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The Universal Man

8.86/10

Surbiton, Surrey

Checkatrade member since March 2020
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  • Flat Packs
  • Shelving

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8.86 /10

Based on 10 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.11

Reliability

9.11

Communication

9.11

Reviews (52)

  • Kristin H
    2

    Mixed reviews

    Posted 1 day ago

    I booked David for a few jobs around the house: sealant replacement, drainpipe repair, changing a light switch and dismantling the old and installing a new garden shed. He assured me the shed (which was my priority) was achievable in a day. He dismantled the old one on day 1 ok, but struggled to do the new one and after about 4 hours on Day 2 of not much being achieved we had to call it quits. He didn't have the right equipment or skills unfortunately and so I didn't ask for any of the other jobs to be done. David was late turning up and didn't give a price upfront (I should have insisted).
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT19
  • Mary-Ann M
    10

    Fitting a Venetian blind

    Posted 10 December 2025

    David responded promptly to my job request and gave a fair quote. Hello was punctual, professional and tidy in his work. I would definitely book him again for other handyman jobs
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TW11
  • Jason M
    10

    Great handyman!

    Posted 27 November 2025

    David was able to sort out our shower door and re-align it. He was swift to respond to our initial message, able to do the work in our time frames and did a great job. I think he's a great handyman and will certainly use him again!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT8
  • Jonathon M
    10

    Sealant around kitchen which had a big gap and paint.

    Posted 22 November 2025

    He completed the job quickly but to a really good standard. I would really recommend! He afforded a very good competitive price and he is a really kind man.
    Job location: KT6
  • Suzanne C
    2

    Handyman jobs

    Posted 15 May 2025

    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
  • 10

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

    Posted 01 April 2025

    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

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Company Info

Owner

Mr David Bache

Sole Trader

6 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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