Odd Jobs and Flat Pack Assembly in London
Shelves, TVs, curtain rails, blinds, pictures, mirrors and flat-pack furniture. The small jobs that pile up, done properly by one local tradesman.
- Flat-pack assembly
- Shelf fitting
- TV wall mounting
- Curtain rails & blinds
- Pictures & mirrors
- Sticking doors
Fill this in and John will get back to you
Got a list of odd jobs that never gets done?
Everyone has one: the blind that's been leaning against the wall since you moved in, the wardrobe still in its box, the shelf you've bought but not put up.
They're small jobs, but they need the right tools, the right fixings and someone who'll do them properly. John is a carpenter by trade, so small jobs get the same care as big ones.
Send him the whole list. He works across Islington and north London from his base in Holloway, N7.
What odd jobs does John take on?
Flat-pack assembly
Any brand, built square and level.
Wardrobes and beds
Built, levelled and checked so doors and drawers run properly.
Desks and storage
Home office furniture, chests of drawers, bookcases and cabinets.
Wall fixing
Tall furniture fixed to the wall so it can't tip, which matters most in homes with children.
Hanging and fixing
Everything that goes on a wall, fixed to suit what's behind it.
Shelf fitting
Floating and bracket shelves, level and fixed for the weight they'll carry.
TV wall mounting
On a bracket rated for the TV, into a wall that can take it.
Curtain rails and blinds
Poles, tracks, roller and Venetian blinds fitted level.
Pictures and mirrors
Hung straight and secure, including heavy mirrors.
Small repairs
The niggles that make a home feel unfinished.
Sticking doors
Doors eased, rehung or adjusted so they close properly.
Cupboard doors and hinges
Dropped kitchen and wardrobe doors realigned, and broken hinges replaced.
Regrouting and sealant
Tired grout and mouldy silicone replaced around baths and sinks.
Why use John for odd jobs?
A carpenter by trade
Carpentry is John's trade, so the fiddly work of measuring, cutting and fitting is done properly.
Deal with John directly
The person you speak to is the person who does the job. No call centre, no franchise, no passing you on.
Several trades, one person
Carpentry, decorating, tiling and glazing from one tradesman, so jobs don't stall waiting for the next trade.
Local to N7
Based on Seven Sisters Road in Holloway, a short trip from anywhere in Islington and north London.
The right fixing for the wall
Most odd jobs that fail do so because of the fixing, not the item. Solid brick, plasterboard and old lath and plaster all need different fixings, and a heavy shelf or TV needs to go into something that can hold it.
In Islington's older houses it's common to find all three in one room. Knowing what's behind the paint before drilling is half the job.
Bigger jobs on the list?
If the list includes painting, tiling or fitted furniture, John can do those too. See handyman services in Islington for everything he covers.
Where does John do odd jobs?
Based at 124 Seven Sisters Road, Holloway N7 6AE, and working across Islington and north London.
Questions answered
Can you do a list of jobs in one visit?
That's how most odd jobs get booked. Send John the list, with photos if you can, and he'll tell you what's involved.
Do you assemble IKEA and other flat-pack furniture?
Yes, all brands, including large wardrobes and beds.
Can you mount my TV on the wall?
Yes, on a bracket rated for the TV's size and weight, fixed into a wall that can take it.
Can you supply shelves, rails or fixings?
Yes. John can source materials at a trade discount, or fit what you've already bought.
Which areas do you cover?
Islington and north London, including Holloway, Highbury, Finsbury Park, Archway, Tufnell Park, Stoke Newington, Camden, Kentish Town, Hackney, Dalston and Crouch End.