An odd job man handles the small household jobs that are too minor for a specialist trade but still need doing properly — fixing, repairing, assembling and mounting around the home. Ant’s Handyman Services is a local odd job man covering Cambridge. No job is too small, and the price is agreed before any work starts.

What does an odd job man do?

An odd job man tackles the running list of small tasks most homes build up — the jobs that aren’t worth calling out a specialist for, but that you’d never quite get round to yourself. Typical jobs include:

• Hanging pictures, mirrors, shelves and curtain poles
• Assembling flat-pack furniture and fixing wobbly units
• Mounting TVs and tidying cables
• Easing sticking doors, and fixing handles, hinges and locks
• Re-sealing baths, sinks and kitchen worktops
• Fixing dripping taps and other minor, non-notifiable jobs
• Putting up fencing panels, gates and garden fixtures
• Filling, sanding and touch-up painting
• General repairs and the “can you just…” jobs

Is “no job too small” actually true?

Yes. A lot of larger firms have a minimum call-out fee that makes small jobs feel like poor value, so people put them off for months. As a local one-person business, Ant is happy to take on the little jobs — and often the sensible move is to save a few up so one visit covers several at once. If you’ve a list stuck to the fridge, that’s exactly the sort of work this is for. Our guide to small home jobs people put off runs through the usual suspects.

What won’t an odd job man do?

An honest odd job man knows where the line is. Gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and notifiable electrical work — new circuits, consumer units, rewiring — must be done by a Part P registered electrician. Ant won’t take those on, and won’t pretend otherwise. What he will do is the wide range of repairs, fixing and minor work in between, and point you to a trusted local specialist when a job genuinely needs one. If you’re not sure which you need, our guide on handyman vs electrician vs plumber explains where the line sits.

What does an odd job man cost in Cambridge?

Small jobs are usually priced by the job, or by a half-day or day rate if you’ve several things to get through — which almost always works out better value than booking them one at a time. You get a clear price up front, so there are no surprises. For a fuller breakdown, see our Cambridge handyman cost guide.

Odd job man or handyman — what’s the difference?

In practice, none. “Odd job man” and “handyman” describe the same thing: a skilled generalist who handles a broad range of small household jobs rather than one specialist trade. Some people search one term, some the other — you’ll get the same person and the same work either way. You can see the full list on our services page.

Why use a local odd job man?

With a local sole trader, the person who quotes the job is the person who turns up and does it — so you deal with one familiar face rather than a rotating team. It tends to be quicker to book for small work, keener on price, and easier to build a bit of trust for the next job on the list. You can read a little about Ant and how he works.

Frequently asked questions

What is an odd job man?

An odd job man is a skilled generalist who carries out small household jobs — repairs, fixing, assembly, mounting and minor work — that don’t need a specialist trade. It’s the same role as a handyman.

Do you really take on small jobs?

Yes — no job is too small. If you’ve a short list of little jobs, it’s often best to book them together so one visit covers several.

Which areas do you cover?

Cambridge and the surrounding villages. If you’re just outside, get in touch and we’ll let you know.

How much does a small job cost?

Small jobs are priced by the job or by a half-day/day rate for several tasks, with the price agreed before work starts. See our Cambridge handyman cost guide for typical figures.

Can you do electrical or gas jobs?

Only minor, non-notifiable work. Gas work needs a Gas Safe engineer and notifiable electrical work needs a Part P registered electrician — we’ll happily point you to a trusted local specialist for those.

Got a list of odd jobs? Let’s sort them

If you’ve a few small jobs building up around the house, a local odd job man is the quick, cost-effective way to clear them. Call Ant on 07396842949 or request a quote — every job done in person, with the price agreed up front. No job too small.