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Building Maintenance & Carpentry

At Elevate FM, we provide a total facility management solution nationwide. We understand the heaps of jobs that can come with a commercial property. Our facility management company in Birmingham allows you to manage all these services in one place and eliminate the need for outsourcing.

There are many aspects to property maintenance, and you often have to find the right contractor for the job, which can be a time consuming task. The UK facility management market continues to grow as more organisations recognise the value of consolidated maintenance services, according to Mordor Intelligence's UK Facility Management Market report. Elevate FM can look after your building maintenance services in Birmingham and across the UK, delivering exceptionally brilliant results.

Keep on top of your property maintenance to ensure that everyone is kept safe.

What Building Maintenance Services Does Elevate FM Offer?

  • General building works
  • Roofing
  • Drainage
  • Flooring
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical work
  • Handyman service
  • Surveys
  • Painting & decorating

We also offer insurance damage reporting and all supporting services to repair.

Our electrical work aligns with industry best practice standards as outlined by Electrical Safety First's guidance on Electrical Installation Condition Reporting, ensuring that your premises remain safe and compliant at all times.

Why Choose a Total Facilities Management Solution?

Our total facilities management solution means that you can outsource all requirements to us, to benefit from our experience, skills and resources. This allows you to concentrate on running your business, while we take care of improving and maintaining your property.

Safe Contractor and Safe PQQ approved, we can offer full compliance support to help you achieve more, including obligations under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and water hygiene regulations set out in the HSE's Approved Code of Practice L8 for legionella control.

What Does Compliance Support Include?

Keeping a commercial property compliant involves meeting several regulatory obligations. These span electrical safety, fire safety, and water hygiene. Our team helps you stay on top of requirements including:

Compliance Area - Key Regulation

Fire Safety - The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Water Hygiene - HSE Approved Code of Practice L8 and HSG274 guidance

Electrical Safety - Electrical Installation Condition Reporting best practice

HVAC & Air Conditioning - GOV.UK air conditioning inspection guidance

Maintenance Engineering - CIBSE Guide M: Maintenance Engineering and Management (2023)

How Does Planned Maintenance Protect Your Investment?

A proactive approach to building maintenance reduces the risk of costly emergency repairs and extends the lifespan of critical building systems. Industry research from Harro Group highlights the strong business case for planned maintenance programmes, demonstrating that scheduled servicing can significantly reduce long term operational costs compared to a purely reactive approach.

Reactive Maintenance Services

We can handle your reactive maintenance services and our facility management company in Birmingham is available 24/7. Whenever you need emergency repair work, you can contact our team and we will be there to resolve the issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What types of building maintenance does Elevate FM cover?

Elevate FM provides a comprehensive range of building maintenance services including general building works, roofing, drainage, flooring, plumbing, electrical work, handyman services, surveys, and painting and decorating. We also handle insurance damage reporting and all supporting repair services.

Does Elevate FM offer 24/7 emergency reactive maintenance?

Yes. Our reactive maintenance services are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whenever you need emergency repair work at your commercial property, you can contact our team and we will respond promptly to resolve the issue.

What compliance certifications does Elevate FM hold?

Elevate FM is Safe Contractor approved and Safe PQQ approved. We also hold Constructionline Gold membership and Cyber Essentials certification, giving our clients confidence that we meet rigorous standards for safety, quality, and data security.

Where does Elevate FM operate?

While our facility management company is based in the Midlands (Cannock), we also have offices in Norwich and Nottingham. We provide building maintenance services nationwide across the UK, whether you have a single site or multiple locations.

Why is planned building maintenance important for commercial properties?

Planned maintenance helps prevent costly emergency repairs, extends the lifespan of building systems, and ensures ongoing compliance with regulations such as The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and HSE water hygiene standards. A proactive maintenance strategy protects both your property investment and the safety of building occupants.

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Elevate Security Services

Protecting What
Matters Most.

From vacant property inspections to rapid-deployment CCTV towers — Elevate FM delivers intelligent, responsive security solutions for commercial property across the UK.

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About Our Security Division

Commercial Security You Can Count On

At Elevate FM, our security division delivers responsive, transparent protection for commercial property — fully integrated with your wider FM needs.

Unlike large, inflexible security corporations, we offer specialist agility with national FM breadth. From a single CCTV tower overnight to a long-term guarding contract across a portfolio, we scale without the red tape.

