About sherpas.gg

For more than two decades, in his spare time, James has quietly built a life defined by hard work and a deep satisfaction in creating something with his own hands. Alongside his wife, Sharon, he has spent years renovating, extending, and improving their homes—turning each property into a reflection of their shared vision and effort.

James and Sharon bought their first house in their 20s, a modest property in St Peter Port that needed more attention than they could afford to outsource. With limited experience but plenty of determination, James began teaching himself the basics: repairing fixtures, patching walls, and learning how things fit together behind the scenes. Sharon quickly became part of that journey, and together they took on increasingly ambitious projects—redesigning kitchens, building extensions, converting lofts, and transforming entire living spaces.

Building and renovation run deep in both of their families. James grew up around the trade, often helping his father during school holidays, where he gained early exposure to practical skills, tools, and the value of hard work. Sharon’s father also worked in the building trade, giving her a natural understanding of the process and an eye for detail. This shared heritage gave them both a strong foundation and confidence to take on projects themselves.

Across more than twenty years, James didn’t just improve houses—he refined a wide range of practical skills through hands-on experience and had developed a keen eye for detail and a reputation for doing things properly. Working side by side, James and Sharon built not only beautiful homes but also a strong sense of teamwork and pride in what they created.

Friends and family soon began to take notice, often turning to James for help with their own homes. What started as occasional favors grew into regular requests, as people trusted his experience, reliability, and straightforward approach.

Despite working in other roles over the years, James always returned to renovation projects in his spare time. It was more than just a hobby—it was where he felt most capable and fulfilled. With Sharon’s encouragement and support, the idea of turning this long-standing passion into a business gradually became a reality.

Now, after decades of hands-on experience, James has taken the step to establish his own handyman business. Built on real-world knowledge and a genuine commitment to quality, his work reflects honesty, practicality, and pride.

For James, this new chapter isn’t a departure—it’s the continuation of a journey he and Sharon began years ago, now shaped into a service he is proud to offer to others.