Handyperson Service
We provide help with small practical tasks for people age 60 and over, who are unable to manage for themselves.
Ring us to see if we can help
Tel: 01908 557 885
Our Handyperson team can help with most practical problems in the home for a standard charge of £10 per hour
.The service is run in partnership with the Royal British Legion and may be free to people who have served in the armed forces, and their dependants.
There are certain jobs we are unable to carry out, but please get in touch to see if we can help or refer you to another organisation.
We no longer fit smoke alarms but the Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service now fit them for free.
To improve the security of your home we can supply and fit key safes and wireless intercoms.
We also carry out free Home safety checks to help prevent falls, which are the biggest cause of injury in the home for people over 60.
Please ring us on 01908 557 885
Your security is important to us
- We will always make an appointment with you in advance
- Our handypersons carry proof of identity - please ask to see it before you let them into your home
- Our handypersons are all Criminal Records Bureau checked
- For larger jobs, our handypersons drive an Age UK Milton Keynes branded van, but for small jobs they may use their own vehicle
Emergencies
We do not offer an emergency service, but priority is given to urgent jobs wherever possible.
Free energy assessment
Contact our Handyperson team to arrange a free energy assessment. We will tell you if we can help you reduce your utility bills or qualify for help with central heating installation or double glazing or buying white goods such as washing machines, cookers and fridges, as well as make your home warmer.
Other sources of help and information
Home Improvement Agency (HIA)
Tel: 01908 557 885
The HIA helps vulnerable homeowners and private sector tenants who are older, disabled or on a low income to repair, improve, maintain or adapt their homes.
Housing Options Made Easier Scheme (HOMES)
Tel: 01908 557 885
HOMES provides advice and information about housing options for older people and younger disabled people, mainly living in the private sector and living in unsuitable accommodation.
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some examples of the types of repairs and fittings we can carry out
some restrictions on what we can do
usually £10 per hour plus the cost of materials
£61 for a police-approved model
we will check for hazards in your home
find out who is calling before you open the door
now fitted free by the Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service