J&Z Property Maintenance in Cardiff
One local team covering every Cardiff postcode — property maintenance, handyman work, renovations, extensions, building and garden services. From a leaking gutter in Roath to a garage conversion in Rhiwbina.
Your local team across Cardiff
J&Z Property Maintenance works across every Cardiff postcode, from the Victorian terraces of Roath and Canton to the interwar suburbs of Whitchurch and Rhiwbina and the newer estates in the north of the city. Whatever the property, whatever the job, it comes under one team and one written quote.
That is the point of using us rather than a different trade for every task. One call, one point of contact, one invoice. Free estimates, no call-out charge, evenings and weekends available.
Our services in Cardiff
Property maintenance
Planned contracts and reactive repairs for homeowners, landlords and businesses across Cardiff.
Property maintenance Cardiff →Handyman services
TV mounting, flat-pack, drywall repairs, door fixes and odd jobs — often cleared in one visit.
Handyman services Cardiff →Home renovations
Kitchens, bathrooms and whole-house refurbishments managed start to finish under one quote.
Home renovations Cardiff →Extensions & conversions
Rear, side return and wraparound extensions plus loft conversions, with Welsh planning advice.
Extensions Cardiff →Garage conversions
Home offices, bedrooms and utility rooms — Building Regulations application and sign-off included.
Garage conversions Cardiff →Builders & structural work
Brickwork, repointing, structural alterations, groundwork and structural refurbishments.
Builders Cardiff →Garden & landscaping
Lawn care, turfing, hedge trimming and regular garden maintenance contracts.
Garden services Cardiff →Lawn mowing
Fortnightly and monthly contracts from £25 a visit, plus one-off cuts and overgrown reclaims.
Lawn mowing Cardiff →Cardiff is really several different housing markets
What a property needs depends enormously on where in the city it sits, and the differences are sharper in Cardiff than in most UK cities.
The inner terraces — Roath, Canton, Cathays, Grangetown, Splott — are largely late Victorian and Edwardian. Solid walls with no cavity, lime mortar, original slate roofs, shallow foundations and a rear outrigger that was usually built to a lower standard than the main house. No side access, so every job runs through the front door. These properties need breathable materials and an understanding of how they were built.
The interwar and post-war suburbs — Whitchurch, Rhiwbina, Llanishen, Heath, Birchgrove — are cavity-wall semis with driveways, side access and integral garages sized for 1930s cars. Different problems entirely: ageing render, cast iron drainage, original timber windows and a garage most owners have not parked in for years.
The newer estates — Pontprennau, Lisvane, St Edeyrn's and the developments north and east of the city — have fewer structural issues but modern ones: failed sealed units, thin render systems that craze, cheap flat-roof extensions, and planning conditions that sometimes restrict what you can alter.
Areas we cover across Cardiff
Central & inner Cardiff
- Roath and Penylan
- Canton and Pontcanna
- Cathays and Gabalfa
- Grangetown and Riverside
- Splott and Adamsdown
- Llandaff and Llandaff North
- Cardiff Bay and Butetown
North, east & outer Cardiff
- Whitchurch and Rhiwbina
- Llanishen and Thornhill
- Heath and Birchgrove
- Lisvane and Cyncoed
- Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
- Rumney and Llanrumney
- Ely, Caerau and Fairwater
We cover all Cardiff postcodes CF1 through CF24. Not sure whether we reach you? Call 029 2271 0665 and we will confirm straight away.
Typical costs in Cardiff
| Service | Typical range | More detail |
|---|---|---|
| Handyman half-day | £150 – £250 | Handyman Cardiff |
| Lawn mowing (regular) | From £25/visit | Lawn mowing Cardiff |
| Planned maintenance visit | £80 – £150 | Property maintenance |
| Repointing (per m²) | £40 – £90 | Builders Cardiff |
| Bathroom renovation | £3,000 – £8,000 | Home renovations |
| Garage conversion | £8,000 – £18,000 | Garage conversions |
| Single-storey rear extension | £20,000 – £45,000 | Extensions Cardiff |
All figures are indicative for typical Cardiff properties. Every job is quoted individually following a free site visit, with labour and materials included in the written figure.
Why Cardiff customers choose J&Z
Rather than finding a separate trade for each job, one team handles maintenance, repairs, renovations and building work. One relationship, one number, and someone who already knows your property.
We visit, assess and quote in writing at no charge. You decide whether to proceed and there is nothing to pay if you do not.
Victorian terraces, interwar semis and newer estates all fail differently. Knowing which you are dealing with changes the correct specification, and that is what determines whether work lasts.
Available outside standard hours at no premium, so you do not need to take time off work for a quote or to be in for a job.
Frequently asked questions — Cardiff
What areas of Cardiff do you cover?
All Cardiff postcodes, CF1 through CF24. That covers central and inner areas including Roath, Canton, Pontcanna, Cathays, Grangetown, Riverside, Splott and Llandaff, plus the northern and eastern suburbs including Whitchurch, Rhiwbina, Llanishen, Heath, Cyncoed, Lisvane, Pontprennau, Rumney, Ely and Fairwater. We also cover Barry, Penarth, Caerphilly, Pontypridd and Newport.
What services do you offer in Cardiff?
Property maintenance, handyman services, home renovations, extensions and conversions, garage conversions, building and structural work, garden maintenance and lawn mowing. If a job involves the fabric of a building or its grounds, it is worth calling to ask — and if it needs a specialist trade we do not cover, we will tell you rather than attempting it.
How quickly can you get to me in Cardiff?
For most jobs we can visit for a free estimate within 2–3 working days. For urgent repairs such as burst pipes, roof damage or storm damage we aim to attend within 24 hours. Call 029 2271 0665 and explain the urgency and we will tell you our earliest availability.
Do you charge for quotes or call-outs?
No. Site visits, estimates and written quotes are free across Cardiff, including for emergency callouts. You know the cost before any work begins, and if you decide not to proceed there is nothing to pay.
Do you work with Cardiff landlords and letting agents?
Yes, extensively. We handle repair lists between tenancies, reactive tenant callouts, planned maintenance contracts and full pre-letting refurbishments. We can work to a written scope from an agent and provide written reports on completed work. See our property maintenance page for ongoing landlord contracts.
Can you handle several different jobs in one visit?
Yes, and it is usually better value. A gutter clear, a couple of internal repairs and a handyman list in a single visit is a common request. One written quote covering everything, one team and one day of disruption rather than three separate trades on three separate days.
Are you insured?
Yes, we carry full public liability insurance for all work we undertake. Where a job requires Building Regulations approval we manage the application, inspections and completion certificate as part of the project.
Also serving nearby areas
Barry · Newport · Penarth · Dinas Powys · Sully · Caerphilly · Pontypridd · Cowbridge · Taffs Well · Vale of Glamorgan
Get a free estimate in Cardiff
Call us or send your details and we will come to you — free of charge, no obligation. Evenings and weekends available.
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