Oxfordshire Handymen

Oxfordshire

Handymen in Kidlington

6 handymans we list cover Kidlington. 2 are based in the area.

Also coversYarntonBegbrokeGosfordWater EatonKirtlingtonShipton-on-Cherwell

See the 6 firmsCherwell District Council

6 of 6 firms

Firms based in the area first, then by distance from Kidlington. Nobody pays for position.

Handymen that cover Kidlington
FirmBased inDoesChecksContact
DiY Dave Kidlington OX5
Covers Oxford, Bicester, Kidlington +2		 Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +1 Trading, no register found 07865 209735Website
The DIY Man Oxford Kidlington OX5
Covers Oxford, Bicester, Kidlington +2		 Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +8 Trading, no register found 01865 432497Website
Oxford Handyman ProLtd company 15755072 Oxford OX4
5 mi
Covers Oxford, Kidlington, Abingdon +1		 Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +3 Trading, no register found 07900 458289Website
Brightwell Home Improvements Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10
17 mi
Covers Kidlington, Abingdon, Didcot +1		 Odd jobs, Small repairs, Flooring Trading, no register found 07920 003421Website
Abingdon Property MaintenanceLtd company 03572882 Steventon OX13
17 mi
Covers Oxford, Kidlington, Abingdon +5		 Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +7 Trading, no register found 07768 323678Website
Oxford Handy Guys Oxfordshire
Covers Oxford, Kidlington, Abingdon +1		 Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, Painting and decorating, Tiling, +1 Trading, no register found 07742 675529Website

Short answer

Semi-detached homes from the post-war decades are the largest group in Kidlington, and many owners have paid off their mortgage. Common handyman jobs here are updates to older fittings, garden work and small changes for later life. The old village around Church Street is a conservation area, so take care with walls and fronts.

Handymen in Kidlington by service

What homes are there in Kidlington?

Semi-detached houses lead. In the 2021 Census, 43.2 per cent of the 8,081 households in the two Kidlington wards lived in one. The England figure was 31.5 per cent.

In the Kidlington South area, 51.3 per cent of homes on the Council Tax list were built between 1945 and 1972. Across both areas, 88.5 per cent date from before 2000.

HSE says such homes may contain asbestos. Ask before anyone sands an old textured ceiling.

Do many older people live in Kidlington?

More than in most of the county. In 2021, 23.0 per cent of residents in the two wards were 65 or over, against 18.4 per cent across England.

Some 42.6 per cent of households owned their home outright. And 1,247 households were one person aged 66 or over.

Grab rails, better lighting on stairs and new door locks are useful small jobs. Ask for a written price before work starts, and keep a copy.

Flats are less common than in England as a whole. In 2021, 10.3 per cent of households in the two wards lived in a purpose-built flat, against 17.1 per cent.

Is old Kidlington a conservation area?

The old village core is. Cherwell District Council first designated the area around Church Street, High Street and The Rookery in May 1991.

The area also takes in Crown Road and Langford Lane Wharf on the canal. The council reviewed it in May 2009.

Before you replace an old wall, gate or window there, ask the council. A listed building needs consent for most changes.

What work must a handyman leave to others?

Gas and some electrical work. Only a Gas Safe registered engineer may work on a gas boiler, fire or cooker.

GOV.UK says a new circuit, a new fuse box and work near a bath or shower fall under Building Regulations.

A handyman can still change a light fitting or a socket face in most rooms.

Ask any firm to say in writing which parts of a job it will pass to a registered engineer or electrician.

Questions

How high can my garden fence be in Kidlington?

Without planning permission, up to 2 metres, or 1 metre beside a road used by vehicles. Different rules apply around a listed building.

Should I let a cold caller clear my gutters?

Oxfordshire Trading Standards says never to agree to work because of a cold call. Get written quotes from firms you choose.

How do I check if a Kidlington house is listed?

Search the National Heritage List on the Historic England website. You can search by address or by name.

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Sources

  1. ONS Census 2021, table TS044 Accommodation type (Nomis)
  2. Valuation Office Agency: Council Tax stock of properties 2025 (build period, table CTSOP4.1)
  3. House of Commons Library: MSOA names
  4. HSE: Asbestos frequently asked questions
  5. ONS Census 2021, table TS007A Age by five-year age bands (Nomis)
  6. ONS Census 2021, table TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
  7. ONS Census 2021, table TS003 Household composition (Nomis)
  8. Cherwell District Council: Kidlington conservation area record
  9. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, regulation 3
  10. GOV.UK: Electrical safety, Approved Document P
  11. GOV.UK: Building regulations approval
  12. General Permitted Development Order 2015, Schedule 2 Part 2 (Class A gates, fences and walls; Class C exterior painting)
  13. Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards: cold calling and No Cold Caller Zones
  14. Historic England: search the List