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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Joshua Donovan
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
A plumber who does all aspects of plumbing, reasonable prices for every job, well known for his low prices.
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Handyman- 24 Oct 2021
He knows his stuff. The issue was sorted out within a matter of minutes. Would highly recommend him.
IBM Builders & Renovations
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are local builders and our main aim and advertisement is ‘quality & standards of our work’ Which speaks for itself and words of mouth. All kind of construction and maintenance work undertaken. please get in touch for any of your small or big project and we shall be happy to assist you with. Thanks for taking your time to read and get in contact with us for further.
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Handyman- 16 Apr 2019
Ibrahim came over to the house and quoted the job immediately. He went above and beyond to do what we needed done and I won't hesitate to hire him again
SJB Norfolk
Rating: 5 out of 5
Been in the business 15 years and worked on a wide range of projects from renovations to new builds so I have plenty of knowledge and problem solving skills. I have great morals and values, love helping people and providing a good friendly service at a reasonable price.
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Shane has carried a superb job building our new Garage. From sourcing and project managing the materials needed through to consulting with the architects plans and the building control Officer, Shane has been a true pro in every sense of the word. His professional approach to doing a quality job with his skills and team, and also turning up on time every day that he promised is a credit to him. He always made sure that the work area was cleaned and secured before leaving each night albeit under tarpaulins etc to protect the cement and carpentry done that day. As a builder he has done a 100% professional job and I would give him 10 out of 10 and would not hesitate to offer him any further work needed to be done on my property.
NCS Carpentry
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a qualified multi-skilled carpenter with 20 years experience in carpentry refurbishments and maintenance .
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Handyman- 11 Nov 2022
Arrived on time and completed both tasks promptly and professionally. Would certainly recommend.
Lockfit Worcester
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I'm Daniel and I'm a locksmith, window and door specialist within Worcester and it's surrounding areas. I am a fully qualified locksmith offering 12 months parts and labour guarantee. All jobs will have a fixed price with no call out charge.
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Windows & Doors (uPVC & Metal)- 12 Aug 2021
Hi Daniel decent chap and done a good job. Visited and gave us a competitive quote and we are pleased with the job and replacement double glazed window. Despite being very busy always kept us updated to his eta etc
AJ Colledge Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Garden maintenance and general repairs service. 13 years experience with local council, vetted by trading standards (safe and secure directory member) good rates and free advice.
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Handyman- 28 Apr 2019
Fast service and great communications. Job was handled with absolute care and professionalism. Charge was more than acceptable and hope to trade again when needed. 5 Stars. Brilliant.THANK YOU.
PG Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
PG Maintenance repairs is a well established handy man service. No job is to small we pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest quality of work. All works carried out is fully insured and guaranteed.
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Handyman- 27 Oct 2018
Paul is a very nice polite, clean and tidy person who took a great pride in the work he carried out in my house. He hung a lot of really heavy pictures, curtain rails and mirrors to perfection and installed a new letter box. I was delighted with the work and will definitely be asking him back to carry out some plumbing work in the kitchen. He seems to be able to turn his hand to anything.
Allways groundworks and developments Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello there, we are michael and anthony. Between us we have 35yrs experience in landscaping and groundworking. We install patios and driveways to a very high standard. We also install all kinds of fencing, decking, artificial grass and build garden rooms/summerhouses to suit your needs. We are friendly, reliable and passionate about our work. We never cut corners! Please look at the pictures of the jobs we have done.
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Michael laid a tegular block paving driveway at my house he was very friendly and is always on time. Very reliable and a great price for an amazing all round job.
WDH Property Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
My business is general repairs to plumbing and clearing blocked drains, sinks, toilets baths, showers and roof gutters. I also provide the service to replace kitchen and bathroom sinks and baths. Plumb in dishwashers and washing machines. Replace taps and repair where possible. I have over 20 years experience in plumbing. I also offer customers general handyman skills such as painting and decorating, hanging doors, laying floors and general repairs
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Handyman- 10 Aug 2019
It proved slightly more difficult than expected and Bill carried it through. thanks.
John Thomson
Rating: 5 out of 5
Plasterer. plastering dry lining ,screeding coveing rendering dashing ,patching lime work customer care jobs,dot and dab ,tape and jointing all backed up with nvqs ,crb check construction training with over 40 years experience.
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Plastering- 9 Mar 2022
A job very well done by an experienced and skilled craftsman.
Simeonov24
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
i have a basic knowledge of a lot of things. am always available. I work carefully and cleanly... i am waiting for your offers. TV bracket fixing,pole curtains, pictures and frames hanging, wardrobe fitting, furniture assembling IKEA... Cleaning and mowing gardens. Stone cleaning with machine.
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Handyman- 9 Jul 2021
I would highly recommend Zhivko. Very professional, tidy, punctual and completed the wardrobes to a high standard.
Property-Fixx Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi and welcome to Property-Fixx Ltd With 30+ years experience, I offer quality property maintenance, repair and handyman services throughout Bolton and its surrounding areas. My work is varied covering several different trades. I am covered with full public liability insurance. It may be best to look through the gallery of the scope of work i cover or the list within My Builder.com Thank you and have a great day.
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Carpentry- 12 Jan 2023
Jason did an excellent job on replacing part of my loft floor which had been damaged by Cowboy builders. He kept me informed of his progress and also sorted out some electrical work. I will definately use Jason again on future projects and would Highly recommend him to anyone who wants a good doing.
Noble man enterprise Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am motivated handyman with 8 years experience in carpentry, tiling, plumbing, painting, plastering, flooring in commercial and residential environment. Responsive and reliable with strong quality focus completing my projects.
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Repairs of bathroom wooden flooring and faulty water tap replaced. In Oct. 2021. Painting the whole house and changing floors carpets. In Nov. 2022. Thanks!
CPS Building & Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been in the building trade for 40 year I have experience in conversion works I have built single and multi storey extensions and houses. All my work comes with good references.
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Colin Petty has done two jobs for me. I used him before to build and extension. As he did such a good job on that, I got him back again in September to carry out roofing work, fitting of windows, guttering and fascias. He definitely puts in the hours, he does a full day, from 8am - 5pm usually. He always clears away any rubbish. With both jobs he's done for us he's made our house look a hell of a lot better. The standard of his workmanship is of good quality. He's a nice chap, he's actually quite funny. You can trust Colin to work unsupervised, I just left him to get on with it. I've since recommended him to my friends and family.
The Wright way
Rating: 5 out of 5
I started my business early last year before that I was a plumber for 10 years with a company. the work I undertake is varied wet plumbing works maintainance around the home and garden. If you only Need advice then I could also help
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Handyman- 15 Feb 2021
Absolutely brilliant. Really good price. He was here straight away. Job done brilliant quick. Very pleased 😌
Thistledown Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Friendly, reliable and fully qualified. NicEic Registered and Part-p compliant Electrical engineer covering Kent, London and Essex. Public liability insured for £5 Million Covering all areas of domestic & commercial electrical work from Full house rewires, Consumer unit changes and inspection and testing.
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Electrical- 19 Apr 2019
Liam is very skilled electrician. His quote was reasonable and clear. He arrived on time with all equipments and tools. He finished his work with highest standard. I will hire him again if I need more work to be done. Thank You Liam.