How odd jobs in Fulham work: one list, one visit
Most homes have a list. The bathroom door that sticks, the kitchen cupboard hanging off one hinge, the blind that has never gone up, the dripping tap. On its own, each job feels too small to book anyone for. Put together, they make a sensible morning or day for our handyman.
Write everything down, room by room, and add a photo of each job if you can. That lets us plan the visit and arrive with the right parts. Odd jobs in Fulham often need specific fittings, like a sash window catch or an old style door handle, so photos save a second trip.
As a Fulham handyman, we take on small jobs across Fulham, Fulham Broadway, Parsons Green and Hammersmith, in houses, flats and rentals.
Typical small jobs in Fulham homes
Here is the sort of thing that turns up on a typical list in a period terrace or converted flat. Most can be done in one visit, and anything bigger can be quoted separately.
- Doors that stick, swing open or will not latch
- Loose door handles, hinges and cupboard doors
- Squeaky floorboards and loose stair treads
- Dripping taps and running toilets
- Old silicone round baths, showers and sinks
- Cracked or loose tiles
- Shelves, curtain poles, blinds and pictures
- Draught excluders, door stops and letterbox brushes
- Small patches of plaster and filler after other work
- Garden gate latches and loose fence panels
Jobs we cover
- Several small jobs done in one visit
- Easing and adjusting doors
- Fixing loose handles, hinges and catches
- Fixing squeaky floorboards
- Dripping taps and running toilets
- Resealing baths, showers and sinks
- Putting up shelves, poles, blinds and pictures
- Small plaster patches and filling
- Draught excluders and letterbox brushes
Small repairs in older houses
Victorian and Edwardian houses age in particular ways. Timber doors swell in damp weather and shrink again in summer, so a door that sticks now might be fine in a few months. Planing it too much can leave a gap. Floors move, and the floorboards creak where nails have worked loose. Stair spindles and handrails come loose from years of being leant on.
None of these is a big job alone, but they add up and can make a lovely old house feel tired. Our handyman knows period homes, so we ease a door rather than butcher it, and fix a floorboard to the joist with screws, checking first for pipes and cables underneath.
If a small repair turns out to be a bigger one, for example a sash window that needs new cords rather than a new catch, we tell you and quote that work separately. Our sash window repairs page covers that kind of job.
Flats, mansion blocks and rentals
In a leasehold flat, the gov.uk leasehold guide explains that your lease says whether you or the landlord is responsible for repairs. Every lease is different, so check yours before booking anything that touches shared parts like the main entrance, the stairs or the roof. If you are unsure, your managing agent can tell you.
Tenants should check with their landlord or letting agent before booking repairs. Landlords often book odd jobs in Fulham as a short list between tenancies or after an inspection report. Our landlord repairs page goes into more detail on that.
Specialist jobs we arrange for you
Some jobs are not for a handyman, and we would rather say so up front. Any work on gas appliances or gas pipes is done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. We will arrange this for you. The gov.uk register of regulated professions says registering with Gas Safe Register is a legal requirement for anyone carrying out gas work in the UK.
We arrange bigger electrical jobs in the same way. Hammersmith and Fulham building control explains that work such as a new circuit, a new consumer unit (the fuse box), or adding to circuits in a bathroom must be notified. That means it is done by an electrician registered with an approved scheme who can self certify the work, or signed off through building control. We arrange it. Small swaps such as a broken socket cover can go on your odd jobs list.
What to have ready
A clear list makes for a quick, accurate quote.
- Your list of jobs, room by room
- A photo of each job, and of any part that needs replacing
- Any parts or fittings you have already bought
- Details of parking or a visitor permit
- A key arrangement if you will be out, or a tenant's contact details
Small problems that grow if left
Some odd jobs in Fulham homes are worth doing sooner rather than later. Old silicone round a bath that has gone black or lifted lets water get behind the tiles and into the floor below, which in a flat can mean a leak into the neighbour's ceiling. A dripping tap wastes water and can stain the basin. A running toilet can also show up on a water meter.
A loose handrail on the stairs is a safety issue, especially for children and older relatives. Get it on the list.
Who this suits
- Homeowners with a list that keeps growing
- Busy people who want everything done in one go
- Tenants with their landlord's approval
- Landlords with a short list between tenancies
- Older residents who want help with fiddly jobs
- Sellers getting a home ready for viewings
Common questions
Can you do several small jobs in one visit?
Yes, that is what this service is for. Send us the whole list with photos and we will quote for doing them together, which is usually better value than separate visits.
What if one of the jobs turns out bigger than expected?
We tell you before doing anything extra. If it needs more time or different parts, we quote it separately. If it needs a specialist, we tell you and point you to the right one.
Do you do gas jobs?
No. Any gas work is done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, because registration is a legal requirement for anyone doing gas work in the UK. We will arrange this for you.
Can you look at small electrical faults?
Small swaps, such as a cracked socket cover, can go on the list. Bigger jobs like a new circuit, a new fuse box or changes to circuits near a bath or shower must be notified, so they are done by a registered electrician who can self certify the work. We arrange it.
Should I buy the parts first?
If you already have them, great. If not, send photos and we can bring suitable parts. Old period fittings sometimes take a bit of hunting, so photos help.
Can I book small repairs for a flat I rent out?
Yes. Send us the list, the address and how to get access. We can work with your tenant to arrange a time.
Can you fix my sticking door without taking too much off?
Yes. The first step is checking the hinges, which are often the real cause. If it does need planing, only a little comes off, bearing in mind old timber doors swell and shrink with the seasons.