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Handyman in MK!! Any recommendations please!

5 years ago

Hi All

our Builder has left without completing all the work leaving us with bits of carpentary to complete. Luckily all the major work is done but need a few bits done like sealing the windones and doors externally . Does anyone know a good handyman, tradesman in the MK area

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Sonia
5 years ago
If you are on Facebook there are many local town pages where people ask for recommendations. I’ve found several tradesmen and repairmen that way. If you’re not on FB there is an App called NextDoor where you can connect with neighbours and ask there?
iyanini14 thanked Sonia
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