Hero Project 2013

If you haven’t been able to afford an essential job around the house, our generous tradesmen might be able to help. Post a hero job, describing your project and why you need a hero. Don't forget to upload a picture of yourself!

MyBuilder and their tradesmen will be playing Santa this year, helping homeowners in need to find a hero tradesmen who will donate up to a day of their time. MyBuilder will cover materials costs of up to £100 for every job that's matched to a hero.

84 hero jobs

  • HERO PROJECT: Finish fence panel erection

    wBristol, Avon

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Finish fence panel erection

    I am a single parent homeowner and part fitted (majority done) a new fence to the side of my garden to keep the children safe. unfortunately I have several panels that I am strugglingly to fit and have a small section where I am really uncertain how to fit the adapted section of fence to the gate...

  • HERO PROJECT: Anti mould and Damp Proofing

    wWembley, Middlesex

    HERO PROJECT: Anti mould and Damp Proofing

    My wife and I have asthma and we are seriously worried about our 18 months child development as we are seeing an increase of the amount of mould and damp that builds up in our windows during the cold season. The worst hit area are the windows in the bedrooms.The mould seem to be concentrated...

  • HERO PROJECT: New Consumer Unit

    wBrighton, East Sussex

    HERO PROJECT: New Consumer Unit

    I had friends come to visit my new place and as one of them is a builder he was checking things out - he was shocked that there was not an identifiable Consumer Unit and said my system would not be considered safe. I am now very concerned. I would really like to get a Consumer Unit installed but I...

  • HERO PROJECT: Lay a patio area plus path

    wClacton On Sea, Essex

    HERO PROJECT: Lay a patio area plus path

    My mother has not been able to use her mobility scooter since we came to the house we are in (many years) as we did not know that matting suitable existed. Our drive is long and the cost of paying to have it covered in concrete would have been way beyond what we could afford. We need an area of the...

  • HERO PROJECT: Box in and shelve linen/storage cupboard

    wCoatbridge, Lanarkshire

    J3 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Box in and shelve linen/storage cupboard

    This is to convert an old bolier cupboard which is an eyesore and would need 3 sides boxed in with wood/board and about 3 or 4 shelves. I had planned to do this for my wife before Christmas but due to the sudden passing of her dad and the costs of getting her to the funeral in Australia has left me...

  • HERO PROJECT: Bathroom making me too embarrassed to invite friends

    wCroydon, Surrey

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Bathroom making me too embarrassed to invite friends

    Please help us! Our bathroom is in such a bad state I'm too embarrassed to invite people round over the Christmas period. The wallpaper has fallen off, the tiles are a mess, there is black mould on the ceiling. The plaster under the fallen wallpaper is cracked. The toilet seat won't stay on. I...

  • HERO PROJECT: Badly installed door needs to be hung properly.

    wCroydon, Surrey

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Badly installed door needs to be hung properly.

    I had a handy man attempt to fit a solid wooden rear door and has done a very poor job. I need a trusted and reliable carpenter to put the door on. My husband is not very well and the door backs on to the garden and is very draughty. You can see day light through the gaps. Any help would be very...

  • HERO PROJECT: Decorator, handy man or an all round Hero!!!

    wReading, Berkshire

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Decorator, handy man or an all round Hero!!!

    Started a refurb back in the summer. As a stubborn single mum (home owner) I wanted to do it myself and started several projects only to be in a car accident sustaining a back injury so unable to do any DIY now and in pain 24/7 now so can't finish my projects and it's driving me mad!!!! So any help...

  • HERO PROJECT: Tiles Urgently needs replacing and bath sealed

    wBromley, Kent

    HERO PROJECT: Tiles Urgently needs replacing and bath sealed

    I have basically been living in a building site for over 2 years with my 3 children. I had a flood 2 years ago, all of the downstairs was destroyed. I've been unable to work for some time now, and just can't seem to find the money to get the house done. I feel so sorry for my 3 children, they are...

