Handyperson Service

#Age UK Berkshire handyperson service Our Handypersons carry out a range of small household repairs and minor adaptations such as: - Fitting window and door locks and other security items - Fitting smoke and CO2 detectors - Changing light bulbs and replacing  - Replacing tap washers and carrying out minor plumbing works - Fitting grabrails and handrails - Fitting keysafes and doorbells - Draughtproofingwindows and doors - Fitting phone extensions - Carrying out a range of minor repairs -please ask us for details Some of the jobs we cannot do (but we know someone who can): - Major electrical work - Gas work requiring a Gas-Safe registered technician - Work that's high-up or at high level - Painting and decorating - Work involving heavy machinery e.g. chainsaws - Gardening.  For all of the works we cannot do, we are able to suggest one or more local traders who can do those sorts of jobs, although we don't make recommendations. All our services will be assessed for safety on an individual basis. We will do our best to meet your individual needs and to support you in your own home so that you can be as independent as you wish. All of the Handyperson team have Disclosure & Barring Checks (formerly CRB) and are fully referenced and insured; all are paid employees of Age UK Berkshire, providing you with full confidence in our team. #How to refer We welcome referrals and calls from older people, families and carers for this service. #For the free service Referrals can be made by social workers, occupational therapists, GPs, hospital discharge staff, etc., for the free service in Wokingham