Odd Job Man Old Basing Hampshire: For almost all property owners there'll certainly be occasions when there will be odd jobs that want doing around their home in Old Basing, which are beyond the abilities of your average DIYer. Even if you're one of those rare people who does possess the necessary skills, you may not have the spare time, maybe you do not own the essential tools and equipment or you may not have the inclination to successfully accomplish it. This is when finding a local Old Basing odd job man is a good idea so as to get the work completed promptly and effectively. Clearly, you will not want to let any ol' odd job man loose on your Old Basing home without being sure that they're trustworthy and capable of doing a decent job.
It could come as a bit of a surprise when you discover exactly how many different projects your local Old Basing odd job man/woman assist you with. It will not just be the more commonplace odd jobs for instance doing a garden clearance, fixing up a curtain rail or assembling flat packed furniture, he might also be perfectly able to handle more difficult projects like putting together some decking for the garden, exchanging some kitchen units or building some cupboards underneath your staircase.
Some odd job men, will obviously specialise in certain sorts of work (ie carpentry related) and will steer clear of more complex projects (for instance roofing), subsequently you need to dovetail your specific task to the right odd job man. Also, it's worth taking on board that as soon as you've discovered a decent odd job man in Old Basing, they are well worth keeping in touch with, seeing that a reputable tradesperson is something of a rarity.
1. Define precisely what your project is. Firstly, compile a short list of all the jobs that need doing around your house. Remember that the smaller jobs such as erecting shelves, fitting together flat pack furniture, hanging pictures or mending a fence, are the ideal jobs for an odd job man. You ought to use a skilled Old Basing tradesman if you've got more complex jobs such as electrical work, gas fitting or plumbing.
2. Have a proper look around. Interview a minimum of three Old Basing odd job men and study any online reviews that are available. Ask about how long they've been running their business and where their specialities lie. Ask to see any references they have got from past customers. Confirm that each potential odd job man has got the experience and skill to complete your job effectively.
3. Check out images of projects undertaken. The majority of Old Basing odd job men take photographs of their work, ask if you can see some or even a proper portfolio if they've got one. A picture is worth a thousand words, so use this tip to find out more about their working capabilities. If they have a website or Facebook page, check it out for photos and customer comments.
4. Beware of con-men. Don't think about using an odd job man who phones unexpectedly without invitation. It is also wise to stay away from any odd job man who refuses to give a guaranteed quotation or demands payment in advance. Asking for payment upfront is a definite no-no and any odd job man in Old Basing demanding this shouldn't be trusted.
5. Get them to put it in black and white. Get a schedule for payment, itemised costs, the responsibilities of the odd job man and complete details of the work in a written agreement and insist that he/she signs it. Determine starting and finishing times for the project. Having everything you have agreed in writing is essential.
6. Get the work guaranteed. Giving a guarantee for 1 year is something that certain Old Basing odd job men will be glad to do. You may be more inclined to hire an odd job man/woman that is prepared to give a written guarantee for the work they do.
7. Do an inspection. When the time comes to pay your handyman, check the work over comprehensively. Ensure that all of the work has been carried out satisfactorily and that the agreed budget was followed. Generally speaking, your average odd job man will gladly go over everything with you to ensure you are pleased with the work.
Handyman services are available in Old Basing and also in: Hatch, Nately Scures, Hatch Warren, Wootton St Lawrence, Cliddesden, Ramsdell, Lychpit, Newnham, Houndmills, Worting, South View, Oakridge Village, and in these postcodes RG24 7NH, RG24 7DG, RG24 7JT, RG24 7BT, RG24 7BX, RG24 7LB, RG24 7HQ, RG24 7EL, RG24 7HL, and RG24 7HH. Local Old Basing odd job men will most likely have the dialling code 01256 and the postcode RG24. Verifying this can make sure that you're accessing a locally based odd job man. Old Basing home and business owners will be able to benefit from these and lots of other related services.