  • HERO PROJECT: Plaster bedroom approx 17ft x 13ft

    wWallasey, Merseyside

    HERO PROJECT: Plaster bedroom approx 17ft x 13ft

    One large room to plaster, moved into house a year ago and started to rip out the room, built in wardrobes ripped out etc, however, due to a number of unforeseen circumstances "boiler needed replacing, car gave up the ghost" and a wedding to pay for, myself and my fiancee have been unable to afford...

  • HERO PROJECT: Fitting a shower.

    wDriffield, North Humberside

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Fitting a shower.

    Hi my aqua Lisa shower broke quite a few months ago now, I've managed to save up to replace the shower unit it's self but need help actually installing it as I'm worried I'd end up flooding the house. It's a push fit one and a kind neighbour has taken down the old one and capped off the pipes so...

  • HERO PROJECT: new stop cock needed

    wBillericay, Essex

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: new stop cock needed

    The stop cock in this house has been stuck for many many years.

  • HERO PROJECT: Putting blinds up; hanging door & insulating a wall

    wGrove Park, South London

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Putting blinds up; hanging door & insulating a wall

    I have several jobs that have built up - these are putting up wooden blinds, hanging a door and 2 pictures and adding sound insulation to one internal wall. I have the insulation already and have yet to get the door.

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    wPreston, Lancashire

    HERO PROJECT: Mending security lights

    I have 4 halogen security lights - none of which are working.

  • HERO PROJECT: Fitting door-knocker, tightening screws&painting door.

    wShadwell, East London

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Fitting door-knocker, tightening screws&painting door.

    John is an 89 year old man, war veteran who fought in the 2nd World War as a boy sailor winning various medals. 10 years ago he had stroke and has been unable to walk since. Sister Helen, a catholic sister, also in her 80s was his colleague and has acted as his support worker since his stroke,...

  • HERO PROJECT: cooker needs fitting

    wFareham, Hampshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: cooker needs fitting

    Our gas cooker has a bayonet fitting on it as standard but the gas pipe in our new flat has a cap on it. We've been in this flat for 6months now and the council wont change it for us. Due to ill health and low income I have not been able to afford to get a engineer out to fix it. Really could do...

  • HERO PROJECT: Bricking up window

    wNottingham, Nottinghamshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Bricking up window

    Outside skin of wall needs bricking up, where window is, (inside has been done). Was in the middle of doing up my kitchen 6 years ago when my brother was killed in an accident at work, shortly after this happened my Father had a stroke, he was able to come home after a month but I had to give up my...

  • HERO PROJECT: Roof

    wManchester, Lancashire

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Roof

    I am currently out of work. Not claiming benefits. Due to pride. My roof is short of a tile. It's been leaking now for 2 years. It's deteriatnig desperate in need of help.

  • HERO PROJECT: Gutter needs to be replaced causing dampness

    wRenfrew, Renfrewshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Gutter needs to be replaced causing dampness

    Property is terraced flat, goes 1 up. Ladders needed. Leaking badly onto my window. Roof is pitched. Don't know the dimensions but pretty small. I'm property owner. I'm looking for a tradesman.

  • HERO PROJECT: leak from roof that is causing damage to hall

    wBirmingham, West Midlands

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: leak from roof that is causing damage to hall

    single parent on benefits with no money to pay for tradesmen and nobody to help needs leak from roof repaired when it rains it is damaging the ceilings and running down the wall. property is 3 bed mid terrace house, roof is slates with pitched roof any help would be appreciated * Added 7th...

  • HERO PROJECT: Electrical work

    wCarshalton, Surrey

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Electrical work

    I have some electrical work that needs so be done to make my house safer. There are two broken sockets and a light that has come off the ceiling. Also the wiring in our utility room is very suspect and fuses blow quite frequently. I have four children including a two toddlers and I am worried about...

  • HERO PROJECT: Lounge and kitchen lights need installing.

    wPeterborough, Cambridgeshire

    J3 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Lounge and kitchen lights need installing.

    I need lounge light fitting putting up and spot lights installing in my kitchen. I need dimmer switches fitting in lounge and kitchen.

