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You can also send job details and photos via the contact form and Craig will come back with next steps — no obligation either way." } } ] } ] --- [![SCR Property Services — Handyman & Decorator in Ivybridge, Devon](/assets/logo-dV7xWVYH.png)](/) - [Home](/) - [About](/about) - [Services](/services) - [Service Areas](/service-areas) - [Reviews](/reviews) - [Our Work](/our-work) - [Specials](/specials) - [Contact](/contact) [07707 555728](tel:+447707555728)[Get a Free Quote](/contact) Fully Insured · 25+ years Experience # Your Home Deserves Craftsman-Level Care Without the Hassle From [painting & decorating](/services/decorator) to every fix on your list — one reliable tradesman handles it all, on time and on budget. No call centres. No strangers. Just Craig. [Call 07707 555728](tel:+447707555728)[Get a Free Quote](/contact) Response within working day Open 7 days a week, 9am–8pm Covering 22 areas across Devon & Cornwall Fully insured 25+ years Experience Response Within working day 33+ Five-Star Reviews What We Do ## Professional Services. One Trusted Tradesman. Everything your home needs — handled by someone who takes pride in the work. No subcontractors, no runaround. [ ![Craig drilling into a wall while fitting shelving in a Devon home](/assets/craig-drills-CFpB-9rh.jpg) ### Handyman Services Shelving, flat-packs, door hanging, tiling, bathroom repairs, fence fixes — no job too small. Learn more ](/services/handyman)[ ![Freshly painted lounge with neutral walls and white woodwork after redecoration](/assets/interior-lounge-CE9yXafK.jpg) ### Decorating Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering, feature walls, and full room makeovers. Clean lines, every time. Learn more ](/services/decorator)[ ![Bespoke oak staircase with glass balustrade built by a carpenter](/assets/staircase-glass-B_MFmszB.jpg) ### Carpentry 1st and 2nd fix carpentry — stud walls, skirting, architrave, door hanging, and bespoke fitted furniture. Learn more ](/services/carpentry)[ ![Tiled bathroom with new basin taps and chrome fittings after plumbing work](/assets/bathroom-tiling-Ddx-w0o6.jpg) ### Plumbing & Electrical Leaking taps, faulty sockets, radiator issues, and light fitting installations. Handled promptly. Learn more ](/services/plumbing-electrical)[ ![Newly fitted grey shaker kitchen with island and worktop lighting](/assets/kitchen-grey-wide-BJDl1zSG.jpg) ### Kitchen Fitting Full kitchen installation — units, worktops, tiling, plumbing, and decorating. One tradesman, complete transformation. Learn more ](/services/kitchen-fitting)[ ![New close-board timber fence with concrete posts along a garden boundary](/assets/fencing-CHHGDzh2.jpg) ### Fencing Close-board, panel, picket, and post & rail fencing. New installations, repairs, and replacements. Learn more ](/services/fencing) [See All Services](/services) Primary Service ## The [Handyman](/services/handyman) Who Actually Shows Up 25+ years of hands-on experience means your job gets done right the first time. No call-out fees, no surprise charges — just honest work at fair prices. - Shelving & storage solutions - Flat-pack assembly - Door hanging & adjustment - Tiling & grouting - Bathroom & kitchen repairs - General property maintenance - Picture & mirror hanging - Fence & gate repairs [Book a Handyman](tel:+447707555728) ![Newly installed close-board fence panels with gravel boards and concrete posts in an Ivybridge garden](/assets/fencing-CHHGDzh2.jpg) How It Works ## Three Steps to a Sorted Home No middlemen, no delays. From first call to finished job, you deal with Craig directly. 1 ### Call or Message Tell Craig what you need. No forms, no bots — just a real conversation. 2 ### Get Your Quote Receive a clear, honest quote — usually within the same working day. 3 ### Job Done Right Work completed to a high standard, on time, and cleaned up after. Why SCR ## Why Ivybridge Homeowners Trust Craig ### One Man, One Standard Craig does every job himself. No random subcontractors turning up. ### Fully Insured Complete peace of mind. Your home and property are protected. ### 25+ Years Experience Over two decades of solving property problems across Devon and Cornwall. ### Same-Day Response Call in the morning, get your quote by the end of the working day. ### No Hidden Costs The price quoted is the price you pay. No call-out fees, no surprises. ### 7 Days a Week Open every day, 9am–8pm. Fits around your schedule, not ours. Recent Projects ## Quality You Can See Real work from real homes. Every project