Why property professionals choose Elevate:

  • Integrated with your FM contract — one contact, one invoice
  • Rapid mobilisation — boots on the ground in hours, not weeks
  • Full digital reporting with photographic evidence and audit trails
  • Vacant property expertise protecting landlords and insurance compliance
  • Legally-compliant traveller eviction handled end-to-end
  • Flexible, scalable — no long lock-in contracts
What We Offer

Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.

A full spectrum of security services for commercial landlords, managing agents and property professionals.

Manned Guarding & K9

SIA-licensed officers and K9 units providing a powerful visible deterrent across your sites.

Vacant Property Inspections

Fully documented inspections of unoccupied assets — protecting buildings and satisfying insurers.

Rapid-Deployment CCTV

Permanent, temporary and rapid-deployment CCTV — from fixed installations to solar-powered towers mobilised within 24hrs.

Patrols & Key Holding

Mobile patrol officers and professional key holding for 24/7 emergency response.

Blocks, Gates & Barriers

Physical access control from concrete blocks and bollards to automated gates and barriers.

Traveller Removal

Intelligence-led prevention, QRF eviction, formal notice serving, site cleanup and post-eviction repairs — end-to-end.

Hoarding & Heras Fencing

Temporary security fencing, hoarding panels and perimeter solutions for sites and vacant land.

Access Control & CCTV

Intelligent access control, HD CCTV and 24/7 remote monitoring for occupied assets.

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Rapid Deployment

CCTV on site within 24 hours

Solar-powered CCTV towers deployed anywhere in the UK — no fixed infrastructure, no waiting. Full HD monitoring from day one with remote access and 24/7 recording.

Flagship Service

Vacant Property Management — Your Buildings Protected Between Occupants

Empty buildings don't mean empty responsibility. Vacant commercial properties are significantly more vulnerable — and many insurers place strict obligations on landlords to actively manage that risk.

Elevate FM's vacant property service provides a complete, layered solution — inspections, rapid CCTV, fencing and guarding — coordinated through a single contact with full photographic evidence for your insurer.

  • Regular documented inspections with photographic reports
  • Rapid-deployment solar CCTV towers — on-site within 24hrs
  • Perimeter hoarding and Heras fencing
  • Manned guarding and K9 for high-risk assets
  • Emergency response and incident management
  • Full audit trail for insurance compliance
Discuss Your Vacant Property Needs
24hrDeployment — CCTV towers mobilised within 24 hours of instruction
IntegratedFM approach — security joined with maintenance and compliance
Audit TrailTime-stamped digital reports with photographic evidence
24/7Emergency response — incidents handled round the clock
Our Approach

Why Choose Elevate for Security?

Integrated FM Approach

Security joined-up with your maintenance, compliance and cleaning — one point of accountability, one invoice.

Transparent Reporting

Every patrol and incident documented with time-stamped reports and photographs — delivered automatically.

Rapid Response

Our mobile response network ensures rapid escalation — whether alarm activation, traveller eviction or emergency boarding.

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Traveller Removal

On site. On call. On brand.

From prevention and legal notice serving to rapid QRF eviction, site cleanup and post-eviction repairs — Elevate FM handles traveller encroachments end-to-end.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What security services does Elevate FM provide?

A full range including manned guarding, K9 units, vacant property inspections, permanent and rapid-deployment CCTV, security patrols, key holding, traveller removal, access control and Heras fencing — across the UK.

How quickly can you deploy a CCTV tower?

Our solar-powered rapid-deployment CCTV towers can be on-site within 24 hours of instruction — no fixed infrastructure required. We also provide permanent and temporary CCTV installations to suit any site or timescale.

How does your traveller removal service work?

We provide an intelligence-led approach from prevention through to formal notice serving, QRF eviction, site cleanup and post-eviction repairs — handled end-to-end through specialist enforcement partners.

Can you manage vacant commercial properties?

Yes. Our vacant property service delivers layered security including documented inspections with photographic reports, rapid-deployment CCTV, perimeter fencing and guarding — with a full audit trail for insurance compliance.

Can security be integrated with other FM services?

Absolutely. Elevate FM integrates security with maintenance, compliance, cleaning and grounds management — one contact, one invoice, no gaps.

What areas do you cover?

UK-wide with a mobile response network. Call us on 0330 128 9898 or use the contact form to discuss your location.

Our Clients

Who We Work With

Trusted by the property professionals who need reliable, responsive security cover.

