My services

I will take on big jobs, small jobs or a mix of  different types of job. 

Below is a list of the types of things I will do, as well as a list of things I don't do. If what you want is not on either list then don't be afraid to ask.

For your peace of mind, I am fully insured

Examples of work I do:

Smaller everyday jobs:

• Joinery and woodwork - skirtings, architraves, shelves, bespoke furniture, laminate flooring, doors, gates etc

• General property maintenance - plumbing, tiling, repairs, decorating, fitting locks etc

• Assembly - flat pack furniture, sheds, anything else that needs putting together

• Installation - TV and AV, appliances, security cameras, Wi-Fi etc

• Lofts - insulation, boarding out, loft ladders etc

• Fixing stuff - if it's broken don't assume it's not fixable

Bigger jobs:

• Kitchens and Bathrooms - from planning to installation plus repairs and modifications

• Bedrooms and Home Offices - Either fitting of supplied furniture or design and build from scratch

• Creating outdoor spaces - decking, bespoke sheds and outbuildings, pergolas, flower beds, gates and fences

• Property renovation - simplify your life by not needing to coordinate as many different trades. 

Unusual jobs :

• Getting organised - emptying / sorting / tidying garages, sheds and lofts including storage, sorting and organising

• Emptying a property - dealing with contents due to bereavement or a move to a care home etc

• Getting ready to sell - simple improvements to your property to increase it's value or make it more appealing

• Unconventional solutions - if the conventional won't work let's get creative

• Holiday homes / lets - if you have lots of jobs need doing in a short space of time and coordinating multiple trades is too complicated (I'm happy to travel if accommodation is provided)

• I love a challenge - if you have something unusual that needs sorting or a problem that you don't know how to tackle - give me a try.

Things I don't do:

• Work at heights greater than a step ladder (I get a bit wobbly any higher than this)

• Labouring, digging, prolonged heavy lifting (history of back trouble)

• Heat work i.e. plumbing using a blow torch (not insured)

• Certifiable electrical work (not qualified)

• Gas work (not qualified)

• Plastering (it's a dark art)

• Site work (not certified)

• Building work / planning applications / building control (not my forte)

My background

My dad was a joiner by trade but he would tackle pretty much anything and everything. From being a toddler, I helped him and I learned. I progressed from just passing him tools to the actual doing. I remodelled my bedroom as a teenager, then bought a Victorian terrace in my 20s and tackled most jobs on that and the five houses since. I also did work for friends and family. 

However, for my day job I spent 30+ years as an accountant and IT professional. It wasn't where my heart is and I felt I needed to put the practical skills and knowledge I had acquired to good use. I now have 10+ years experience as a handyman, kitchen and bathroom fitter and home improvement specialist.

Why you need me

Sustainability

I am happy to repair rather than replace, reuse materials, recycle, source second hand etc. Whatever it takes to complete your job to your preferences.

*Areas covered

I am based in south Sheffield (the one in Yorkshire, England) but I don't mind travelling. For example a lot of my work is in the Peak District. As long as you don't mind paying my travel time, I will travel.

Fun fact: I was once asked if I would do some work in Jamaica, all expenses paid. If only the timing had been better!