Patcham - Q Estate Agents

Maintenance Contacts

Maintenance Contacts for existing Tenants

Our office hours are 9am to 6pm on weekdays and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays. For all emergency maintenance that occurs inside these hours please call the office number 01273 622664 and one of our team will be able to deal with the issue and liaise with our maintenance teams.

For all non-emergency maintenance it is best to email the office on maintenance@qestateagents.co.uk so a written record can be kept of maintenance problems.

Emergency maintenance is where there is a risk of damage to the fabric of the property or to life. If an emergency does come up outside of office hours and it cannot either wait until we are open or damage reducing measures can’t be taken i.e. turning off the water stop cock or gas to the property, then you should use the numbers below. If for any reason no one picks up on the numbers provided then you will be required to look up an alternative emergency contractor for the specific problem.

If an emergency contractor is required, whether it be one provided below, or one you find yourself, only the bare minimum works required to make the property safe or halt the emergency should be carried out (e.g. turning off the water, isolating the leak or turning off the gas). With any further remedial works being booked in by Q Estate Agents during office hours.

Please make sure you have taken a common-sense approach to any issue that arises and checked to make sure the problem does not have a simple solution, such as checking the fuse board doesn’t just need resetting or using a plunger for a toilet blockage.

Plumbing: Sam Parsons Plumbing (Terry) 07377210362 or Icon Plumbing and Heating – 07917 018 883 or Gas Smart – 01273 457 750
Gas: Sam Parsons Plumbing (Terry) 07377210362 or Icon Plumbing and Heating – 07917 018 883 or Gas Smart – 01273 457 750

If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the property and alert the gas network immediately on 0800 111999. Gas shut-off valves are noted in the schedule of condition/inventory and often found on or next to the gas meter.

Drainage: Aquatech – 07903 217 521 / 01273 933 705 – If the phone is not answered immediately, please send a text to the mobile number. Or Happy Drains – 07824 757 572

Electricity: Graham Thorne – 07984 020 290 or All Sparks Electrical – 07538 270 233 or Nick McConnochie – 07827 496 582

Locksmith: Lady Locksmith – 01273 888 170 / 01273 623 322 or Haines Security – 07860 954 197

If you have a real emergency and have not been able to contact anyone from the numbers above to help you, then please call 07818418949 or, failing that, 07897 051019.

Patcham Guide

Patcham is a desirable part of the city thanks to its well-sized family homes and the simple fact you can get a bigger garden than in more central addresses. There is a thriving community feel to Patcham based around the the schools and ability of the Ladies Mile Pub to bring so many people together. Housing in the area is predominantly detached and semi-detached early 20th century homes with driveways and larger than average gardens. There is easy access to the A23 for those that work outside of Brighton, while extensive bus services provide easy access to the city centre.

Best pub

The Ladies Mile is a fantastic community pub and is our favourite. With award winning roast dinners, a community space, fantastic beer garden and great monthly quiz. It’s the perfect place to meet neighbours or take the family for meal, whatever the weather.

Best place to eat

Well many people would say Patcham has the best Fish and Chip shop in Brighton. As good as Patcham Fish and Chip shop is, I’m sure they won’t mind us name checking the fantastic café over the road. Honey’s is a family run café with a fantastic breakfast and brunch menu. Having a coffee in the garden on a sunny day can sometimes feel like you’ve transported to the Mediterranean.

Best thing to see or do

The kids will enjoy a trip to Mackie Park, and the Dogs will love the dog friendly Withdean park. For those more adventurous there are fantastic walks on your door step. Either through the wood to the well trodden fields by the windmill, or onto the downs to the Chattri Memorial, Stanmer woods or Ditchling Beacon.

Best Kept Secret

A creative paradise can be found at Patcham Art Studio, where retired art teacher Sue teaches local residents how to master the art of pottery. She evens offers holiday classes for the kids!

Reason to live there

Quite simply, community. Everyone knows everyone in Patcham and it still functions like a village even though it has been swallowed up by the wider City. The schools are great and the streets are wide, leafy and safe. Shhh, don’t tell the inner city residents, or everyone will want to move here.