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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RH Maintenance
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Painting decorating. Gardening General Maintenance. Flooring and Carpenter
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Handyman- 15 May 2025
Arrived on time, reqlly polite, helped us with a house viewing, checking for any defects etx
Sam
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
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Handyman- 3 Oct 2024
Sam was excellent dealt with the issues same day and good value would recommend and use again
Reliable Property Maintenance
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Carpentry joiner trained with my father at Wimpy construction. I have been carrying out numerous repairs for local people. I thought it was about time to take the plunge and go at it full time.
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Handyman- 28 Dec 2018
Great experience overall. Gary arrived on time, job was done quickly at a reasonable price and a door frame was fixed up to a very high standard. Highly recommend Gary to everyone and will certainly work with Gary again.
M G Building and Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
We have over 20 years experience in the building and property maintenance trade. All work is guaranteed.
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Mark knew his stuff! He explained everything to me as the job proceeded. He provided quotes for every part of the process and stuck to this. He and his team just got on with job and left the area tidy afterwards. I felt I could trust him. I have used him for further jobs and will continue to do so.
R.S Building Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a general builder, I have done most things from garden walls to extensions. I enjoy doing hard landscaping and have a very keen eye for detail when it comes to my work. Nothing the but the best will do. I am very polite and alway on time. I will alway aim to put the client first
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Bricklaying- 3 Jun 2021
We hired Richard at RS Building Services to demolish and rebuild an original garden wall. From the initial contact and throughout the build Richard was a pleasure to deal with. His quote was prompt and realistic and his work was professional throughout. He arrived promptly, put in a full days work over three days, respected our property and his workmanship was fantastic. We are so happy with the job and we will definitely be hiring Richard again next year to put in a new patio. We would absolutely highly recommend Richard and RS Building Services. Thank you!
I H plumbing services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Friendly local plumber St Albans based. Will do a good job at fair price.
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Plumbing- 29 Apr 2022
I was very impressed with Ian. Cold water copper pipe leaking inside breeze block wall! Ian was courteous, but most important very logical and methodical about how he went about this extremely tricky job.
Rob Vaughan Building
Rating: 5 out of 5
I've been in business for 18 years and I have a wide range of skills I've built houses and also knocked houses down I've taken on projects from as small as making shelves and fitting them to project manageing the build of 4 houses and 10 flats last week I was fitting a kitchen and this week I am plastering an extension that I started last November.
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Handyman- 21 Oct 2019
Rob gave us a fair quote, he answered promptly to messages and he was reliable. The work he did for us was of good quality and he cleaned up after himself. We will definitely use his services again and is obviously a skilled, honest handyman.
D.N. Installations
Rating: 5 out of 5
Iam a tv aerial and satellite installations engineer with over 30 years experience my main type of work is supply and fit tv aerials,aerial repairs,multi point system for domestic and commercial properties I also do handyman jobs and roof repairs
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Handyman- 31 Jan 2020
very efficient and polite left no mess and was reasonably priced would reccommend to anyone
MB Gardens
Rating: 5 out of 5
No job too big or small. Well experienced doing anything from simple weeding to full garden makeovers. Will always give you a good fair price and deliver a grade A service.
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Landscaping- 5 Sep 2020
Marlow did a great job and was very professional, giving me a detailed quotation and an invoice. I would definitely hire him again.
Catalin Tofan
Rating: 5 out of 5
do you need a good handyman? clean and precise work.. :) Please call me…
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Handyman- 18 Jun 2022
Really efficient polite and helpful job completed quickly no fuss highly recommend
Jag handyman
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’m a local electrician with all my qualifications. I’m also a handy man, do odd jobs around the house. For example, putting flat pack furniture together, putting up mirrors, etc
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Handyman- 4 Mar 2021
Jag was incredibly helpful and skilled. His prices are very reasonable. Would recommend to friends and family.
Evertons Homes
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small, family run business providing professional, friendly & competitively priced maintenance and refurbishment jobs. We undertake all "Handy man" jobs as well as larger jobs like re-fitting bathrooms & kitchens. We offer fast, free and efficient, no obligation quotes. We come fully insured and highly recommended from previous customers on here and privately (Please read feedback).
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Handyman- 3 May 2018
From start to finish Graham was realiable, efficient and detail oriented. We will definitely ask him back again
J DAVIS PROPERTY SERVICES
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a self employed bricklayer Level 3 Nvq Experienced in: Conservatories Concreting foundations, slabs, pathways Timber fencing, chain link fencing and concrete post and panels. Moderate landscaping, patios, pavers and raised flower beds in the form of masonry and timber sleepers. I have been working as a painter and decorator since 2021 in various commercial and domestic environments to improve and further my skills.
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Landscaping- 2 Mar 2021
Met James and Rhod and got a really good quote for the work and went ahead with the job. The lads worked so well together and delivered and outstanding restoration of my garden. If anything they did more than we anticipated. Great work ethic and completely cleaned up and the end of the job, they put alot of effort and thought into the layout of the full garden and really did deliver on what they said they'd achieve. I'm actually going to get them back for the front of the house. Completely trust worthy and cannot recommend enough. Cheers lads Scott
Paul Bleasdale Handyman/Building services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been established since 1979 , I am a multi skilled handyman taking on handyman jobs. Flat pack furniture,laminate/engendered flooring /joinery and general house repairs/alterations. I have a reputation for quality work and fine finish.
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Handyman- 16 May 2020
Excellent service Paul arrived on time and completed the job there and then very resonably priced will definatley use his dervices again
Mjp joinery
Rating: 5 out of 5
HELLO I’M MAT. I SERVED MY APPRENTICESHIP WITH MY DADS COMPANY LEARNING ALL ASPECTS OF THE JOINERY TRADE AND MANY OTHER TRADES ASIDE.I WAS HOME TAUGHT FROM THE AGE OF 12 AND SPENT MUCH OF THIS TIME WITH MY DAD BOTH IN THE WORKSHOP AND ON-SITE.
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Carpentry- 8 Jun 2022
Matthew is a very talented and reliable craftsman. He did an excellent job in a short space of time and is very good in communicating too. We highly recommend him to future clients.
Handyman and Maintenance Services
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
General handyman with 20 years experience. Only willing to take on work I'm confident in, not looking for a quick payday. Areas of great experience - general handyman activities, putting furniture together, general repairs and maintenance. - wired/wireless networking, home/office automation, CCTV, - TV wall installation, generally able to deal with anything that needs putting on a wall. - competent in general plumbing and electrical work.
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Handyman- 18 Jul 2026
Daniel is a very knowledgeable man changed the locks promptly had another issue and was happy to help smashing lad nothing is to much trouble highly recommended thanks Daniel will definitely use again with any house maintenance problems