I offer all aspects of building maintenance and small scale alterations including carpentry, basic electrical solutions, plastering, plumbing, decoration, tiling, roofing, GRP or EPDM roofing.
Bespoke creations and carpentry is my favourite work.
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34 customer reviews
Bianca
Painting & Decoration - Interior
I had a short timeframe to get a job done and Dan was very flexible & managed to squeeze me in. Not only was he willing to get the job done with short timescales but he also did an excellent job with the painting, boxing the boiler in under the stairs and smaller jobs around the house. I definitely recommend him.
Richard
Garden Shed Construction
Dan helped lay a base for our new shed and then assembled the flat pack shed. Really happy with his work, and he’s a lovely bloke too. Was a pleasure meeting Dan and happy with our new shed. Would definitely use him again for other projects. More...
Paul Harding
Fence & Gate Installation
I had a back gate that was out of alignment and needed help. I contacted Bark and Dan's Surfside Services responeded. I obtained a quote from Daniel which I was happy with. Daniel turned up on time, a happy and smiling person. He completed the work to my satisfaction and although the work threw up a couple of difficulties, Daniel was able to resolve these to complete the job. More...
Alistair cooke
Handyman
Very efficient and friendly service .
e m winter
Roofing Installation or Replacement
service was excellent very pleased with all the work carried out and hope to do further business with him.
Sonia Herbert
Plesant person but not happy regarding the work. Paid good money to repair or replace guttering, stop wooden shed door from leaking and hang two doors. Guttering still leaking when it rains, wet still comes in the shed. Doors ok but not worth the money screws come through to the other side on fixings. Doors rather rough and one has a defect in the cross section. Text many times but not reply. Last time was 20th Feb 2022. I'm not a happy person. More...
Joe Taylor
Interior Plastering & Rendering
Dan did a great job and was a very nice guy to boot :)
Ian Hignett
Roofing Installation or Replacement
Daniel turned upon time and completed the repair quickly and efficiently. Will use him again.
Glyn Hockey
Handyman
He did a very good job. Professional and helpful.
Glyn Hockey
Handyman
We hired Dan to do some general work and he carried it all out both professionally and politely. We will use him again.
Debbie Thompson
TV Installation & Mounting
Job was wall mounting tv. He stepped up at short notice to come to our rescue, great guy and would not hesitate to use again or recommend him, come on time and well equipped to complete task , neat and tidy worker
Tony Hutson
General Plumbing
Efficient friendly professional. Recommend Dan without reservation
Alan Odgers
General Plumbing
Very competent job done by a friendly person. Thoroughly recommended
Alan Odgers
General Plumbing
Very helpful and solved my problem
Peter SR Collins
Fence & Gate Installation
Very polite and good job done exactly as on tin
Don’t be put off when you first meet
Margaret Mintern
Fence & Gate Installation
Dan is thorough and knowledgeable. He came as promised and did a splendid job. I would highly recommend
Karen
General Plumbing
Great service and value for money.
Will certainly keep his number and recommend to friends.
Trevor Harvey
Gardening
He did a good job and cleared rubbish away. Would use him again. Very polite.
Monika
Gutter Cleaning
Brilliant friendly very hard working
conciensous
Philip Dennington
General Plumbing
Excellent work carried out,very polite,would recommend
E Trevena
Gutter Cleaning
Very good and efficient a good job all round
Alan
Home Insulation
I didn't actually get to meet Dan but on the phone he was friendly, professional and understood my problems and agreed to work to fit around unusual constraints.
Sharon
Handyman
Took a bit of time to get back to me but made an appointment .
Anne Varker
Home Insulation
Dan was professional, friendly and knowledgable. He arrived when he said he would, did the job and tidied up after himself. Great communication and reliable. Thanks Dan the insulation has made a huge difference. Would definitely recommend Dan without a shadow of a doubt. More...
Fran
Gutter Repairs & Maintenance
Poor communication. Didn't bother to turn up or let me know
Joy
Gutter Cleaning
First class.Job done.Coming back soon to do other jobs
Chilton
Gardening
Worked hard. Was pleasant and also left my project tidy.
Alison
Gardening
Dan was an excellent worker. He did exactly what was needed. He's coming back to do further work.
I would recommend Dan.
Ivers
Gutter Repairs & Maintenance
Very pleasant young man nothing was to much trouble would hire Dan again.
Christine
Handyman
I would highly recommend Dan. He was a real pleasure to have in my home and so careful when moving my furniture around. I will certainly be recommending him to my friends and also using his services again myself. Thank you Dan. More...
