General Odd Jobs in Cirencester

Most households have a list. A picture that needs hanging, a curtain that keeps falling off, a loo seat that is loose, a wobbly chair, a battery in a high smoke alarm, a bag of charity stuff to drop off. Each one is five minutes but they never quite get done. Odd-job visits are designed for exactly this.

What is included

Anything small and non-specialist. That covers picture hanging, curtain poles that have come loose, a wobbly dining chair, a sticking cupboard door, a loo seat replacement, a tighter bannister spindle, a battery swap in a high smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm, a new doormat trimmed to fit, a shelf tidied up, a drawer runner straightened, a loose skirting pinned back, a key cutter visit on your behalf, a bag to the tip, a charity collection met at the door, a recycling bin out on the right week, a garden chair unfolded, a spare bulb swapped in the porch light.

The point of the service is simple: bring your list. Martin will work through it in order, flag anything that is bigger than it looks, and give you the time estimate for each item before starting.

What is NOT included

Anything that would be on its own service page is booked as that service, not as odd jobs. So a full room repaint, a wardrobe assembly, a big plumbing job or significant electrical work is not an odd job. If you are not sure, send a photo of the list and Martin will tell you which items fit.

How long it takes

Odd-job visits usually run as a minimum one-hour slot, a two-hour slot, or a half-day. Most people find a half-day gets through about eight to twelve small items, sometimes more if they are quick ones in the same room. Martin will tell you during the visit how the list is pacing so you can decide what to keep and what to bump.

Pricing

First hour £55, each hour after £35. Half-day £125, full day £230. Most odd-job sessions work out best on an hourly or half-day rate because of the variety of jobs. Free travel within five miles of Cirencester.

Common questions

How long is your list? It does not matter. Write down everything you can think of, even the small bits. Martin will order them so the most time-sensitive things get done first.

What if one item turns out to be a bigger job? Martin will flag it, quote you for the extra time or a return visit, and move on to the next thing on the list so the visit is still productive.

Do I need to supply the parts? Small things (batteries, basic screws, a pack of picture hooks) Martin carries as stock. Anything specific (a particular loo seat, a particular light bulb) is either supplied by you or picked up at cost.