Careful repair, restoration and maintenance for older homes
I take on the kinds of jobs that need more care than most - practical repair and improvement work for period and character properties, where attention to detail and the right approach matter.
Exterior Repairs & Upkeep
I help homeowners with jobs that are often too detailed for builders and too important for general handymen.
Exterior repairs
Brick and stone repairs
Repointing (using appropriate materials where needed)
Repairing damaged render and surfaces
Timber repairs to doors, frames and exterior details
Minor roof, valley and tile repairs where accessible
Guttering repairs and general weatherproofing
Interior Repairs & Finishing
Repairing walls, ceilings and decorative features
Making good after damage or previous work
Painting and decorating with a high standard of finish
Joinery repairs and adjustments
Hanging doors, fittings and fixtures
Tiling repairs and small tiling jobs
Windows, Doors & Practical Improvements
Timber window repairs and draught-proofing
Adjusting and improving doors and locks
Draught-proofing and insulation improvements
Fixing everyday issues properly, not just patching over them
Smaller Jobs & Ongoing Maintenance
Snagging and small repair lists
General home maintenance
Shelving, fittings and finishing work
Sorting out the steady backlog of issues many older homes develop over time
A note on the kind of work I take on
Housewright is best suited to smaller to medium-sized jobs that need care, patience and a good eye for detail.
If a project requires large-scale structural work or specialist trades beyond my scope, I will always be upfront and point you in the right direction.