Our fully insured and trained handy persons offer a range of services to older people in the home including minor household DIY jobs, a decorating service and a home security service. Please contact us for details of various service charges. We will purchase materials on your behalf for a small extra charge.
For further details, please contact:
The Handy Person Service on 01709 786955
Open Monday to Friday 10am - 3pm
Sample Job List
Inside the house:
- Fitting light bulbs**
- Replacing existing sockets
- Fitting door chains/spy holes
- Fitting new or replacement locks
- Fitting smoke alarms*
- Fitting draught excluders
- Unblocking sinks
- Changing tap washers
- Putting up curtain rails
- Putting up shelves
- Making existing floor covering safe
- Moving furniture to assist in hospital discharge (other tasks of this nature will be chargeable)**
- Replacing broken toilet seats
- Fitting door bells
- Renewing bath/sink sealant
- Fitting grab rails
Outside the house:
- Repairing small areas of fencing
- Repairing garden gates
- Replacing small window panes
- Fixing security lights
- Making safe slab type pathways
- Fitting keysafes for clients with multiple carers
- Replacing washing lines
Sample Jobs NOT Undertaken
Inside the house:
- Electrical work involving ring main
- Electrical work in kitchens or bathrooms other than replacing light fitting
- Electrical work in the garden
- Gas work
- Plastering
- Fitting or repairing central heating systems
- Repairing appliances
Outside the house:
- Roofing or guttering
- Work on conservatories
- Working on ladders (apart from step ladders)
- Gardening
- Major repairs to paths/drives
Handypersons do not:
- Accept any job which is likely to take more than half a day to complete, with the exception of painting and decorating.
- Accept any job requiring the use of large tools such as cement mixers etc.
- Respond to any calls for emergency assistance out of office hours. They can only respond during office hours where individuals are known to be at high risk.
The list of sample jobs is for guidance only. The Service Provider will be able to discuss specific requirements with individual service users
Security Work
If you feel particularly at risk of becoming a victim of burglary, please contact us and our Handyvan will pay you a visit. A Handyperson will assess your needs and install security and safety devices such as locks, door chains, spy holes and smoke alarms.
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