Need a little help with small repairs or adaptations around your home? Age UK Berkshire’s Handyperson Service is here to support older people in Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell Forest, and West Berkshire with a range of minor household jobs, helping you stay safe, secure, and independent in your own home.
- Fitting window and door locks, keysafes, and other security items
- Installing smoke and CO2 detectors
- Changing light bulbs and replacing small electrical fittings
- Minor plumbing jobs, such as replacing tap washers
- Fitting grabrails and handrails
- Draughtproofing windows and doors
- Fitting phone extensions and intercoms
- Other minor repairs – just ask us for details!
What we can’t do: Major electrical or gas work, high-level jobs, painting/decorating, heavy machinery, or gardening. But we can suggest local traders for these tasks.
All work is assessed for safety and tailored to your needs. Our friendly, fully referenced, and insured team members have Disclosure & Barring Checks, giving you peace of mind.
How does it work?
- Some works (for Wokingham residents) referred by the council or hospital are free of charge if they help with security, hospital avoidance, or quick discharge.
- For other areas or self-referrals, the service costs £25 per hour plus materials.
- If you are unable to pay, please contact us to discuss your situation.
Who can refer? Older people, families, carers, social workers, occupational therapists, GPs, and hospital staff can all make referrals.
Ready to get started? Call us on 0118 959 4242 or email info@ageukberkshire.org.uk to discuss your needs or arrange a visit. We’re here to help you live safely and comfortably at home.
Chargeable service if self referred, can be free of charge if referred by Wokingham Borough Council.