Handyman Bournmoor

Handyman help in Bournmoor

Bournmoor is a small, green village on the edge of the Lambton Estate, with the A183 running through on its way between Chester-le-Street and Sunderland. Penshaw is close by to the north-east and Washington is only a few miles away. The village has a mix of older cottages and later family homes, many with generous gardens and a semi-rural feel.

Gardens and outdoor timber feature heavily in our work here. Gates, sheds, fences and decking take a battering in exposed spots, and periodic maintenance keeps them going for longer. Indoors, the requests are similar to anywhere else – doors, shelves, decorating and the occasional plumbing niggle.

Jobs we do in Bournmoor

• Repairing garden gates, replacing fence panels and fixing loose posts and rails
• Dismantling and removing old sheds and summerhouses
• Treating and repainting exterior timber, doors and garden structures
• Fitting shelving, coat hooks and boot racks in porches and utility rooms
• Repairing and adjusting doors in older cottages where floors and frames are uneven
• Decorating bedrooms, lounges and hallways
• Fitting outside taps and repairing drips and leaks indoors

Most garden and fitting jobs fall under our handyman odd-jobs service. For interior decorating, see our painters and decorators, and for taps and pipework our plumbing page.

Cottages and older properties

Older cottages bring charm and a few quirks. Doors rarely hang perfectly in frames that have moved, floors can slope, and walls may be thick stone or brick with lime plaster. We take a careful approach, trimming and adjusting doors by hand to suit the opening, and choosing fixings and paints suited to older materials. If something needs a specialist, such as a heritage joiner or a builder, we will say so.

How to get a quote

Send us a message through our contact page or phone us to describe the job. For garden work, photos of the gate, fence or shed help a great deal. We will reply with a free quote or arrange a visit if we need to see it.

There is no obligation, and we will be clear about what is and is not included. When you are ready, we will book a date that suits you.

Inside the home

Indoors, the jobs we do in Bournmoor range from a single shelf to a full room refresh. Porches and utility rooms are a common focus because they take the brunt of muddy boots, dogs and coats after walks on the estate. Hooks, boot racks, a bench with storage and a durable paint finish can transform a cluttered entrance into something that works well for the whole family.

We also assemble and fit furniture, hang curtains and blinds, mount mirrors and pictures, and paint rooms in the colours you choose. In bathrooms and kitchens we deal with dripping taps, leaks under sinks, tired sealant and blocked wastes.

Practical, honest advice

Not every problem is best solved by a handyman, and we will always tell you if something should go to another trade. That might be a gas or electrical fault, a roof repair or a structural issue. For everything within our range, we aim to do a careful job, explain what we have done and leave the space clean.

Neighbouring areas

From Bournmoor we also cover Great Lumley, Shiney Row, Barmston and Birtley, as well as the villages around Penshaw and Chester-le-Street.