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Reliable handyman services done right the first time.

Over 20 years helping Wakefield homeowners repair, improve and maintain their properties. Honest work, tidy site, fair price — no faff.

Call Dave · 07882 611714Or landline · 01977 679716
20+
Years on the tools
1,000+
Jobs completed
5★
Local reviews
Dave at work — fitted oak joinery in a Wakefield home

Latest job

Fitted oak shelving — Pontefract

Why homeowners choose Dave

Old-fashioned standards. No corporate runaround.

20+ years' experience

Time-served tradesman. Seen and fixed it before.

Free honest quotes

Fair, fixed prices agreed upfront — never any surprises after the job.

Local & trusted

Wakefield-based. Most work comes from word-of-mouth.

Clean & respectful

Dust sheets down, boots off, site tidier than I found it.

Transparent pricing

Fair, fixed quotes before I start. No surprise bills.

Turns up when I say

If I've booked you in, I'm there. If I'm running late, you'll know.

Services

Every trade you need, one trusted pair of hands.

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Recent work

A few jobs, finished properly.

Real photos from real Wakefield homes — no stock images, no AI mock-ups.

Raised decking with spindle balustrade overlooking countryside near Wakefield
Raised decking & balustrade
Garden decking laid against a patio with planting
Garden deck & patio blend
Wide garden decking next to lawn and brick wall
Wraparound garden decking

Customer reviews

Kind words from neighbours.

"Had my decking done by Dave — excellent job and a very competitive rate. Would highly recommend."

Keith Hawkins

Verified Google review

"Excellent repair to re-seal my grandmother's bedroom window. Wore PPE and stayed socially distanced to keep himself and others safe. Thank you — would highly recommend."

Steve Turner

Verified Google review

Service areas

Wakefield & the surrounding villages.

Based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Most jobs are within a 20-minute drive — if you're nearby, give me a ring and we'll have a chat.

  • Wakefield
  • Pontefract
  • Castleford
  • Normanton
  • Featherstone
  • Ossett
  • Horbury
  • Sandal
  • Crofton
  • Outwood
  • Stanley
  • Knottingley

Not on the list? Still ask — happy to travel for the right job.

FAQ

Common questions, straight answers.

Anything else? Give Dave a quick call — happy to talk it through.

Do you guarantee your work?+
Yes — if something's not right, give me a ring and I'll come back and put it right. Simple as that.
Do you charge for quotes?+
No. Quotes are free, honest and given before any work begins. No surprise bills at the end.
How quickly can you come out?+
Most weeks I can fit small jobs in within a few days. Bigger jobs we'll book in a date that suits you.
Do you take on small jobs?+
Absolutely — a single shelf, a dripping tap, a sticky door. No job is too small.
What areas do you cover?+
Wakefield and the surrounding villages — Pontefract, Castleford, Normanton, Ossett, Horbury and everywhere in between.
Card or cash?+
Either is fine. Bank transfer also works. Payment after the job's done and you're happy.

Get in touch

Give Dave a call.

Quickest way to get a free, honest quote — a quick call or text. Usually back to you the same day.

Mobile

07882 611714

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Landline

01977 679716

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