Oxfordshire Handymen

Oxfordshire

Handymen in Thame

4 handymans we list cover Thame. 1 is based in the area.

Also coversTowerseyChinnorTetsworthSydenhamGreat MiltonMoreton

See the 4 firmsSouth Oxfordshire District Council

4 of 4 firms

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

Handymen that cover Thame
FirmBased inDoesChecksContact
Windmill ServicesLtd company 09651424 Thame OX9
Covers Oxford, Thame, Wallingford		 Small repairs, Painting and decorating, Tiling, Flooring, +3 Trading, no register found 01844 279519Website
CJ Maintenance Services High Wycombe HP12
Covers Thame		 Odd jobs, Shelves and fixings, Flat-pack assembly, Small repairs, +4 Trading, no register found 07900 804995Website
Final Touch Home Improvements Aylesbury
Covers Thame		 Odd jobs, Shelves and fixings, Flat-pack assembly, Small repairs, +5 Trading, no register found 0333 577 6377Website
The Gentleman Home ServicesLtd company 16870265 Haddenham HP17
Covers Oxford, Thame		 Shelves and fixings, Flat-pack assembly, Small repairs, Painting and decorating Trading, no register found 0330 520 2882Website

Short answer

Thame has a long, wide High Street lined with old buildings, and newer estates to the south. North of the centre, most homes date from 1973 to 1999. A handyman here works on a broad mix. In the conservation area, even unlisted buildings may be marked as being of local note.

Handymen in Thame by service

How old are Thame homes?

It depends on the side of town. In the Thame North area, 69.5 per cent of homes on the Council Tax list were built from 1973 to 1999.

Thame South has more new homes. There, 23.0 per cent were built in 2015 or later.

The same area also has older homes: 10.9 per cent date from before 1900.

What does the Thame conservation area mean for small jobs?

It protects the look of the town centre. South Oxfordshire District Council has an appraisal and management plan for it.

The appraisal marks some unlisted buildings as buildings of local note. Most date from the 19th century and range from terraced houses to churches.

It also says traditional shopfronts can be harmed by small changes. Ask the council before you change a front in the centre.

Who lives in Thame homes?

Mostly owners. In the 2021 Census, 37.9 per cent of the 5,596 households in Thame owned outright. Another 32.5 per cent had a mortgage.

Some 21.4 per cent of residents were 65 or over. And 796 households were one person aged 66 or over.

Only 15.3 per cent rented privately, below the England figure of 20.5 per cent.

What jobs are for specialists in Thame?

Gas and notifiable electrical work. The law allows only a Gas Safe registered engineer to work on gas fittings.

GOV.UK lists a new fuse box, a new circuit and electrical work near a bath or shower as notifiable.

A handyman can do much else: doors, shelves, flooring, fences and decorating. Ask for the price and the start date in writing.

Does the River Thame affect homes in town?

It can, near the low ground. The council appraisal notes the low flood plain of the River Thame beside the town.

Look up your street on the GOV.UK long term flood risk service. It shows the risk from rivers and from surface water.

Clear gutters and downpipes each autumn, so rain runs into the drains and not against the walls.

Questions

How high can I build a garden wall in Thame?

Up to 2 metres without planning permission, or 1 metre next to a road used by vehicles. Listed buildings have different rules.

Could my 1980s Thame house contain asbestos?

It could. HSE says buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Ask before anyone drills into a textured ceiling.

Can I cancel a job I agreed at home?

For most contracts agreed in your home, the law gives you 14 days to cancel.

Nearby towns

Sources

  1. Valuation Office Agency: Council Tax stock of properties 2025 (build period, table CTSOP4.1)
  2. House of Commons Library: MSOA names
  3. South Oxfordshire District Council: Thame conservation area appraisal and management plan (PDF)
  4. South Oxfordshire District Council: designated conservation areas
  5. GOV.UK: check your long term flood risk
  6. ONS Census 2021, table TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
  7. ONS Census 2021, table TS007A Age by five-year age bands (Nomis)
  8. ONS Census 2021, table TS003 Household composition (Nomis)
  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. HSE: Asbestos frequently asked questions
  14. The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, regulations 29 and 30