Damian
Gardening
Dan is a lovely fella who arrived almost immediately after messaging (on a Sunday!), cracked on with the work with no hassle, did a great job and left everything clean and tidy.
I'll be using him again.
Amanda
Gardening
Dan has achieved the resurrection of my overgrown garden and I totally agree with the other reviewer that he goes well beyond . Totally recommend Dan and am really glad he’s looking after my garden .Very happy More...
Dennis
Gardening
Did an excellent job. Went above and beyond what I asked him to do.
John
I hired Dan to do some basic maintenance work to my property including a small lawn, some exterior painting and fixing a minor roof issue.
He charged a fair price for the work and was very thorough and efficient.
Would have no hesitation in employing him to do maintenance work again and no hesitations in recommending him. He also provided me with references and a copy of his public liability insurance as you cant be too careful in this day and age!
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How long have you been in business?
4 years. Come from a long line of Family General Builders upcountry!
What do you love most about your job?
I love different aspects of multi skilled jobs and bringing all different trade skills together to get a finish result! Best of all is the satisfaction of a job well done and a smile on the customers face.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Don’t live at home anymore so can’t work for my family of General Builders. There is a great demand down locally in the area for multi skilled tradesmen on small jobs, so hopefully I can fulfill that!
Why should our clients choose you?
Choose my company for honest reliable communication. A fair price charged and expect that a job will be well finished, and everything made very clear at all stages.
TV Mounting
Supply TV mount plus fitting to standard block walls or plasterboard - £110 - £140 depending on if conduit must be run etc.
Can mount a bracket you have purchased already for £75.00.
Call to discuss.
Assembling Furniture
Assemble flatpack items and mount to wall if required. £25 call out charge plus £25 per hour. Rounded up in half hours.
Minimum charge of £50
Call to discuss requirements.
Fix leaking / dripping tap
Change washers or cartridges on taps approx £80 for most kitchen and bathroom taps.
Replacement of tap guide price £100 plus cos of tap.
Re-roof leaking garden shed
Remove old felt leaking felt or go over the top with new depending on circumstances. Or paint in a rubberised waterproof coating. Approx £200-£240 including materials.
Call to discuss.
Painting inside or exterior walls
Can do most types of painting inside and outside to a highly professional standard.
Call to discuss.
Changing wall sockets, light switches, light fittings
Replace old wall socket plates, new light fixtures, extractor fans, light swtiches etc.
Recessing sockets into the wall, plus making good. Repairing wall and painting.
Adding an extra socket on a spur to existing circuits.
Guide price £75-£250
Call for guidance.
Leaking pipework e.g. under sink, behind walls, leaking radiator.
Can repair many types leak, including dripoing waste, leaks from taps, around radiators, etc.
Call to discuss.
Changing a toilet
Replacing old toilet with a new equivalent in same position potentially £200.00 including supply of parts to change plumbing over.
Extra for carpentry work for demolishing or boxing in pipework etc.
Toilet disposal cost extra by discussion.
Fitting an outside tap
Running new copper pipe from a kitchen sink or close to a bathroom to fit an outside tap guide price £180.00 including parts.
Erection of greenhouse 8x6
Guide price for erection only: £350-£450
Poured Concrete slab guide £500 - £800
Replacement of roof tile/ slate
£100-£200
Guide price only. Please call to discuss.
Hanging a new internal door
Guide £100-£160
Bulk deals available.
Shed erection 8x6
For wooden shed £275
For composite shed £375
Guide prices only. For fitting to a level concrete or patio base.
Please call to discuss.
Bespoke Recycling and wheelie bin enclosure
£500-£1000. Guide pricess.
Call to discuss requirements.
Bespoke Catio Outdoor Cat Enclosure
£750-£2000
Could include making shelves, clear plastic roof. Outhouse. Climbing gear. Ropes toys. Flowerbeds etc.
Bespoke featheredge or picket style garden gate
£250-£300 materials supplied and fitted.
Changing/ temporarily radiator
£100 for like for like swap.
£150.00 for removing radiator and returning to replace post plastering/ decorating etc.
Up to £300 for moving a radiator slightly or changing size and design depending on level of pipework alterarions and making good patching/ filling required.
Fencing
Fencing undertaken
Please call for a visit and quote.
Outdoor pergola or lean-to
Bespoke outdoor carpentry projects.
Please call to discuss your requirements.
Removal of small trees
Please call to discuss requirements.
Making good plastering and rendering
Please call to discuss.
Building internal partition walls
Any internal carpentry and plasterboarding and doors completed to a professional standard.
Insulation of loft spaces
Top up of insulation by adding a 200mm layer in top of existing.
Average cost for a home/ extension £500-£950
Please call to discuss requirements.