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Odd jobs and small repairs in the Cotswolds
Short answer
A handyman does the small jobs that a bigger trade will not take on. Examples are a sticking door, a loose handle or a dripping tap. Most charge by the hour, often with a minimum charge. Gas work and some electrical work need a registered trade. This page lists Cotswold firms that do odd jobs.
Firms found on a trade register first, then A to Z.
| Firm | Based in | Does | Checks | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Property MaintenanceLtd company 03572882 | Steventon OX13 Covers Witney |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +7 | Trading, no register found | 07768 323678Website |
| Al the Handy German | Milton-under-Wychwood OX7 Covers Burford |
Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Doors and windows, Flooring, +4 | Trading, no register found | 07545 873939Website |
| Campden Property Maintenance | Chipping Campden Covers Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold |
Odd jobs, Shelves and fixings, Flat-pack assembly, Doors and windows, +4 | Trading, no register found | 07984 616413Website |
| Cirencester Handyman | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester, Tetbury, Bourton-on-the-Water +1 |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +3 | Trading, no register found | 07803 176290Website |
| Cole Roofing | Pershore WR10 Covers Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold |
Shelves and fixings, Painting and decorating, Flat-pack assembly, Doors and windows, +7 | Trading, no register found | 07586 407635Website |
| DiY Dave | Kidlington OX5 Covers Witney |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +1 | Trading, no register found | 07865 209735Website |
| G&O EngineersLtd company 04634960 | Witney OX29 Covers Witney |
Shelves and fixings, Flat-pack assembly, Small repairs, Property maintenance, +1 | Trading, no register found | 01993 771754Website |
| Handyman Jon | Witney Covers Witney |
Small repairs, Tiling, Flooring, Doors and windows, +3 | Trading, no register found | 07766 144116Website |
| My Village Handyman Stroud | Minchinhampton Covers Stroud, Nailsworth |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +7 | Trading, no register found | 07904 058866Website |
| Oddjob Man John | Stroud Covers Stroud |
Odd jobs, Small repairs, Painting and decorating, Tiling, +1 | Trading, no register found | 07733 224536Website |
| Oxford Handyman Services | Southmoor OX13 Covers Witney |
Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, Tiling, Flooring, +1 | Trading, no register found | 01865 820754Website |
| Oxfordshire HandymanLtd company 17100147 | Carterton OX18 Covers Witney |
Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Doors and windows, Small repairs, +4 | Trading, no register found | 07401 358649Website |
| Oxon Handyman Services | Witney Covers Witney |
Small repairs, Doors and windows, Fences and gates, Garden jobs, +2 | Trading, no register found | Website |
| Stroud Handyman | Stroud Covers Stroud |
Small repairs, Tiling, Flooring, Doors and windows, +3 | Trading, no register found | 01453 758606Website |
| Tetbury Handyman | Tetbury Covers Cirencester, Tetbury, Nailsworth |
Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, Painting and decorating, +2 | Trading, no register found | 07741 003565Website |
| The Cotswold Handy Company | West Oxfordshire Covers Witney, Chipping Norton, Burford |
Painting and decorating, Flooring, Doors and windows, Fences and gates, +3 | Trading, no register found | 07929 879876Website |
| The DIY Man Oxford | Kidlington OX5 Covers Witney |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +8 | Trading, no register found | 01865 432497Website |
| The Private Estate Handyman | Evesham Covers Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water +1 |
Small repairs, Doors and windows, Gutter clearing, Painting and decorating, +4 | Trading, no register found | Website |
| Witney Handyman | Witney Covers Witney |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +4 | Trading, no register found | 07445 101789Website |
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What counts as an odd job
An odd job is a small task that takes from a few minutes to a few hours. Many people save up several jobs for one visit.
A list for one visit makes better use of a minimum charge. Write the list down and send photos before the visit. Then the handyman can bring the right parts.
- Doors that stick, drop or do not latch.
- Loose handles, hinges, locks and catches.
- Curtain poles, blinds, pictures, mirrors and TV brackets.
- Draught strips, letter-box brushes and door stops.
- Small plumbing jobs, such as a new tap washer or a toilet seat.
- Sealant round a bath, a basin or a shower tray.
What a handyman must not do
A handyman must not do gas work unless he or she is on the Gas Safe Register. HSE says anyone employed to work on gas appliances in a home must be Gas Safe registered.
Some electrical work is notifiable under the Building Regulations, for example a new circuit or a new fuse board. Small changes to an existing circuit away from a bath or shower are not. Ask who will certify notifiable work before it starts.
Our guide on what a handyman can and cannot do explains these limits.
Small repairs in old Cotswold houses
Old stone houses move with the seasons. Doors and windows often stick in wet weather and free up in dry weather. A small adjustment is often better than planing a lot of wood away.
Cotswold District Council says traditional buildings need materials that let moisture out, such as lime. Cement and synthetic paints can trap damp in old walls. Tell the handyman the age of the house before work starts.
If the house is listed, even a small change to a historic door or window can need listed building consent. Ask the council first.
How handymen charge
Most handymen charge by the hour, often with a minimum charge or a first-hour rate. Some give a fixed price for a common job.
Ask what the minimum charge covers, and whether parts and travel are extra. Ask if the price includes VAT. Our hourly rates guide shows prices that local firms publish.
Questions
Can a handyman change a light fitting?
Often, yes. A like-for-like change on an existing circuit, away from a bath or shower, is not notifiable. The work must still be safe. A new circuit or work near a bath or shower is notifiable.
Can a handyman fix my boiler?
No, unless the handyman is on the Gas Safe Register. By law, only a Gas Safe registered engineer may work on gas appliances in a home.
How do I get the most from a minimum charge?
Put several small jobs on one list. Send the list and photos before the visit, so the handyman brings the right parts and tools.