Standish Property Maintenance & Pest Control

12/06/2026

🍂 BLOCKED GUTTERS? DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE! 🌧️

Your gutters and downspouts are designed to carry thousands of litres of rainwater safely away from your property. When they become blocked with moss, leaves, dirt and debris, that water has to go somewhere else…

❌ Overflowing gutters
❌ Damp walls and ceilings
❌ Water staining
❌ Damaged fascias and soffits
❌ Flooding around foundations
❌ Increased risk of mould and rot

Many homeowners don’t realise there’s a problem until they see water pouring over the side during heavy rain.

At Standish Property Maintenance & Pest Control, we use specialist hand and eye clearing systems from a ladder with a bucket to safely clear blocked gutters.

✅ Full gutter emptying
✅ Downspout clearance
✅ Before and after photos
✅ Fascia, soffit and UPVC cleaning available
✅ Domestic and commercial properties

If your gutters haven’t been cleared in the last 12 months, now is the perfect time to get them checked before a small issue becomes an expensive repair.

📞 Message us for a free quotation 07920001980

Standish Property Maintenance & Pest Control
“Tidy, Timely and Trustworthy”

28/05/2026

Bee juice from my hives to my favourite bakery for new products in the next few weeks

Just received our order from Andy the Northern Hiver really looking forward to using these in our menu next week 🤎

23/05/2026

Another safe relocation carried out today 🐝

These White-Tailed Tree Bees had made themselves at home inside a bird box, but unfortunately the location was causing issues for the customer. Rather than destroy the colony, the bird box was carefully removed and relocated to a much safer area where the bees can continue to thrive without causing a nuisance.

Not every bee problem needs extermination — sometimes a safe relocation is the best outcome for both the customer and the bees 👍

If you have bees, wasps or other insect activity around your home or business and would like honest advice on the safest and most appropriate solution, feel free to get in touch.

📞 Andy – Standish Property Maintenance & Pest Control
☎️ 07920 001980
📩 Message me anytime

22/05/2026

Today’s job in Standish turned into a very interesting one 🐝

We were initially called in to remove a colony of Bees thought to be nesting in a roof/ceiling space ahead of planned building work. Once the ceiling started coming down, it quickly became apparent that the activity wasn’t actually in the roof void itself, but within the fascia and soffit area.

After carefully removing part of the soffit, we first located an old wasps nest that had long since been abandoned. However, nature had reused the space, and inside was now an active colony of White-Tailed Tree Bees.

Normally, where possible, we always prefer to leave bees undisturbed as they are an important part of our ecosystem. Unfortunately, due to the upcoming building works and the risk posed to contractors working directly in the area, the colony had to be safely removed.

It’s a good reminder that old nests, cavities and roof spaces can often become home to other wildlife long after the original occupants have gone.

If you’re hearing buzzing in soffits, loft spaces or rooflines, especially during the warmer months, it’s always worth getting it checked properly before any work begins.

📞 Andy – Calls & texts welcome 07920001989

20/05/2026

I’ve officially signed up for an Ultra White Collar Boxing event 🥊

On the 18th of July I’ll be stepping into the ring at the Brick Stadium in Wigan (formerly the JJB /DW Stadium) after eight weeks of training at Majestic Gym in Pemberton, where I’ll be preparing to fight someone of similar height, weight and ability — so it should make for a fair contest!

Over the next couple of months I’ll be pushing myself physically and mentally, all whilst raising money for two brilliant causes close to my heart:
• Cancer Research UK
• Andys Man Club

🎟 Tickets go on sale from 2pm this Friday (22nd May)

Ticket prices:
• £50 per seat on a 10-person VIP table
• £25 standing room only

The VIP tables are VERY limited and expected to sell out quickly, so if you KNOW FOR DEFINITE that you’d like a table seat, please message me ASAP. I’ll organise the tables upfront and you can pay me afterwards, but I need confirmed numbers before ordering.

We also have an opportunity for up to 4 shirt sponsors on my fight vest at £50 per sponsor. Your name or business logo will appear on my vest on fight night, and every penny raised goes directly to the charities. Or if there’s any big businesses out there looking to write off some money for a good cause please get in touch if they’re interested in ‘charity matched funding’.

It would genuinely mean a lot to have friends, family and familiar faces there on the night supporting me — whether that’s buying a ticket, sponsoring the vest, donating to the charities, or simply following the journey over the next eight weeks.

