Handyman Marlow: Reliable, Insured and Multi-skilled
Reliable
I am an independent handyman serving Marlow and nearby areas. I provide professional insured local handyman services. My charge rates are affordable. You can rely on me to take care of all those odd jobs around the house, even those needing plumbing or electrical skills.
Trustworthy
I am not part of an agency and I do not use sub-contractors. You can therefore be confident that I will personally carry out the work every time that you book a job in.
I provide a high quality and efficient handyman service in Marlow. I am DBS checked, polite and respectful of you and your home.
My work is guaranteed. I hold public liability insurance, which protects you in the very unlikely event that I cause any damage to your property.
Multi-skilled and experienced
I have an extensive range of skills and experience. If you have multiple jobs that need doing you normally won’t need to call upon anyone else – I will normally be able to complete them all, saving you time and money.
Whether you need something around the house installed, maintained or repaired by a handyman in Marlow, I will nearly always be able to help! Some of the more common services that I provide include:
General handyman
- fitting blinds or curtain rails
- hanging mirrors, pictures, TVs
- flatpack assembly
- carpentry
- repair/installation of doors, handles and locks
- bespoke cabinets and boxing in
- guttering and window repairs
Plumbing and bathrooms
- repair or replacement of taps
- toilet repairs
- fixing water leaks
- shower repair or replacement
- bathroom re-siliconing / re-sealing
- tiling repairs
- radiator bleeding and minor heating jobs
Electrical and tech
- repair or replacement of
- indoor lights
- outdoor security lights
- switches
- sockets
- appliances e.g. extractor fans
- smoke alarms
- installation of smart technology e.g. video doorbells
I do not carry out any work involving gas, nor any significant electrical work that requires notification under “Part P” of the building regulations.
Customers in Marlow
Whether you are a homeowner, a tenant or a landlord looking for someone to repair, maintain or improve your property, I can help!
I am an experienced and multi-skilled handyman, as illustrated by these examples of work that I have done for customers in Marlow and nearby areas:
More examples of my work can be found in the Gallery. Some recent Google customer reviews can be found at the bottom of this page. I am also happy to provide references from previous customers.
“John helped me build 2 wardrobes (one with broken parts!) and hung various pictures. Efficient, effective, well priced and I’ll ask for his help again (no doubt many times)! Highly recommend.”
Frances C. from Marlow
Local and responsive
I only provide handyman services in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas including Marlow. This means that I am happy to take on small odd jobs and can often carry these out at short notice. I always do my very best to work to customers’ preferred timescales, particularly if a task is urgent or in an emergency situation.
A lot of my work is for “repeat” customers who value the fact that they are already comfortable having me in their home and can trust me to deliver a high-quality local handyman service every single time.
I respond promptly to any enquiries, turn up on time but keep customers fully informed if I am likely to be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Value for money and transparent pricing
I charge an affordable hourly rate for my labour, plus an amount for any materials that I supply or use for the work.
For most jobs I will be able to provide a free handyman cost estimate without having to visit your property in or near Marlow first. This is normally best done over the telephone. I can then listen carefully, ask questions about the job and discuss any options that you have. A written estimate can also be provided.
It is not always possible to provide a precise estimate up-front. For example, the time required for a tiling repair job might only become clear once I have removed the old tiles and seen the state of any water damage to the wall behind. In such cases I will keep you updated as a job progresses and will discuss options with you straight away if I discover anything that has a material impact on my original cost estimate.
Once the job has been completed I will give you a sales receipt which includes a full breakdown of my bill showing the number of hours spent, the hourly charge rate(s) applied, and the amount of any charge for materials.
Service areas
I provide handyman services to customers in Marlow and nearby areas including Bisham, Little Marlow and Marlow Bottom.
Other local towns and villages that I serve include Beaconsfield, Bourne End, The Chalfonts, Cookham, Flackwell Heath, Gerrards Cross, Loudwater and Wooburn Green. A full list of service areas covered can be found here.
About
Trusty Handyman provides professional insured local handyman services in Marlow and nearby areas.
Contact me
If you are interested in using my handyman services in Marlow or the surrounding areas please complete and submit the form on the Contact page. This is my preferred contact method for potential new customers. I monitor these messages regularly during working hours and will reply as soon as possible.
Alternatively, if you are an existing customer or you do not wish to complete the form I can be contacted by phone, text or WhatsApp on 07833 311179.
Normal Business Hours
- Monday
- 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday
- 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday
- 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- elizabeth tout
John came for the first time today carried out all our tasks quickly, and efficiently. He listened carefully to our requirements and hung two large mirrors and a wall… read more
10th September 2025Charley SpringallJohn was amazing. He worked relentlessly and tackled two really complicated flat packs with ease. Really helpful and I’ve got him coming back to help me with more jobs next… read more
7th May 2025David PickeringJohn did an excellent job repairing a kitchen cupboard unit and a sliding rubbish drawer. Highly professional and friendly. Efficient, clean and tidy. Looks like new.
1st December 2025Jamie OsmanFantastic service. On time, communicative and fantastic work carried out. Will be having him back for more work soon!
