DS Property Services

21/02/2022

Got a call from client recently about their Instant Hot Water tap not working any more, after looking at the obvious things like fuse, cold water flow in, checking valves etc i discovered the cylinder was full of limescale, the original installer hadnt connected the system to the water softener system, Gave Franke Minerva a call and they told me the unit was sealed and a replacement cylinder wasnt possible, it would have to be a new unit. I questioned this as i had removed the screws to open the unit, check electrical connection etc and had the tank out in front of me! They just wanted a quick sale! I again asked the person on the end of the phone as i had the tank out of the unit and was at that moment removing limescale from it, and would a tank be possible to purchase, he told me there was no way i had the tank out of the unit as they are sealed. They wanted £700 for a new unit, my client said they werent prepared to spend that money again on it and would make do with the kettle once more.
I took the unit away, descaled the tank, put it all back together and they now have an instant hot water tap once more.
If your instant Hot Water tap stops working or becomes a trickle, give us a call or message before you go buying a new one, we may just be able to repair it for you!

24/11/2021

16/10/2021

Does your bathroom need an update?
Give us a call and we can transform your bathroom in to that relaxing place once more

11/10/2021

Time to book in your external works for next Spring.
This one was a challenge as it has had the wrong type of paint applied for years which destroyed the lime mortar behind the paint. Luckily the bricks hadnt suffered any major damp/moisture issues. Repointed and painted with a vapour permeable exterior paint.

20/04/2021

Flooring installed after levelling the subfloor.
Bespoke bookcase/shelving unit built & installed then painted using Isolac Aqua Satin finish. In Oakley Green, Windsor.

07/12/2020

A recently decorated bedroom in Cookham, Maidenhead. An Old Farmhouse that dates back 600 years. Provided a few challenges, like blown lath and plaster which needed repairing in some areas. Beams finished in Farrow and Ball colour Dove Tale, mixed in Isomat Isolac Aqua Satin, Windows, doors and skirting boards fijoshedin Isomat Isolac Aqua Satin White, walls mixed to Farrow and Balls Wevet colour using Isomat Professional Color.

02/11/2020

To all clients both current and future, the govt guidelines state that we can operate as normal in peoples homes, please be aware that govt guidelines will have to be followed, we will text you when we are on our way and send a live link of our location, please have your door open for when we arrive if we are to enter the premises, or leave any access gates open if it is external works. We would then require access to the room(s) of work and to have minimal contact with members of the hiusehold whilst we are there. We will endeavour to keep your project to minimum disruption as always and clean up during and at the.end of the working day.
We will then leave your oremises closing any doors behind us and repeat the process until your project is complete.
Thanks for your understanding in these times.
DS Property Services 😀
All enquiries can be directed through the message button, [email protected] or 07903050474

24/10/2020

A recently refurbished bathroom using Tradebase for the fittings, Windsor Glass for the mirror and Isomat for tile adhesives, grout and paint.
One happy customer with many years of happy showering and bathing to come.

Call 07903050474 for your no obligation bathroom design and quote.
Bookings now being taken for 2021

13/07/2020

Time to give this a try today.
In replacement to British Gypsum Multi-finish.
Been using Isomat paints and adhesives for a while now, so this is a natural progression to one of their other products.
Will let you know how we get on with it!

24/03/2020

During these uncertain times I am.happy to give any tips for those wanting to do any work in their own homes ro help you get the best finish possible to any painting or other diy jobs you may want to undertake.

23/03/2020

Shared... unfortunately this is the reality😞..

My heart is aching for my fellow freelancers/ self employed ❤️

They don’t have a premises - no £10k grant.

They don’t employ staff - no 80% of their wage covered to retain them.

They aren’t employed - no 80% of their wage covered.

They can apply for universal credit and get a maximum of 300 odd quid, but if you live with a partner who’s lucky enough to have a wage then you’ll get nothing.

They haven’t been given definitive direction to close, but all of their clients are cancelling and their industries are mounting pressure and shame on them to close - the same people who are getting grants and their staff are getting 80% of their wages paid.

They know they have to do social distancing. But they are a few days away from zero income.

And these people have built their businesses from zero with unimaginable amounts of blood, sweat and tears.

Please be compassionate and empathetic to your freelancer friends, their world is crumbling around them and they haven’t been thrown the same lifeline as you. They are being forced to make horrendously difficult decisions and don’t need any more shame from anyone else.

All SELF EMPLOYED PEOPLE PLEASE COPY AND PASTE TO YOUR TIME LINE AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER.

02/02/2020

A bedroom decoration recently completed

01/02/2020

After pictures of a bedroom decoration in Cookham Road, Maidenhead.Using and products


Wardobe removed, light fitting centralised and light switch moved, door swapped to open towards the wall opening up the room, 2x new sockets installed with usb ports. Isomat White on the ceiling, Johnstones acrylic durable on the walls and Isomat isolac aqua satin on the woodwork. Skirting boards replaced from old bullnose style to Ogee from

20/01/2020

So today sees the start of a bedroom refurbishment in Maidenhead, bedroom door to be reverse hung, a light switch to be moved to the other side of the door, a socket to be moved, an old built-in cupboard removed and a full decoration of the room

23/12/2019

Merry Christmas to all my clients this year and to everyone. May Santa bring you the presents you wanted and 2020 bring you lots of joy 🍾🍾🎄🎄🎄

22/11/2019

Plastering undertaken as sole projects or as part of larger works.
Call 07903050474

14/11/2019

Kitchen Worktop Installations also carried out as part of our portfolio of trades.