Handyman Sandyford

Sandyford: practically on our doorstep

Sandyford lies between Jesmond, Heaton and the city centre, so it is one of the closest areas to our base. It is a busy, mixed neighbourhood, with Sandyford Road running through it, Northumbria University and the city centre a short walk away, and the green corridor of Jesmond Dene and the Ouseburn valley not far to the east. The population is a mix of long-term residents, young professionals and students, and that is reflected in the homes we work in.

Much of the housing is made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraces and traditional Tyneside flats, where two separate flats share a pair of front doors at street level. There are also purpose-built blocks and newer apartments. A large proportion of properties are rented, so a lot of our Sandyford work is for landlords and letting agents as well as owner-occupiers.

Repairs for rented homes and tenancy changeovers

The weeks between one tenancy ending and the next beginning are always busy in an area like Sandyford. Landlords need marks on walls made good, scuffed woodwork repainted, wobbly door handles tightened, broken blinds replaced and bathroom sealant renewed before new tenants arrive. Our handyman repair visits are well suited to working through that kind of checklist in one go.

We are used to collecting keys from agents, sending photos when a job is done and flagging anything else we spot that might need attention, such as a cistern that is starting to run on or a small leak under a kitchen sink. We will always ask before doing anything beyond the agreed list.

Jobs we often do in Sandyford flats and terraces

• Patching and repainting walls and ceilings between tenants
• Replacing worn bath, shower and worktop silicone
• Fixing running toilets, dripping taps and slow or blocked sinks
• Fitting blinds and curtain poles to sash and bay windows
• Assembling beds, wardrobes and desks for furnished lets
• Adjusting doors that catch, including flat entrance doors
• Putting up shelving in alcoves and small kitchens where space is tight
• Wall-mounting TVs in living rooms with limited floor space

Space is often at a premium in Tyneside flats, so made-to-measure shelving and storage can make a real difference, whether that is a cupboard under the stairs in an upper flat or shelves in an awkward recess.

How to book us in Sandyford

Because we are so close, Sandyford jobs are easy for us to fit in. Send us the details via our contact form or ring the number on our website. Let us know whether it is an upper or lower flat, a house or an apartment, and whether someone will be in or if access is through an agent. Photos help us price accurately, and we will send a free quote for the work.

Owner-occupiers in Sandyford benefit from the same convenience. Whether you have just bought your first flat and want it repainted before you move in, or you have lived in your terrace for a long time and have a list of small jobs that keep getting put off, we can work through it methodically and leave the place tidy.

Parking near some Sandyford streets can be restricted, so we will confirm the practicalities when booking. On the day we protect floors, work tidily in what are often compact rooms and leave the property clean.

Covering Sandyford and its neighbours

Alongside Sandyford, we spend a great deal of time in Shieldfield, Heaton, Spital Tongues and Gosforth, as well as across Jesmond. If you manage a portfolio spread across these areas, we are happy to look after several properties.