The Universal Man
Surbiton, Surrey
Checkatrade member since March 20205
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.46 /10
Based on 13 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
9.91
Communication
10
Reviews (49)
- AAnonymous
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 reviewerJob location: KT3 - AAnonymous
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 ratingsVerified reviewerJob location: KT5 - AAnonymous
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 DavidVerified reviewerJob 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 reviewerJob location: KT1- AAnonymous
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 doingVerified reviewerJob 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 reviewerJob location: KT3
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Owner
Mr David Bache
Sole Trader
5 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
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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