Vale of Glamorgan · Cardiff · Gwent · Bridgend

Property maintenance, done right, first time.

From snags and small fixes to full bathroom refreshes — a single trusted point of contact for the work your home actually needs.

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South Wales'
Property Specialist
CarpentryTilingDecorationSmall RefurbsDoors & LocksFlooringPatios & DeckingPeriod & Modern Homes CarpentryTilingDecorationSmall RefurbsDoors & LocksFlooringPatios & DeckingPeriod & Modern Homes
Why Choose Us

A property professional, not just a handyman.

Run by James Richards — managing properties from the ground up means understanding homes from the inside out. That mindset shows up in every job.

01

Reliable, on time, every time

Diary-managed bookings, written quotes within 24 hours, and a 1-hour reply window during working hours. The basics, taken seriously.

02

Period property and modern homes knowledge

From solid masonry walls, sash windows and lath-and-plaster to new-build plasterboard, modern kitchens and contemporary finishes — every property gets the right approach.

03

Fully insured, properly

Public liability cover extended to all third-party works. Documented, current, and provided on request.

04

Photo-documented work

Before, during and after photos sent direct to your inbox on every job. Transparent communication, full audit trail.

What we do

Three tiers, one trusted contractor.

From a single shelf to a small bathroom refresh — most of what your home needs, delivered by one professional with one phone number.

Tier 01

Quick Wins

The small jobs that keep getting moved down the list.

1–3 hours
  • TV mounting & installation
  • Curtain rails, blinds, poles
  • Shelving (floating, alcove)
  • Picture & mirror hanging
  • Furniture & flat-pack assembly
  • Door easing & adjustments
  • Lock & handle replacements
  • Loft hatch installation
  • Sealant replacement
  • Tap washers & toilet seats
  • Light fitting swaps
  • Pressure washing
Tier 02

Half-Day & Day Jobs

Where finish quality starts to matter — and we deliver it.

4–8 hours
  • Tiling — splashbacks, bathrooms
  • Interior decoration
  • Skirting & architrave
  • Coving installation
  • Internal door fitting
  • Drywall & plasterboard repair
  • Laminate & LVT flooring
  • Carpentry & shelving builds
  • Fence panel & gate work
  • Loft boarding
  • Minor plumbing (taps, isolators)
  • Like-for-like electrical swaps
Tier 03

Small Refurbs

Project-managed, delivered to a finish you'll be proud of.

Multi-day
  • Bathroom refresh
  • Kitchen unit refit
  • Full room redecoration
  • Patio installation
  • Decking refresh & build
  • Garden room finishing
  • Fence runs & gates
  • Period property restoration
How it works

Simple, transparent, no surprises.

From the first message to the final invoice, the process is the same on a £100 sealant job as it is on a £3,000 refurb.

STEP 01

Get in touch

Call, text, WhatsApp, or use the form below. Reply within an hour during working hours.

STEP 02

Site visit

For most jobs we'll come and see the work in person. No charge, no obligation, no pressure.

STEP 03

Written quote

Itemised quote by email within 24 hours. Fixed price where possible, valid for 14 days.

STEP 04

Job done

Booked into the diary, completed on the agreed day, signed off with photos. Pay on completion.

Recent Work

Before and after, across South Wales.

A selection of recent completed projects. Drag the slider on each image to reveal the transformation.

Sun room before restoration
Sun room after restoration
Before
After
Project 01

Sun room restoration, Cardiff

Damaged plaster, water-stained walls and a neglected period interior brought back to life. New plasterwork, deep navy decoration, and the original Victorian encaustic floor tiles cleaned and restored. Period property work done properly.

Type
Indoor
Duration
3 days
Location
Cardiff
Rental property hallway before refresh
Rental property hallway after refresh
Before
After
Project 02

Rental property refresh, Cardiff

Full void turnaround across multiple rooms. Bold red hallway transformed to crisp white with the original timber beam restored and exposed. Fresh decoration throughout, new stair carpet, patio cleaned and back to lettable standard.

Type
Refurbishment
Duration
3 days
Location
Cardiff, CF24
Hallway during panelling installation
Hallway with completed bespoke panelling
Before
After
Project 03

Bespoke panelling, Penarth

Georgian-style raised wall panelling fabricated from MDF and timber across the hallway, landing and full staircase. New internal door fitted with bespoke architrave and dado rail. Period detail brought back to a 1900s home.

Type
Bespoke panelling and decorating
Duration
4 days
Location
Penarth, CF64
Dated 1990s bathroom before installation
Modern bathroom after full installation
Before
After
Project 04

Full bathroom installation, Penarth

Dated 1990s bathroom with carpet flooring and patterned beige tiles transformed into a modern, hotel-feel space. Full-height marble-effect porcelain tiles, integrated vanity unit, illuminated mirror, and matt black ladder towel rail.

Type
Bathroom installation
Duration
5 days
Location
Penarth, CF64
Damaged subfloor before screeding
Herringbone flooring being installed
Before
After
Project 05

Herringbone flooring, Penarth

Damaged, paint-stained subfloor screeded smooth and finished with herringbone laminate. Building works and finishing handled under one trade — no need to coordinate separate floor screeders and floor fitters.

Type
Building works and flooring
Duration
2.5 days
Location
Penarth, CF64
Stripped-out kitchen during refurbishment
Finished kitchen and dining room
Before
After
Project 06

Kitchen and dining refurb, Penarth

Major structural refurb. RSJ steel beam fitted to remove a load-bearing wall, full strip-out, new ceilings, plumbing relocation, electrical first fix, herringbone flooring, navy shaker kitchen with quartz worktops and brass tap.

Type
Full refurbishment
Duration
12 days
Location
Penarth, CF64
Tired stained parquet floor before restoration
Restored parquet floor after sanding and re-treating
Before
After
Project 07

Parquet floor restoration, Whitchurch

Tired, stained 20th-century parquet sanded back and re-treated to bring out the natural grain. Skilled restoration that brought a forgotten floor back to life — at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

Type
Restoration
Duration
3 days
Location
Whitchurch, CF14
Old artex ceiling mid-removal
Freshly skimmed ceiling after plastering
Before
After
Project 08

Kitchen and hallway ceilings, Hereford

Old artex/textured kitchen and hallway ceilings stripped and re-skimmed in a single day. Fast turnaround for landlords needing properties back in service quickly. Smooth, paint-ready finish.

Type
Plastering
Duration
1 day
Location
Hereford, HR9
Customer review
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
James turned up exactly when he said he would, quoted in writing the next day, and finished the work to a higher standard than I expected. He'll be the first call I make next time.
— Customer testimonial · South Wales
Where we work

Covering the Vale, Cardiff, Gwent and Bridgend.

Get in touch

Ready when you are.

Have a job in mind? Send a few details and we'll come back within an hour during working hours, or first thing the next day.

Phone
Hours
Mon–Sat · 8:00 – 18:00
Sun · enquiries by message