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Man Friday Home Services

10/10

Polegate

Checkatrade member since 2020

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  • Handyman

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10 /10

Based on 7 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (46)

  • 10

    Building a wardrobe, putting up mirrors and pictures

    Posted 20 December 2024

    High quality work, done in a timely manner. Completed job above and beyond expectations. Decades of experience.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN21
  • 10

    Preparing and painting up and over garage door and soil pipe

    Posted 22 October 2024

    Excellent job Very professional from start to finish Have several more jobs lined up Would recommend
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN26
  • 10

    Refit curtain rail

    Posted 22 October 2024

    Man Friday discussed how the job was to be done and completed the work in a timely manner.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN21
  • 10

    Ceiling repair

    Posted 26 September 2024

    I’d definitely recommend Colin. Really professional, good value for money. Came to the rescue as a roofer put a hole in our ceiling, quick response time and quality work done.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN22
  • 10

    Moving furniture, paintings and some alterations to a wardrobe

    Posted 06 September 2024

    They were polite, efficient, thoughtful and courteous. A pleasure to meet these guys and have them complete work in my home
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BN22
  • 10

    Helping move furniture paintings and move a wardrobe hanging

    Posted 24 August 2024

    Punctual, knowledgeable, appreciative of beautiful things in my home which they were very careful with when working on them and when moving objects. Very courteous. I am employing them to do more!
    Job location: BN22

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Company Info

Owner

Colin Murray

Sole Trader

5 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Handyman based in Polegate near Eastbourne. Helping with painting, general house maintenance, hanging homeware items, small DIY jobs and jet washing.

My name is Colin and I've lived in Eastbourne for the past 40 years, currently live in Wannock with my 3 dogs.

80% of what I'm asked to do is painting, some people dislike it, however I find it therapeutic and enjoy a challenge, so when I'm asked to do something else, I'll give it 100%.

Most of my customers are based in Eastbourne, Polegate and Hailsham. But I do cover Seaford and Herstmonceux too.

Jobs I can help with...


  • Painting a room - ceilings, walls and skirting boards
  • General house maintenance
  • Hanging picture frames, paintings and mirrors
  • Small DIY jobs
  • Jet washing
  • Putting together small pieces of furniture

Something about me?

I was a Special Police Constable in Eastbourne for 13 years. I also worked for Sussex Police until 2019 as a self defence and first aid trainer. My specialist role was extradition - repatriating suspected criminals from abroad and placing them in front of a UK court. At the time I was the only Special Constable in the UK to have this role. I'm also a Vidal Sassoon trained hairdresser.


Integrity and Trust


If I'm ever asked to do a job that I think is outside my ability, I will tell you. I will most likely able to recommend someone who can help you, to save you the hassle of having to find someone.

I believe openness and transparency makes for an easier and less stressful life!

For projects lasting longer than 1 day, I will calculate a separate rate. My prices are based on me working alone, if I need assistance i.e. heavy lifting or dangerous work, I will calculate a separate price for you.


If any material has to be removed from the site, I will inform you if there is any small additional charge. The first 15 minutes of travelling each way for a job is included in the rate.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss your requirements further - I'm very happy to chat! ??

Colin.

Polite note, I have recently received calls at 11pm at night and 5.50am on Sunday morning. I really do appreciate the chance to work for you, but please be considerate when phoning, Thank you.

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