Best Places and Services in Swarkestone, Derbyshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Craig has transformed a very shabby, unloved house by repairing and painting the walls, ceilings and woodwork throughout. He was friendly, thorough and very helpful. He was also able to do a number of extra repair and fitting jobs that I thought of whilst he was there! The house now looks lovely, I'm so pleased with the result.

Rating: 5 / 5

Craig carried out some interior decoration & painting jobs and put up shelves in my mum's house. I found him to be reliable and trustworthy. He always turned up when he said he would and worked hard. Both Craig & Luke were top notch guys! Really friendly, polite and professional. Their rates were reasonable. Craig was very helpful and nice to talk to. I am calling him back to do more jobs later in the year. I have recommended him to other family members. Very happy with their service, attitude and quality of finish. Thank you guys! 👌

Rating: 5 / 5

Called Craig to remove an old dated carport, he didn’t hesitate to take the job on, came round, gave me a really good competitive price. Arranged to suit my availability. Craig did a really clean job. Took away all the rubbish and more that I didn’t need. Craig is the man you need when you need a job done right. Will definitely be using him again and will be recommending him to friends and family. Well done and thank you once again.

Rating: 5 / 5

Craig and Luke did a fantastic professional job . 2 genuine guys who were a pleasure to have around. Me and my wife are delighted with the results and have already asked Craig about his availability for more work in the summer. For any home or garden improvements I highly recommend P and C Services. Very competitive prices and first class work.

Rating: 5 / 5

Ben did some painting and maintenance work for us in March. Excellent standard of work, very professional and worked hard. Never moaned when we kept asking for extra jobs to be done and very competitive on price. Thank you Ben

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a number of jobs building up and was having trouble finding someone who was prepared to tackle everything I needed. Ben was recommended by a number of friends and I wasn't disappointed. Jobs included replacement of an integrated fridge and freezer, loft access with ladder, bathroom extractor fan replacement and external gutters cleaned including disassembly of downpipes where necessary to remove years of crud build up. Clear pricing, reliable and kept me informed of progress throughout. I would highly recommend Pinfold and I'm sure this isn't the last time I'll call on Ben for ongoing work.

Rating: 5 / 5

Ben is a top guy who is multi-skilled and has great attention to detail. Easy to chat to and felt at ease that he did things thoroughly in our new build annexe (blinds, doors, windowsills, trim etc). Wouldn't hesitate to recommend or use again. See you soon!

Rating: 5 / 5

Ben was an absolute star from start to finish. Punctual and honest from the beginning. My job presented more issues than when he first started. Didn't phase him, just went to get more materials and carried on. He didn't make any money on the materials and used his trade discount as well. I would highly recommend Ben, I'll be sure to use him again for anything i need doing in the house. Thank you Ben :)

Rating: 5 / 5

I chose to ask Dave and Caroline to do work on my house on the strength of their reviews, I was not disappointed! Initially the paths were jet washed at a third of the price 'requested' by a previous contractor, holes in floor tiles were repaired, wallpapering done, gutters cleared and the porch painted. This time, the kitchen was refurbished, with new wall tiles, worktops, sink, taps, hob, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The finish was excellent, I noticed that Caroline was shaving 'dust' off a wall tile in order to ensure a correct fit and Dave simplified the intricate 'Heath Robinson' under sink plumbing. Dave and Caroline went beyond expectations, both worked late to make sure that I was not inconvenienced and all with a cheerful attitude. I was thrilled with the result, and will ask them to return to plan and execute changes to the bathroom. Thank you to you both for such a fantastic job and for the tea, soup and hot buttered toast!

Rating: 5 / 5

2 absolute professionals from pricing the job, explaining what they would be doing, how long the work would take and the work they carried out. We were recommended to this company by friends and their workmanship was second to none. 2 rooms redecorated, 3 walls painted, 1 wall papered, woodwork and doors glossed in each room. Then tiled a splashback. Prepped everything first, then undercoated before applying 2 coats to finish. Cleaned up everyday and also when finished. All at a reasonable price. My wife and I would highly recommend them and will be looking to use them again when we decorate our bedrooms.

Rating: 5 / 5

Dave and Carroline are very professional. On time every day and worked straight through without stopping.very friendly and gave us good advise on what we wanted doing. They were spotless. GREAT. JOB EXCELLENT OUTCOME. MORE WORK TO COME

Rating: 5 / 5

Dave and Caroline what a team! They have just finished working in our home for the last six days and were a pleasure to have working in our house. Over the years we have used lots of tradespeople but this couple are the very best ever! The quality of their work, their professionalism, their attention to detail is absolutely outstanding. I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone and they will always be our first point of call if we need any work doing in the future. Thank you both so much. 😊

Rating: 5 / 5

Ben recently completed several jobs around the house for me (ranging from installing a new dishwasher to repairing an old wooden window frame, grouting the hearth tiles to repairing a kitchen cabinet door). I found Ben to be professional and friendly, organised and neat and tidy in his approach to the work. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ben (as indeed, I already have) and look forward to welcoming him back again in the future as my new ‘go to’ handy person. A well deserved 5 star rating !

Rating: 5 / 5

Ben did a brilliant job for us repairing our leaking gutters which had been poorly installed. He was also incredibly helpful offering advice for other issues we had with the house. I wouldn't hesitate in using Benvale again or recommending to friends and family.

