School-ready people. Without the contractor price tag.
Every summer, schools face a backlog of painting, grounds, repairs and clearance work — and a narrow window to get it done. The usual route is a maintenance contractor, with management overhead, markup and fixed-price inflexibility built into every invoice.
We do it differently. Tempest supplies experienced, DBS-checked site staff — caretakers, premises assistants and general operatives who already know how schools work — on a simple daily rate. You direct the work, you keep control of materials and scope, and you pay for people, not a marked-up contract.
Tell us what needs doing — a few photos help but aren't required. You'll get an instant indicative estimate (roughly how many people, for how long, and what it'll cost), followed by a quick call to confirm scope and book your team in.
Why schools choose this model
- Lower cost — labour-only day rates, typically well below contractor pricing for comparable work
- One relationship, one invoice — no chasing multiple agencies, no vetting maintenance firms, no reconciling a pile of invoices
- School-ready staff — DBS-checked, familiar with school environments and safeguarding expectations
- You stay in control — you direct the work and provide materials; no contractor markup on either
- Fast — indicative estimate in minutes, team booked in days, not weeks
- Flexible — scale people and days up or down; no rigid fixed-price contract
Prepaid bundles — reserve your summer capacity
Lock in a block of hours now and draw them down whenever you need, right through to the end of January. One agreement, one invoice, payment terms — and we're committed to filling the need when you call (subject to reasonable notice). The bigger the block, the lower the effective rate.
| Bundle | Hours | Effective rate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 40 | £30/hr | £1,200 |
| Standard | 80 | £29/hr | £2,320 |
| Major | 160 | £28/hr | £4,480 |
| Programme | 300 | £28/hr | £8,400 |
Credits valid until 31 January. Bundles are arranged by enquiry and invoiced on agreed payment terms — no card payment needed. Mention a bundle on the form and we'll set it up.
What we cover: Interior & exterior painting · Carpentry & fabric repairs · Grounds maintenance · Furniture moves & flat-pack assembly · Deep cleaning · Flooring · Minor fittings
Out of scope: Gas work, notifiable electrical, roofing at height, asbestos-adjacent work, anything structural
Indicative estimates are a guide based on the information you provide. Final scope, team and pricing are confirmed on a brief call before anything is booked.