Odd jobs by the hour in Cirencester

Every house has a list. Back of an envelope. Note on the fridge. A scribble in the kitchen diary. Six small things waiting for someone with the right tools and a free afternoon. That's what I do.

The list

Here's a typical one. A shelf that needs rehanging. A door handle wobbling. The stairwell bulb that needs the big ladder. A blind that won't pull down. A curtain pole end cap that fell off last year. A beeping smoke alarm. A bag of dead electronics for the tip. A picture on the floor since the last lot of decorating. A cupboard door at an angle.

Why hourly makes sense

No joiner is going to drive across town for a single cupboard hinge. No electrician is coming out for a light bulb. But group them together and you have an easy hour or two of steady work. You pay for time, not per job. Whatever does not fit in the first hour rolls into the second.

Not just for older people

This page is for anyone. Busy parents. Office workers who don't own a drill. Tenants with a few small jobs their landlord has agreed to. People who have just moved in and are still finding their feet. Small businesses with a back room that needs a morning of attention.

What I bring

The van has most of what I need. Drill, screwdrivers, stud finder, a box of fixings, a ladder, a spirit level. You walk me through the list. I do the quickest jobs first, so the list is visibly shorter within twenty minutes. If something looks bigger than expected I'll flag it before starting, so you can decide.

Typical timings

Six small jobs: about two hours. Three jobs: often under an hour. Ten things in the kitchen: half a day (4 hours). A year's worth of jobs around the house: a full day (8 hours).

Pricing

The first hour is £55 and includes getting to you if you're within five miles of Cirencester. 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. Materials extra, always with a receipt.

How to book

Call me on 07803 176290, or email or use the contact form. Have the list ready when you call and I'll give you a rough time estimate.