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    wAbbey Wood, South London

    HERO PROJECT: Repair external drain walls

    An outside broken drain wall where the gutter pipe runs into needs the walls rebuild so that the waste will go into the drain

  • HERO PROJECT: Cutting back tree

    wHackney Wick, East London

    HERO PROJECT: Cutting back tree

    I have a tree in my garden, which is 50-60ft tall (taller than my two storey house anyway). It's maybe 30 feet wide, more than the width of my garden and overhangs my neighbour's garden and footpath and garden at the rear. This has caused some friction with my neighbours as it was blocking the sun...

  • HERO PROJECT: Floor gone all squiffy

    wStourbridge, West Midlands

    HERO PROJECT: Floor gone all squiffy

    Diane has brought a new house, which is cold, damp and dark!! The plan was to slowly do it over time and on a limited budget, but a recent robbing of the house has meant that has very much taken a back step. She is now left with only 2 rooms in the house which are usable and one open fire for the...

  • HERO PROJECT: Toilet installed

    wBillericay, Essex

    J2 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Toilet installed

    For mum aged 92, toilet broken, smashed near top at in flow pipe area and cannot flush anymore. Not bought a new set. Please help.

  • HERO PROJECT: Removal of bath and sink

    wPlymouth, Devon

    HERO PROJECT: Removal of bath and sink

    My mum who has recently been classed as disabled needs her old bath, sink and plumbing removed from her old bathroom so that in the new year she can expand her smallest bedroom.

  • HERO PROJECT: Wiring fault

    wMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Wiring fault

    I live in an old property and cannot afford to get the wiring fixed. My sons bedroom light does not work, nor one of the upstairs hall. I think there is a break in the loft but I cannot get up into the loft and know what to do. I am worried that we are at risk of electrical fire and would be really...

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    wRossendale, Lancashire

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Fixtures & fittings

    I need a shelf, mirror, toilet roll holder and towel ring put up in my bathroom. Elderly severely disabled gentleman, in Helmshore. Quotes please.

  • HERO PROJECT: Joiner needed

    wDundee, Angus

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Joiner needed

    I saved very hard to have a lovely fitted kitchen installed two years ago. Unfortunately at the time I couldn't afford an integrated fridge freezer to finish the look. I now have the kitchen unit and appliance but no money for a Joiner to fit and complete my kitchen! I am a hard working single mum...

  • HERO PROJECT: kitchen ceiling and walls to be painted

    wRedditch, Worcestershire

    HERO PROJECT: kitchen ceiling and walls to be painted

    Having been unemployed on and off for a number of years I now have got sciatica and I am unable to to any work and I am in pain most of the time ,i have kitchen which needs repainting and have the paint it is about 16ft x 9ft with wall cabinets and a window on one side

  • HERO PROJECT: Kitchen needs painting

    wGateshead, Tyne And Wear

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Kitchen needs painting

    Kitchen ceiling and walls need painting 2 of the walls have kitchen cupboards covering most of them. The ceiling is high and uneven, I fell off the ladder cleaning tops of the cupboards in preparation and have been unable to do it myself.

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    wLiverpool, Merseyside

    J2 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Upvc patio doors creating a draft

    We have only been in our house over a year and have intended to carry out a lot of odd jobs, but have just been advised we are being made redundant so we have had to reign in on our spends. recently we have noticed with the cold weather closing in that our patio doors are letting in a draft and...

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    wTelford, Shropshire

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: My niece needs her kitchen finishing for Christmas

    This time last year my niece had given up work to look after her terminally ill dad. One of the last things he did was buy her a replacement kitchen from a friend, but she could not afford to have it fitted. A friend helped get the job part-done - and she and her husband are now back at work, but...

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    wBracknell, Berkshire

    J3 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: decorating

    I am in desperate need of my front room being decorated/painted. Being a single mum 18 weeks pregnant I struggle finding the funds and time to do anything to the house.

  • HERO PROJECT: Finish a part-built new flat roof over old extension

    wWakefield, West Yorkshire

    HERO PROJECT: Finish a part-built new flat roof over old extension

    This is a request on behalf of my mother, who owns her house but has been unemployed for some while due to ill health. Her home has a two story extension on the back, housing kitchen and bathroom. The flat roof had been rotting and leaking for a long while, so her partner began restoring it this...

