Testimonials

This is a short list of testimonials from Simply Handy's general handyman service customers.

These testimonials are provided 'as is' without any changes. The originals can be viewed if required.

Reliable, efficient, hard-working

It is such a relief to have found Ian, who is reliable, efficient, hard-working and willing to tackle all those jobs around the house and garden. No longer do we have long lists of 'things to do' - a call to Simply Handy gets it sorted!

Mr & Mrs H., Cranleigh, Surrey.

A tremendous help

I have always been practical and able in the past to do small DIY jobs around the house. However, now that I am elderly, I have had to pay for help needed in the house. Mr Dollerson has been a tremendous help to me.

Mrs C., Shalford, Guildford, Surrey.

Honest tradesman, fair and open pricing

Ian is an honest tradesman, whom I trust in my house. His price structure is fair and open, so there are no surprises with his bill. If he can't do the job, he'll say so, but if he undertakes the job, you know it will be done professionally. I recommend him.

Mrs C., Cranleigh, Surrey.

Punctual, courteous, and efficient

Punctual, courteous, and efficient. As a woman living alone, it is really important to have someone you trust, and I would trust Ian implicitly. I would not hesitate to recommend Ian for his quality of work and his pleasant manner.

Ms B., Dorking, Surrey.

Can be relied upon to do a good job

Always punctual, and can be relied upon to do a good job. In short, he is "Simply Handy"!

Mrs B., Cranleigh, Surrey.

A most competent, conscientious craftsman

A most competent, conscientious craftsman who knows exactly what he is doing. Meticulous in his work and knows what can be done and how to do it!

Mr W., Shere, Guildford, Surrey.

Always responds quickly

Always responds quickly to one's queries - gives a fair estimate, and turns up at the time he says he will.

Mr & Mrs L., Cranleigh, Surrey.

An extremely helpful, thoughtful and competent company

Simply Handy is an extremely helpful, thoughtful and competent company, an invaluable service, and thoroughly recommended by me.

Mrs D, Loxwood, Billingshurst, West Sussex.

Clean, tidy, and reliable

A very efficient service - clean, tidy, and reliable. Just the Handyman you need!

Mrs W., Leatherhead, Surrey.

A first rate service

A first rate service, punctual, neat and tidy, versatile, and at a competitive price.

Mr & Mrs C., Bramley, Surrey.

100% reliable and trustworthy

I have always found Simply Handy to be 100% reliable and trustworthy, and their work is completed to the highest standard. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Mrs L., London.

A very reliable service

We have always found Simply Handy to be a very reliable service. All work inside the house and in the garden has always been to our complete satisfaction.

Mr & Mrs W., Ash, Surrey.

Responsive, efficient and very customer friendly

We have called upon 'Simply Handy' on a number of occasions when "small" jobs of the sort that can become "big" jobs if tackled by the inexpert householder needed doing. On one occasion, what could have been a more major plumbing emergency was resolved by prompt and efficient attention from 'Simply Handy'. We have found the service always to be responsive, efficient and very customer friendly.

Mr & Mrs W., Cranleigh, Surrey.

Happy to recommend

We have used the services of Mr Ian Dollerson of Simply Handy recently to do various jobs in the house using his skills. We were very pleased with his expertise and are happy to recommend him.

Mr & Mrs P., Cranleigh, Surrey.

Very reasonable prices

Ian (Simply Handy) is a very reliable worker. He called immediately to assess the work required. The work was then carried out cleanly and efficiently, and at very reasonable prices. No job too small.

Mr & Mrs H., Cranleigh, Surrey.

Organised, tidy and enthusiastic and completely reliable

Simply Handy have carried out general garden clearance and maintenance, which has always been executed to a very high standard. The approach to the work has always been organised, tidy and enthusiastic, and above all a completely reliable one. I highly recommend this company.

Miss H., Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey.

Highly recommend

Ian Dollerson of 'Simply Handy' is a reliable, punctual and willing worker. I have used his services for several jobs around the house and garden, and found his work most satisfactory. I highly recommend him.

Mrs H., Dorking, Surrey.

Helpful, polite, efficient, reliable, honest, and kind

I employed Ian Dollerson to cut my hedges, and found him to be most helpful, polite, efficient, reliable, honest, and kind. Good at his job and clearing up afterwards.

