Leeds's most reliable handyman. One trusted tradesman, every job around the house — from a blocked sink to a full bathroom fit-out. 132 five-star reviews prove it.
I'm Oliver — I started Downes Home Maintenance in 2017 out of Rothwell because I kept hearing the same thing from neighbours: "I just need someone I can trust who can actually do the job."
Multi-trade means you don't need three different contractors for three different problems. Blocked drain, broken hinge, leaking radiator, kitchen half-finished by someone else? One call sorts it. If it's a specialist job (gas, major electrical rewires) I'll tell you straight — and often I can bring in someone I trust from my own network.
Ten of the most common jobs below — but this isn't the full list. If it's not here, ring and ask. Chances are I've done it before (or I know someone who has).
Doors, skirting, architrave, stud walls, fitted shelves, repairs.
Leaks, blocked drains, taps, radiators, toilet cisterns, washers.
Sockets, lights, switches, ceiling fans, fault finding, replacements.
Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering, prep, small plaster patches.
Missing tiles, lead flashing, pointing, gutters, soffits, fascias.
Bathrooms, kitchens, splashbacks, floor tiles, grouting & re-silicone.
Full rip-out to final trim — or just the bits you don't want to tackle.
Panels, posts, gates, decking builds, repairs after storms.
IKEA, wardrobes, beds, floating shelves, wall-mounted TVs.
Laminate, LVT, carpet, underlay, thresholds — lifted and laid properly.
Waterproofing & tanking · basement conversions · gate hanging · landscaping · white goods repairs · vehicle repairs · garden clearances · and most things in between.
A snapshot of kitchens, bathrooms, repairs and fit-outs from recent months. Click any image to enlarge.
"Oliver has done about six jobs for us now — kitchen tap replacement, hanging a new front gate, re-tiling the bathroom splashback and a couple of bits I've forgotten. Always punctual, always fair priced. The only number you need in your phone."
"Burst pipe at 11pm on a Sunday. Rang Oliver — he was on the drive within 40 minutes, sorted the leak, stopped the ceiling coming down and came back the next day to make good. Proper local tradesman."
"Had a previous builder walk off a kitchen job half done. Oliver came in, finished the units, sorted the plumbing, tiled the splashback and made the electrics safe. Didn't moan once about picking up someone else's mess. Honest, skilled and reasonable."
"Oliver is the rare tradesman who actually turns up when he says he will. He fitted our new front door, replaced a couple of roof tiles after the storm, and was a thorough gentleman about it. Cannot recommend strongly enough."
"Two full days of odd jobs I'd been putting off — hung three internal doors, built a bookcase, fixed the dodgy extractor fan, replaced a socket, re-sealed the bath. Fair day rate, tidy work, properly good bloke. Saved me ringing five different people."
There's a reason the reviews keep coming. Get a quote and find out for yourself.
Pretty much anything around the home. Joinery, plumbing, electrics, roofing, decorating, tiling, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, fencing, decking, gate hanging, flat pack, shelving — even white goods and vehicle repairs. If you're not sure, ring up and ask. If it's a specialist job (say, gas or major rewires) I'll tell you straight and often bring in a trusted colleague.
There's a small call-out minimum to cover the visit, van and materials — but I try to keep it fair. For quick jobs I'll often bundle a few tasks together so you get better value out of the trip. Always discussed before I start, never a surprise at the end.
For emergencies in Rothwell and central Leeds I aim to be with you within the hour, day or night. For standard bookings I can usually slot you in within a day or two depending on the job size. If I'm running late, I'll ring — always.
Yes — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekends, bank holidays, Christmas Day. If it's broken and you genuinely need it fixed now, I'm on the phone. Emergency rates apply outside normal hours but they're reasonable.
Fully insured with public liability cover in place for every job. Happy to share documentation on request before any work begins — no problem at all.
Easy. Ring, WhatsApp or email with a few photos and a description of the job. For small, clear-cut jobs I'll give a fixed price over the phone. For bigger jobs I'll pop round for a free, no-obligation look and give you a written quote — then you decide in your own time.
HQ in Rothwell (LS26) and driving all over South and Central Leeds every day. If your postcode isn't listed, it's worth asking — most of the city is doable.
Check my coverageFastest reply is a call — Oliver picks up personally. Or drop a message below with a few photos and a description of the job.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Emergency rates apply outside 8am–6pm but remain fair and transparent.