What Is Property Maintenance History?
A verified, timestamped record of every piece of trade work done on a property — from boiler services and rewires to roof repairs and bathroom installations.
Why most properties have no maintenance record
When a plumber fixes a leak, the only record is an invoice stuffed in a drawer or a text message on a phone. When an electrician rewires a house, the certificate might be filed somewhere — or it might not. Most homes in the UK have decades of maintenance work with no centralised, verifiable record. This creates real problems when properties change hands, when insurance claims are made, or when landlords need to prove compliance.
How Tradelynx creates a property maintenance history
Every job completed through Tradelynx is automatically logged against the property address. The record includes what trade work was done, when it was completed, which verified tradesperson did it, and any relevant certificates. Over time, this builds a comprehensive maintenance timeline — a digital logbook for the property, not the person.
Who benefits from property maintenance history
Homeowners get a permanent record that adds value when selling. Landlords can prove compliance with Gas Safety, EICR, and EPC requirements. Buyers can see what's been done before making an offer. Estate agents can assess market readiness. Mortgage lenders can verify property condition. Insurers can assess claims against verified records. Surveyors can cross-reference their findings against actual maintenance history.
Privacy and data protection
Property maintenance history on Tradelynx is privacy-safe. Records show what work was done and when — they don't expose who lives there, what was discussed in messages, or any personal financial information. Access is controlled and GDPR-compliant.
Frequently asked questions
Is property maintenance history the same as a survey?+
No. A survey is a professional inspection at a point in time. Property maintenance history is an ongoing record of actual work done by tradespeople. They complement each other — a surveyor can use maintenance history to verify claims and identify gaps.
Can I see the maintenance history of a property I'm buying?+
If the property has records on Tradelynx, you can purchase a Property History Report from £9.99. This shows verified maintenance work including dates, trade types, and verification status.
What if a property has no maintenance history on Tradelynx?+
Many properties won't have records yet — Tradelynx is building this data over time through real completed jobs. As adoption grows, more properties will have verified histories. You can also contribute records for your own property.
Is this available nationwide?+
Yes. Property maintenance history is available for any UK property that has had work completed through Tradelynx. The job matching service is currently focused on southern England, but the property history data layer is UK-wide.
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