Neil the Odd Job Man review
Ranked 10 of 10 in Handyperson services in Telford
Best for: gardening and outdoor jobs with no call-out fee
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Wellington · Service area: Telford
Neil the Odd Job Man in short
Neil the Odd Job Man is a Wellington handyman for gardening, decorating, fencing, shed roofs and pressure washing, with ride-on mowing kit for larger lawns. Pricing terms are plain: no call-out fee, fees agreed before each job starts, and a free quote by phone. This review rates that plain dealing as the firm's hallmark. The firm is based in Wellington, working around Wellington and Telford.
The record shows a Wellington firm working around Wellington and Telford, with gardening at the centre and decorating, fencing, shed roofs and pressure washing around it [3]. Ride-on mowing kit covers larger lawns, and fence and shed painting with shed re-felting covers the structures. That outdoor spread is the firm's whole offer.
Customers rate Neil the Odd Job Man modestly on Google, with a headline of 4.2 across a small set of reviews [4]. The site sets out services, terms and a gallery plainly across several pages. That openness about terms is rarer in this round than it should be.
What counts against the firm is the thin record behind the terms: no rates, insurance, qualifications or trading-history statements are published. In our judgement the firm suits gardening and outdoor jobs best, where the no-call-out-fee terms keep small visits sensible. Garden and outdoor lists suit it better than indoor ones, where other firms in the round show deeper records.
Our verdict
Our judgement: Neil suits you if your list is mostly outdoor work around Wellington and Telford, from lawns and hedges to sheds and washing down, with clear no-call-out-fee terms [2] [3]. Evidence is thin beyond that: 5 Google reviews averaging 4.2, with no background detail published [1] [4].
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 53.5 / 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
50 out of 100
Industry qualifications can't be sourced from the registers, the website or the platforms checked [1].
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Trading history C4 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
65 out of 100
No call-out fee is charged, fees are agreed before each job, and quotes are free; no rates or VAT position is published [2].
Industry qualifications
Can't be sourced. We looked at the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders and found no scheme membership or registration to record.
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Questions about Neil the Odd Job Man
Is Neil the Odd Job Man any good?
On the evidence, yes for outdoor lists: gardening, fencing, sheds and pressure washing with plain no-call-out-fee terms. The review base is small and background detail is unpublished. Send your garden list by phone and ask for the fee agreed before each job. The plain terms are the reason to call.
Is Neil the Odd Job Man on a trade register?
No scheme membership could be sourced from the registers, the website or the platforms checked. That covers every trade scheme. Ask what sits behind the working routine when you call, and get the answer plus insurance proof in writing. Take a contact name too. Keep that answer with the booking message.
What does Neil the Odd Job Man charge?
No call-out fee is charged, fees are agreed before each job starts, and quotes are free with no obligation — but no rates or VAT position are published. That plain dealing is the firm's best feature. Ask for the fee for your jobs confirmed on the call. Ask what the fee covers, including green waste.
Where does Neil the Odd Job Man work?
The firm is based in Wellington and works around Wellington and Telford. If you sit in either, you are inside its patch. Call with your postcode and garden list to confirm it travels to you. Mention lawn size for a faster fee. Name your street as well as your postcode.
How is Neil the Odd Job Man ranked?
It ranks tenth of the ten handyperson firms in our September round, held up by clear terms rather than a deep review record. It closes the table but the terms are plain. Read the full review, then agree the fee before each job. Plain terms are what hold it in the table.
How do I get a quote from Neil the Odd Job Man?
Call with the garden list and your postcode, mentioning lawn size for a faster fee. Ask for the fee agreed before each job starts, with the no-call-out-fee terms confirmed on the call. Quotes are free with no obligation. Keep the agreed fee saved alongside the booking message. State the postcode first so coverage is settled.
What do customers say about Neil the Odd Job Man?
Google reviews give a middling headline across a small set, which this review reads as honest but thin. The site sets out services, terms and a gallery plainly behind the headline. No second platform adds to the picture. Read the garden reviews first, since that is the firm's core, then weigh the plain terms against the small base.
How does Neil the Odd Job Man compare with the others in the round?
It sits tenth of the ten, held up by clear terms rather than a deep review record. The small Telford firm above answers with little more than a listing, so plain terms keep this one ahead. What separates tenth from ninth is stated terms against a bare listing. Read the full review, then agree the fee before each job.
Others assessed for this trade
- Property Fix67.0 / 100Ranked 1. Best for general repairs with gas and heating cover in-house.
- Handyman Telford Shropshire66.3 / 100Ranked 2. Best for painting-led odd jobs with documented experience.
- The Handy Man59.5 / 100Ranked 3. Best for tiling and flooring from a Telford handyman since 2006.
- Any Job Big or Small Services58.1 / 100Ranked 4. Best for bookable assembly and mounting jobs with menu prices.
Sources
- Neil the Odd Job Man homepage — business and contact Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Neil the Odd Job Man pricing page — no call-out fee and quote terms Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Neil the Odd Job Man services page — gardening, fencing and washing Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Google Maps listing — Neil the Odd Job Man reviews Retrieved 4 September 2026.
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