6th October 2025 - Frances Campbell
John helped me build 2 wardrobes (one with broken parts!) and hung various pictures. Efficient, effective, well priced and I’ll ask for his help again (no doubt many times)! Highly… read more
25th April 2025P SaundJohn was prompt and efficient. He kept me informed of his eta and did a great clean job. Would highly recommended!
8th April 2025Kirsten PoleJohn put up 2 curtain poles for me and fixed the front door that had dropped on its hinges . Very professional job, left everything tidy and clean, a pleasure… read more
3rd July 2025FriedaJohn was very polite and professional and did everything I asked of him and was very neat and tidy. Definitely using him again
18th June 2025 - Rebecca Bunting
John’s work was excellent and I will certainly use him again and recommend him to others.
1st February 2025Dorothy WWe had Trusty Handyman install 2 cat-flaps for us. Really clear communication, friendly and efficient work at a good price. Did perfect job and left everything clean afterwards. Will 100%… read more
14th October 2024Arun KumarJohn did an excellent job repairing my kitchen. He was punctual, professional, and completed the work to perfection – all at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend his services!
19th March 2025Stephanie DillonTerrific service. Fast replies to messages. Will use again
14th January 2026 - Gaynor Creamer
Very happy with Johns work. I will definitely book him again (in fact I just have) and he was also incredibly tidy.
24th November 2025Pat BielbyFantastic service and workmanship.On time and personable. Would highly recommend and will use again definitely.
2nd November 2024Mark BuckPrompt and proactive service, cleared up the issues he kept uncovering as he went along. Would recommend.
21st February 2025Peter SimmondsJohn is a highly organised one-stop shop for most all handyman tasks. His approach to projects is considered and methodical, cutting through complexity to find practical solutions, grounded in… read more
14th January 2026 - Pat Bielby
Fantastic service and workmanship.On time and personable. Would highly recommend and will use again definitely.
16th November 2024Waheeda JafferaliJohn was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and efficient. I had asked him to complete a few odd jobs (putting up a heavy mirror, fixing a toilet flush) at short notice and he… read more
19th March 2025Robert GoodliffeWe’re a small business and needed some Handyman help with our front door. John was very responsive in communication, came quickly and very reasonably sorted out the problem. Happy office ladies… read more
19th November 2025Marina TaylorVery pleased with the results. Had 2 double wall sockets fixed & replaced a plug on portable radiator. Had a hall light connection installed/fitted & dimmer switch. John tested the… read more
2nd November 2024 - Judy
John is a fantastic find. I’d searched for quite a long time to find a handyman. Any that I have made contact with either didn’t bother getting back to me… read more
26th November 2025Aayan khanI would personally thank John for coming out at very short notice to put up blinds in my new home, he’s quality workmanship and eye to detail is excellent. I… read more
20th November 2024Alison VincentVery professional, excellent job, good communication, tidy workmanship. Would highly recommend and I will use again.
3rd June 2025Amber RingsellIt’s always a bit nerve wracking when you book someone like this online without recommendations but I’m glad I did! Great communication, informative, knowledgeable and did the jobs to a high… read more
22nd December 2025 - Jane Messer
I would recommend John,he is reliable,punctual and did a good job !
25th April 2025Justine HedgesAt last I have found someone to do all those little jobs that need doing around the house. John was great, reliable and easy to have around. Would highly recommend.
24th September 2024Martin WilkinsonCalled John as we had an issue with a light that had come loose and the cable had seemingly broken. He came round at a moment’s notice and fixed it… read more
6th February 2025Penelope DaleJohn done a fab job of re-sealing my shower inside and out, it now looks brand new! He is polite, thorough & meticulously tidy, I already have him lined up… read more
17th October 2025 - Pauline MacDermott
Èxcellent job and at a very reasonable price would highly recommend
8th November 2024patrick tuohyThe process of contacting the company to the response time taken for the works to be carried out and completed satisfactorily was an amazingly short period of time. The… read more
2nd October 2024Alison HarrisJohn came to me at short notice a few weeks ago and supplied and fitted a new loft hatch. He was very tidy and efficient. So good to have found… read more
30th January 2025Chris HeathJohn came around to my rented property and assessed the issue with 2 showers that I had problems with. These had previously been attended to by a local plumbing firm… read more
21st February 2025 - Mary Rivett
Very capable and reliable. Absolutely recommend.
25th April 2025Nikki MarsdenSo helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Came on time. All jobs done really well. Highly recommend
15th July 2025Frances CampbellJohn helped me build 2 wardrobes (one with broken parts!) and hung various pictures. Efficient, effective, well priced and I’ll ask for his help again (no doubt many times)! Highly… read more
23rd April 2025Jane MesserI would recommend John,he is reliable,punctual and did a good job !
2nd May 2025 - Ellen King
John has done a couple of jobs for us now. Clean and tidy work. Very reliable. Would recommend
16th April 2025Deluxe Accommodation LTDJohn was brilliant — friendly, professional, and efficient throughout. He did a great job fixing my front door lock and putting up two new curtain poles. The work was completed… read more
4th November 2025Sophie BishtonJohn gave a clear sense of what would be needed for my small job (replacing a piece of warped skirting), arrived on time and did a great job quickly. No… read more
21st October 2025Katie HalesJohn is a great handy man and lovely person. Amazing work and very efficient, punctual and thorough and will make sure the job is finished to a high standard! Very… read more
9th March 2025