What
is your skill base? I am a qualified carpenter and maker with an
additional skill base in remedial works on wood and plaster. Please
see my photo gallery for examples of past work.
- What
can Windsor Eton Handyman do for you? I do general carpentry like fit kitchens,
hang doors, fit skirting and architraves. Build garden sheds, decks, box in
pipes and
door easing.
Why should I use you?
I genuinely care about doing a good job, I have many delighted customers and have over 25 years in property developing and
maintenance.
When
you say maker what do you mean? Clients often come to me with
problems whether it be building a bespoke cat step for the cat flap
or making a bedroom sign out of vintage cinema letters from ebay.
What
remedial works do you do? I fix holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, also damaged wood, internal or external. This can be done as insurance work or if you are making good on a property before renting or selling. As a carpenter I fix a
lot of broken treads on staircases, door easing and works on garden gates and decks.
Do
you do painting and decorating? Yes, its often tied into my remedial
work.
Can
I see examples of your work? Yes in my gallery, every photo on
WindsorEtonHandyman.co.uk is of work that I have carried out for
clients (copyright G Chenery-Owen Photography).
Do
you fit kitchens? Yes, you can see some of the completed kitchen jobs
in my gallery. I also fit Bathrooms.
Do
you hang pictures, TV's and fit blinds? Yes, all the time. I also do commissions for art gallery's and work for the shops and offices in and around Windsor.
Do
you charge VAT? No, the cost you see is the cost you pay as I am a
sole trader.
Are
you insured? Yes I have Liability Indemnity insurance.
Can
you give me a cost over the phone? Where possible I try to give a
cost over the phone, otherwise I will come out to do a free estimate.
Do
you charge by the hour? No, that's proven to be expensive for the
customer and stressful for the tradesman. Fixed prices give everyone
a clear understanding of how much the works will cost.
Are
you expensive? No when compared to other tradesmen in the area, my
prices are less per day for longer listed hours.
Do
you ask for money up front? Generally no, but if we are buying a lot
of material then yes.
Is
there a cancellation fee? Generally no, but if work has been
commissioned and materials used/ bought then there is a fee for time
and possibly materials used (please see my terms and conditions)
How
can I pay? You can pay by bank transfer (the details are on my
estimates and invoices) or cash, you will still get an invoice.
Do
you work weekends? Yes I can, but I generally work weekdays, please
call if you need something done at the weekend.
What
areas do you serve? Windsor, Eton, Maidenhead, Slough, Datchet,
Ascot, Henley although I have been known to work as far as London and
Reading, so if you are not sure give me a call.
Who do you work for? I work for a broad spectrum of clients from the shops and offices and estate agents in Windsor and Eton to residential home owners
Do
you make bespoke items? Yes TV cabinets, Radiator covers, shelves
etc. I also get requests to resize IKEA cabinets into bespoke cabinets to fit into difficult spaces.
Do
you charge for estimates? No.
Do
you do property renovations? Yes I work with small and large property
developers, estate agents and landlords.
Do
you work alone? Yes, but like all good tradesmen I know other
tradesmen that can be used where required.
Do
you do electrical and plumbing work? Yes I do some electrical and
plumbing work, but I am not a qualified electrician or plumber.
Are
there any jobs that you don't do? I don't do drains, roofing work, pest
control or rubbish clearance.
Is
there anything that you do that's not on your website? Yes, I do
consultations and problem solving on remedial works and issues for
landlords and property developers.
