nick.peckham

Hi All, I'm looking for recommendations for someone who can remount a curtain rail for me. There's a minor complication in that there's a seriously tough girder just under the thin layer of plaster. The way we got around this before was to glue a long strip of wood to the wall, paint it white, and then mount the the curtain rail holders onto that. I see no reason that the same approach can't be repeated. I would guess it's something any good handyman could handle? Though they'd probably want to inspect it before committing. Thanks, Nick

Hello, I'm writing on behalf of the people in my flats on Talfourd Road, Peckham. There's a garden area in the front, which is partly concrete, but with some areas for plants, and us residents are doing a poor job of looking after it! So we are looking for someone to do regular light gardening duties, to get the area a bit more presentable. Interested in recommendations, and offers! Thank You, Nick

Hello All, I'm looking for some recommendations for a good handyman, for a few jobs around my Peckham flat. Drawers ./ cabinets not closing properly not closing properly. Attach an alarm and thermostat to a wall. And the unusual one! Take apart a DFS electric recliner sofa and armchair into its major pieces while I take some pictures to aid in reassembly after it's moved! Thank You! Nick

Hi All, I'm looking for someone who can connect up a washing machine for me. The delivery people couldn't manage it, the old ones power cable went behind a dishwasher, and no other power point in range. So it should be a straightforward case of loosening dishwasher attachments, sliding ot forward, and then back after connection. I've previously used "The Spin Doctor" but I'm not getting a response to email or phone message... Recommendations please! Nick

I also use James, and recommend him highly. He just did a check of some sockets and replaced one for me. Nick

Hi All, I'm looking to let out my flat in the Dulwich side of Peckham, and I'm looking for a company that will manage it for me reliably, find good tenants, etc. (I'm planning on moving abroad, so will need a full service covering everything). I had heard good things about Gareth James, but they are proving extremely sluggish in responding to things like questions about the contact they wish me to sign. Which makes me reluctant to trust them if I'm not even in the country. Thanks, Nick

Subject line says it all really - I'm getting a flat ready to rent out and need some certificates to show the electricals are safe! Thanks, Nick

A bit late, but here goes... A few months back Krzysztof Zajko did some major work for me, removing a low wall between kitchen and living room, putting in a new kitchen, and making everything flow smoothly from kitchen to living room. The work done was excellent - it did over run slightly, but given what they had to deal with, I really can't complain. (Such as the kitchen floor not being the same level as the living room!). I'm extremely happy with the result. Given the amount of brickwork being removed, mess was unavoidable, but at the end 4 ladies were here for 4 hours, and did an absolutely superb job in getting everything clean at the end, to an exceptionally high standard. Highly recommended! Nick

Only just got around to this review! Yes, I am also happy to recommend Berdec Decorators. I had some painting and kitchen shelves to sort out - it took us a couple of goes to workout how to make the best of the Ikea shelves I had, that were a bit too big for the space available, (I get the impression that pretty much every craftsman hates Ikea stuff!), but we got there. I plan on using them again shortly.

I recently used Mark again, this time for removing a heavy old water talk, and plumbing through where it used to be, to release some space. very happy with the result, once again Mark delivered! Nick

Micky recently finished redoing the whole of my kitchen / living space ceiling, (which were knocked through into one), removing dangerous old polystyrene tiles and getting something safe and insulating up there. Great job done, I recommend him highly.

James just installed some sockets in a cupboard for me, very quick, good job. Highly recommended

I recently had Team Greg back, this time to get my bathroom painted, and all my radiators, and a ceiling too. Once again, a great job done.

Micky Lawless finished up putting a new ceiling in my spare room today, removing some old dangerous polystyrene tiles. He worked quickly, and did a great job! Recommended

Another happy customer of Team Greg, hallway and a bedroom painted, 2 ikea book cases repaired. Very high quality work, no paint where it was not wanted! I was also pleasantly surprised that the paint they used did not smell strongly, and dried fast, which helped make the job go well. I'll definitely be using Greg again for my next job.

Had 2 window hinges replaced, and a cracked big double glazed panel replaced by Ashley of The Window Company last week. he also temporarily removed one so that some boiler work did not need scaffolding. Good price, fast friendly service, recommended. 07903 441990, [email protected] The people who installed them a few years back had no interest at all in maintaining them, so this was very welcome!

I had my boiler replaced by Mark Newlove last week, and was very impressed with the service. Not least because he came in at close to half the cost of the British Gas quotation, and managed to do all the work without expensive and inconvenient scaffolding. He also returned to help in person when I got confused by the controls for the new system. I'll be dropping the British Gas maintenance contract, and using him in future for that too. [email protected] 07971824567

Hi All, I've previously been very happy wityh work done by Victor 007 Handyman, but I'm not getting a response to messages at the moment. The jobs I need doing are: Fitting a new ceiling light Fitting new taps in my bathroom basin, and connecting the waste outlet up. New heating element to be put into my hotpoint washing machine New bath side panel And possibly some more. I'm based in Talfourd Rd, Peckham Any recommendations for someone who can handle all or maybe some of this? Thanks, Nick

I hope someone can help me here - via these forums a few years ago I found a very good plumber, who was a big help sorting out radiators. And now I can't find his details. (I did try search here, but no luck) It was a one man company, based somewhere near Bromley if I recall correctly. I've got more and more fed up with the awful 'service' I have got from British Gas, and I'm looking to have a new boiler installed. I'd also want them to do some regular preventative maintenance - something else Brtish Cas are not much cop at... I'd rather not try someone for the first time with such a major job, so I'd really appreciate pointers to the excellent forgotten chap. But if it comes down to it, better than British Gas should not be a particularly high bar to clear...