HOME HANDYMEN & HOME MAINTENANCE IN READING, CAVERSHAM, WOODLEY, EARLEY, LOWER EARLEY, TILEHURST, MORTIMER, PANGBOURNE

John receives plenty of praise for his maintenance and repair work. He'll undertake all kinds of jobs, from fences to furniture. Electric light fittings, switches and sockets replaced; gutters cleaned and repaired; fences erected or repaired; sheds erected and re-felted; brickwork built or re-pointed; fireplaces opened up; paths and patios installed or repaired; flat-pack furniture assembled; curtain rails and blinds installed; even shelves fixed. No job is too small.

Working flexible hours, David works on his own. Very good references state he is conscientious, punctual and that all his work is to a good standard. Painting and decorating as well as general household maintenance.

Honest, reliable, courteous and trustworthy, Gary offers reasonable rates and works flexible hours. He'll undertake pretty much anything – decorating, minor repairs, fitting a bathroom, fixing a leaking tap, putting up sheds, carpentry, plumbing, tiling 'with unfailing good humour and professionalism'.

Established for over 10 years, Peter McGeachan undertakes small and large projects; he specialises in interior and exterior decorating. 90% of work is from satisfied customers. No payment until the work has been completed. Full public liability insurance.

Small, family-run business with excellent references available, this father (Martin) and son (Paul) have over 30 years of experience between them. Both skilled tradesmen, Martin specialises in all aspects of carpentry and decorating. Paul's forte is brickwork and groundwork, including patios and extensions. Free estimates and very competitive rates. Very high standard of work, with the majority coming from recommendations.