What level of service should I expect from a handyman near me?

A local handyman should provide a clear estimate before starting any work, bring the tools and materials needed for the job, and complete tasks efficiently while maintaining a tidy workspace. They should leave your home in good order with repairs or installations finished to a high standard.

Should I ask to see examples of a handyman’s previous work?

Yes. It’s helpful to see photos of past projects such as furniture assembly, wall mounting, or home repairs to get a sense of their workmanship. Many handymen show examples of completed jobs on their MyBuilder profiles to give you confidence in the results.

What types of jobs can a handyman help with?

Local handymen often take on a wide range of domestic tasks, including putting up shelves, mounting TVs, assembling flat-pack furniture, fixing doors or locks, and completing small painting or maintenance jobs. If you’re unsure, describe your project when posting your job. Many handymen can handle multiple types of work.

How should I prepare before a handyman arrives?

Clear the space where the work will take place and make sure any fixtures or items that might get in the way are moved. If materials or fittings are required, confirm whether you or the handyman will supply them beforehand to avoid delays.

What should I check before hiring a handyman?

Before choosing handyman services near you, review profile information on MyBuilder, including job history and feedback from other customers. Make sure to confirm details like cost, duration, and what’s included in the service to ensure everything runs smoothly.

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Maintenance Studio
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Not your usual construction company: I’m a crafter and visual artist educated in interior design and architecture with a passion in creating beautiful spaces. I like to work myself on smaller projects such as bespoke furniture, small renovations and quality decorations but for bigger projects I can manage a team of traders and craftmans to offer premium property maintenance services, domestic and commercial renovations, loft and extensions, outbuildings etc. Unusual and creative projects all welcome. I have a long experience in bespoke garden buildings of exceptional quality, luxury feeling and stylish design. I design and build your dream!
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Handyman- 23 Aug 2018
Ivan did a great job removing an ugly satellite dish from the first floor of our house, quick, great communication and no satellite dish anymore! Highly recommend.
Isaac Forrester Carpentry
Rating: 5 out of 5
Carpentry,joinery and general building work undertaken No job too big or too small
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Carpentry- 12 Jan 2023
Reliable and professional.
Triumph plumbing & heating ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been working in the plumbing & heating industry for around 15 years and have recently started my own company. I have recently taken on an apprentice and am looking at expanding my company and work load. I take on all heating and plumbing jobs. I have great experience in many high end bathrooms and have a good website documenting a lot of my work along with testimonials. I am also gas safe registered and do boiler install and repairs.
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Plumbing- 14 Jun 2021
First class service and extremely pleased with the plumbing work. We used Jamie's expertise to install a new shower. Due to the way the shower was installed, he had to do some additional works which was not anticipated. He explained why this extra work is needed without deviating from the initial quotes. And all the work completed with high quality. Fantastic, reliable, well priced service. I will certainly be recommending Jamie to friends and family.
Andrej Sutugin
Rating: 5 out of 5
Very passionate about working with wood, carpentry, painting and decorating, can do variety of things. Working as full time carpenter site works. Please contact me if you need any help. Thanks.
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Handyman- 1 Jun 2022
Andrej Sutugin came to fix my kids trampoline this evening fantastic worker, did the job really well will definitely call him for another job in the future if needed.
TJT Joiner/Handyman
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
I provide a quality service at affordable prices for General Maintenance Services for the Home. Im a joiner but willing to undertake most jobs. No job is too small. I have over 30 years experience working for housing association. Now working for myself. I have advertised on Yell (under carpenter/joiner) where you can see a list of work that I’m happy undertaking as well as reviews from work done recently.
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Handyman- 7 Jun 2024
Tom assembled a double pine wardrobe and made a perfect job. I found him very courteous, friendly, and nothing too much trouble. He was also very knowledgeable about many aspects of the building trade; I would not hesitate to call on him again or to recommend.
RP Building Group
Rating: 5 out of 5
RP Building Group company specializing in home finishes. Painting and Decorating service including wallpaper and spray painting. No job its too small. Quality.
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Painting & Decorating- 19 Feb 2020
