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Handyman needed

Mr_Bun
Mr_Bun Posts: 339 Forumite
Hi folks,I need a few recommendations for someone to do a few small jobs around the house.
Need a curtain pole put up,a leaky tap fixed,a light fitting put up and a door plained.
I am totally hopeless at this kinda thing,I would end up causing more damage:D
I live in Antrim.
Any help much appreciated:T
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  • Old_Git
    Old_Git Posts: 4,751 Forumite
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    Eddie .lives in Lisburn but will travel .He has been recommended on here before .07779375084
    "Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
  • Lobell
    Lobell Posts: 621 Forumite
    Old_Git wrote: »
    Eddie .lives in Lisburn but will travel .He has been recommended on here before .07779375084

    I contacted Eddie a few weeks ago after asking for handyman recommendations on here. He initially arranged to call out to quote for the job. Then called to postpone, claiming van trouble. Said he would be in touch to rearrange...never heard from him again.
  • Cotta
    Cotta Posts: 3,667 Forumite
    Lobell wrote: »
    I contacted Eddie a few weeks ago after asking for handyman recommendations on here. He initially arranged to call out to quote for the job. Then called to postpone, claiming van trouble. Said he would be in touch to rearrange...never heard from him again.

    Ditto, van trouble with and this was around Christmas and then something to do with an ongoing job.
  • Mr_Bun
    Mr_Bun Posts: 339 Forumite
    Looks like I'll give Eddie a miss:eek:
    Anyone else any recommendations?:)
  • warmhands.coldheart
    warmhands.coldheart Posts: 3,757 Forumite
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    edited 14 April 2015 at 11:39AM
    I'd offer to do it but my OH would go nuts as I still have a (text removed by MSE Forum Team) load of stuff to do around our house.... she WOULDN'T be impressed !! :-)
  • S1oane
    S1oane Posts: 44 Forumite
    Don't know if he travels to Antrim but Facebook HandyPhil in Bangor, he's VERY good.
  • bonjovi99
    bonjovi99 Posts: 120 Forumite
    Ray Hesketh 07967148962
    from Dunmurry
    does joinery, electrical, plumbing, tiling, repairs & rennovation.
    Sorry I'm reading this from his business card.
    Give him a load of small jobs to keep him busy for one day to get the best value from him. he has done some plumbing & joinery for me & did a neat job
  • Mollyb
    Mollyb Posts: 36 Forumite
    Ooh I might have to give this guy a call. Just moved into a new house and myself and the OH are useless at DIY. I was dreading the thought of having to drill holes in the walls myself!
  • BigAndy_79
    BigAndy_79 Posts: 569 Forumite
    Mollyb wrote: »
    I was dreading the thought of having to drill holes in the walls myself!

    For photo frames and pictures, etc.? Have you seen those sticky, adhesive things you can get for the same job...?
  • Mollyb
    Mollyb Posts: 36 Forumite
    Andy, I used those in my rented apartment and they are brilliant. But I need things like curtain poles put up and mirrors in the bathrooms so I'll deffo have to drill.
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