Mrs L., Peaslake, Guildford, Surrey.

Arrives when he says he will

I have used Ian of Simply Handy on several occasions and have always had an efficient and reliable service from him, together with a pleasant and courteous manner. He arrives when he says he will. I have no hesitation in recommending him. He will do a good job.

Mrs J., Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey.

We will certainly employ him again

We employed Ian Dollerson last summer to help us with gardening and found him to be efficient, courteous, and pleasant to have working for us. He was a good time keeper and we will certainly employ him again.

Mrs G., Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, West Sussex.

The service is excellent and very efficient

The service is excellent and very efficient. Always calls back, always turns up at the time arranged. Very friendly and inexpensive, and work is always carried out to a high standard. Highly recommended!

Ms C., Cranleigh, Surrey.

A fantastic job

I employed Simply Handy to take out some hedges and fit fencing in their place. Ian did a fantastic job and I would recommend him anytime.

Mr J., Cranleigh, Surrey.

A cheerful, efficient, professional and courteous service

A cheerful, efficient, professional and courteous service - I would recommend Simply Handy unreservedly.

Mrs G., Cranleigh, Surrey.

Excellent suggestions to help solve our kitchen and bathroom problems

Simply Handy was recommended to me via a friend, and I was delighted with the work Ian carried out for us. Ian was very efficient and honest, with some excellent suggestions to help solve our kitchen and bathroom problems. I had no hesitation recommending him to our neighbour, who subsequently employed him, and we will be using Simply Handy again soon!

Mrs M., Gomshall, Guildford, Surrey.

Work of the highest standard

Our needs have been relatively modest, and simply those jobs we don't get time or inclination to fix. Ian's work has been to the highest standard and has come in on time and on budget. We have no hesitation in recommending him for the services offered.

Mr & Mrs H., Cranleigh, Surrey.

Punctual and efficient

Punctual and efficient, and hard working. Very reliable.

Mrs R., Cranleigh, Surrey.

Would certainly use again!

A good clean job done. Would certainly use again!

Mrs P., Cranleigh, Surrey.

Can trust my property in safe and honest hands

I received a courteous service, and am not led to expect more than can be done. I feel I can trust my property in safe and honest hands.

PH, Dorking, Surrey.

Helpful at all times

Having used the services of Mr Ian Dollerson, I have found him to be a good, reliable person, and helpful at all times.

Mrs H., Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey.

An efficient, tidy and unobtrusive manner

Ian fitted internal doors throughout the house in an efficient, tidy and unobtrusive manner, and has since returned to do some other useful work. I would recommend "Simply Handy" for all your household maintenance.

Ms O., Binscombe, Godalming, Surrey.

We will be recommending you to others

Thank you for a job well done! We will be recommending you to others.

Mr & Mrs J., Cranleigh, Surrey.

Honest, reliable and versatile

It's all in the name, Ian's honest, reliable and versatile.

Mr & Mrs B., Cranleigh, Surrey.

Great job!

Ian, with thanks. Great job!

G. S., Dorking, Surrey.

Can turn his hand to many different tasks

Ian is a hard and conscientious worker. I particularly like the way he does exactly what he says he is going to do and always consults me about any problems he encounters. He is totally trustworthy and reliable and provides excellent value for money.

Ian can turn his hand to many different tasks. Recently I asked him if he could make me a new lid/cover for my well and he designed and created a perfect wooden hinged lid covered with good quality chicken wire.

I would not hesitate to recommend Ian to anyone who needs a handyman service.

Mr B., West Chiltington, Pulborough, West Sussex.

Eye to detail, cleanliness and all round satisfaction

I have had no hesitation in recommending Ian Dollerson of Simply Handy to any of my friends in the past, and they have all agreed that his service has been excellent. Telephone enquiries are always returned within 24 hours or so, and an appointment made to see the job, usually within a couple of days. He is then able to give a rough idea of price and the amount of time the job will take, followed by a written quotation if requested. Ian is always punctua,l and the work is carried out efficiently, with an eye to detail, cleanliness and all round satisfaction.

