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From general repairs to home improvements, Area Maintenance provides professional and reliable handyman services in Durham. Our reliable and fully reliable team cover a number of handyman services, from loft boarding and home improvements to general repairs and floor fitting. Our team maintain a high standard of friendly service, highlighted in our excellent customer reviews.
At Area Maintenance our handyman services across Durham cover a wide range of jobs, from fitting blinds and hanging mirrors to furniture adjustments and tiling. We pride ourselves on maintaining a high standard of handyman service to all our customers – we even give you a call when we are on our way!
Time is precious, which is why our reliable handyman turns up at the time slot we confirm, following a phone call from our friendly office staff letting you know when we’re on the way.
We also understand how precious time is and that’s why we turn up at the time slot we say, with a phone call from our friendly office staff to say when we are on the way.
Install new carpet
Completed on customers chosen day
Coxhoe, Durham
Install flat pack furniture
Completed same day
Great Lumley, Durham
Clear Gutters and fix down pipe
Completed same day
Consett, Durham
At Area Maintenance, customer satisfaction is important to us, we have a strong focus on maintaining a high level of service from the first phone call all the way to our handyman completing the job.
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Replacing an immersion and boiler switch, which involved some wire repair, as the wiring was old.
“First class job performed by Jacob, excellent attitude and highly professional.”
Customer in Darlington
April 2026
Very happy and highly recommended.
“Booked a plumber due to leaking cistern in upper bathroom. co-incidently, man who arrived had done a previous job for…”
Customer in Gateshead
April 2026
Rapid response on a small job.
“Jacob was friendly and efficient; we’d certainly use Area Maintenance again.”
Customer in Newacstle
March 2026
When all others failed Area Maintenance was there
“I needed an emergency electrician call out for my elderly and vulnerable relatives. Tried half a dozen other services. And…”
Customer in Stockton on Tees
March 2026
Electrician - Excellent service
“Friendly and helpful, excellent service.”
Customer in Durham
March 2026
Wouldn't use anyone else.
“Pleasant company to deal with from the receptionist to the handyman. The jobs I wanted doing were done quickly and…”
Customer in Newcastle
Feb 2026