  • HERO PROJECT: changing sink and tiling

    wCardiff, South Glamorgan

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: changing sink and tiling

    Im writing this for my mother. She lives in fairwater, cardiff, and is 72 years of age. She suffered a massive stroke just before last xmas, has spent most of the year in hospital, and, has been left with partial brain damage, and, is paralysed on her left hand side. Her bathroom sink has cracked. I...

  • HERO PROJECT: Broken hob

    wWarrington, Cheshire

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Broken hob

    The list of jobs required in my old terrace house is growing and growing faster than I can save to sort each one out. Two of the knobs on my Gas hob are stuck and wont turn. Im managing to cook my meals for me and my son on two remaining lights but now a third one is getting stiff too. Please help...

  • HERO PROJECT: Fix a roof that is leaking in two places

    wTunbridge Wells, Kent

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Fix a roof that is leaking in two places

    We have 2 leaks coming through from our roof, the first is into our children's bedroom above my eldest boys top bunk and the second is in the bathroom near the light. We have been doing up our house, largely by ourselves - because of budget restraints - for 3 years. We have been focussing on our...

  • HERO PROJECT: New Toilet in Bathroom

    wDewsbury, West Yorkshire

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: New Toilet in Bathroom

    My daughter has just moved into her first home only to discover that the toilet has a massive chunk out of it - it's been glued at some point but it's unsightly and unhygienic. She has three little ones under 5 yrs and they keep catching their hands on it, it's awful.

  • HERO PROJECT: Fit a shower for my son

    wGrays, Essex

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Fit a shower for my son

    I need an electric shower unit installed above a bath for my son who suffers from a mental disorder. Also would need a shower curtain or similar installed. Would like advice as to which unit to select and then all fitted. Please help a fellow in need!

  • HERO PROJECT: to fit a bathroom hot & cold mixer tap

    wMitcham, Surrey

    J7 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: to fit a bathroom hot & cold mixer tap

    I'm retired, and need help with fitting a tap in my bathroom as soon as possible, thank you.

  • HERO PROJECT: Need curtain rail putting up and a dripping kitchen tap

    wCoventry, West Midlands

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Need curtain rail putting up and a dripping kitchen tap

    I am an elderly person, and I need help with a couple of small jobs in my home. I need new curtain rails in the lounge putting up, I have the curtain rails, but need someone to put them up for me as I am disabled and unable to do this myself. My old kitchen tap is also dripping and I would like it...

  • HERO PROJECT: Fit television ariel.

    wSleaford, Lincolnshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Fit television ariel.

    Penny is a single mum trying to work hard to make a decent home for her 2 young children and they have no television Ariel so can only watch kids DVDs. It would be lovely if they could have it for Christmas .

  • HERO PROJECT: painting the landing

    wNottingham, Nottinghamshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: painting the landing

    I have a u shape stair landing that I really need painted and do not have access to ladders and have fibromyalgia along with three discs that play up all the time. I have tried to paint the inside but this landing seems impossible for me. Can someone help please.

  • HERO PROJECT: Put down flooring in garden studio

    wNorwich, Norfolk

    HERO PROJECT: Put down flooring in garden studio

    Hi I have a garden studio which needs a floor laying down. Its 25 metres sq space. I have cellotex to put down and hardboard to go on top. So thats quite straight forward! but need a lino to be installed on top and the skirting done. Or.... the ceiling needs completing.. currently has cellotex with...

  • HERO PROJECT: Open a window

    wHounslow, Middlesex

    HERO PROJECT: Open a window

    My window's stuck and the key is broken. Also I need to move a metal door.

  • HERO PROJECT: Sort out my tiny garden!

    wTooting, South London

    HERO PROJECT: Sort out my tiny garden!

    I moved into my house 4 months ago and have not had the money to do anything to it yet. I have a small yard out the back which is has been paved over. My little cats Oscar and Milly have no flowerbeds or grass to play in (or do their business!). It would mean so much to me to get all the paving dug...

