I would like to apologise to anyone I have not got back to. I am a single person running my business and daily I get on average 25 whatsapps and messages(not including replies) plus an average of 10 phone calls per day plus emails and messages on the Nextdoor app. On top I have to sort out new accounts on my website, add quotes and process invoices and respond to enquires/messages and quotes online. And of course i have to maintain my website with updates and reviews. Also I have to find the time to order items in for jobs(i do search for competitive prices). I try to respond to all when I can so please be forgiving. As I charge for my time it feels wrong to respond during my working time so often I may respond out of hours and not necessarily the same day. BTW if no reply within a couple of days don't hesitate to message again. I do have the odd pocket clicks that either call or read messages so I may miss them.
No job too small.
I am a self-taught handyman located in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, I absolutely love what i do, I can do a wide range of jobs, and I take immense pride in my work.
No need to pay ridiculous amounts to large companies for small fixes. And yes I do have liability insurance and have a basic DBS certificate.
Lets all do our bit and keep work in our local community.
Please post reviews(good or bad) its what keeps independant businesses like me going. And earn FREE DiY Dave Points.
Not sure what you need doing? Just ask, don't hesitate, don't feel stupid!!! I am more than happy to give free advice even if I can't or don't do the job.
Besides travel/fuel and invoice costs I charge hourly, no overly inflated or set prices, I get paid for the work I do.
I will personally guarantee all my work for up to 12 months.
Have I done a job for you? Let people know how good or bad it was. I am not afraid of bad reviews. For obvious reasons if there are any issues I would prefer you allow me to rectify any issues before posting anything negative.
Check out my latest 10 reviews below.... there's more
REVIEWS HERE
18th August 2025
Fantastic professional work
Dave showed great expertise, diverse skills and impressive efficiency. In the face of more complex tasks he was tenacious, determined and demonstrated imaginative problem-solving - achieving great success! Dave ensured all jobs were completed thoroughly and quickly, sourcing additional materials himself and checking throughout the process that I was happy with the progress and results. I recommend him without reservation.
22nd July 2025
Highly recommend Dave. Worked quickly and expertly, nothing was too much trouble. Good price too which is important :)
21st July 2025
Paint bathroom, replace taps and reseal bath etc
Many thanks as always for a brilliant job. Much appreciated.
6th March 2025
Nice New Pergola
Dave put up a pergola for me in kit form. Bit too big but Dave altered it to fit. Very quick and efficient. Did a lovely job. Looks great.
23rd February 2025
Complete satisfaction
The first time I have used this company, and found everything 5 star. Was given a very competitive quote, and everything explained. The job was temperature dependent, and as soon everything was right, the job was done neatly and professionally. Very pleased with the result and would not hesitate to recommend.
14th February 2025
New back door
Dave was brilliant. I told him the door and he brought it with him. Fits wonderfully. He brought his son along to help as the door was really heavy but they both worked like troopers. Once installed he then oiled it twice for an added level of protection and added a weather bar as I had one on my old back door. Not sure if competitively priced but I have used Dave a few times and never a problem. Always dependable.
16th January 2025
Dave helped us to move and re-assemble a flat-pack wardrobe. He did an excellent job. When I originally phoned he was fully booked, but he called back the next day, when he unexpectedly had a spare hour, and was so helpful. Would definitely recommend.
17th December 2024
Highly recommended, 5 star service from Dave. Really competent and speedy, a great help with the job I needed. 100% recommended.
20th November 2024
Very pleased with the work
We are really pleased to have found Dave. He is always professional, reliable, explains exactly what is involved and is very reasonably priced. We have already booked him in for some work in February - he is in demand! - will definitely be calling on him again.
14th November 2024
I can highly recommend Dave. I had to cancel him coming on Tuesday and he was really accommodating and understanding and came this evening. One of the jobs was to tighten a (very hard to get to) kitchen tap in an Island. Dave actually had to crawl inside the island to fix it. Very friendly and will tackle anything!
