Handyman in Chedworth

Chedworth sits about eight miles north of Cirencester, tucked into the valleys north of the A429. Martin covers it regularly and a modest mileage charge applies for the portion beyond the first five free miles.

About Chedworth

Chedworth is best known for Chedworth Roman Villa, one of the largest Roman villas in Britain, now looked after by the National Trust. The village itself is scattered along the valley in a pattern that reflects its origins as several smaller settlements that gradually joined up. St Andrew's Church sits on the edge of the older part of the village, and the Seven Tuns pub, near the church, is one of the oldest inns in Gloucestershire, reputed to have been licensed since 1610.

Chedworth is well off the main tourist routes and has a quiet, settled feel. The lanes into the village are narrow and winding, which keeps traffic light and preserves its character. The village is popular with walkers and cyclists because of the footpaths along the valley, and the population is a mix of long-established residents, families and retirees who have moved in for the quiet.

Getting to Chedworth

The drive from Cirencester takes around twenty minutes via Withington or the A429. Chedworth is outside the five-mile free travel zone, so a mileage charge of 45p per mile applies beyond the first five miles. For a typical Chedworth visit this adds around £3 to £4 each way.

The kinds of jobs Martin does in Chedworth

A lot of the houses in Chedworth are older stone cottages scattered along the valley, so the work tends to focus on period-house maintenance: easing stiff doors, refitting old windows, repairs to timber frames, curtain poles into lime plaster and carefully planned shelving on uneven walls. Outside, there is regular work on garden gates, fence panels and outside taps, and occasionally on sheds and small outbuildings. The narrow lanes mean Martin plans access carefully, particularly for jobs requiring ladders or longer lengths of timber. There is also a steady run of small jobs for older residents in the village.

Pricing for Chedworth

£55 for the first hour and £35 per hour after that. Mileage is 45p per mile beyond the first five free miles, adding around £3 to £4 each way for a Chedworth visit.

Booking from Chedworth

Call or text 07786 652 167 with a short description of the job, and mention any access notes if the lane to the house is tight or has parking restrictions. For cottage work, it helps to know the wall type so Martin can bring the right fixings. Most bookings are scheduled within a week.