Commercial LandlordsManaging AgentsInfrastructureCommercial PropertyProject ManagersProperty ManagersQuantity SurveyorsFacilities Managers

Trusted by leading organisations

McDonald'sIsioMetalorHomes4StudentsMappGoodmanWestgrove GroupClientClientClientFiscoBroadoakFHPMidland HeartRethink Mental IllnessGinger EnergyMoonpigNovelisTaylor WimpeyAdientBromwich CrawfordFirstportPersimmonChrist's CollegeLittle AdventurersNaraRendall & RittnerMcDonald'sIsioMetalorHomes4StudentsMappGoodmanWestgrove GroupClientClientClientFiscoBroadoakFHPMidland HeartRethink Mental IllnessGinger EnergyMoonpigNovelisTaylor WimpeyAdientBromwich CrawfordFirstportPersimmonChrist's CollegeLittle AdventurersNaraRendall & Rittner
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Ready to Secure Your Property?

Talk to our security team. Whether it's a single CCTV tower or a full vacant property package, we'll get you a solution — quickly and without fuss.

Refurbishment & Dilapidations

Expert Refurbishment & Dilapidations

From full office fit-outs to end-of-lease dilapidations — we deliver compliant, high-quality results on time and on budget.

● RICS-Affiliated Partners● Cat A & Cat B Fit-Out● End-of-Lease Specialists● Nationwide Coverage● Turnkey Projects

What We Do

Refurbishment & Dilapidations Services

Whether you're transforming a space for occupation or managing lease-end obligations — our experienced teams deliver every project with precision and full documentation.

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Office Fit-Out

Cat A and Cat B office fit-outs from design to handover — delivered on time and to specification.

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Dilapidations Surveys

Schedules of condition, dilapidations assessments and negotiation support to protect your position.

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Reinstatement Works

End-of-lease reinstatement to landlord specification — strip-out, make-good and handover.

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Refurb & Remodel

Partial refurbishments, reconfigurations and upgrades to breathe new life into existing spaces.

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Strip-Out & Clearance

Full strip-out services including M&E removal, partitioning, flooring and waste disposal.

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Project Management

End-to-end project coordination — programmes, procurement, site management and reporting.

Sectors We Serve

Who We Work With

Commercial OfficesRetail & HospitalityHealthcare & EducationResidential BlocksWarehousing & LogisticsLocal GovernmentIndustrial & Manufacturing

Trusted by leading organisations

Elevate FM office refurbishment and fit-out

Refurbishment

Spaces Transformed. Delivered on Time.

From stripped shell to finished office — our fit-out teams manage every trade, every programme and every detail.

  • Cat A and Cat B fit-out
  • Bespoke joinery and feature elements
  • M&E coordination and installation
  • FF&E procurement and installation

Dilapidations

Protect Your Position at Lease End.

We handle the full dilapidations process — surveys, negotiation, reinstatement and handover — to minimise your liability.

  • Schedules of condition and dilapidations
  • Landlord and tenant representation
  • Reinstatement works to spec
  • Full documentation and sign-off
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FAQ

Common Questions

What is the difference between refurbishment and dilapidations?

Refurbishment covers fit-outs and improvements — from Cat A shell to finished Cat B office. Dilapidations relate to lease-end obligations including condition surveys, landlord negotiation and reinstatement works.

Can you manage the full dilapidations process?

Yes. We handle schedules of condition, dilapidations assessments, landlord negotiation, reinstatement works and full handover documentation from start to finish.

What is Cat A and Cat B fit-out?

Cat A takes a shell space to a base standard (raised floors, ceilings, M&E). Cat B completes the space to the occupier's specification including partitions, finishes, furniture and IT readiness.

Do you operate nationwide?

Yes. Elevate FM delivers refurbishment and dilapidations projects across the UK for commercial offices, retail, healthcare and industrial properties.

How do I get a free survey?

Call 0330 128 9898 or fill in our contact form. We'll arrange a no-obligation site visit and provide a detailed quotation.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Speak to our team for a free site survey and quote.

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FAQ

Common Questions

What pests do you treat?

We cover all common commercial pests including rodents (rats and mice), cockroaches, ants, wasps, flies, bed bugs, pigeons and other nuisance birds, and stored product insects.

Are your treatments safe for staff and visitors?

Yes. We use BPCA-approved methods with full COSHH compliance, advising on any temporary precautions needed and ensuring thorough post-treatment protocols.

Do you offer ongoing pest management contracts?

Yes. We provide scheduled inspection and treatment contracts with detailed service reports, recommendations and trend analysis to prevent infestations proactively.

How quickly can you respond to an emergency?

We offer same-day and next-day emergency call-outs for commercial clients, with our nationwide team ensuring rapid response across all UK regions.

Do you provide documentation for audits?

All visits are documented with detailed service reports, treatment records and compliance certificates suitable for BRC, AIB and other food industry audits.