Regular handyman visits in the Cotswolds

Ringing round for a handyman every time a door handle falls off is nobody's idea of fun. A regular monthly slot is simpler. I come the same week each month, work through whatever has come up since last time, and leave the house a bit more in order. No hunting for tradesmen. No explaining the layout of the house to a stranger.

Why regular is better

When you ring round each time, three things happen. The job sits there for weeks before anyone calls. Finding someone available takes longer than the repair itself. And the person who turns up is different every time.

A regular slot solves all three. The job gets done at the next visit. The diary is already booked. And I know the house.

Always the same person

I'm the business. No team, no subcontractors, no "the engineer will be with you between 8 and 1". Every visit is me. After six or twelve months that makes a real difference, especially for older customers. I know where the fuse box is. I know which door sticks in the damp. I know which drawer the batteries are in.

Who it suits

Older homeowners who would rather not manage everything themselves any more. Busy families with big houses and long lists. Second-home owners who live elsewhere and need someone keeping an eye on the Cotswold property. Small businesses. Holiday let owners who need things fixed between guests.

Pricing

Same simple structure as any one-off booking: 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. Most regular slots sit inside an hour or a half day. Pay after each visit. No contract, and you can stop or change the slot whenever you like.

How the diary works

I fix you a regular slot, first Tuesday of every month at 10am, for instance. It stays the same unless you want to change it. If there's not much to do one month, I use the time for a maintenance walk round, or I keep the visit short. The first hour (£55) is the minimum, then it's £35 an hour for whatever's left.

Where I cover

I'm based in Cirencester and visit villages around it, including South Cerney, Bibury, Fairford, Lechlade, Northleach and Tetbury. Travel is included within five miles. Further out, I charge 45p for each mile beyond the first five, there and back. I'll tell you the figure before you book.

How to book

Call me on 07803 176290 or use the contact form. On the first visit I'll walk round with you, talk through the list and suggest the right visit length before you commit to anything regular.