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Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs

1 Osborne Terrace, Haymarket
Edinburgh

EH12 5HG

Handyman

www.careandrepairedinburgh.org.uk

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Tel 0131 337 1111

Listed under: Handyman / Handyperson, Joiners

96% recommended Rating 9.6/100
168 reviews since 2016

Satisfaction Ratings

Overall Rating	9.6 /10
Based on 168 reviews since 2016

Quality	9.6/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	9.7/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	9.7/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	9.3/10
The price represents value for money

Recent Reviews

" Finest quality workmanship by highly considerate cheerful workman. Apologies for late dispatch of this mislaid form." more

" Happy with the work done by the joiner. Tidy - 1 tidied up after the joiner. Getting more work done by the joiner. Have received estimate 06th may 17 which I have accepted. Awaiting date for work to c...." more

" Gary Drummond did an excellent job. Both cooker bulbs now working. Very helpful and cheerful. " more

" Excellent service." more

About Us
Information provided by the business
Legal Name: Care & Repair Edinburgh. Other.

The Care and Repair handyman service is free to people over the age of 60 or with a long term health condition.

Review 7 Jul 2017 Recommended by customer business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

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Customer Review

Replaced hose on shower.

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Review 4 Jul 2017 Recommended by customer in EH4 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

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Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Fitting external key safe.

"Finest quality workmanship by highly considerate cheerful workman.
Apologies for late dispatch of this mislaid form."

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Review 15 Jun 2017 Recommended by customer in EH4 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings

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Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

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Review 18 May 2017 Recommended by customer in EH4 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Hand rail.

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Review 18 May 2017 Recommended by customer in EH8 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	8/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	5/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	8/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	8/10
The price represents value for money

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Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

1 X Supply and fit new Yale lock
1 X supply and fit 5 Lever mortise lock
1 X supply and fit slip bolt for garden gate
1 X adjust door keeper
1 X fix wearer bar F/door
Fit felt strips on top of fence.

"Happy with the work done by the joiner. Tidy - 1 tidied up after the joiner. Getting more work done by the joiner. Have received estimate 06th may 17 which I have accepted. Awaiting date for work to commence."

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Review 15 May 2017 Recommended by customer in EH9 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

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Customer Review

Extract 2 cooker hood bulbs them replace with new bulbs.

"Gary Drummond did an excellent job.
Both cooker bulbs now working.
Very helpful and cheerful. "

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Review 12 May 2017 Recommended by customer in EH4 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

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Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Team:
Calum

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Review 12 May 2017 Recommended by customer in EH4 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Several small repair job.

"Excellent service."

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Review 9 May 2017 Recommended by customer in EH6 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	6/10
The price represents value for money

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Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Fit key safe.

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Review 2 May 2017 Recommended by customer in EH4 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	9/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	9/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	9/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	9/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Hinges replaced on side garden gate.

"Overall, the work carried out was very good indeed!"

Team:
Calum

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Review 28 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in EH6 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Re-seal of window above front door.

"Friendly, and efficient. A job well done."

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Review 27 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in EH7 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Installation of keysafe.

"Technician very professional and friendly. Admin staff explained service clearly and in a professional manner."

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Review 24 Apr 2017 No Recommendation by customer in EH15 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	4/10
The price represents value for money

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Customer Review

Team:
Ron Ian

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Review 20 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in EH7 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Fitting a key safe.

"Great service, the fitter was very efficient and explained how to use the key safe."

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Review 20 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in EH11 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Fit lock to garage door.

"Joiner arrived on time, carried out work - (involving quite complicated fitting to uneven doors) competently and quickly. Excellent result and good explanation of its use. "

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Review 19 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in EH12 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	8/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

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Customer Review

"Very quick. Good job."

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Review 19 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in EH15 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Fit c500 Key safe carried out on 07/04/2017.

"Andrew was very helpful on the day."

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Review 18 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in EH12 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	8/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	8/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	8/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	8/10
The price represents value for money

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Customer Review

New lock and keys to hall cupboard.

"Job well done."

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Review 13 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in EH4 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Fixing a grab rail in shower. Supplying and installing hatches in ceiling as required by Scottish gas for safety measure regarding carbon monoxide.

"All work carried out very quickly and thoroughly.
I was very pleased with the work carried out by your joiner. It was done to a very high standard."

Team:
Craig

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Review 11 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in EH4 business Care & Repair Edinburgh - Home from Hospital & Small Repairs https://www.referenceline.com/handyman-in-edinburgh-carerepairedinburghhomefromhospitalsmallrepairs-60196

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	5/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Moving furniture to facilitate easier movement.

"Thought it would be cheaper but was done well. Andrew was excellent."

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