Painting, period joinery, basic plumbing and electrics and careful maintenance — for apartments and houses across Westminster, Pimlico, Belgravia and Victoria
Most of our Westminster work is in apartments within period buildings and mansion blocks rather than whole houses, and the practical constraints matter as much as the work itself. Blocks here commonly set strict working hours, require the porter and managing agent to be notified in advance, insist goods lifts are booked and protected, and do not permit skips at all — waste goes out bagged and by arrangement.
We are set up for that. We book access properly, protect communal areas, keep to the permitted hours and take our waste with us. The work itself is period-appropriate: sash windows repaired and draught-proofed, original joinery and shutters restored, careful decorating around fine plaster, and everyday repairs done to a standard that matches the building.
SW1 and W1 have extensive listing and conservation coverage, so we will always tell you when something you have asked for needs consent rather than simply doing it. Half-day and full-day slots, insured, and covered by our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Decorating in SW1 apartments is fine-detail work done to a block's timetable: preparation around cornicing, panelling and shutters, hand cutting-in, and communal areas protected on the way in and out. Between-occupancy redecorations are common, and we work within permitted hours so the building has no reason to object.
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 is the core of it. Sash windows re-corded, freed off, spliced and draught-proofed; shutters repaired and made to fold again; original doors eased, re-hung and refitted with proper ironmongery; panelling, skirting and architrave repaired and profile-matched. We also fit storage into apartments that were designed long before anyone owned this much.
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.
Taps, waste traps, cisterns, radiator valves, shower seals and silicone make up most of it. The constraint in a Westminster apartment is shared infrastructure — the soil stack and risers belong to the building, so work touching them needs freeholder consent under your lease. We flag that clearly rather than cutting into it.
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.
Usual work is replacing switches, sockets and light fittings with pieces suited to the room, and adding lighting where it can be routed without disturbing protected fabric. In listed buildings we avoid chasing into original walls or lifting original floors, and 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.
Every job gets a fixed price before we start, worked out from these rates. Materials are charged separately.
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We cover Westminster and the neighbouring central postcodes for handyman work, period repairs and maintenance:
Yes — SW1 and W1 and the surrounding central area, including Pimlico, Belgravia, Victoria, St James's, Mayfair and Marylebone.
Yes, and we plan for it. We book access with the porter or managing agent, protect communal areas and the lift, keep to permitted working hours, and take waste away bagged since most central blocks do not allow skips.
For decorating and ordinary repairs, usually not. You will normally need consent for anything structural or anything affecting the soil stack, risers, party walls or the building's shared services. We will tell you when a job crosses that line.
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 that can include internal features like doors, shutters, panelling and staircases. We flag it rather than proceed.
Usually yes, even when they have been painted shut for years. Re-cording, easing, splicing decayed timber and draught-proofing restores function without replacement.
Yes — full public liability insurance and a 12-month workmanship guarantee on all work.
Get in touch with the address and your list. We will confirm a time and price and sort out block access requirements before we come.
Something bigger — a whole-house project rather than a repair list? See full house refurbishment in Westminster.
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.