Painting, carpentry, basic plumbing and electrics, repairs and flat-pack — for houses and flats across Wembley, Preston Road, Sudbury and Alperton
Wembley throws up a wider mix of handyman work than most areas, because the housing is so mixed. Victorian terraces near the High Road, interwar semis around Preston Road and Barn Hill, and a lot of newer flats by the stadium — each generates a different call-out list, from period joinery repairs to hanging fifty kilos of shelving on a modern plasterboard wall without it pulling out.
We are based in Harrow, so Wembley is a few minutes away. That matters for a half-day job: you are not paying for a tradesman to cross London before he picks up a screwdriver. It also means we can usually offer a slot quickly, and come back if something is not right.
Wembley is a heavy landlord area too, and a good share of our work here is between-tenancy lists — make-good, touch-up decorating, replacing damaged doors and handles, and clearing the snagging that builds up over a tenancy. Everything is done by insured tradespeople and carries our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Wembley's mix keeps this varied: full redecorations between tenancies on the flats around Wembley Park, hallway and stairwell painting in the Victorian terraces near the High Road where the height makes it awkward, and exterior masonry and render work on the interwar semis. Landlord make-good — filling, sanding and matching existing paint after a tenancy — is one of our most frequent Wembley jobs.
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.
In the older Wembley terraces it is period joinery: doors eased and re-hung, sash and casement windows freed off, skirting and architrave repairs. In the newer flats it is a different problem entirely — fixing heavy shelving, TVs and wall units securely into plasterboard and metal stud, which needs the right fixings rather than optimism. We do both, plus fitted alcove storage and flat-pack assembly.
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.
Around Wembley we are mostly called for taps and mixers on older basins and baths, waste traps leaking under kitchen sinks, toilet cisterns that will not stop running, and radiator valves seized on ageing systems. In the newer stadium-side flats it is more often appliance connections, shower seals and silicone renewal where a bathroom has started to let water through.
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.
The common Wembley calls are swapping tired sockets and switches for modern fittings, replacing light fittings in high terrace hallways, adding sockets in rooms wired long before anyone owned this many appliances, and outdoor lighting for driveways and back gardens. Anything notifiable under Part P goes to a registered electrician and we say so before starting, not after.
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 Wembley and the wider Brent area for handyman work and small repairs, usually within a few days:
Yes — HA9 and HA0 and the surrounding Brent area, including Wembley Park, Preston Road, Sudbury, Alperton, North Wembley and Tokyngton. We are based in Harrow so it is a short run, and there is no travel charge.
We book half days and full days rather than by the hour, so the best value comes from saving up a list. Most Wembley customers give us four or five jobs and we clear them in one visit.
Yes, and it is worth getting right. Heavy shelves, TVs and wall units need the correct fixings for plasterboard or metal stud, or they pull out and take a chunk of wall with them. We locate the studs and fix properly rather than relying on plugs that will not hold.
That is regular work for us in Wembley. We work to your changeover date, prioritise anything affecting lettability and safety, and give you a price for the whole list up front.
Basic plumbing means taps, traps, wastes, toilet mechanisms, radiator valves and leaks. Basic electrical means like-for-like sockets, switches and light fittings. Notifiable work under Part P, such as consumer units or new circuits, needs a registered electrician — we tell you upfront.
Yes to both. Full public liability insurance and a 12-month workmanship guarantee on everything we do. If our work is not right within the year, we come back and fix it at no cost.
Usually within a few days for a handyman slot, often sooner for a half-day list. Send your list or call and we will confirm a time and a price before we travel.
Something bigger — a whole-house project rather than a repair list? See full house refurbishment in Wembley.
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.