Rating: 5 / 5

I would highly recommend Benvale Home Maintenance - Ben was happy to tackle a variety of issues in our house including fitting a dishwasher, a complicated problem with fitting a cooker hood, putting up blinds and basically anything else we asked him to help with. No job is too much for him he just gets on with sorting everything and I wouldn't hesitate to book him again.

Rating: 5 / 5

Benvale Home Maintenance - 5 Star Service - Again. Ben did another job for us, this time floor strengthening in the attic. Delighted with the job. Clean, strong and effective. Couldn’t be happier! Shouldn’t be sharing really as Ben is too good a find to publicise! Brilliant Job. Thank you.

Rating: 5 / 5

What a find! This is the first time I've used Bobby-man-can maintenance. He has painted all the front of my house. He has done a great job at a good price. Polite and nothing too much trouble. I will definitely use his expertise again.

Rating: 5 / 5

I am compelled to share my excellent experience with Robert the Handyman. He was recently able to fit numerous fittings for our baby's bedroom and put together a toy at short notice, working well after hours with precision, care, and timeliness. We had been struggling to find a handyman who was available to fit the fittings for our baby's bedroom, as it was a relatively small job and most handymen were booked up weeks in advance. We were also keen to have the fittings fitted as soon as possible, as we were expecting our baby to arrive any day. Robert was able to come to our house the very next day, even though it was after hours. He worked quickly and efficiently, and fitted all of the fittings perfectly. He also put together a toy for our baby that we had been struggling to assemble. Robert was very professional and friendly, and he went above and beyond to help us. He is a highly skilled handyman, and I would highly recommend him to anyone. Here are some specific things that I appreciated about Robert's service: He was available at short notice, even though it was after hours. He worked quickly and efficiently, but also took the time to do a good job. He was very professional and friendly. He went above and beyond to help us, by assembling a toy for our baby that we had been struggling to assemble. I would definitely recommend Robert the Handyman to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and professional handyman.

Rating: 5 / 5

I have used for several jobs on my rental property. Life saver on many occasions and helps both on small and large jobs. The latest being a roof replacement. Fantastic, helpful, timely and excellent quality. I have no hesitation to recommend

Rating: 5 / 5

Would highly recommend Rob to anyone as he can turn his hand to many things and is trustworthy and reliable. Recently had my loft insulated and boarded and there was minimal disruption or mess. Rob reused the old boards where possible to keep the cost down and has also repaired a hole in the ceiling. Thanks to Rob and Charlie for their hard work.

Rating: 5 / 5

Les and his team did an amazing job on our kitchen extension. He came recommended by a couple of colleagues from work who both have high standards so knew we were in good hands.

Rating: 5 / 5

Les and his team have done an outstanding job on our kitchen extension. He liaised with us during every part of the work and made positive suggestions. We would definitely recommend them to friends and family.

Rating: 5 / 5

Extending our home, to better fit family life, ebbed and flowed between an exciting project and scarily mammoth challenge for many years - mostly the latter! Finding the right team, getting it right and to budget, and for a control freak like me dealing with the inevitable upheaval & having strangers in the house was daunting! Thankfully , through recommendation , Brough Building Services were able to make our dream a reality ; they not only created us the space we’d been dreaming of, but also made the journey an enjoyable one. From our first meeting with Les right up to completion, Les and the team were brilliant, guiding us with our many decisions (beams, walls, windows, units, lighting, underfloor heating to name a few) and doing it in such a way that minimised the stress. They also ensured that the disruption to us, living and working on-site throughout, was minimal and noticeably gave huge consideration to this. Their work is of a really high standard and competitively priced, and the the team were a real pleasure to have around. It’s a huge testament to Brough Building Services that their work comes from recommendations rather than advertising - and it’s a glowing one from us!

Rating: 5 / 5

Local, friendly & reliable builder. I have seen Tony's work for a number of years now and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and his team. Cheers

Rating: 5 / 5

I’m thrilled by the custom furniture made by this carpenter near me. They were able to bring my vision to life with precision and creativity. It’s clear they take pride in their work.

Rating: 5 / 5

I had some bespoke furniture made by this local carpenter, and it turned out beautifully. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.

Rating: 5 / 5

This carpenter is a true craftsmen.tjere attention to detail and passion for tjere work shone through in every project they completed. Working with them was an absolute pleasure.

Rating: 5 / 5

This carpenter in Derby exceeded my expectations. They built a stunning wooden deck in my backyard, and the quality of their work is impressive. It’s now my favourite spot to relax.

Rating: 5 / 5

Leigh is absolutely brilliant, very professional and efficient. I used him to do odd jobs around the home e.g putting up mirrors, shelves and installing a tv on the wall. Highly recommend, also went to the effort to clean up and hoover after himself. All jobs were done to a flawless standard and used professional tools - very reasonable price, would definitely use again and have already booked him in for next month. Thanks Leigh ☺️👍🏻

Rating: 5 / 5

We are so pleased with the work Leigh has carried out for us and can highly recommend him. He has refitted new wash hand basins and also added vanity units, plus tiling splashbacks above the basins. He is extremely helpful, tidy and efficient. Superb workmanship. Thank you Leigh.

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent workmanship. Several different types of jobs carried out at my place by Leigh, each one completed to a very high standard. Will be using him again and would recommend 100%

Rating: 5 / 5

Great service once again from Melton Handyman 👍 Struggling to get roller blinds removed for decorating,a tel call and Leigh arrives to help us just a couple of hrs later whilst on his way home. What great service and such a nice guy. Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