  • HERO PROJECT: Add height to wall, repair gate and paint hallway :)

    wLower Edmonton, North London

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Add height to wall, repair gate and paint hallway :)

    Hello, I am looking for someone to help out my mum this Christmas. The wall and gate have been damaged by vandals in the past and need serious repair as litter it is always being blown into the front garden. The hallway was decorated almost 14 years ago and needs a fresh coat of paint to brighten...

  • HERO PROJECT: Garden clearance

    wStockwell, South London

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Garden clearance

    The garden is overgrown with brambles and tall grass and is unsightly, it measures 9'x 10', This is for my friend who has been ill, an elderly lady living alone and is unable to tackle the garden herself. It would be lovely and cheer her up for xmas if she could receive some help.

  • HERO PROJECT: install and plumb in and out sink top

    wPrestatyn, Clwyd

    J2 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: install and plumb in and out sink top

    we have a ex display sink top I was in process of fitting until my hips got too bad. If possible I would like to get he job done in an afternoon (12 noon till 4.00 pm) Worktop is in position on wall battens and front edge currently resting on timber resting on cabinet tops with cabinet legs...

  • HERO PROJECT: Plastering cracked wall

    wWalthamstow, East London

    HERO PROJECT: Plastering cracked wall

    My daughters bedroom was suffering from damp from the roof for a long period of time which I eventually got fixed this year. However two walls are now unsound and cracked and need plastering. It has been like this for several years and I would be overjoyed to see it repaired.

  • HERO PROJECT: Need wall building and paving stone

    wBurnley, Lancashire

    HERO PROJECT: Need wall building and paving stone

    My wall is falling down and is getting dangerous, cannot let my 5 year old near it. Coming across hard times and would appreciate a helping hand.

  • HERO PROJECT: Repair wooden shed

    wWoolwich, South London

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Repair wooden shed

    My wooden shed needs some loving attention in the way of new panels, and roof felt to bring it back to its former glory. I can't afford to get it replaced and although my dad said he would help, at 78 he just can't manage it.

  • HERO PROJECT: My ceiling came down last year

    wReading, Berkshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: My ceiling came down last year

    I had to have a new roof last year flat one but i could not find the cash for the celling to be done so it be nice to not have it open over christmas and as i am not working as to being off ill i have lived with it for a year and just wish i could have it done for christmas

  • HERO PROJECT: Hero req. to paint 4.75m/sq lounge / ceiling / doors

    wStevenage, Hertfordshire

    HERO PROJECT: Hero req. to paint 4.75m/sq lounge / ceiling / doors

    4.75m x 4.75m lounge to be painted in white emulsion with 1 window sill, 1 ceiling, skirting boards and 2 doors to be glossed. I have the white emulsion and have even made a start but I work 60 hours a week as a childminder looking after 6 little children and am studying for a two qualifications...

  • HERO PROJECT: Paint kitchen

    wChester, Cheshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Paint kitchen

    When I was 25 I had Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the waist down. After years of hard work, I am now able to walk but my balance is still something I struggle with day to day, therefore I am unable to do any DIY myself. My job is for a small utility and kitchen (6x6 ft) that needs...

  • HERO PROJECT: little bit of pointing

    wSt Helens, Merseyside

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: little bit of pointing

    Good morning heroes!! I am in desperate need for a small amount of pointing doing at the rear of my property. I am a working single parent and as the homeowner I have recently finished (its taken years and all my savings) redoing the house inside. only to realise the box room has problems externally...

  • HERO PROJECT: plasterer / handyman desperately needed

    wLeeds, West Yorkshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: plasterer / handyman desperately needed

    Urgently needed plasterer, builder, handyman to remove existing plaster that has collapsed. One small bathroom wall plaster needs removing and bathroom replastering very tiny box bathroom . Flood caused bathroom damage and new fittings caused wall to collapse as all plaster loose on one small...

