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Leeds · Rothwell · Est. 2017

One call.
Every job.

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.

5.0 · 132 Google reviews
Answered personally by Oliver
24/7
Available
365 days a year
132
5-Star
Google reviews
9+
Years
Serving Leeds
111/120
TBR 2024
Inspection score
Trusted By Locals: Rothwell· Hunslet· Woodlesford· Methley· Oulton· Stourton· Belle Isle· Middleton· Beeston· Morley· Holbeck· Armley· Wortley· Leeds City Centre
5.0 Google Average rating
132 Reviews Verified on Google
24/7 Always Open 365 days a year
TBR 2024 Three Best Rated
Rothwell Local, Leeds-wide
Fully Insured Public liability
Oliver Downes, handyman at work in Rothwell, Leeds
2017
Trading Since
Built on word of mouth in Rothwell
Meet Oliver

One tradesman.
A full tool chest.

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.

  • Clean, considerate work — dust sheets, tidy-as-you-go
  • Honest pricing — no hidden extras
  • Turn up when I say — or I'll call if I'm running late
  • Fixed or free quote — you know before I start
  • Three Best Rated 2024 — TBR scored me 111/120
  • Fully insured — peace of mind on every visit
The Full Toolbox

What I can fix, fit,
build or rescue.

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).

Joinery & Carpentry

Doors, skirting, architrave, stud walls, fitted shelves, repairs.

Plumbing Repairs

Leaks, blocked drains, taps, radiators, toilet cisterns, washers.

Electrical Work

Sockets, lights, switches, ceiling fans, fault finding, replacements.

Decorating & Painting

Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering, prep, small plaster patches.

Roofing Repairs

Missing tiles, lead flashing, pointing, gutters, soffits, fascias.

Tiling

Bathrooms, kitchens, splashbacks, floor tiles, grouting & re-silicone.

Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting

Full rip-out to final trim — or just the bits you don't want to tackle.

Fencing & Decking

Panels, posts, gates, decking builds, repairs after storms.

Flat Pack & Shelving

IKEA, wardrobes, beds, floating shelves, wall-mounted TVs.

Flooring & Carpet Fitting

Laminate, LVT, carpet, underlay, thresholds — lifted and laid properly.

And the unusual stuff too —

Waterproofing & tanking · basement conversions · gate hanging · landscaping · white goods repairs · vehicle repairs · garden clearances · and most things in between.

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What Leeds Says

132 reviews.
All five stars.

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5.0 on Google
Based on 132 reviews

"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."

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Sarah P.
Rothwell · Repeat customer

"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."

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James H.
Oulton · Emergency callout

"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."

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Rachel M.
Morley · Kitchen rescue

"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."

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Thomas C.
Woodlesford · Door & roofing

"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."

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Aisha K.
Beeston · Full snag list
Join the 132.

There's a reason the reviews keep coming. Get a quote and find out for yourself.

Straight Answers

Your questions.
Answered.

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.

Coverage

Rothwell born.
Leeds-wide covered.

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 coverage
Rothwell (HQ) Leeds Hunslet Woodlesford Methley Oulton Stourton Belle Isle Middleton Beeston Morley Holbeck Wortley Armley Leeds City Centre
Get In Touch

Ring, message
or send details.

Fastest reply is a call — Oliver picks up personally. Or drop a message below with a few photos and a description of the job.

Open right now

24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Emergency rates apply outside 8am–6pm but remain fair and transparent.

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Photos speed things up hugely — feel free to attach anything helpful.

Prefer to speak? Ring 07542 347785 — Oliver picks up personally.

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