Handyman jobs, A to Z.
The things people ring about, by name. If yours is not here it probably still counts: ring and ask. Gas, electrics and plumbing are left to the trades that are registered for them.
Garden and outside
Fence panel replacement
One panel or the whole run, on sound posts or with new ones.
Fencing →Fence post repair
Rotten or snapped posts replaced and concreted in.
Fencing →Garden gate fitting and repair
New gates hung, dragging gates re-hung, latches and hinges replaced.
Fencing →Trellis and screening
Privacy screens, trellis tops and slatted panels.
Fencing →Decking installation
Ground-level and raised decks with steps and seating.
Decking →Decking repair
Loose or rotten boards, lifting fixings, soft spots.
Decking →Decking cleaning and oiling
Yearly clean, dry and re-treat.
Decking →Patio laying
Slabs on a proper base with the right fall.
Patios →Patio re-laying and re-pointing
Sunken slabs lifted and re-laid, joints re-pointed.
Patios →Garden path
Slabbed or gravel paths, edged.
Patios →Pressure washing
Patios, paths, decking and driveways cleaned.
Gardening & garden clearance →Shed assembly
Flat-pack sheds built on a level base.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Shed and fence treatment
Preservative, stain or paint on outdoor timber.
Painting & decorating →Gutter clearing
Leaves and moss cleared, downpipes checked.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Garden clearance
Overgrown gardens cleared and the waste taken away.
Gardening & garden clearance →Hedge cutting
Hedges cut back and shaped, clippings removed.
Gardening & garden clearance →Lawn cutting and strimming
One-off or regular.
Gardening & garden clearance →Turfing
Ground prepared and new turf laid.
Gardening & garden clearance →Raised beds and planters
Timber beds and planters made to size.
Bespoke garden furniture →Garden bench or table
Built to fit your deck or patio.
Bespoke garden furniture →Log store or bin store
Timber stores built to the space.
Bespoke garden furniture →Washing line and rotary dryer fitting
Post concreted in, line fitted.
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Inside the house
Flat-pack furniture assembly
Wardrobes, beds, desks, bookcases, built and fixed to the wall where they should be.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Shelf fitting
Floating shelves, alcove shelves, brackets.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Curtain pole and blind fitting
Poles, tracks and blinds fitted level and into solid fixings.
Home repairs & odd jobs →TV wall mounting
Bracket fixed to the right wall type with cables tidied.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Picture and mirror hanging
Heavy mirrors and pictures hung safely.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Door easing and re-hanging
Doors that stick, catch or will not close.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Door handle and hinge replacement
Loose handles, dropped doors, worn hinges.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Skirting board and architrave
Fitted, replaced or repaired.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Bath and shower sealant
Old silicone stripped out and replaced.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Grout and tile repair
Cracked tiles replaced, grout renewed.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Wall filling and making good
Holes, cracks and old fixings filled and sanded ready for paint.
Painting & decorating →Room painting
Walls, ceilings and woodwork.
Painting & decorating →Wallpaper stripping
Old paper off and walls prepared.
Painting & decorating →Draught proofing
Doors and windows sealed against the wind.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Loft hatch and ladder
Hatches eased or replaced, loft ladders fitted.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Key safe fitting
For holiday lets and carers.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Child safety gates
Stair gates fitted properly.
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Landlords and holiday lets
End-of-tenancy repairs
The inventory list worked through in one visit.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Changeover repairs
Between guests: whatever the last lot broke.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Exterior repainting
Doors, frames and render facing the weather.
Painting & decorating →Winter checks
Fences, decking, gutters and paintwork before the storms.
Home repairs & odd jobs →Furniture repair
Wobbly chairs, broken drawers, loose bed frames.
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