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The Universal Man

9.46/10

Surbiton, Surrey

Checkatrade member since March 2020
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9.46 /10

Based on 13 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

9.91

Communication

10

Reviews (49)

  • Anonymous
    0

    Basically, getting a curtain pole fitted in the front lounge.

    Posted 1 day ago

    In the beginning, no issues. But then, he stopped updating me and simply disappeared. In order for me to get any update, I always had to Contac him via email. Both my parents are very elderly, so this job was very important to complete asap. Very poor communication. It seemed he did not care about the job. Also, it also seemed he did not care for my parents/ customer needs. Basically disgusted.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT3
  • Anonymous
    2

    Handyman jobs

    Posted 15 May

    David was polite and professional when he visited, but unfortunately we were ghosted after the visit. He said he would send a quote the next day but it never arrived. We followed up twice over the period of 2-weeks and could see he read the messages but never replied. Disappointing after all the positive ratings
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT5
  • Anonymous
    10

    Assemble and hang 2 IKEA cabinets and wall mount using rails. Also, hung another cabinet for me

    Posted 01 April

    Really lovely professional man. He’s tidy and cleans up after. I’m absolutely thrilled with his work I’m definitely going to use him again Thank you very much David
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT3
  • 10

    Install a new washing machine

    Posted 24 March

    I needed a new washing machine fitted after the John Lewis delivers had decided that it was too fiddly a process for them to complete (the pipe work ran behind another integrated appliance before connecting to the water & waste outlets). The Universal Man had it sorted in just over an hour with no fuss at all. Very pleasant to chat to as well. I’d thoroughly recommend him.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT1
  • Anonymous
    10

    Oak mantal and bathroom cabinet mounting

    Posted 17 March

    I needed an extremely heavy oak mantal attaching to my wall, and a very heavy bathroom cabinet put up. When we opened the cabinet box it was self assembly which I didn’t realise and he put it together without complaint and swiftly and attached securely to the wall. Polite and professional, will use again for any jobs I need doing
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT2
  • 10

    Fitted shower screen

    Posted 29 January

    David removed the old shower screen and fitted the new shower screen. He did the work very promptly - the day after I contacted him.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT3

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Owner

Mr David Bache

Sole Trader

5 years on Checkatrade

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No

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The Universal Man has been established for 20 years. From assembling all sorts of flat pack items to hanging pictures and mirrors, to putting up curtain rails to painting and decorating, plus countless other small tasks that you perhaps cannot think of who does that! Whether you are a householder with a list of items that you attending to or a landlord with a property between tenancies, The Universal Man is at hand! I cover SW London including the KT and TW postcode areas, and will always provide you with a quote before any work commences.

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