If Home Safe has sent you an inspection report or repair list for a Peterborough rental property, start with the exact defects and deadlines in that correspondence. Photograph the problems, identify items affecting immediate safety, and ask an appropriate contractor for an itemised remedial-work quote. Keep a record of what has been repaired and how the work was completed.
360 Maintenance Solutions Ltd can review a maintenance repair list, quote for agreed repairs and coordinate suitable specialist trades. We cannot issue a selective licence, guarantee inspection acceptance or change a council deadline.
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Who is Home Safe, and why might you receive an inspection report?
Home Safe is Peterborough City Council's delivery partner for the city's selective licensing scheme. The scheme applies to qualifying privately rented homes within designated areas, not automatically to every rental home in Cambridgeshire. The council's guidance explains the application route, exemptions and how different HMO licensing arrangements interact with selective licensing.
Home Safe's second inspection programme began in September 2026, according to its published inspection information. An inspection may identify repairs, hazards or missing information that the landlord needs to address.
For the rules affecting your particular property, use the Peterborough City Council selective licensing page and Home Safe's inspection programme guidance. Do not rely on a contractor's article to establish whether your address needs a licence.
What should you do in the first 24 hours after receiving a repair list?
First, check whether the communication is a formal notice, an inspection report, a request for more information or general advice. The required action and deadline can be different. If anything is unclear, contact Home Safe or the council through the official details on your correspondence.
Next, make a repair schedule. Copy each item into a list with a reference number, the reported location, the requested action, the deadline and any photographs. Do not combine unrelated defects into a single vague line called 'general maintenance'.
Finally, decide whether any item is an immediate safety concern. Examples might include exposed electrical parts, dangerous heating appliances, a major leak near wiring or a potentially unsafe fire door. Urgent hazards should be assessed by a suitably competent specialist. For an active emergency, use the appropriate emergency service and take immediate safety precautions.
Which inspection findings might need a property maintenance contractor?
The exact inspection report controls the scope. Common categories worth checking include:
| Finding in the report | Sensible next step | Relevant repair service |
|---|---|---|
| Damp, mould or staining | Identify moisture source and ventilation issues before redecorating | Damp and mould repairs |
| Door, handle or security defect | Check the affected fitting and whether specialist repair is required | Handyman and door repairs |
| Electrical defect | Arrange competent electrical assessment and any necessary remedial work | Electrical repairs |
| Fire door or fire precaution | Specify the item and use an appropriately competent specialist | Fire door installation support |
| Plumbing or sanitation fault | Check leaks, drainage or defective sanitary fittings | Plumbing repairs |
| General disrepair | Group the actual repair items into an itemised scope | Landlord maintenance |
This list is illustrative, not a prediction of what your inspection must include. Only quote the items actually in the report and distinguish remedial work from recommendations or upgrades.
How to request a quote from the inspection report
A useful enquiry contains the property postcode, the relevant report pages, photographs, the deadline stated by the authority, access arrangements and who is authorised to approve the job. If a report includes personal tenant information, remove it unless it is essential for assessing the work.
Ask for the quotation to identify:
- Each report item or defect reference.
- What investigation or repair is proposed.
- Whether materials, waste removal, making good and finishing are included.
- Any access, survey or specialist report needed before a firm price.
- The estimated work programme, subject to approval and availability.
- Certificates or completion documents supplied when relevant.
Be careful with phrases such as 'bring property into full compliance'. A contractor can undertake a defined scope; the relevant authority and statutory professionals decide what satisfies licensing and safety requirements.
What evidence should you retain once repairs are complete?
Keep the contractor's quotation, approval, dated invoice or completion notes, relevant before-and-after photographs, and specialist certificates where applicable. Some work cannot be demonstrated adequately by photographs alone. Where an inspector has asked for a particular form of evidence, follow those instructions.
A sensible item-by-item tracker can include reported defect / action completed / contractor / date / evidence / outstanding issue. If the contractor discovers hidden damage, record the variation and agree a revised scope before concluding the job.
You may need to communicate directly with Home Safe or the council after completion. 360 cannot submit official licensing evidence on your behalf unless specifically agreed and properly authorised, and submission does not guarantee acceptance.
Selective licensing and HMO licensing are different
Peterborough also has mandatory and additional HMO licensing regimes. A property covered by another relevant licence may not need an additional selective licence. Check the current council explanation rather than applying twice or assuming no scheme applies.
If the property is an HMO, maintenance may also involve shared kitchens, communal areas and specialised fire precautions. Our HMO maintenance page describes the maintenance services we can discuss.
Working to a deadline without guessing costs
Some repairs can be quoted from photographs; others need an inspection to determine the extent of damage or whether specialist work is required. The responsible landlord should tell the contractor the actual deadline before scheduling.
Do not assume that a deadline will be extended because a contractor is busy. Contact the issuing authority if you believe a date cannot be met, and keep evidence of what you have done to address the problem. Never treat an estimated start date as an official extension.
Properties around Millfield, New England, Eastfield and other Peterborough areas can differ greatly in age and condition. A location name alone cannot establish which legal standards or defects apply to a particular dwelling.
Frequently asked questions
Can 360 quote directly from a Home Safe report?
We can review a relevant repair list and photographs and identify which items can be priced remotely and which require a visit. Any final quote depends on the scope and necessary specialist assessment.
Will 360 handle the licence application?
We can assist with maintenance records and agreed repair work. The official application route is through Home Safe; a separately agreed, authorised service would be required for any application assistance beyond repairs.
Does every item in a report have the same urgency?
No. Use the report's actual wording, risk and deadlines. Safety-critical conditions should be prioritised, but you must follow the authority's instructions.
Can you carry out damp, electrical and fire-door work together?
We can discuss coordinating more than one trade. Electrical and fire-safety tasks may require appropriate specialists and technical evidence; one general contractor cannot certify all work simply by completing repairs.
Can a landlord pass an inspection once the repair bill has been paid?
Payment alone is not evidence of compliance or official acceptance. Keep completion records and respond to the authority through the stated process.
Get a Home Safe repair-list quote in Peterborough
Send the property postcode, relevant inspection items, photographs, the deadline and a contact who can approve access and costs. We will discuss how to inspect, price and arrange the work without promising an official licensing outcome.
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