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The Universal Man

9.11/10

Surbiton, Surrey

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since March 2020
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  • Flat Packs
  • Shelving

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9.11 /10

Based on 9 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.11

Reliability

9.11

Communication

9.11

Reviews (57)

  • 10

    Handyman

    Posted 14 June

    Top quality lock repair

    David did an incredible job fixing two locks. He was extremely friendly, helpful, and his craftsmanship is top-quality. Finding someone this reliable and skilled is such a rare find. I highly recommend his services,
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT7
    Tom W
  • 10

    Handyman

    Posted 10 June

    Hanging picture, fixing lighting and curtain rod

    Very nice person and he did a good job.
    Job location: KT7
    Cote
  • 10

    Handyman

    Posted 03 April

    Had the right tools for the job, i.e putting shelving up on tiling

    The Universal Man, David was excellent, he was on time and fitted the shelves and picture as contracted to do plus an extra job of fitting a headboard. All work was carried out quickly, efficiently and cleanly, really pleased, will definitely be contacting him again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT1
    Ann H
  • 10

    Shelving

    Posted 26 March

    Fix extractor hood

    Good work. The problem was fixed by him, while others before could not.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT2
    Zoe B
  • 10

    Handyman

    Posted 12 January

    Removal of peeling paint and repainting of ceiling

    David responded promptly to my job. He was professional and task focused. I am very happy with his work, he also offered to follow up if I had any more problems.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT1
    Stacie H
  • 2

    Handyman

    Posted 30 December 2025

    Mixed reviews

    I booked David for a few jobs around the house: sealant replacement, drainpipe repair, changing a light switch and dismantling the old and installing a new garden shed. He assured me the shed (which was my priority) was achievable in a day. He dismantled the old one on day 1 ok, but struggled to do the new one and after about 4 hours on Day 2 of not much being achieved we had to call it quits. He didn't have the right equipment or skills unfortunately and so I didn't ask for any of the other jobs to be done. David was late turning up and didn't give a price upfront (I should have insisted).
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT19
    Kristin H

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Company Info

Owner

Mr David Bache

Sole Trader

6 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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The Universal Man has been established for 20 years. From assembling all sorts of flat pack items to hanging pictures and mirrors, to putting up curtain rails to painting and decorating, plus countless other small tasks that you perhaps cannot think of who does that! Whether you are a householder with a list of items that you attending to or a landlord with a property between tenancies, The Universal Man is at hand! I cover SW London including the KT and TW postcode areas, and will always provide you with a quote before any work commences.

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