completed personally by Craig. ![Grey shaker kitchen with island and plinth lights](/assets/kitchen-grey-wide-BJDl1zSG.jpg) Kitchen Fitting ![Completed brick extension with bifold doors](/assets/extension-bifold-Ds56ddRr.jpg) Building Work ![Landscaped garden with artificial lawn and paving](/assets/garden-landscaping-D7cT2oSw.jpg) Landscaping ![Bathroom with herringbone metro tiles](/assets/bathroom-tiling-Ddx-w0o6.jpg) Bathroom Tiling ![Composite decking installation in Devon garden](/assets/composite-decking-DMsqTs1n.jpg) Composite Decking ![Bespoke glass and timber staircase](/assets/staircase-glass-B_MFmszB.jpg) Carpentry ![Kitchen island with stone worktop](/assets/kitchen-island-worktop-BT7I4Tx_.jpg) Worktop Fitting ![Completed timber summerhouse](/assets/summerhouse-complete-DpY93UER.jpg) Outbuildings [View Full Gallery](/our-work) Where We Work ## Areas We Cover Across Ivybridge, South Devon & East Cornwall Based in Ivybridge (PL21) and on the road across the South Hams and the Plymouth conurbation. Most enquiries get a response within the working day, with site visits typically booked inside the week. [ Ivybridge Craig's home patch — covering the PL21 postcode, from Filham and Woodland Road to the estates around Erme Primary. Same-day call-outs across town. Local page ](/service-areas/ivybridge)[ South Hams From Modbury and Yealmpton to Totnes and Kingsbridge — handyman, decorating and carpentry work for rural cottages, barn conversions and coastal homes. Local page ](/service-areas/south-hams)[ Plympton Regular work across Plympton St Maurice, Underwood and Chaddlewood — kitchen fitting, bathroom tiling and full-house decorating for PL7 homeowners. Local page ](/service-areas/plympton)[ Plymouth Citywide cover from Mutley and Mannamead to Crownhill and Mount Gould. Trusted by Plymouth landlords and homeowners for fast, tidy property maintenance. Local page ](/service-areas/plymouth)[ Saltash Just over the Tamar Bridge — serving Saltash, St Stephens and Pillmere with the same Devon-based reliability and fixed pricing. Local page ](/service-areas/saltash)[ Southway Painting, plasterboarding and repair work across Southway, Whitleigh and Crownhill — quick response from the Ivybridge base via the A38. Local page ](/service-areas/southway)[ Plymstock Covering Plymstock, Elburton, Turnchapel and Hooe — bathroom refits, fencing and external painting for sea-air-exposed homes. Local page ](/service-areas/plymstock)[ Yealmpton Local page ](/service-areas/yealmpton)[ Modbury Local page ](/service-areas/modbury)[ South Brent Local page ](/service-areas/south-brent)[ Bittaford Local page ](/service-areas/bittaford)[ Cornwood Local page ](/service-areas/cornwood)[ Lee Mill Local page ](/service-areas/lee-mill)[ Sparkwell Local page ](/service-areas/sparkwell)[ Wrangaton Local page ](/service-areas/wrangaton)[ Ugborough Local page ](/service-areas/ugborough)[ Ermington Local page ](/service-areas/ermington)[ Holbeton Local page ](/service-areas/holbeton)[ Newton Ferrers Local page ](/service-areas/newton-ferrers)[ Noss Mayo Local page ](/service-areas/noss-mayo)[ Brixton Local page ](/service-areas/brixton)[ Wotter Local page ](/service-areas/wotter) [View All Service Areas](/service-areas) ![Craig Whetlor working with a cordless drill on a home improvement job in Ivybridge](/assets/craig-drills-CFpB-9rh.jpg) Meet Craig ## The Tradesman Behind SCR Property Services Craig Whetlor founded SCR Property Services after more than two decades on the tools across South Devon. From early years in painting and decorating to full kitchen and bathroom refits, the workload grew on word of mouth alone — and that's still how most jobs come in today. Working as a one-man operation keeps standards consistent: the person who quotes the job is the person who turns up, does the work, and stands behind it afterwards. No subcontractors, no sales pitch, and no pressure to commit before you're ready. [Read Craig's Full Story](/about) Local Knowledge ## Handyman & Decorator in Ivybridge: What Local Homeowners Need to Know Property maintenance in the South Hams comes with its own quirks. Older Ivybridge stone cottages, mid-century estate housing around Plympton and Plymstock, and modern new-builds on the edge of Saltash all behave differently when it comes to damp, timber movement and paint finishes. A handyman who's only worked one type of property quickly runs out of answers — local experience matters more here than it does in standard suburban markets. The biggest recurring jobs across Devon and east Cornwall homes are