1st Call Home Maintenance Ltd
Bedlington
Checkatrade member since June 2021
Services
- Flat Packs
- Emergency Handyman Service
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.97 /10
Based on 24 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.96
Reliability
10
Communication
9.96
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
Customers overwhelmingly praise this tradesperson for their friendly, professional, and reliable service, delivering high-quality work. Reviewers consistently highlight their punctuality, fair pricing, and tidiness.
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Reviews (136)
- JJudith C
10 Great service
Posted 21 December 2025
Job location: NE12Great service, quick, clean and great value for money - IIan B
10 Great !!
Posted 20 December 2025
Lovely friendly Chap! Work great. Im very happy, thank you for your help.Verified reviewerJob location: NE2 10 No hesitation in recommending
Posted 15 December 2025
Job location: NE61Martin was recommended to me by a friend and I'm so glad because he is a lovely man who is very experienced, knowledgeable and completes the work to an excellent standard. He is reliable, his rates are fair and I have already asked him for a quote for a few more jobs at my house.- NNicola L
10 new doors & skirting boards fixed
Posted 22 November 2025
Martin is a lovely man, communication excellent, came on time, did the job, gave advice on how to paint the door. 💯 will be in touch for more work. thank you so much.Verified reviewerJob location: NE12Response from 1st Call Home Maintenance Ltd
Many thanks Nicola, I am glad I was able to help you with your project.
- JJoyce B
10 Excellent service and price.
Posted 07 October 2025
Quick response, able to quote for the job job with a very fair price, explained everything when came to view the job and ordered all the parts needed himself. A very pleasant experience and job completed very well. Would highly recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: NE61Response from 1st Call Home Maintenance Ltd
Many thanks Joyce, I am glad I could be of service.
10 Excellent all round
Posted 16 September 2025
10 out of 10. Excellent communication throughout, very reasonable quote. Made a fantastic job of replacing rotten wood and repainting my porch fascia. Very tidy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend 👌Verified reviewerJob location: NE23Response from 1st Call Home Maintenance Ltd
Many thanks Holly, I am glad to have been of service to you.
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Company Info
Owner
Mr. Martin Thirlwell
Ltd Company
5 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
1st Call Home Maintenance is here to service your small to medium repair jobs & projects around the house.
It is our aim to make your life simpler.
We have over 40 years’ experience in home repairs, maintenance, and improvements.
Whether you require basic repairs or more bespoke projects, let us help you. With a simple call we can setup an appointment for a home visit, give you a free written estimate and schedule your repairs.
We are fully insured, and our work is guaranteed!
Services we offer:
- Resealing mastic around doors and windows.
- Resealing around baths, sink, worktops.
- Joinery repairs and replacement.
- Painting and staining.
- Plasterboards, drylining and sanding.
- Framing.
- Ceramic tiling, grouting, and finishing.
- Disabled adaptation, including grab bars.
- Decking and stairs.
- Interior and Exterior Doors hung with hardware.
- Skirting boards, architraves and mouldings installed.
If the service you require is not listed, please give us a call, text or email we may still be able to help.
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