The Vaguely Competent Handyman
Measure twice, cut once... usually.
Measure twice, cut once... usually.
You'll be pleased to hear that we are not, in fact, experiencing unprecedented call volumes.
If we gave out our phone number, we probably would be.
But we'd prefer you use the form below instead.
Tell me what needs "fixing." I'll tell you if I have the right screwdriver for it.
Can't get a tradesman for love or money? Neither could we, but leaks don't wait for plumbers to be free, and cracks don't usually shrink by themselves. We were already a fair dab at DIY, usually fixing the previous owners' DI-WHY?!, so we started visiting our local Toolstation and Screwfix.
You know it's pretty serious when they recognise your face and know your name. Then lockdown hit, bubbles formed and popped, friends and family started needing help, and it all kind of spun off from there (though admittedly, still only for friends and family).
If you have a gas or electrical issue, please call the real pros. They have phone numbers, certifications, and do this full time. At heart we're still DIY-ers who've gone through a lot of effort for a Tradepoint card. If that sounds good, contradicting our name, our work is usually to a higher standard—though admittedly 10 times slower. Armed with our trademark British humour*, more tools than we have space for, and (mostly) PG-swearing, we've now tackled all sorts of jobs.
What started as a hobby of losing screwdriver bits has evolved into a full-service home repair operation. We pride ourselves on being the second or third person you call after the actual experts are fully booked for the summer.
*n.b. You can't actually trademark humour, and why would you want to.
Life should be fun, not scary. So should DIY. We'll talk you through it (if you want) so you can feel confident the next time around.
Usually work in the Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire area, but have been known to travel.
We're always happy to offer simple advice free of charge, or more detailed advice (for a fee) if you're feeling brave and just need some encouragement.