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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DCL Property Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
DCL Property Services Ltd has extensive experience involving property repairs and refurbishments. Our family run company has over 18 years experience and all staff are City & Guilds Qualified. We can offer every property service that you would need all under one roof. All our staff are CRB checked.
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Latest review:
Handyman- 28 Jan 2021
Fantastic work! Quick efficient would definitely recommend
SJ Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, my name is Shaun. Specialising in painting, decorating and property maintenance, but with over 20 years invested in the building trade I undertake all sorts of refurbishment work in domestic premises including door hanging and tiling. Honest, trustworthy, hardworking and extremely tidy, it is always my aim to give 100% customer satisfaction.
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 1 Jan 2018
Shaun did a great job. Diligent throughout. Very happy with the final work. (Water damaged bathroom and ceilings on the ground floor)
Nicolae Avadanei
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I am a keen, hard-working, multi-skilled and ambitious qualified Technician Plumber with over 20 years of experience in installing, repairing and servicing gas appliances and working on a variety of plumbing and heating systems. I am always willing to go the extra mile to deliver a high standard of work and exceed customer needs and expectations.
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Central Heating- 17 Jan 2021
Thank you for installing my radiators so quickly. Great job and no problems at all
David Richmond
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I'm Dave from Dereham, I have about 13 years experience within building and renovations work including groundwork and hard landscaping aswell as first and second fix carpentry skills. Kitchen and bathroom installation, aswell as general building and conversions.
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Handyman- 6 Nov 2018
Very pleased with the work carried out. Would recommend David without hesitation. Friendly, very competent, kept mess to a minimum and made sure the area was completely tidy before he left. Will use him again I'm sure.
SG1 Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical and Property maintenance work. We're a small local company based in Sussex with 30 plus years experience. We offer a friendly, reliable service with our work conducted with the utmost professionalism. No job is too small, free advice and estimates. Fully trained and insured.
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Handyman- 26 Jan 2021
It was a sliding door Cabarnet he came to visit and it was done properly and is on his place I will call him again if I need any more job to done in the house he is he is very good at his timetable and is job I am really appreciate it
ATrium Home Improvements
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Good honest and reliable tradesman. What I Do --------------------------------- All aspects of interior and exterior work . Work History --------------------------------- Served the general public in all aspects of interior and exterior renovations.
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Kitchen Fitting- 14 Jan 2019
Gavin did a brilliant job. You would not believe the room was a bathroom before conversion to a utility room. He thinks out of the box and even created an airing cupboard. I have no hesitation in recommending him and plan to use him for further projects.
mihai baghiu
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
hello, I'm a hard-working man who likes to do things around the house. I'm good at most repairs that can be done in a house. And we can agree on the payment
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Handyman- 2 Jul 2025
I don't recommend him. He is no longer responding after making several follow ups through messages and calls that the sensor light he replaced is no longer working. It should still be under warranty.
BCJ - Better Call Jay
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi all, My name is Jay and I am owner of BCJ-Better Call Jay. I do specialise in painting and decorating requirements, tiling , garden and home services,small landscape projects including laying patios etc. I'm just one click away...
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Handyman- 25 Jan 2021
Brilliant! Took no end of trouble to get this completed correctly. It was a bitterly cold day, yet he worked on, and at quite a speed too. I am highly satisfied with what was done and I look forward to using him again in the future. It is always worrying when taking on someone as to whether they will do the job properly. I can thoroughly recommend him to others, without reservation.
Agim Kapidani
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Hi, I have been working in the Construction industry for the past 12 years. I am hard working with an eye for detail and going the extra mile.
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Garden Maintenance- 25 Jun 2025
Great job with the garden. Will use again
nk security solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
Nk solutions, building maintenance, repair services & handyman jobs.(no job to small). At competitive rates. Security alarm installation wired or wireless. From new installs, takeover, systems upgrades, service or faults. 24hr call out. Cctv installation.
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Security Systems- 9 Jan 2019
job was taken on at an agreed price, which I was completely satisfied with, was started and completed in a short amount of time, even cleaned up any mess that was left not that they was not much to start with, polite and professional manner would employee this person again for similar jobs.
B.A.C General Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
All types of interior or exterior maintenance and repairs. Big jobs through to small jobs. Painting and decorating to restoration and garden work. We help our customers vision come to life wether it’s a big Reno or the finishing touches B.A.C provide the best service and the highest standard.
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Handyman- 25 Mar 2021
I was very pleased with the work that Mr Benjamin Cooper did in my new house and I can recommend him to anyone.
Better Call Paul
Rating: 5 out of 5
Croydon based handyman specialising in all types of property and garden maintenance, decoration installation and repair, providing high quality workmanship and aiming to built a long lasting relationship with customers. Offering transparent pricing at hourly rates.
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Handyman- 20 May 2024
So pleased with this service from 1st contact to job completion. Excellent service, very happy customer, lovely professional guy, Ryan.
Brian Anderson Joinery
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a time served joiner with a scotvec certificate and Advanced Craft. 30 years experience in the trade.
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Carpentry- 2 May 2016
The job was completed quickly and to a high standard. Brian came out within an hour of phoning, provided a quote and completed the job all on the same day. Highly recommended.
JP Joinery and Maintenance
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
A fully qualified joiner with over 15 years experience in all aspects of joinery also able to turn my hand to other skills such as tiling decorating and others which i have developed over the years good time keeper and very reasonable rates for a top quality finish guaranteed every time
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Handyman- 27 Mar 2018
Clynton was really helpful and did a first class job, Great attention to detail and finished the job within the deadline. Very happy would definitely recommend.
BBS
Rating: 5 out of 5
BBS/BMR pride ourselves on the high quality and fair price work undertaken on all aspects of property renovations we are a complete team of skilled workers and have over 20 years of domestic and commercial knowledge along with our practical attitude. We try our best to achieve customers expectations and more. All of our work is project managed and completed to the highest standard.
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Handyman- 19 Aug 2019
Did a great job. Even fixed other stuff he noticed needed work for free.
Cj improve & develop ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi and welcome to CJ Improve & Develop. We specialise in all interior renovation, external, kitchen modernisation, bathrooms, carpentry and landscaping All work undertaken Specialists in pond building, dismantling, fibreglassing and filtration setup
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Latest review:
Handyman- 27 Dec 2019
Great job,am very pleased with results. Efficient,friendly service,too. Would definitely recommend!