Preston Circus & London Road

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.

Plumbing: Icon Plumbing and Heating 07917018883 or Gas Smart 01273 457750
Gas: Icon Plumbing and Heating 07917018883 or Gas Smart 01273 457750

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 fo condition and often found on the gas meter.

Drainage: 07903 217521 / 01273 933705 (Aquatech) – If the phone is not answered immediately then please send a text to the mobile number.

Electricity: All Sparks Electrical 07538270233 and 07827 496582 (Nick)

Locksmith: 01273 888170 (Lady Locksmiths)/01273 623322 or 07860 954197 Haines.

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.

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.

Preston Circus & London Road Guide

Best pub

With London Road being touted in some quarters as Brighton’s answer to Shoreditch, there is no shortage of pubs and bars. The Joker, right on Preston Circus, attracts a lively mix of revellers. For something a little quieter head up Ditchling Rise to The Signalman.

Best place to eat

These days the buzz seems to be for Fatto a Manno; authentic handmade pizzas served in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Best thing to see or do

The Duke of York’s Picture House is a true Brighton institution. Purportedly the oldest purpose-built cinema in the country and a great place to catch old classics, art-house films, and all the usual blockbusters.

Best Kept Secret

Semolina Bistro on Baker Street is small and intimate, and all the better for it.

Reason to live there

London Road is probably the city’s most improved location with a real surge in new bars, cafes and shops. The fact that Brighton Station is so close makes it a perfect destination for commuters, while being so close to the city centre and having a thriving nightlife in its own right makes it popular with young professionals. The area in behind The Duke of York’s is home to plenty of good quality family homes, and the parks and schools in the area are all good too.