Storage Solutions Old Basing
If you find your children's rooms are jam packed with toys with nowhere to store them away, and your cupboards are totally full, then you should look at asking your local odd job man for help with storage solutions and ideas. From making the most of the available space beneath your stairs with bespoke, built-in cupboards, to installing more shelves or units in corners and alcoves, your local Old Basing odd job man will be able to help.
If you have a room with bay windows, it presents fantastic possibilities for a storage area. Unclutter a room by having a box seat built under the window, and utilise the extra space below the seat for additional storage. An bit of space that is often neglected is above doors; this can be an ideal area to get your local odd job man to install shelving. The height means you'll never bang your head, and when you think of all that previously wasted space above door entrances, it is really an amazing technique for creating additional storage space conveniently.
Boxing in Pipes
Boxing in pipes and cables is a common task handled by a handyman or odd job man in Old Basing. This involves creating an enclosure or cover around exposed pipes to improve the aesthetics of a room or space. With the use of materials like timber or plastic, the odd job man constructs a box that hides the pipes and allows for easy access during maintenance or repairs. Not only does boxing in pipes enhance the visual appearance of a room, but it also guarantees pipe protection and adds a final touch to the decoration. (39482 - Boxing-in Pipes Old Basing)
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Also find: Hatch odd job man, Wootton St Lawrence odd job man, Nately Scures odd job man, South View odd job man, Cliddesden odd job man, Houndmills odd job man, Lychpit odd job man, Ramsdell odd job man, Oakridge Village odd job man, Hatch Warren odd job man, Worting odd job man, Newnham odd job man and more. Almost all of these towns and villages are covered by a local odd job man. Property owners in these places can get quotations for odd maintenance tasks by clicking here.
Handyman Tasks Old Basing
Odd Jobs: Listed here are simply a hint of the odd jobs that your local Old Basing handyman may be capable of assisting you with: small bathroom tasks, general painting and decorating tasks in Old Basing, mending taps, building fencing in Old Basing, gate repairs, the tidying of gardens, fixing squeaky doors in Old Basing, general plastering jobs, the installation of roller blinds, odd paving projects, dishwasher installation, fitting coat hangers, odd household repairs in Old Basing, odd shelving tasks in Old Basing, garden maintenance, mounting mirrors, hanging pictures in Old Basing, rubbish removal and disposal, repairing wood flooring, maintenance quotes, picture & mirror hanging, putting together flat-pack wardrobes, constructing flat packed furniture, general jobs around the garden, tile re-grouting in Old Basing, general household maintenance, dry lining and partitions, brickwork re-pointing in Old Basing, the boxing in of plumbing in Old Basing, cutting and laying vinyl and linoleum flooring, and much more can be done by an odd job man in Old Basing. These are just an example of the duties that can be handled by a local odd job man. Old Basing professionals will be delighted to keep you abreast of their full range of handyman services.
Doing a Search On the Web
These days most property owners in Old Basing who are hunting for services of any kind are likely to "Google it", or put simply, do a search for them online. Yahoo, Bing or Google will offer instant results which will to a certain extent be connected to your search term. The truth is that the results which are displayed on page one of the popular search engines may not be exactly the results that your were after. Entering "odd job man near me", "odd job man in Old Basing", "Old Basing odd job man" or "odd job man Old Basing" will typically be the course of action to follow when trying to locate an odd job man in Old Basing. All the same, a lot of the 1st page of results on these search engines, as you'll subsequently discover, are either going to be "paid for" results or listings for corporate lead creation websites like Trusted Traders, My Hammer, Rated People, TrustaTrader or Checkatrade or online directories such as Yelp, Hotfrog, Yell or Three Best Rated. The sites relating to real odd job men will probably be out-of-the-way on page 2 or 3 of the search engine results, therefore you will need to dig deeper if you intend to contact an odd job person directly. Rated People, My Hammer and alternative trader vetting portals are still worth a try from time to time, because you never can have an excess of information, their free quotations, client appraisals and reviews can come in handy.
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