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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SKU: handyman
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Charlie Locke
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
reactive engineers with 10 years of experience with multiple personal to help at any given time for all of your carpentry needs We also provide a painting and decorating service as well as general maintenance visits. We understand that to give the most accurate quote possible we may need to have to come and visit the job before starting and hope that you can allow us 24 hours notice before works can begin. We also ask that you send pictures and descriptions of the job through the app first before getting in touch directly as we will be charged. Thank you and we look forward to working for you
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Jay Macdonald
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Happy to undertake any decking projects, garden clearance, tv mounting, installation of CAT6 cabling.
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Garden Maintenance- 3 Aug 2023
Jay was easy to talk too, confirmed the approach throughout the day and efficient. Would Highley recommend!
Sec Developments
Rating: 5 out of 5
We undertake complete home renovation and building work. All of our trades people are highly skilled and qualified and only offer workmanship to the highest standards.
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Mark renovated our kitchen, dining and family area in 2021 and our family bathroom in 2022. This included fitting a new kitchen, all plumbing and lighting, installing new patio doors, erecting a partition wall and laying flooring throughout. Mark also fitted a new bathroom including all plumbing and tiling. All work was carried out to a high standard with an excellent finish. Mark involved us in all aspects of the project, design and in all decision making. Mark produced a plan of works at the start of the project with clear timelines, all work was completed on time according to the schedule. We were living on site for both projects, Mark and his team were extremely considerate. Always cleaned up at the end of the day and left the site tidy and free of hazards. I would highly recommend Mark and Sec Developments for any work and will definitely use Mark again for future projects.
C.K Painting And Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
C.K Painting And Maintenance is Belfast based and focuses on all aspects of property maintenance and improvements
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Painting & Decorating- 15 Mar 2022
Curtis did a fantastic job on our redecorating job. He took a recently skimmed room, and put in our flooring, skirting, architrave. He then did mist coats and topcoats on all walls, ceiling and woodwork. Curtis was friendly, efficient and left the room very tidy, and no mess throughout the house. Price for the job was also very reasonable. Could not recommend him any more.
Jack Of All Trades
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are determined to achieve complete satisfaction to all clients bringing there dream kitchen or bathroom alive. We pride our self's on implementing high quality throughout any job and take care in even the smallest of details.
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Handyman- 30 Jan 2021
Jack was very hard worker efficient and reliable. I am very pleased with Jack.
Andy sharratt
Rating: 5 out of 5
All handy work, inside and out. Garden clearance, cleaning, maintenance and face-lifting. Fencing repair and installations. We love the jobs you hate.
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Handyman- 13 May 2022
Wow I didn’t know what to expect when using a service like this when unpredictability was high but what a top tradesman Andy is …. Being ex military with exacting standards I have to say so highly impressed … efficient, and extremely capable …. Have recommended lots of friends his way absolutely brilliant
Nick
Rating: 5 out of 5
Painting and decorator Laminate floor LVT flooring Self leveling compound Plumbing Tiling Electric underfloor heating
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Handyman- 31 Mar 2022
Great service. Came round quickly and sorted the issue straight away. Would recommend
PE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Local, reliable property maintenance man. 10 years experience in building environments. Affordable service. Full waste disposal licence. Fully insured public liability and professional indemnity.
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Handyman- 5 Mar 2021
Paul came to view job and said he would come back to look at it properly as it was more involved that I thought but no did not come as promised .Left message on his phone and on his my builder sight to contact me but all to no avail. I can only assume that he was no longer interested but it would have been nice to know that .Very disappointed
Archer-Home-Repairs
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
ALL QUOTES ARE FREE. I Do all kinds of Repairs, Building & Maintenance. I have 25 years + Experience in Carpentry, Plumbing, Bricklaying, Plastering, Glazing & as a Locksmith. I Repair, Remedy or Replace your Maintenance issues to a Secure, Reliable, High Standard that you will be Pleased with. I Pride myself on the Quality and Professionalism of my work. I go the extra mile to ensure all my customers are happy so you'll call on me again. FULLY INSURED PROFESSIONAL TRUSTWORTHY TRADESMAN
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Handyman- 11 Feb 2019
Wayne was professional and did a great job for me. Neat, worked quickly and I was very pleased with the quality of his work. Would definitely recommend Wayne.
Mike
Rating: 5 out of 5
General maintenance
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Handyman- 27 Jun 2021
Arrived promptly and did a professional job of fitting our kitchen blinds. I would highly recommend Mike, and would definitely use him again with my lack of diy skills
Joinery solutions
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
All joinery and maintenance work
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Handyman- 14 Mar 2025
Very pleased with the job. Left place neat and tidy.
Mercia groundworks
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small team of groundworkers with 20 years experience in concrete pads, footings, and drainage.
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Latest review:
Groundwork & Foundations- 21 Apr 2022
Rob and Steve were brilliant. If there are 2 guys I would recommend to friends and family it would be these guys.
RPG contractors
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Hard worker every job is done to a high standard no matter what it is if it’s got to be done do it properly or not at all. My name is on that job and I have satisfaction on knowing that
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Groundwork & Foundations- 1 Sep 2026
Great job guys!
YMS Building Services
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Building services and maintenance engineer / trades person, experienced in General plumbing, electrical services, fault finding and maintenance. Decorating and decorative repairs. General building skills, Shop-fitting, Kitchen, Furniture repairs and restoration, good basic carpentry. Time served all round experience.
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Handyman- 7 May 2019
Very polite and friendly did the job without any fuss
R J DESIGNS
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Experienced carpenter, joiner and and furniture designer with 25 + years across different sectors including residential, luxury home, office and retail. Fully insured and DBS checked. A friendly, reliable service providing hand-crafted carpentry and bespoke design for your home/office space.
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Carpentry- 15 Jun 2026
The job went well in spite of wet weather.
Handyman services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi all,I do low level maintenance, shelves picture hanging, fence painting, shed painting, light decorating, some flat pack furniture. Many more small jobs, just ask.
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Handyman- 14 Sep 2021
Did what it says on the tin - painted the fence Cost good too