Holiday Let Compliance Checks & Maintenance Across Devon
Clear compliance checks for CP12, EICR, alarms and fire safety, combined with practical maintenance and small repairs so Devon holiday lets stay safe, compliant and guest-ready.
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Specialist Maintenance & Compliance support for your property
For Devon holiday let owners and managing agents who need more than a handyman. We coordinate maintenance and compliance from a single point of contact - with full documentation, photo reporting, and a focus on the details that protect your property and your guests
Learn more about our Compliance Services in Devon
Statutory Safety
Compliance Management
- Gas & Electric: Coordination of CP12, EICR, and PAT testing.
- Fire Safety: Supporting fire safety requirements and coordinating FRA actions where required.
- Water Hygiene: Preventative flushing protocols during vacancies.
- Documentation: Tracking certification status, expiry dates, and required actions with clear owner reporting.
Day-to-Day Care
Maintenance & Repairs
- Joinery, doors, locks, ironmongery and handrails.
- Minor plumbing leaks, traps, seals and WC issues.
- Cosmetic touch-ups in guest-facing areas.
- Emergency repairs and smart-lock troubleshooting.
Planned Visits
Seasonal Property Audits
- Pre-season readiness checks with full photo reports.
- Mid-season condition checks for busy holiday lets.
- End-of-season reviews for planned winter maintenance.
Local Expertise
Winter & Storm Protection
- Drain-downs, isolation and frost-protection checks.
- Post-storm walkthroughs and external condition checks.
- Ventilation monitoring and mould-risk mitigation.
What This Service Is — And What It Is Not
Acacia Property Care provides independent condition and compliance oversight for holiday-let properties.
This service does not replace statutory inspections, certifications, or the legal responsibilities of property owners, managing agents, or duty holders.
I do not act as a letting agent, Responsible Person, or compliance certifier. My role is to inspect, document, coordinate, and report, so owners have clarity, evidence, and confidence that nothing has been overlooked.
Most owners blend these services, for example a pre-season check with small repairs and coordinated Gas Safe / EICR in one visit.
Local Expertise
Your Property, Personally Looked After
Running a holiday let should be rewarding, not a constant juggling act. Between guest changeovers, maintenance issues and compliance deadlines, it is easy for standards to slip. That is where Acacia Property Care comes in.
I provide a practical maintenance and compliance service designed specifically for Devon holiday lets and small rental blocks. The focus is simple. Keep the property safe, tidy and guest ready, while coordinating the moving parts such as fire safety actions, CP12, EICR and other specialist checks through a single point of contact.
Personal Oversight and Accountability
Acacia Property Care is not a platform or a franchise. When you book a Compliance Audit or ongoing care, you deal directly with me from the first walk through to the report and any follow up coordination.
My background is in regulated property maintenance and compliance, where work is documented and missed details have consequences. I bring that mindset to holiday lets so you get a clear picture of what is in good order and what needs action.
My responsibility is to identify risks, document findings, coordinate specialist testing where required and report recommended actions in plain English. Nothing should be missed or unclear.
Responsibility for statutory compliance and certification remains with the property owner or appointed duty holder. I provide the oversight, coordination and evidence they need to show that reasonable steps have been taken.
20+ Years of Maintenance Experience
Decades managing property maintenance across Devon with an owner-led service that values reliability over volume.
Dartmoor and Torbay Local
Based in Chagford with a lived understanding of coastal weather, moorland conditions and the quirks of older Devon properties.
Our Mission
"To give holiday let owners confidence that their properties are safe, compliant and professionally maintained through honest communication and accountable service."
Simple, Reliable, Transparent
We provide a streamlined approach to property care, ensuring your holiday let remains compliant and guest-ready with zero friction.
1. Inspect
Readiness & safety inspection - covering locks, alarms, plumbing, fixtures, and finishes - specifically tailored for the high standards of holiday lets.
2. Fix
Minor issues fixed on the spot (bulbs, seals, hinges, minor leaks). Larger maintenance tasks are photo-documented, quoted, and scheduled only with your approval.
3. Report
Receive a same-day digital photo report. We coordinate Gas Safe, EICR, and PAT via vetted local specialists - providing you with one point of contact and one invoice.
Proof of Method
What a Compliance Audit Looks Like
A Compliance Audit records what is actually present in your property on a specific date. It documents observed risks, prioritises actions, and creates an evidence trail owners can retain.
A Checklist
Shows what should exist in a holiday let. Useful for awareness, but it does not confirm what is actually in place in your property today.
A Compliance Audit
Documents real conditions, missing items, and deterioration, with prioritised actions and a report you can retain as evidence of reasonable steps taken.
