Practical Help and a Friendly Face in Cirencester
Home repairs, errands, and practical support to help you stay comfortable and independent at home. Your trusted local handyman in the Cotswolds.
07786 652 167
About Me
I am a local Cirencester handyman offering practical help for people who need a reliable, friendly pair of hands around the home.
Whether it is fixing a dripping tap, assembling flat-pack furniture, fitting grab rails for safety, or picking up a prescription from the pharmacy, I am here to help. I understand that letting someone into your home is a matter of trust, which is why I am DBS-checked, fully insured, and happy to show my credentials at the door.
I set up Cirencester Handyman because I saw that many people, particularly those living alone, needed someone local and dependable they could call on. Not a faceless company or a national call centre. Just a familiar face who turns up when promised, does a good job, and treats your home with respect.
I live locally, I know the area, and I genuinely care about helping people in this community stay comfortable and independent in their own homes.
What I Can Help With
From fixing a leaky tap to collecting your shopping, I cover the jobs that make life easier at home.
Shelving and Wall Fixings
Shelves, curtain poles, blinds, picture hanging, mirror mounting, and TV brackets. Secure fixings for any wall type.
Flat-Pack Assembly
From a bedside table to a full wardrobe. I bring the tools and the patience. All brands including IKEA.
Plumbing (Minor Works)
Dripping taps, tap washer replacement, radiator bleeding, unblocking sinks and toilets, re-sealing baths and showers.
Doors, Locks and Windows
Sticking doors, door handles, lock changes, internal door hanging, cat flaps, and window adjustments.
Painting and Decorating
Interior walls, woodwork, and touch-ups. A fresh coat makes all the difference. Neat, tidy work every time.
Outdoor Maintenance
Gutter clearing, fence panel replacement, loose fence posts, pressure washing driveways and patios, garden tidying.
Light Fittings and Bulbs
Like-for-like light fitting replacement. Changing bulbs in high ceilings or awkward spots. Safe, simple, sorted.
General Odd Jobs
If it needs fixing, adjusting, or putting together, chances are I can help. No job too small. Just ask.
Pharmacy and Prescription Collection
I can collect your prescriptions and drop them to your door. Within Cirencester, just £15 per trip.
Grocery Shopping
Give me your list and I will bring it back. Up to an hour for £25, or a bigger shop for £40. You pay for the groceries, I do the legwork.
Post Office and Errands
Posting letters and parcels, visiting the council office, collecting keys, taking recycling. At £30 per hour.
Accompanying to Appointments
GP, hospital, dentist, solicitor. I will drive you there, wait with you, and bring you home. At £32 per hour including waiting time.
Waiting for Deliveries
Expecting a delivery but need to be out? I can be at your home to receive it. Minimum 2 hours at £28 per hour.
Grab Rail and Handrail Fitting
Properly fitted grab rails in bathrooms, hallways, and by steps. Correct fixings for your wall type, load-tested for safety. From £65 per rail.
Keysafe Installation
Surface-mounted keysafe fitted securely outside your door. Gives family members and carers safe access. From £50 (you supply the keysafe).
Smoke and CO Alarms
New alarms fitted, or batteries replaced in existing ones. Positioned correctly for your home. From £30.
Technology Help
Setting up a new tablet, phone, or TV. Connecting to broadband. Showing you how to video-call your family. Patient, step-by-step help at £35 per hour.
Home Safety Check
A thorough walk-through of your home looking at trip hazards, lighting, loose rails, smoke alarms, and other safety concerns. Written report included. £50.
Light Housekeeping
Tidying, vacuuming, and general help around the home. Not a replacement for a cleaner, but a helping hand when you need one. £30 per hour, minimum 2 hours.
Looking After a Parent From a Distance?
If your mum or dad lives in Cirencester and you worry about them managing on their own, I can help. A regular visit, a few jobs ticked off, and someone who notices if anything seems off. You can call or text me directly any time.
Get in TouchClear, Honest Pricing
No hidden charges. No surprise fees. Every price listed here is what you actually pay.
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
| Hang a single shelf | £40 |
| Hang 2-3 shelves (same wall) | £75 |
| Put up a curtain pole | £50 |
| Hang pictures (up to 3) | £40 |
| Hang a large mirror | £50 |
| Wall-mount a TV bracket | £65 |
| Flat-pack assembly (small item) | £50 |
| Flat-pack assembly (medium item) Desk, chest of drawers | £85 |
| Flat-pack assembly (large item) Wardrobe, bed frame | £130-£175 |
| Change tap washers (one tap) | £55 |
| Bleed all radiators (whole house) | £65 |
| Unblock a sink | £65 |
| Re-seal bath or shower | £70 |
| Fix a sticking door | £50 |
| Fit a door handle | £45 |
| Change a door lock (like for like) | £70 |
| Replace a fence panel (labour only) | £80 |
| Gutter clearing (2-bed property) | £75 |
| Gutter clearing (3-bed semi) | £95 |
| Gutter clearing (3-4 bed detached) | £130 |
| Pressure wash a patio or path | £80 |
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
| Fit a grab rail | £65 |
| Fit a stair handrail | £95-£150 |
| Fit a keysafe (customer supplies) | £50 |
| Fit a smoke alarm (supply and fit) | £55 |
| Fit a CO alarm (supply and fit) | £55 |
| Home safety check (1 hour, written report) | £50 |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy or prescription collection | £15 |
| Grocery shopping (up to 1 hour) | £25 |
| Grocery shopping (1-2 hours) | £40 |
| General errand running | £30 /hr |
| Accompanying to appointments | £32 /hr |
| Waiting for deliveries Minimum 2 hours | £28 /hr |
| Technology help (TV, tablet, phone) | £35 /hr |
| Light housekeeping Minimum 2 hours | £30 /hr |
Monthly Care Packages
Regular support at a better rate. Perfect if you or a family member benefits from ongoing help around the home.
- One visit per fortnight
- Errands or small jobs
- Unused hours roll over one month
- Phone and text support
- Weekly light tasks or errands
- Save approximately £20 vs ad hoc
- Unused hours roll over one month
- Priority booking
- Phone and text support
- Multiple visits per week
- Save approximately £55 vs ad hoc
- Errands, shopping, technology help
- Unused hours roll over one month
- Priority same-day or next-day response
All packages are billed monthly by standing order. 30 days notice to cancel. Materials and travel beyond 5 miles quoted separately.
Areas I Cover
Based in Cirencester, covering the town and surrounding Cotswolds villages. Travel within 5 miles is included free.
What People Say
I am just getting started, but I am building my reputation one job at a time. Here is what early clients have to say.
"Martin put up grab rails in my bathroom and fitted a new handrail on the stairs. He was patient, tidy, and explained everything before he started. I feel so much safer at home now."
"I book Martin for my mum every fortnight. He does her odd jobs, changes lightbulbs she cannot reach, and always checks if she needs anything from the shops. It gives me real peace of mind living two hours away."
"Called on Monday, Martin was here Wednesday. Fixed a leaky tap and a sticking door in under an hour. Fair price, no fuss, and he even took his shoes off at the door without being asked."
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Common Questions
Get in Touch
Whether you have a job in mind or just want to ask a question, I am always happy to hear from you.
Call or text any time. I respond to all messages within 2 hours during working hours.
Outside these hours by arrangement where possible.
Covering GL7 and surrounding Cotswolds villages.