weather-related: south-westerly rain and salt air degrade external paintwork, soffits, fascias and timber fencing far faster than national averages suggest. Most external woodwork in this region needs attention every 4–6 years rather than the 8–10 quoted by paint manufacturers. Catching it early — a fresh coat of [external painting](/services/external-painting) or a few replacement boards — is significantly cheaper than waiting for rot to take hold. Inside the home, the most common call-outs are tired kitchens and bathrooms in properties built between the 1970s and early 2000s. Many were fitted with chipboard carcasses and basic tiling that haven't aged well. Rather than full rip-outs, a lot can be done with targeted [kitchen fitting](/services/kitchen-fitting) upgrades, replacement worktops, fresh [tiling](/services/tiling) and a proper redecoration. The result usually looks like a new room at a fraction of the cost of a full refit. Choosing a local tradesman over a national chain or app-based platform also has practical benefits. Travel time stays low, follow-up visits for snags or aftercare are realistic, and the quote you get is the price you pay — no head-office mark-up, no sales commission. For most homeowners across Ivybridge, Plymouth and the surrounding villages, a single trusted handyman handling everything from a leaking tap to a full [decorating](/services/decorator) project ends up cheaper, faster and a lot less stressful than juggling multiple trades. Reviews ## What Our Customers Say "Craig did a fantastic job painting our living room. Neat, tidy, and finished ahead of schedule. Wouldn't use anyone else." Sarah M. Ivybridge "Reliable and honest. Had a long list of odd jobs and Craig worked through them all without complaint. Great value." David T. Plympton "Called in the morning, had a quote by lunchtime. The kitchen tiling looks brilliant. Highly recommend." Janet P. Plymouth [Read All Reviews](/reviews) FAQs ## Frequently Asked Questions Everything most Ivybridge and Plymouth homeowners ask before booking. ### How much does a handyman or decorator cost in Ivybridge and Plymouth? ### How quickly can Craig respond to a new enquiry? ### Is SCR Property Services insured and what guarantees do you offer? ### Which areas do you cover? ### Do you take on emergency or out-of-hours work? ### Can one tradesman really handle a full kitchen, bathroom or extension fit-out? ### How do I get a quote? ## Ready to Get Your Home Sorted? Call Craig today for a free, no-obligation quote. 25+ years experience. Fully insured. Open 7 days a week, 9am–8pm. [Call 07707 555728](tel:+447707555728)[Request a Quote Online](/contact) Visit / Post 24 Yeolland Park, Ivybridge, PL21 0YP Call [07707 555728](tel:+447707555728) 7 days a week, 9am–8pm Email [craig@scrpropertyservices.co.uk](mailto:craig@scrpropertyservices.co.uk) ### SCR Property Services 24 Yeolland Park, Ivybridge, PL21 0YP [07707 555728](tel:+447707555728) 7 days a week, 9am–8pm [craig@scrpropertyservices.co.uk](mailto:craig@scrpropertyservices.co.uk) [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558640695947)[MyBuilder](https://www.mybuilder.com/profile/scr-property-services) ### Pages - [Home](/) - [About](/about) - [Services](/services) - [Service Areas](/service-areas) - [Reviews](/reviews) - [Our Work](/our-work) - [Specials](/specials) - [Contact](/contact) ### Services - [Handyman](/services/handyman) - [Decorator](/services/decorator) - [Plumbing & Electrical](/services/plumbing-electrical) - [Kitchen Fitting](/services/kitchen-fitting) - [Smoke Alarm Systems](/services/smoke-alarm-systems) ### Areas We Serve - [Ivybridge](/service-areas/ivybridge) - [South Hams](/service-areas/south-hams) - [Plympton](/service-areas/plympton) - [Plymouth](/service-areas/plymouth) - [Saltash](/service-areas/saltash) - [Southway](/service-areas/southway) - [Plymstock](/service-areas/plymstock) - [Yealmpton](/service-areas/yealmpton) - [Modbury](/service-areas/modbury) - [South Brent](/service-areas/south-brent) - [Bittaford](/service-areas/bittaford) - [Cornwood](/service-areas/cornwood) - [Lee Mill](/service-areas/lee-mill) - [Sparkwell](/service-areas/sparkwell) - [Wrangaton](/service-areas/wrangaton) - [Ugborough](/service-areas/ugborough) - [Ermington](/service-areas/ermington) - [Holbeton](/service-areas/holbeton) - [Newton Ferrers](/service-areas/newton-ferrers) - [Noss Mayo](/service-areas/noss-mayo) - [Brixton](/service-areas/brixton) - [Wotter](/service-areas/wotter) © 2026 SCR Property Services. 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