Rafal did a great job repairing our living room following damage from a leak. He was very professional and well priced. He's also a general handyman and helped us with a couple of other small jobs. No hesistation to recommend.
Gordon mcmillan
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
General handyman skills,
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Handyman- 1 Mar 2025
Gordon turned up when he said he would and did a good job job of built Keter hut
Gordon Brown
Rating: 5 out of 5
General handy man. Plumber by trade. Comfortable with all DIY, flat pack, shelving, blinds, curtain rails, etc. Currently work in the NHS, honest and reliable.
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Plumbing- 20 Sep 2023
very good, very reliable, reasonable price
Kyle fell
Rating: 5 out of 5
I provide a quality service of plastering, bricklaying, decking along with many other aspects of construction and restoration at affordable prices. I also do licensed asbestos removal and practice safe disposal.
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Handyman- 25 Sep 2023
Kyle was not only super friendly and polite but also did an excellent job, would recommend
New Line Ceilings
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Ceilings and partitions 20 years experience
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Handyman- 10 May 2019
Kenny was very good at hanging my glass picture mirror . He measured the wall and marked it all up. He used a laser measure to make sure all his lines where correct. He put the heavy duty screws in the wall and suspended my mirror with ease. Kenny is a nice man and friendly . Very good job. Im so pleased with his work ive asked him to come and do another job for me at the end of may..
Elmos building and construction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Quality builder for affordable price with years of experience in construction industry. If you like me and want to have a job done perfectly without exceptions, precise and lasting get in touch.
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Handyman- 21 Oct 2023
Peter was very professional friendly and hard working. He was thorough and very competent. He put a corrugated plastic roof in the gaebo.
Daniel Crofts Bricklaying
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi! Im a hardworking, tidy, reliable bricklayer/landscaper. Moving away from site work and setting up on my own. Ive been in the building industry now for 15 years. Im a fully qualified bricklayer and industrial roofer and have worked on Multimillion pound developments, down to small domestic properties. If you're after a trustworthy reliable tradesman then id be extremely greatful for the opportunity. Thanks!
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Bricklaying- 28 Jan 2020
Extremely professional and friendly. Excellent job, would highly recommend.
Multijob building and maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
We range from tiling, plumbing carpentry work, electrical work but not fuse board, landscaping and slabbing, decking, block paving, brick work, general maintenance and other requirements. Over 35 years experience in: Plumbing Carpentry Landscaping/gardening Bathrooms/kitchens designs and Roofing
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Handyman- 8 Aug 2021
Barry came to put right a job a previous builder did. A huge task, it involved taking down and starting again. He explains exactly what he will do, and the cost involved, which was very reasonable. He is a likeable guy, and after the past experience, I felt I could trust him completely. I now have a very nice greenhouse, and grateful to Barry for his knowledge and hard work. I will definitely have Barry back for any future jobs, and can recommend him.
Wilson's Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm a sole trader multi skilled . I undertake site based work and domestic. Been in the building trade for over 15 years . Floor layer by trade nvq level 2 . Plumbing city & guilds level 2 . plastering . All types of flooring works . Repairs / concreting/ screeding/ self levelling works carried out . Resin stone carpet.
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Hard Flooring- 10 Feb 2019
Fantastic from start to finish. Arrived promptly levelled my floor with great expertise. Explained the process very clearly . The job was left clean and tidy. All in all an excellent job. Would recommend.
J.N.D property services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am experience in building Maintenance and decorating. I am able to do everything from refurbishing a whole house or just putting up some shelves. I have lots of experience in decorating inside and outside to a high standard.
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Painting & Decorating- 17 Oct 2018
Jonathan did a brilliant job on our bathroom. Quick to quote and discuss quote and tailor to our needs and budget and pleasant to have around. Would def recommend.
Fit it Fix it
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I am a handyman with over 10 years experience. I'm based in Chertsey and provide an honest and reliable service in the surrounding area. For your peace of mind I have £2 million public liability insurance.
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Handyman- 25 Aug 2020
Friendly, quick and fair price. Work took less time than initially predicted, so he dropped the price accordingly.