Painting, carpentry, basic plumbing and electrics, repairs and flat-pack — for homes across Northolt, Greenford, Yeading and the rest of UB5
Northolt is family housing with room around it — 1930s semis and a lot of solid postwar and ex-council stock, most of it with a proper garden and a garage or a shed. That shapes the work. Alongside the usual indoor list we do a great deal of outside work here: fencing, gates, shed and garage repairs, decking, guttering and exterior painting.
Being based in Harrow puts us minutes from UB5, which matters when you want someone for half a day rather than a fortnight. We turn up when we say, we work to a price agreed before we start, and we clear up properly afterwards.
Everything is done by insured tradespeople and carries our 12-month workmanship guarantee — whether that is one afternoon of flat-pack or a full day working through a list you have been putting off since spring.
In UB5 the painting work splits between interiors — whole-room redecoration, ceilings, and the stairwells that are awkward to reach in a three-bed semi — and a lot of exterior work. Render, pebbledash and masonry on the interwar houses need a proper masonry coat rather than ordinary emulsion, and fascias, soffits and garage doors take a beating on these exposed plots.
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.
Northolt carpentry is heavily outdoor: fence panels and posts, gates that have dropped, shed and garage repairs, and decking boards. Indoors it is doors eased and re-hung where floors have settled, fitted shelving and cupboards, loft hatches and ladders — UB5 lofts are usually big enough to be genuinely worth boarding out.
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 regular Northolt plumbing calls are dripping or seized taps, leaking waste traps under kitchen sinks, running toilet cisterns and radiator valves that no longer shut off. Outside taps are a popular one given the size of the gardens here, along with washing machine and dishwasher connections when appliances get moved around.
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 aim to respond within 24 hours. For urgent leaks contact us directly by phone for the fastest response.
Common UB5 electrical jobs: replacing dated sockets and switches, swapping light fittings, adding sockets to rooms wired for a very different era, and outdoor lighting for driveways, paths and gardens. Garage and shed lighting comes up a lot here too — where that needs a new circuit it goes to a registered electrician under Part P and we say so first.
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 Northolt and the surrounding Ealing and Hillingdon postcodes for handyman work and repairs:
Yes — all of UB5 plus Greenford, Yeading, South Harrow, Perivale and Wood End. We are close by in Harrow so there is no travel surcharge.
Small jobs are most of what we do. We work in half-day and full-day slots, so saving up a list gets you far better value than calling someone out for one task.
Yes, and in Northolt it is a big part of the job. Fence panels and posts, dropped gates, shed and garage repairs, decking, guttering clearance and exterior painting are all regular work, particularly after a windy spell.
For everyday repairs, no. The only thing worth checking is whether your freeholder needs to consent to anything structural or to changes to the outside of the building. Internal repairs, decorating and joinery are not usually affected.
Basic plumbing is taps, wastes, traps, toilet mechanisms, radiator valves and leaks. Basic electrical is like-for-like sockets, switches and light fittings. Part P notifiable work such as consumer units or new circuits needs a registered electrician.
Full public liability insurance, and a 12-month workmanship guarantee on every job. If our work is not right within that year we return and put it right free.
Normally within a few days. Call or message with your list and we will confirm a time and a price before coming out.
Something bigger — a whole-house project rather than a repair list? See full house refurbishment in Northolt.
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.