Painting, carpentry, basic plumbing and electrics, repairs and flat-pack — for homes across Ruislip, Ruislip Manor, Eastcote and the rest of HA4
Ruislip is Metroland housing almost all the way through, and after ninety years those houses have a shared snag list. Timber casements and front doors that stick through the winter, internal doors that catch where the floors have moved, tired kitchen units that want re-hanging rather than replacing, fence panels down after a gale across the open ground near the Lido, and the run of small repairs that a well-used family house quietly accumulates.
We cover the whole of HA4 for exactly that sort of work — Ruislip, Ruislip Manor, South Ruislip and out towards Eastcote and Ickenham. The mix here is worth knowing: the tighter terraces and former council stock around the Manor tend to need efficient, practical repairs, while the larger detached houses towards Eastcote and Northwood more often want carpentry and decorating done to a finish. We price both the same way — by the half day or the day, agreed before we start.
Every job is done by insured tradespeople and carries our 12-month workmanship guarantee, whether it is an hour of flat-pack or a full day working through your list.
Metroland houses take paint well once they are prepared properly, and badly if they are not. We fill, sand, prime and cut in by hand, which is the difference between a finish that lasts five years and one that shows every flaw by the second winter.
The HA4 jobs we do most: front bays and porch woodwork, which take the weather on these streets and are usually the first thing to go; hallways and staircases in the terraces around Ruislip Manor, where the space is tight and the ceilings still high; render and exterior masonry on the semis; and full redecorations for landlords and buyers between tenancies, which we can usually turn round inside a week.
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.
Ruislip's housing is almost entirely interwar timber-framed joinery, and after ninety years of movement most of it needs adjusting rather than replacing. Repair first is nearly always the cheaper and better-looking answer.
What comes up again and again in HA4: internal doors catching on floors that have settled, which we ease, plane and re-hang; kitchen units and cupboard doors re-hung and re-aligned instead of a whole new kitchen; fence panels, posts and gates after a windy spell, of which there are plenty on the open ground near the Lido; and shed, garage and decking repairs across the deep back gardens these houses were given.
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 everyday plumbing jobs that do not justify a plumber's minimum call-out but still need someone who knows what they are doing — done within a booked half-day rather than left on a list.
In Ruislip that usually means taps and mixers on original basins and baths, waste traps and pipework leaking under kitchen sinks, toilet cisterns and flush mechanisms, and radiator valves seized shut on older systems. We also fit a lot of outside taps and washing machine and dishwasher connections, particularly in the smaller Ruislip Manor kitchens where 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.
Simple like-for-like electrical work, done safely and tidily. Notifiable work under Part P — consumer units, new circuits — needs a registered electrician, and we will say so upfront rather than take on something we should not.
The regular HA4 calls are replacing tired sockets and switches, swapping light fittings and adding pendant or spot fittings, extra sockets in rooms wired for a very different era, and outside lighting for driveways, paths and back gardens. In the older Ruislip stock we quite often find wiring that has been extended once too often — if we do, we will tell you plainly what it needs.
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 Ruislip and the wider Hillingdon area for handyman work and small repairs, normally within a few days of your call:
Yes — all of HA4 including Ruislip Manor, South Ruislip, Eastcote and Ickenham, and out to Northwood, Hillingdon and Uxbridge. It is an area we are in most weeks, so there is no travel surcharge to get to you.
No, but we book in half days and full days rather than by the hour, so you get much better value by giving us a list. Most Ruislip customers save up four or five jobs — a door, a couple of shelves, a dripping tap, some filling and painting — and we clear the lot in one visit.
That is one of the most common calls we get in HA4. Ninety-year-old timber moves, and floors settle, so doors bind and casements swell shut. Easing, re-hanging and adjusting hinges usually fixes it for a fraction of the cost of replacement, and we will re-putty and repaint timber windows while we are there.
Basic plumbing means taps, wastes, traps, toilet mechanisms, radiator valves and straightforward leaks. Basic electrical means like-for-like sockets, switches, light fittings and outside lights. Notifiable work under Part P, like consumer units or new circuits, needs a registered electrician and we will tell you so rather than attempt it.
Yes. Fence panel and post replacement, gates that have dropped, shed repairs, decking boards, guttering clearance and exterior painting are all regular work for us, and Ruislip's long back gardens throw up plenty of it after a windy spell.
We carry full public liability insurance and every job comes with a 12-month workmanship guarantee. If our work is not right inside that year, we return and fix it at no charge.
Handyman slots are usually available within a few days. Send us your list or give us a call, and we will confirm a time and a price before we travel out to you.
Something bigger — need the whole house doing rather than a repair list? See full house refurbishment in Ruislip.
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.