Plumber text woman 'disgusting' list of things he wanted to do after finishing job

Danielle Clair said the experience wanted her to make a change
-Credit: (Image: Danielle Clair)


A woman was left feeling “very uncomfortable” after a handyman said “inappropriate and disgusting things” to her. Danielle Clair asked a plumber to come to her West Derby home to fit a radiator.

The 34-year-old, originally from Knowsley, thought nothing of it as the worker had been recommended to her. However, she said the moment he came into her property, she felt “on edge”.

She told the ECHO: “I was single and living alone and at times, as a woman, it can be very daunting to invite a total stranger into your home. Even when you need something fixed or something done, it can still be scary.

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“This plumber came recommended to me but the moment he came in I felt on edge. He was making inappropriate comments, talking about my appearance and how I looked good.”

Danielle explained how at first she could appreciate it being a compliment, however, she said the handyman continued with “unnecessary” comments and actions. She said: “It went on for too long. He asked about my relationship several times and I had to lie and say my partner was coming home soon.

“He was getting into my personal space, when I stepped back he would step forward. Even when he left, he text me asking if he could come back into my home - asking if he could take me out and all the things he would love to do to me, inappropriate and disgusting things I wouldn’t even repeat now.”

That was back in 2021 and although Danielle didn't go to Merseyside Police she took action in other ways. Danielle didn’t want other women to find themselves in the uncomfortable situation she was put in, so through her carpentry business Scouse Girl Timber, she created DIY masterclasses for women.

Danielle Clair with one of the participants of her DIY masterclasses
Danielle Clair with one of the participants of her DIY masterclasses -Credit:Danielle Clair

She said: “Since I’ve started these classes, I’ve found out a lot of women have been in the same situation as me or worse. They’ve felt the uncomfortableness that I’ve felt when people try it on with them. Recently one woman told me hers went far beyond this and she had to go to the police about it.”

Danielle's ticketed event in Aintree teaches women on the first Saturday of every month how to do DIY for themselves so they don't have to rely on anyone else. Danielle said: “I wanna give these women the confidence to do these types of jobs, such as putting a shelf up by themselves, without asking a stranger into their home and also without having to pay the extortionate price.” You can sign up for the masterclasses here.