Cumbria Handyman Services.

What we do - and Don't do...

As of September 2009, we are able to put you in touch with a local builder who can take on all of your building and construction work that the Handyman Service can't do. Dave is a well-known local builder that we are happy to recommend to you.

 

Plumbing
We are perfect for jobs like this:

• Plumbing in sinks, baths and toilets 
• Changing taps
• Fixing pipe leaks (Sorry, no emergency nightime call-outs) 
• Replacing flush mechanisms 
• Installing dishwasher/washing machines
• Fitting garden taps
• Unblocking sinks 
• Shower units - none electric
• Loft pipework and washer checks See here

 

...but you would be better off with a specialist tradesman for these sorts of jobs:

• Drain unblocking
• Electrical powered installations in bathrooms and kitchens
• Gas work (Must be Gas Safe (formerly Corgi) Registered)
  
  (Gas Safe estimate there could be as many as 20,000 people working illegally on gas in the UK.With Carbon Monoxide poisoning claiming needless lives you must never use an illegal gas worker, they could put you and your family in danger.) FAQs Here
  
  Electrical

We are perfect for jobs like this:

• Replacing light fittings
• Replacing light switches
• Replace /add extra sockets
• Replacing extractor fans
• Fitting/replacing Dimmer switches
• Fitting new power-points (Existing Circuit)
• PAT Testing
• Earth Bonding

...but you would be better off with a specialist tradesman for these sorts of jobs:
See Part P Building Regulations

• Fault finding
• Rewiring
• Garden lights, mains powered
• New Electrical Kitchen and Bathroom Installations
• Replacement/upgrading of consumer units
  
  
  Fixing/Carpentry

We are perfect for jobs like this:

• Hanging pictures/mirrors
• Wall-mounting plasma/LCD Screens (Don't DIY This Job!) Click Here
• Putting up shelves
• Fitting blinds/curtains, rails and poles
• Fitting, replacing or repairing stair handrails and bannister's 
• Assembling flat-pack furniture 
• Stud walling
• Changing/fitting/replacing door locks
• Hanging/replacing/adjusting doors
• Fence/gate built, repaired or treated
• Skirting
• Correcting/finishing DIY jobs -  DIY can cost you dearly! Click here for BBC Report.
• Fitting door furniture
• Door replacement for kitchen units 
• Wired and Wireless door bells
• Levelling or replacing wooden floors
• Boxing in pipework
• Decking Maintenance and cleaning
• Installing smoke detectors - Supply and fitting, (Kite-marked to BS5446-1:2000) two for £36.00 click here
• Installing Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors See Here
• New or replacement skirting and architraves
• Solid and laminate wooden floors fitted
• Worktops
• Shelving
• New floorboards
• Dado Rails
• Hand Rails
• Kitchen referbishments

       Decorating
We are perfect for jobs like this:

• Painting, internal and external (If external, not above 2nd floor without scaffolding)
• Tiling
• Coving
• Making good damaged paint/plaster
• Replacing damaged/old grout
• Re-sealing bathes, sinks showers etc
• Ceiling and wall lining paper
• Wallpapering

...but you would be better off with a specialist tradesman for these sorts of jobs:

• Specialist paint effects
• Plastering
• Patterned wallpaper

Miscellaneous/Other

• Hessian-backed carpet laying 
• Glazing
• Fence/shed painting
• Power Washes See Here
• Fences repaired treated/painted
• Outdoor furniture repaired, painted/treated
• Turfing
• Loft insulation and boarding See here
• Door entry systems
• Kitchen cupboard door changes

Euro Locks Fitted/replaced

    


Many, many other jobs undertaken... (Just ask) See our contact page.


 

Fixed Price List