Cowley’s Building & Maintenance are specialists in reactive maintenance and repair services for homes and businesses across Exeter and Devon, providing fast, reliable solutions right on your doorstep. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in reactive maintenance, we know just how disruptive property emergencies can be and our Exeter-based team is ready to respond quickly, keeping your home or business safe and operational when unexpected issues arise.

From burst pipes and electrical faults to structural damage and urgent property refurbishments, we’re here to get your property back to full functionality.

Prompt, Professional Building Repairs When You Need Them Most

Reactive maintenance covers unexpected issues that can’t be planned for, such as power outages, vandalism, or drainage problems. By investing in our reactive maintenance service, you can quickly and efficiently resolve a wide range of urgent property issues. Our team of Devon builders are able to respond to emergencies of every scale, including:

Urgent building repairs
Blocked drains
Water ingress
Plumbing faults
Electrical emergencies

Our fully qualified team, comprising electricians, plumbers, joiners, and other tradespeople, is committed to completing every job to the highest possible standard, ensuring your home or business is safe, functional, and restored with minimal disruption.

Who we support

Our reactive maintenance services are tailored to a wide range of clients, including:

Homeowners
Landlords & letting agents
Commercial premises

What our customers say

“Thank you very much for completing the renewal of rotten floor joists, insulation, and new floorboards, as well as the Aco drainage work, telescopic airbricks, and renewing manhole work for us. I would definitely recommend the services provided.” – A testimonial from our customer, Bridget

Planned & Emergency Maintenance Support

Emergency reactive maintenance services demand specialised knowledge, proper equipment, and immediate availability. For less urgent issues, we also offer planned maintenance, with our commercial building contractors typically attending within five working days to prevent small problems from becoming costly repairs.

Whether you’re a homeowner dealing with a burst pipe, a landlord handling tenant emergencies, or a business needing urgent building repairs, we provide:

Clear updates and communication throughout the job
Photos and reports of completed work for your records
Free quotations and full documentation, making insurance claims and future planning easier