Time to get punched in the face for a good cause 👊🥊

Here is my fundraising page:

Join me at Ultra White Collar Boxing in Wigan and support a great cause!

18/05/2026

As 🌿 As part of our Property Maintenance & Pest Control services, we don’t just deal with pests — we also treat unwanted organic growth such as moss, algae and green staining on brickwork, stone and external surfaces.

This relatively new-build property in Standish had developed heavy green algae growth across the shaded gable end wall, leaving the brickwork looking tired and discoloured.

Using a professional biocide treatment, we treated the affected area and returned the following day to take the after photo. The results speak for themselves 👇

Not only did the treatment restore the appearance of the brickwork, but over a year later it still looks as good as new.

✅ Brick & stone treatments
✅ Moss & algae removal
✅ Long-lasting biocide application
✅ Domestic & commercial properties

If your property is suffering from green staining, algae or moss growth, get in touch for a free quote.

📞 Call or text: 07920 001980
📍 Standish & surrounding areas

16/05/2026

With the recent wind and heavy rain, we’re seeing more and more gutters, joints, and downpipes failing or coming loose like this one caught on CCTV 👀🌧️

Blocked gutters, overflowing joints, and damaged downspouts can quickly lead to:
✅ Damp patches
✅ Water ingress
✅ Staining to walls and render
✅ Damage to fascias and soffits
✅ Slippery paths and patios

We offer:
✔️ Gutter cleaning
✔️ Gutter / Downpipe repairs and replacement
✔️ Fascia & soffit cleaning
✔️ Full external inspections

Sometimes a simple repair early on can save a much bigger and more expensive problem later.

If your gutters are overflowing, leaking, rattling in the wind, or simply haven’t been cleaned in years, feel free to get in touch for advice or a quote.

📞 Call or text Andy on 07920 001980

14/05/2026

One thing we often see when cleaning gutters, fascias and soffits is staining like this caused by months or years of dirt, algae and water run-off being left untreated.

Once these black streaks and marks become embedded, they can be extremely time-consuming and difficult to remove completely — especially on lighter coloured UPVC. In some cases, permanent discolouration can occur.

Regular cleaning not only keeps your property looking smart, but can also help prolong the life of the plastics and prevent costly replacement work later on.

A simple maintenance clean every couple of years is far easier (and cheaper) than trying to restore heavily stained fascias and soffits afterwards.

If your gutters are full, fascias and soffits are starting to look dirty, now is the perfect time to get them cleaned before the staining gets worse.

📞 Call or text on 07920001980 for a free quote.

13/05/2026

We’ve seen a massive increase in callouts for rats and mice recently, and every infestation can be completely different.

To identify where rodents are coming from, where they’re travelling, and how best to deal with the problem, we often have to use a range of different techniques and monitoring methods.

You may have seen some of the recent video footage we’ve posted recently to identify the problem. Sometimes identifying the problem is the first stage then we have to find the roots that they are using, by means of a UV-sensitive tracking powder.

This harmless powder allows us to monitor rodent activity by showing the routes they’re using, which can help us locate entry points, harbourage areas, or even nesting sites that would otherwise go unnoticed.

This video shows a circle of that Powder had been put down around some monitoring bait which is all been consumed, but it also shows the different directions the rodents had taken when moving away from the bait site.

Rodents can squeeze through incredibly small gaps, so signs of activity are not always as obvious as people think.

If you’re hearing scratching noises, finding droppings, spotting damage, or simply want peace of mind, feel free to give us a call or text on 07920 001980.

🐀 Rat & Mouse Control
🏠 Domestic & Commercial
📍 Standish, Wigan & surrounding areas

13/05/2026

Solar panels are a great investment… but only if they can actually absorb the sunlight efficiently ☀️

Over time, dirt, moss, algae, bird mess and traffic film can build up on both the glass and frames, affecting appearance and potentially reducing performance.

Check out this recent before & after clean 👀

✅ Improved appearance
✅ Safe cleaning methods
✅ Frames and edges cleaned
✅ Helping maintain panel efficiency

We use specialist cleaning equipment designed to clean panels safely without harsh chemicals or damage.

If your panels are starting to look dull, stained or covered in debris, drop us a message for a free quote.

📞 Call or text: 07920 001980