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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ADE Kiresci
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Ahmet. I am new to this website but not for the jobs. I have been industry last 10 years. I have very high standard's and good quality work. I have fitted bathrooms, tilling, plumbing, wooden floor installation, blined installation. I have a wide range of handyman skills too. Keep your home running. Regards Ahmet
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Handyman- 29 Jun 2022
Very happy, thanks a lot. : )
S.H.MAINTENANCE
Rating: 5 out of 5
Landlords who are looking for a reliable and quick response to resolving issues with their properties, general house owners with their small issues providing handyman services to complete refurbishments including kitchens and bathrooms, Providing letting agents with a on going service and response.
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Handyman- 12 Feb 2015
Shaun and his assistant arrived on time. They did a perfect job. Thank you very much.
Three spires heating and plumbing ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’ve been a gas safe engineer for over 3 years and have worked in the industry 5 years
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Gas Work- 28 Dec 2021
Needed an old gas pipe removed asap, so could do my flooring over xmas holidays. Responded quickly to request, after photos uploaded, he was able to quote over the phone and start work first thing the following morning. In and out in a hour. perfect. In comparison, phoning up a local company, it was going to take a week to quote, no doubt another to get the work done, so happy with the quick and timely service. Fair price given its boxing day.
T plastering
Rating: 5 out of 5
Plastering work . General building work. Hi quality work.
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Plastering- 6 May 2021
The job will finish tomorrow but we are so impressed with the workmanship and the respect and care with which the job was carried out. Highly recommended.
Trinafour Joinery
Rating: 5 out of 5
All Joinery services undertaken including fencing, decking, sheds, all internal finishings, flooring etc
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Carpentry- 21 May 2021
Very pleased with the shed repairs, which involved replacing one wall of our shed. Nick came promptly with all the material, worked hard to finish the job and took away all the debris. An excellent job. He also did some small joinery jobs in the house to our complete satisfaction. Very pleased to have found him!
Helping hands Southampton
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have many years experience in a variety of trade areas. My wife and I work together to provide a fantastic sensibly priced service to our clients, you can be sure of a quality job at a sensible prices , fully insured and able to tackle most jobs.
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Garden Maintenance- 6 Nov 2021
Husband and wife team very friendly helpful and efficient. They are doing an excellent job for a reasonable price. Would highly recommend.
SHF CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Rating: 5 out of 5
SHF Refurbishments Experienced multi trader specialise in: Painting and decorating Flooring Carpentry Glazing We also offer cleaning services (private houses,offices,businesses,
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Handyman- 17 Sep 2022
Excellent workmanship competed without any issues - left the property clean and tidy - highly recommended!!!!
TurnerHughes (west Midlands) LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small but adequate family building company with a range of skills. Our saying is we complete (Anything from squeaky door up) We are big enough to cope but small enough to Care We haven’t been on My builder long however we have years of happy customers..
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Handyman- 19 Feb 2020
Friendly and got the job done quickly couldn’t ask for more.
Bespoke
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my names Daniel, I’ve been in the building trade for 16 years in this time I have taken on many trades, Kitchen fitting, Bathroom fitting, Carpenter, Bricklayer, Painting and decorating.
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Handyman- 20 Aug 2019
I cannot praise Daniel enough, such a professional and lovely guy who did a really fantastic job, very skilled and great at what he does- even came 15mins early and accommodated an early morning 8 am start. Highly recommend.
All Property Maintenance Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
With 34 years experience in various trades. We also do: -fencing -paving -curbing -fence painting -building walls -handyman services -plumbing -tiling -plastering -painting -drywalling -flooring (wood, laminate, decking, tiling, etc) -doors (interior and exterior)
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Richard prepared the whole bathroom from scratch as there was a leakage in the previous bathroom. He has got knowledge and work experience. Firstly he prepared the base ( flooring) as all woods were rotten. I was bit worried in the beginning but when I saw his Craftsmanship than I had a full confidence in him. Richard did a good job and I am pleased. I will take his services in the future.
Aspire Building
Rating: 5 out of 5
NO LONGER TRADING
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Handyman- 19 Mar 2012
Thanks Liam and Nick. Great job, communications, price. Left it really tidy. Would definitely recommend and will use again.
HandyMann
Rating: 5 out of 5
There is no job to small or big for me. All the work I do is done professionally, safely and to the highest standard. I offer one of the lowest prices on the market so you can be sure you are getting a good deal.
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Handyman- 15 Aug 2022
Really fantastic, would happily recommend. Was punctual, efficient and friendly.
SAPconstruction Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I WILL BEAT ANY LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTE. Building professional with over 30 years experience in the construction industry. Experience dealing with conversions and full refurbishments. Flat conversions with full understanding of fire safety regs. Can cover all trades and I am happy to quote for any size job and give advice were required. I can help with building regs. and planning if needed. All work guaranteed.
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 26 Mar 2022
I feel lucky indeed that Nigel was my builder; his knowledge and competence were evident from first contact to finalisation of the work. (which threw up a couple of unpleasant surprises not visible before the work was started) but these were dealt with during the course of the work without fuss or stress. The project was started and finished on time with no delays. He and his colleague Nick will be asked to do all my future work. Totally recommended!
Offshore Rope Access Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Welcome to Fox Of All Trades! My name is Chris and I offer reliable and honest handyman services to customers in and around Edinburgh and The Lothians. No job is too big or too small (unless of course we can’t find it). I know that is always something that needs done in and around a property. Whether it is about not having the time to get to it, or perhaps a lack of tools and equipment to do it properly. Either way, I will get right on it and sort it out for you!
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High level roof repairs and gutter clearance for a property in the Dean Village. Very complete, full professional report, including photos, detailing work undertaken and recommendations for future preventative maintenance. Extremely courteous, respectful and professional service - on time and on price.
James dean
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a designer/builder, I have a masters in interior architecture, with 25years build experience. My work varies from kitchen and bathrooms, to full extensions and loft conversions, over the past few years I have also been designing and building off spec garden studios and workshops.
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I had a fully insulated garden studio built from the ground up, this included design services and garden landscaping. James work and attention to detail was second to none, we are extremely pleased with the end result it was completed on time and very quickly. The initial build was quick and we were impressed with immediate transformation in such a short space of time. James managed the job courteously and discussed and informed me every step of the way, the build was of an extremely high standard and he ensured that the whole process was painless the communication during the entire project was faultless. The payment schedule was strictly adhered to and only had to make payment once each phase was completed. The entire process was simply a first class service he was very professional and a pleasure to work with. In fact James has done work for us on a few occasions. We would not hesitate to use James again and we will recommend you without reservation to anyone!
Gwyndaf Jones
Rating: 5 out of 5
20 years experience in refurbishments, kitchen fitting, bathroom fitting, painting and decorating, plumbing, fencing, most aspects of home improvements.
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Handyman- 11 Jun 2016
Excellent communication prior to doing the job. Prompt, pleasant and very hard working. Did an excellent job and cleared up afterwards. Will certainly use him again. Thank you.