  • HERO PROJECT: Leak from upstairs (boiler area or bathroom)

    wIlford, Essex

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Leak from upstairs (boiler area or bathroom)

    Is there a plumber hero to help my 87 year old disabled mum and me (her carer). We have a leak coming from the upstairs boiler area and whenever we have a bath/shower water seeps into our linen cupboard. We can only wash very quickly then have to mop up. It has also created a musty smell and damp...

  • HERO PROJECT: Gutter guard

    wSheffield, South Yorkshire

    J3 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Gutter guard

    Have bought gutter guard, but too scared to go up ladders, can any one fit this for me please, I have very big trees near my house and the gutters get blocked every year from the fallen leaves. I need a Hero!

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    wCalstock, Cornwall

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: washer kitchen tap or a tap

    My Kitchen tap won't work properly as the washer is gone I think, it is a two in one tap so not sure how it works.No electrics involved. I can buy a tap and washer. New washer or tap. Home owner. I badly need a plumber to help me. I can't walk and have injuries after an accident but I will be able...

  • HERO PROJECT: My sister's hall needs plastering

    wSt Albans, Hertfordshire

    HERO PROJECT: My sister's hall needs plastering

    My sister is a single mum of three children, she works full time and is an inspiration and great person. She also turns 40 on 8th December and deserves a lovely treat. She can't afford to get work or many luxury things. She survives off friends favours, kindness and repurposed furniture. I would...

  • HERO PROJECT: Radiators

    wKelty, Fife

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Radiators

    I got in a company thought it would sort it all out it did not. I have tried replacing rads myself all on my own :-(. Some work some dont. I have tried all I would love is for my children (2 disabled) to have a warm Xmas day. I had a builder to build me an extension he built a shell(23 errors and...

  • HERO PROJECT: putting mirrors up etc

    wPortsmouth, Hampshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: putting mirrors up etc

    I need so many things done in this house mostly putting mirrors etc up. I am in housing association and had to move for many reasons downsizing health etc I have fibromyalgia and other things that make doing this house up really difficult been here since june housing assoc wont do anything at all...

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    wLeeds, West Yorkshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Fence to front of house approx the length of a terrace

    Hi there, my daughter can not afford to fence the front of her house. The front of her house faces right outside the bus stop and people queing look right inside her house. People often through all there rubbish in her small front garden while passing or stood at the bus stop. Someone ever broke...

  • HERO PROJECT: Bathroom floor fitting

    wNottingham, Nottinghamshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Bathroom floor fitting

    My friends bathroom floor needed to be lifted as the shower was leaking and caused her front room ceiling to cave in , she is a mother of four whose husband left her for someone else to deal with this chaos , She can't afford to do all the jobs and Its really getting her down she just wants her...

  • HERO PROJECT: Move a unit

    wLeeds, West Yorkshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Move a unit

    Unit needs moving slightly to put dryer in. I bought the same make and model as before but it is fractionally too large to go in the space left. I have had to put it next to my freezer which is not ideal.

  • HERO PROJECT: Fit wall cabinets and customise a base unit to fit

    wBasildon, Essex

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Fit wall cabinets and customise a base unit to fit

    I need someone to fit 1 x 1000mm and 1 x 500mm wall units + one 600mm base unit. I have also have another 600mm base unit which needs a bit cut out to go round the consumer unit. And I don't want to sound cheeky but I'd also like 4 wall mounted utensil rails fitted if possible. * Added 29th...

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    wBristol, Avon

    JHero found!

    Plaster Bedroom 9ftx10ft

    I have just started the "simple" task of stripping wallpaper to paint the walls in my bedroom, after 3 layers of paper & paint I have got to the bare boards and realised the walls haven't even been plastered in my 1980's house! The walls seem to be in fairly good condition but there are gaps in...

  • HERO PROJECT: Security Lighting

    wLeeds, West Yorkshire

    J5 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Security Lighting

    My friend is 70 yrs of age and has slipped twice putting out her wheeley bins,in the dark. She is such a wonderful lady , gave many years with so much Love looking after the homeless, and many vulnerable young adults. I now feel it is her turn to have some kindness returned, Many Thanks

  • HERO PROJECT: Replacing a small radiator

    wCheltenham, Gloucestershire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Replacing a small radiator

    A leaking boiler which after 3 years of leaking we have finally saved up to replace caused the radiator beneath it to rot and leak. As such it's been disconnected but now the weather is getting colder the temperature is affected in the living room and house. Unfortunately the open fireplace has...

