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Re-Sealing a Bath, Shower or Basin

  1.  Make sure the area is completely dry.
  2.  You will need a box cutter, windows scraper, correct coloured silicon, mastic gun and masking tape.
  3.  Carefully cut away the old silicon with the box cutter and pull off as much as you can.
  4.  Use the windows scraper to carefully remove the rest of the silicon till you have removed all the old silicon.
  5.  Use the masking tape to line the edges of where you want to put the silicon.

Hanging or Replacing a Door

To hang a new or replace a old door with one latch and handle will take a handyman 60-90 minutes. Every subsequent lock would take an additonal 20-30 minutes.

Replacing Locks, Handles or Hinges

We can replace all types of
Mortice locks
Night latches
Security latches
Internal Bolts
Door Handles
Hinges
Door knocker
Numbers
Letterboxes
Peepholes
Our Handyman can either fit what you have supplied or they can take a look at what's required and go out and purchase it. To change a lock or latch it will take 30-60 minutes everything else on the list takes 15- 30 minutes.

Installing Stair Gates and Child Proofing

To install a stair gate take 30-60 minutes. For other child proofing devices we can advise you over the phone 0800 055 6691.

Sash Cord Replacement

If you Sash window keeps falling shut its probably beacuse one or both of the cords are broken. To change the sash cord we must take out the windows to get to the weights. When we have the windows out we will check the other cord to see if its got signs of wear. If so we can advise you to change that cord at the same time as it will be cheaper for you in the long run. We have fixed prices for the changing of sash cords this includes the sash cord.
To replace one inside window sash cord £75 Including VAT
To replace one outside window sash cord £85 Including VAT

Fitting a loft ladder

Fitting a loft ladder take 60-120 minutes.

Fixing Sticking doors

If you have just had carpets fitted or maybe your door has swollen and its sticking a Handyman from us can fix it for you. To fix a swollen or sticking door take 30-60 minutes.

Draught Proofing doors and windows

One of our multi skilled handymen can come have a look at your draught proofing needs and go to purchase what is required and carry out the work. Alternativly if you have already purchased the draught proofing give us a call on 0800 055 6691 to get a estimated time to have it installed.

Putting up Blinds or Curtain Poles

If your blinds have been made to measure they will take 15-20 minutes to fit. If not and they have to be cut it will take 25-45 minutes to fit.
Curtain poles and rails take around 30 minutes for a standard windows. For bay windows they take 45-60 minutes.
All our Handymen come with ladders on there motorcycles at no extra cost.

Fitting Display Boards and signs

Putting up whiteboards, Pinboard, blackboards or signs in the office or at home can be done quickly and easily by one of our Handymen. They come with all the tools and fittings to carry out the job. A small board or sign will take around 10-15 minutes to put up a large board or sign will take around 15-20 minutes to put up.

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