A handyman for older residents in Cirencester

I visit older residents across Cirencester for the small jobs that are easier with a second pair of hands. A smoke alarm battery. A stuck window. A bag of stuff for the tip. I do the jobs, run the errands, and I don't rush out the door.

One visit, several jobs

Most people save things up. A light bulb in the hall that needs the tall ladder. A shelf bracket that pulled out of the wall six months ago. A wobbly banister. Then there is the bag of cardboard in the garage and a prescription to collect from Boots on the way back.

None of it is worth calling a tradesman for on its own. Grouped together it fills an hour, and everything gets done in one go.

What I actually get asked to do

Grab rails by the front step or in the bathroom. Pictures that have been leaning against the wall since last Christmas. Tap washers. Curtain poles. Moving a chest of drawers to a better spot. Building the garden bench that arrived three weeks ago. Taking the old microwave to the recycling centre.

There is no fixed menu. If it is practical and does not need a qualified tradesperson, it is probably on my list.

Errands on the same clock

If there is time left on the hour I will run to the chemist, the post office or the shop. Same hourly rate. No separate errand fee. I have dropped off dry cleaning, returned library books, picked up prescriptions, posted parcels. Whatever needs doing.

How the visit works

I arrive at the agreed time, or within ten minutes of it. I bring the list in, work through it, and let you know if something is going to take longer than expected. Tea is always welcome. I tidy up and take rubbish away at the end.

Pricing

The first hour is £55 and includes getting to you if you're within five miles of Cirencester. It's the minimum charge, so it's worth saving up a few small jobs for one visit. After that it's £35 an hour, charged in half-hours. Got a longer list? A half day (4 hours) is £125 and a full day (8 hours) is £230. A regular monthly visit costs the same.

How to book

Quickest way is to call me on 07803 176290. Email and the contact form are fine too. If you're an adult son or daughter booking for a parent, you're welcome to arrange the visit, pay for it, and be copied in on the quote.