I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the easiest
of DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it has become
almost impossible to get these jobs done by a professional. If they
bother to respond to my request they will turn up asses the jobs, say
they will come back at a future date but never turn up.
If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a company an
annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id there no company
that does a similar thing for small general maintenance jobs? The
companies that advertise on TV are useless.

On 14/12/2017 10:21, Broadback wrote:
I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the
easiest of DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it
has become almost impossible to get these jobs done by a
professional. If they bother to respond to my request they will turn
up asses the jobs, say they will come back at a future date but never
turn up. If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a
company an annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id

Although you will probably find a local independent heating engineer who
will do a better job when needed for less money if you ask around.

there no company that does a similar thing for small general
maintenance jobs? The companies that advertise on TV are useless.

Again local tradesmen by personal recommendation is probably the way to
go if you have a job that is beyond the scope of DIY. You can even go
and take a look at some of their work locally first (or keep your eyes
peeled for anyone doing a good job on neighbouring properties).

--
Regards,
Martin Brown

On Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:21:14 +0000, Broadback
wrote:

I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the easiest
of DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it has become
almost impossible to get these jobs done by a professional.

Any chance of getting some kid in to do it? No experience, but willing and
capable of learning?

When I was in my very early teens, I started doing DIY for others. I was paid,
of course a lot less than a professional -- but I felt very well paid. And the
people paying would sometimes be able to tell me exactly what they wanted and
how to do it, so I gained in experience with time (and bought more tools). With
experience came speed, and a better understanding of what I could do, and what
jobs I'd turn down. I enjoyed having a steady supply of money, and I still have
most of the tools i bought then...


Thomas Prufer

Broadback wrote:
If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a company an
annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id there no company
that does a similar thing for small general maintenance jobs? The
companies that advertise on TV are useless.

There are 'property maintenance' companies as used by remote landlords -
especially where they need someone to do a first assessment before sending
for a specialist (does tenant reporting 'no heating' mean a broken boiler or
they don't know how to use the timer?)

But I have no idea if they're in general any good, or interested in dealing
with a single property.

Theo

On 14/12/2017 10:21, Broadback wrote:
I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the easiest
of DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it has become
almost impossible to get these jobs done by a professional. If they
bother to respond to my request they will turn up asses the jobs, say
they will come back at a future date but never turn up.
If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a company an
annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id there no company
that does a similar thing for small general maintenance jobs? The
companies that advertise on TV are useless.


Where are you? There are various handyman schemes for the elderly in
Norfolk, for example.

http://www.carechoices.co.uk/handype...es-in-norfolk/

You could probably find something similar in your neck of the woods.

Tim Streater wrote:

What happened to Other Dave, the Medway Handyman?

I think he occasionally lurks, but generally finds the OT: politics too
much, though in the past he used to drag OT: cyclists arguments here ...

On 14/12/2017 10:21, Broadback wrote:
I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the easiest
of DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it has become
almost impossible to get these jobs done by a professional. If they
bother to respond to my request they will turn up asses the jobs, say
they will come back at a future date but never turn up.
If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a company an
annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id there no company
that does a similar thing for small general maintenance jobs? The
companies that advertise on TV are useless.


There are plenty of property maintenance companies about that are used
by landlords, etc.
You just need to find one that you can a££ord.

"Broadback" wrote in message
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I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the easiest of
DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it has become almost
impossible to get these jobs done by a professional. If they bother to
respond to my request they will turn up asses the jobs, say they will come
back at a future date but never turn up.
If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a company an
annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id there no company
that does a similar thing for small general maintenance jobs? The
companies that advertise on TV are useless.

see if you have a https://nextdoor.co.uk
near you and ask for recommendation for what ever trade you need

-

On 14/12/2017 10:21, Broadback wrote:
I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the easiest
of DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it has become
almost impossible to get these jobs done by a professional. If they
bother to respond to my request they will turn up asses the jobs, say
they will come back at a future date but never turn up.
If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a company an
annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id there no company
that does a similar thing for small general maintenance jobs? The
companies that advertise on TV are useless.

What maintenance are you referring to ?. Not much these days is
user-accessible anyway.

On 14/12/2017 10:21, Broadback wrote:
I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the easiest
of DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it has become
almost impossible to get these jobs done by a professional. If they
bother to respond to my request they will turn up asses the jobs, say
they will come back at a future date but never turn up.
If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a company an
annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id there no company
that does a similar thing for small general maintenance jobs? The
companies that advertise on TV are useless.

Open Facebook and search for place names near where you live. There
might be a local group you can join. That's a good way to find out which
local tradesmen are any good.

Bill

"Martin Brown" wrote in message
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On 14/12/2017 10:21, Broadback wrote:
I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the
easiest of DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it
has become almost impossible to get these jobs done by a
professional. If they bother to respond to my request they will turn
up asses the jobs, say they will come back at a future date but never
turn up. If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a
company an annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id

Although you will probably find a local independent heating engineer who
will do a better job when needed for less money if you ask around.

there no company that does a similar thing for small general
maintenance jobs? The companies that advertise on TV are useless.

Again local tradesmen by personal recommendation is probably the way to go
if you have a job that is beyond the scope of DIY. You can even go and
take a look at some of their work locally first (or keep your eyes peeled
for anyone doing a good job on neighbouring properties).

The local facebook groups are a good source of recommended people and you
will usually find quite a few who say they got a good result with particular
people.

"Tim Streater" wrote in message
.. .
In article , Broadback
wrote:

I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the easiest of
DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it has become almost
impossible to get these jobs done by a professional. If they bother to
respond to my request they will turn up asses the jobs, say they will come
back at a future date but never turn up.
If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a company an
annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id there no company
that does a similar thing for small general maintenance jobs? The
companies that advertise on TV are useless.

What happened to Other Dave, the Medway Handyman?

Topped himself, DIY of course.