  • HERO PROJECT: Decorate 1 wall in my sons bedroom

    wBirmingham, West Midlands

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Decorate 1 wall in my sons bedroom

    I was absolutely gutted to discover that by having a wardrobe next to an external wall it has drawn water through but being behind the wardrobe I didn't know until most of the wall was covered in mould and it had gone through & ruined the wardrobe too. I need the wall painting with damp proof paint...

  • HERO PROJECT: Toilet leaking and not filling or flushing properly

    wSheffield, South Yorkshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Toilet leaking and not filling or flushing properly

    73 year old, recently widowed pensioners toilet not working very well and has a leak at back, Defo deserves a Xmas treat of possibly a new toilet

  • HERO PROJECT: Bedroom decorating

    wNewport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Bedroom decorating

    I'd like to have the bedroom decorated for my wife, she has a kidney disease and is often very unwell and spends a lot of time in bed. I'm the only income in our household and working 6 days a week I still don't have the money or time to get it done. My wife is due an operation just before...

  • HERO PROJECT: power shower not working

    wWatford, Hertfordshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: power shower not working

    shower only seems to have hot water coming out of it tried everything but cant get it to work has been over 12 months since it stopped working family in desperate need as no time or money to fix as they spend alot of time at hospitals for their child whos due to have a bone marrow transplant in...

  • HERO PROJECT: Hallway needs Plastering

    wCamberwell, South London

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Hallway needs Plastering

    Hello there My friend need's his hall reskimmed or plastered the council won't do it for him he had a dog and the dog was biting the corners and the walls are a mess anyway he would like to paint it but the walls are too rough..up until a while back he was working and as fit as anything but a last...

  • HERO PROJECT: Pregnant lady needs front door un-jammed!

    wCambridge, Cambridgeshire

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Pregnant lady needs front door un-jammed!

    Hello Hero! I am pregnant and in my 3rd trimester, and our front door is totally jammed. I have a real struggle opening and closing it. Because I've been diagnosed with PGP (pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain), getting it open is quite painful as well. The door is wood and it must have...

  • HERO PROJECT: Lay a wooden floor

    wMitcham, Surrey

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: Lay a wooden floor

    Dear my hero, After a 7 month renovation on a shoe string I am struggling to lay our wooden laminate flooring. It would be great to not have Christmas on the floor boards in our first home. After loosing roof tiles in the wind and patching leaks in the rain, this would truly make our first...

  • HERO PROJECT: shed needs fixing after recent burglary

    wKeighley, West Yorkshire

    JHero found!

    HERO PROJECT: shed needs fixing after recent burglary

    This is the second time this person has had their shed broken into in the last 12 months and all the little but essential tools they had stolen after they had struggled to replace them the first time.. All the rest of the contents of the shed were thrown over the garden.This is a family struggling...

  • HERO PROJECT: Wood burner

    wSaltash, Cornwall

    HERO PROJECT: Wood burner

    Have a woodburner that needs fitting correctly my ex has left me with an unsafe burner and it's cold.

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    wBrighton, East Sussex

    HERO PROJECT: Leak in garage roof

    Half the garage roof is covered with corrigated plastic and has a small leak coming from the corner..the plastic and wooden jolts need replacing in this area to stop the rain coming in

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    wBlackpool, Lancashire

    J1 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Leak

    The shower has been leaking for about 2 months through the kitchen ceiling. The water is collected daily in a plastic container. This is for my friend who works full time and has 2 children, youngest is 5. She just needs a bit of help thats all. Thank you for reading. Julie

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    wPaisley, Renfrewshire

    J4 tradesmen interested

    HERO PROJECT: Help us fix the leak in our beautiful shower room.

    Leak from shower area into our utility area below. We are unable to use our shower room at the moment. Please help