Painting, carpentry, basic plumbing and electrics and period repairs — for houses and flats across Camden Town, Kentish Town, Primrose Hill and Chalk Farm
Camden Town is older stock than most of the areas we cover — Georgian and early-Victorian terraces, a high proportion listed or in a conservation area, and a great deal of it converted into flats. That combination produces a very particular handyman list: original sash windows and shutters that want restoring, doors that have moved with two centuries of settlement, and conversion-era work that was not done especially well.
We cover NW1 regularly for both homeowners and landlords. The period work — sashes, joinery, careful decorating on old plaster — sits alongside the ordinary jobs: shelving, flat-pack, leaking taps, light fittings, communal hallway decorating and between-tenancy make-good.
Access in Camden needs organising. Much of NW1 is permit-controlled and plenty of streets cannot take a skip, so we bring materials in one trip and take waste away with us. Half-day and full-day slots, insured, and covered by our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Decorating Georgian and early-Victorian plaster is not the same as decorating a modern wall. Old lime plaster needs breathable finishes rather than heavy modern coatings, and cornicing, shutters and panelled doors all need cutting in by hand. We also do a lot of communal hallway decorating in NW1 conversions, which takes hard wear and needs a durable finish.
Walls, ceilings, trim, and detailed work with premium paints and perfect finishes.
Weather-resistant coatings for doors, windows, and facades that last for years.
Expert hanging and removal of all wallpaper types, including textured and patterned.
Thorough prep work including filling, sanding, and priming for perfect results.
Accent walls, decorative finishes, and special effects to make your space unique.
Professional advice on color schemes and paint types for your specific needs.
A standard room typically takes 1-2 days including prep work, two coats, and drying time. Larger rooms or those needing extensive prep may take longer.
We can supply all materials, or you can provide your own if you have specific brands/colors in mind. We'll advise on quantities needed.
We include filling holes/cracks, sanding surfaces, cleaning walls, and protecting floors/furniture. Any major repairs would be quoted separately.
Period joinery dominates here: sash windows re-corded, freed off and spliced where the timber has gone; shutters unpicked from decades of paint and made to fold again; original doors eased and re-hung after two centuries of settlement; skirting, architrave and panelling repaired to match. We also fit shelving and storage into the smaller converted flats.
Built-to-measure storage solutions for any space
Internal doors, frames, and all hardware fitted perfectly
Fix and restore your valued wooden pieces
Custom woodwork tailored to your vision
Yes! We can match wood types, stains, and finishes to blend seamlessly with your existing features.
Absolutely. From built-in wardrobes to custom tables, we create bespoke pieces to your exact specifications.
The usual NW1 calls are dripping taps on original fittings, leaking waste traps, running cisterns, radiator valves seized on old systems, and failed shower seals — which in a converted building means a stain on someone else's ceiling. We also fit and reconnect appliances where kitchens have been reorganised.
Kitchen and bathroom taps, including mixer taps.
Filling valves, flush mechanisms and running toilets.
Isolating and fixing small leaks under sinks and basins.
Fixing dripping taps at the source.
Fitting new showerheads and hoses.
Replacing faulty stop valves under sinks and toilets.
Clearing or replacing blocked or leaking wastes.
Releasing air locks and improving heating efficiency.
Fitting towel rails, toilet roll holders and soap dispensers.
We focus on basic plumbing maintenance and repairs — tap replacements, leak repairs, cistern fixes and similar tasks. For full plumbing installations or boiler work we recommend a Gas Safe registered plumber.
Yes — dripping taps are one of our most common jobs. We replace washers, O-rings or the tap itself depending on the cause.
We can replace toilet seats, cistern parts and flush mechanisms. For full toilet replacement including new waste connections we recommend a qualified plumber.
We reply during office hours, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. For an emergency such as a leak, please WhatsApp us on 07303 172140 for the fastest response.
Common work is replacing sockets, switches and light fittings, and adding lighting to hallways and communal entrances. In Camden's older buildings we are careful about extending wiring that should not be extended, and about chasing into original fabric in listed properties. Part P notifiable work goes to a registered electrician.
Swapping ceiling lights, pendants and spotlights.
Replacing faulty or damaged switches like for like.
Replacing damaged or discoloured sockets.
Upgrading standard sockets to USB-integrated versions.
Wired doorbell fitting and replacement.
Replacing outdoor security and porch lights.
Battery-operated and mains-replacement smoke alarms.
Installation of CO detectors.
Replacing damaged aerial sockets.
We carry out basic like-for-like electrical tasks that do not require Part P certification — such as replacing light fittings, switches and sockets. All new circuits, consumer unit work or full electrical installations must be carried out by a qualified Part P electrician, which we can recommend.
Yes — we can replace an existing light fitting with a new one on the same circuit. If new wiring or a new circuit is needed, a Part P electrician would be required.
We can replace existing spotlight fittings like for like. Installing new downlights into a ceiling where no fitting currently exists requires a Part P electrician.
We can replace standard switches and sockets with smart equivalents where the existing wiring supports it — such as Philips Hue switches and smart plug sockets.
Yes — we can replace existing outdoor light fittings like for like. New outdoor circuits require a Part P electrician.
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We cover Camden Town and the surrounding NW postcodes for handyman work, period repairs and maintenance:
Yes — NW1 and the surrounding area, including Kentish Town, Primrose Hill, Chalk Farm, Camden Square, Regent's Park and Belsize Park.
Routine repair and redecoration in matching materials is generally fine. Work affecting the building's character needs listed building consent, and in a listed property internal features such as shutters, panelling, staircases and original doors can be covered. We will flag it rather than press on.
Yes. Solid walls and lime plaster need to breathe, so breathable finishes are generally correct while heavy modern coatings trap moisture and cause problems later. It is a common mistake in period Camden properties and an expensive one to undo.
Usually. Most Camden shutters are simply painted shut rather than broken. Freeing them off, repairing the hinges and knuckles and easing the boxes normally brings them back into use.
It needs planning. Much of NW1 is permit-controlled and many streets cannot take a skip at all, so we bring materials in one trip and take waste away with us. We will tell you in advance if a permit is needed.
Yes — full public liability insurance and a 12-month workmanship guarantee on all work.
Send your list or call. We will confirm a time and a price before travelling out to Camden.
Something bigger — a whole-house project rather than a repair list? See full house refurbishment in Camden Town.
We stand behind our work. If you're not satisfied with the quality of our workmanship within 12 months of completion, we'll make it right at no additional cost. This guarantee covers defects in our work, not normal wear and tear or damage caused by others.