Handyman Kibblesworth

Handyman services in Kibblesworth

Kibblesworth lies in the countryside south-west of Gateshead, between the Team Valley and the higher ground towards Sunniside, with Birtley and Lamesley close by. Like many villages in this part of the North East it grew around coal, and the route of the old Bowes Railway, which carried coal down to the Tyne, passed this way. The pit has long gone, but the village keeps a strong community feel. Its housing is a mix of former colliery terraces, post-war homes and more recent developments that have brought new families to the area.

Former colliery homes

Older terraced cottages in Kibblesworth are solid little houses, but over the decades they have often been altered and extended by different owners. That can leave doors that no longer quite fit their frames, mismatched skirting, odd-shaped alcoves and kitchens that have been patched up rather than properly finished. We enjoy sorting out these details. Typical work includes:

• Planing and rehanging doors, and fitting new door stops and linings
• Replacing mismatched or damaged skirting and architrave
• Making use of awkward alcoves with shelves or simple fitted storage
• Stripping old wallpaper and repainting walls and ceilings
• Replacing tired bath and sink silicone and fixing dripping taps
• Repairing back yard gates and fixing loose trellis

Newer homes and growing families

For households in the newer parts of the village, the jobs tend to be about fitting and finishing rather than repair. We assemble beds, wardrobes and children's furniture, fix tall units to the wall, hang blinds and curtain poles, mount TVs on suitable walls and put up shelves in home offices. As homes settle, we also adjust doors that have begun to stick and fill hairline gaps around frames before repainting. Our handyman service is designed for exactly this kind of mixed list.

Gardens here are generally a good size, and we often get asked to take down an old shed, build a new one, or refresh a tired fence with a coat of paint. Exterior painting of gates and woodwork comes under our painting and decorating work.

How our quotes work

We know village customers sometimes struggle to find someone willing to travel for a modest job. Send us your list through our contact form or ring us to talk it through. Photos help us understand what is involved and, where needed, we will arrange a visit to see it in person. We then give a free quote, and you are under no obligation to go ahead.

Combining several small jobs into one visit often makes sense in Kibblesworth, so do mention anything else that has been on your mind, even if it seems minor.

Small plumbing fixes

Not every job needs a plumber's full call-out. We regularly replace worn tap washers and cartridges, fix leaking pipe connections under kitchen sinks, sort toilets that keep running, replace shower heads and hoses, and bleed radiators that are cold at the top. Our minor plumbing service is a good fit for these everyday problems. We do not work on boilers or gas appliances.

Areas around Kibblesworth

We also work in Birtley to the east, Sunniside and Whickham to the west, and down in the Teams and Team Valley. Across into Washington, we cover Blackfell too, so most of the surrounding villages and towns are within easy reach.