen unit door became detached from the carcass ripping out the wood into which the hinge was screwed. Kenneth came out, performed an analysis, provided a robust solution and produced a fair quote.

Kenneth implemented the solution with a keen eye for detail and was timely and professional throughout.
review stars review stars review stars review stars review stars   3rd April 2022
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We had new bath panels supplied and fitted and silicone replaced in the kitchen and bathroom. Kenneth carried out all of this work to an excellent standard and we are very pleased with the result. He also alerted us to another issue in our bathroom and sourced an appropriate trader for us for which we were very grateful, as we have avoided problems with water damage as a result. We would not hesitate to recommend Russell & Telfer and to use this firm again.
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