Cover Page
Illustrative cover showing audit type, property, and inspection date.
Audit Summary
Demonstrates scope, issue count, and traceability.
Logged Issue
Example issue showing priority and recommended action.
Issue Priorities Explained
- High Priority: Action required to reduce risk.
- Medium Priority: Action recommended to prevent deterioration.
- Monitor: Item to be kept under review.
Important Clarification
A Compliance Audit does not replace statutory inspections, certifications, or the legal responsibilities of property owners or appointed duty holders. It provides documented oversight to help demonstrate that reasonable steps have been taken to identify and manage risk.
Client Feedback
What Owners and Agents Say
Short excerpts taken from verified Google reviews. You can read the full comments on Google at any time.
"In a time when it's very difficult to get hold of reliable, trustworthy and skilled tradesmen we feel lucky to have found Peter. Highly recommended."
"Peter has been in my home doing repairs and alterations in the kitchen, the bathroom and outdoors. The work was always done to a very high standard and he is very trustworthy."
"Pete has helped us so much with work needed, from painting to putting up shelves - his attention to detail is incredible. We'll definitely be getting Pete back."
"Peter came bang on time and was thoroughly professional fitting our decking. Friendly, knowledgeable - I would totally recommend his services."
"Very happy to recommend. Good workmanship, good communication, careful and polite."
"Peter Kempe is a very accomplished builder who has just finished the fitting of our new large kitchen to our complete satisfaction."
Google rating based on recent client reviews for Acacia Property Care.
Start With A Check, Then Choose Ongoing Support
Most owners begin with a Compliance Check (one visit, one report). If you want ongoing peace of mind, Property Watch keeps things guest-ready between stays.
Start here
Not sure where you stand? Start with a Compliance Check.
One visit, a photo report, and clear priorities — then you decide what to do next.
Compliance Check
One-OffBest starting point for most holiday lets.
A structured, on-site check of safety and compliance — with a photo report and clear priorities, so you know exactly what’s missing.
- 100-point compliance inspection
- Photo-verified report with priorities
- Check of CP12 / EICR / PAT status (as available)
- Fire safety setup & basic documentation check
- Keyholding / access handling included
Property Watch
OngoingBest after a Compliance Check. Local pricing. Longer travel is charged fairly based on time/distance.
Regular check-in visits between lets (or during vacant periods) to spot issues early and keep the property guest-ready.
- Scheduled check-in visits (frequency agreed)
- Storm / external visual checks
- Early signs of leaks, damp & mould risk
- Water flushing & simple system checks
- Immediate photo reporting if anything is found
Reactive Repairs & Call-Outs
As NeededFor urgent problems that need someone competent on site: access issues, leaks, failures and making-safe.
- Attendance includes the first hour on site
- Doors, locks, key safes & guest access issues
- Minor leak investigation & temporary mitigation
- Snagging fixes that prevent repeat call-outs
- Clear update and photos sent the same day
Full Oversight
ManagedOngoing oversight for owners and agents who want issues identified early, options clearly presented, and works coordinated with full visibility.
- Everything in Compliance Check + Property Watch
- Priority response and proactive follow-ups
- Contractor coordination (Gas Safe, electricians, etc.)
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Single point of responsibility and reporting
Pricing varies by access, travel time and property size. If you are outside the core area we’ll be upfront about whether regular visits are practical.
Free resource
Not sure if your property is compliant?
Download the free Holiday Let Safety Starter Checklist — a practical checklist of commonly missed items. Takes two minutes to complete.
Get the free checklist →Compliance insights for owners & agents
Practical guidance on where holiday lets most commonly fall short, and how to avoid it.
Prefer to start with action? Book a Compliance Audit.
Protect Your Investment
Whether you're dealing with a maintenance issue, planning routine property care, or need help with a reactive call-out, the form below helps capture the right details so we can respond quickly and appropriately.
Request a service
Quick form. I will reply with next steps, availability and a rough idea of what the visit involves.
Direct enquiry
Phone or email is fine. If I miss your call I will return it as soon as I can. Email is best for non-urgent enquiries or if you want to share pictures or documents.
Please provide as much information as possible, including pictures where possible.
Service area
Based in Chagford, providing local oversight for properties across:
Okehampton, Dartmoor, Exeter, Torbay and the wider Devon area.
I also travel to Plymouth and nearby locations where access and parking make regular visits practical.
Already an existing client and just need to log a job? Use the online job request form here.
"I treat your property with the same diligence I would my own, so guests arrive to a safe, tidy and working home and you have a clear record of what has been done."