MW. Bramley

Respectful of the vulnerable adults

The service we receive from Simply Handy is always to a high standard and professional. The service we provide requires all contractors to be respectful of the vulnerable adults who reside here and we have never had any issues in regards to Simply-Handy. Good value for money for the service provided.

KJ, Guildford

Arrives on time to complete the work

I have contacted Ian several times over the last few years for several smaller jobs plus larger ones such as laying new decking outside and decorating my hall, landing and stairs. He is quick to respond to any queries or requests, arrives on time to complete the work and I have been delighted with any work completed. He clears away and leaves everything tidy afterwards.  I have found him to be completely trustworthy and would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.

SB, Bramley

Reliable, tidy and careful work every time

Finding Simply Handy has taken a real weight off my mind. Ian takes care of all those DIY jobs I no longer have time for. Reliable, tidy and careful work every time - and always calls back. Fantastic!

BG, Godalming

Delighted with the results

We first used Simply Handy five years ago for some home improvements and were delighted with the results. We now rely on Simply Handy to keep our house in good shape and to do all of the necessary maintenance. Easy to contact and very straightforward to deal with, we would recommend Simply Handy without hesitation.

MW, Winterfold

Ahieved precisely what I wanted efficiently and to a high standard

Ian has completed trellis work and various garden tasks for me, such as pruning and erecting a new washing line post. He provided materials or allowed me to do so, depending on my preference and discussed the work beforehand, in addition making some very useful suggestions. Ian achieved precisely what I wanted efficiently and to a high standard. Everything was left tidy and complete. I am very pleased with the results.

JL, Dorking

Useful sounding board for ideas when trying to problem solve

I have used Simply Handy many times over several years for some very different jobs, ranging from internal and exterior decorating and repairs, to fencing, wood treatment, and woodwork. Ian Dollerson has always been a pleasure to deal with....very efficient and helpful, an exceptionally clean and tidy worker, and often a useful sounding board for ideas when trying to problem solve. His work has always been of the highest standard, and I have very happily recommended him to others in the past and will continue to do so.

RS, Cranleigh

Work has been exemplary on bespoke gate building, locks, summer house leaded windows ...

Ian Dollerson has worked for us for a year and his visits have become a monthly fixture – he is skilled, conscientious and totally trustworthy in and around the property and the family, and his work has been exemplary on bespoke gate building, locks, summer house leaded windows, greenhouse and fencing repairs, shelving, kitchen cupboards, window sill repairs. Highly recommended.

GB, East Horsley

Extremely impressed by the quality and efficiency of the work

I first approached Simply Handy some 4 years ago to help with some minor, but important, jobs around the house that needed doing. I was extremely impressed by the quality and efficiency of the work. I have returned several times since for a whole range of small to medium jobs which have equally been completed to a very high standard. These have included, tiling, bath and shower sealing, wall painting, pressure washing, and hanging a window blind.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Simply Handy to anyone that is looking for efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness and very polite customer service.

ES, Godalming

Fulfilled that to my total satisfaction on time and in budget

I had removed 2 old built in wardrobes in 2 different bedrooms, and needed someone to fit new mirrored sliding doors and tracks which I had purchased, in their place. A considerable amount of levelling and adjusting was necessary to ensure smooth operation and good appearance, and Ian fulfilled that to my total satisfaction on time and in budget, with the minimum of disturbance. I would certainly do business with him again.

JR, Ewhurst

House and garden have benefited hugely

I have used the very capable services of Simply Handy for nine years, and I am confident in recommending Ian Dollerson. He is methodical, resourceful, practical, tidy and polite. He is also honest, reliable and trustworthy. My house and garden have benefited hugely from the work that Ian has done here. Amongst the many jobs undertaken here by Simply Handy are:

  • Hanging pictures and rails.
  • Constructing runs for pets.
  • Sorting out gates so that they now close.
  • Laying slabs for a path.
  • Mending items of furniture.

The list is endless and all of the jobs have been done to a high standard. What more can I say? Simply Handy is Simply Marvellous.

CHH, Dorking

Work competently, punctually and cleanly, and at a competitive price

I have used Simply Handy on two occasions and Ian did the work competently, punctually and cleanly, and at a competitive price. I would be happy to recommend his services.

AF, Merrow