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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SP Property Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
Local independent service providing affordable rates for household maintenance tasks including; - Laminate flooring - Flatpack furniture assembly - Tiling - Painting and decorating - Decking
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Tiling- 17 Dec 2020
Steven was a life saver! Really easy to organise. The job was much bigger than was anticipated but Steven was able to get this sorted for me really quickly. Professional, friendly and a joy to have doing work in my home! Will definitely be recommending Steven to family and friends and already booked him in for more work in the new year!
AS Plastering
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I'm Andrew a local plasterer keen to work on any plastering job. Skimming, plaster boarding, over skim artex, patch and repair. No job to big or small. Please feel free to get in contact to arrange a free and friendly quote.
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Plastering- 19 Sep 2015
Excellent job done..will def use again...v reasonable quote for high quality finish
BK Plastering & Rendering
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my business has been going for 17years. We mainly do plastering and all types of rendering and EWI (external insulation render systems). We've taken plastering jobs on a large scale ie blocks of flats but also take small jobs too. We are Very clean and tidy with our work, we take pride in our work so all jobs are done to the highest standard.
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Plastering- 16 Sep 2018
Very pleased with the result. Pleasant and polite workmen who left the area clean and tidy. Would happily hire again
Urban & Rural Electrical Ltd
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
We are a family run business, we have been trading for 8 years now and have a reliable, trusted ruputation and advise our customers to our best knowledge to give them the satisfaction and quality that they are after, we cover areas of work such as Domestic, Commercial, Agricultural, Transmission and Distribution, Fire and Security Systems, IT Networking, Solar Pv and even Bathroom Installs
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Electrical- 28 Jun 2018
I hired Josh to supply cable and install my cooker. He came out the same day that I posted the job and the price for the job was fantastic and cheaper than I had expected. Lovely, friendly young man and very trustworthy, he did an excellent job and I will definitely go to him if I need anything else doing.
PD Property and Building Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are general builders, we undertake all aspects of work. We are a new business but have been in the building trade for over 15 years.
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Handyman- 2 Jan 2021
Great work done in a professional and timely manner. They pffered a reasonable quote, the work was done on time and on budget. Both guys that came round were decent. Would 100% use again! Cheers!
Balak Painter
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I am a self employed professional painter and decorator servicing London, i have 8 yrs experience in al aspects of decirating I have the experience and ability to complete any size job large or small to a very high standard at a very reasonable price.
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Painting & Decorating- 14 Nov 2019
Marcel and Adrian did a great job, transforming the look of my kitchen and bathroom. They had to replace part of the kitchen ceiling but you would not know today that there had been any damage, such is the quality of the finish. They were friendly, tidy and efficient. Highly recommended.
IGS Property Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
We do multi trade work and all types of property maintainance have been doing this work for 20 years
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Handyman- 10 Dec 2016
Ian did a great job of replacing the silicon sealant in our bathroom as well as carrying out a number of other small jobs. His work was to a high standard and efficiently carried out. He was a delight to deal with throughout and I wouldn't hesitate to contract him for further work.
K.N.S. Painting & Decorating Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Welcome to K.N.S. Painting & Decorating services, Myself Norbert Stier, I have experience in all painting and decorating aspects since 1987 and gained very good knowledge in tiling,plastering and lately in plumbing. Please feel free to contact for any corresponding project,size doesn't matter.
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Handyman- 12 May 2018
Norbert is amazing! Someone did a terrible job and Norbert expertly and professionally solved all the issues I had. We just clicked immediately and I liked how tidy Norbert is. He is a very principled craftsman and I found his to be fair with his pricing will maintaining very high standards of professionalism. Amazing Job and I will be calling on Norman time and again. Highly recommended.
SLA Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello my name is Seth, owner of SLA Property Maintenance. I offer to undertake all types of domestic work to a very high standard, as I am totally dedicated to my work and business. Being punctual and reliable are important to me and I endeavour to take on all offered jobs . No Job too small.
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Handyman- 23 Apr 2016
Seth was very friendly, prompt and efficient and completed the job very well.
As plastering and decorating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I've been in the trade for over 30 years. Plastering , decorating, and general building maintenance. I pride myself self in being trustworthy, reliable,and professional at my job.
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Plastering- 1 Feb 2019
Andy was a pleasure to work with, he recently carried out some plastering work for me and has done a good job. He's reliable, honest and gives good suggestions where appropriate. I particularly liked the fact that Andy made things clear and was happy to answer any questions I had. Overall, Andy is easy to communicate with and gets the job done efficiently, I would definitely recommend 👍
TNS property maintenance
Rating: 4.3 out of 5
Hi my name is Martin. I have been in property maintenance for over twenty years from garden maintenance and design to all your internal property maintenance. There's no job too big or small.
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Handyman- 7 Feb 2019
Big thank you to Martin, firstly for coming out to our house at short notice but also for fixing what needed to be done at a very reasonable cost. Martin has also quoted on some additional work which needs to be sorted. Professional, friendly and honest. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend TNS Property Maintenance!
K.P.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I am your new handyman in your area I am new to mybuilder.com but with many years of experience. Previously I done many jobs for friends and family and completely renovated my house with a new kitchen, loft conversion and a large decking and shed outside. I do most jobs like painting/decorating, assembling flat packs, gardening, tiling, repairs, plastering, joinery work and much more. I have all the right tools and many years of experience. Thank you.
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Handyman- 17 Nov 2019
Very nice guy, punctual, polite and did a great job.
John stevens carpentry & construction
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a carpenter by trade & take on all carpentry work & construction work which has developed from the skills i have picked up over the years. I have been working in the industry for 19yrs & have many friends in the trade i.e plasterers, electricians, plumbers etc so i can offer the complete package to undertake small or big projects.
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Handyman- 20 Nov 2019
John did excellent job on a range of jobs needed help with including carpentry, plastering, painting and flat pack assembly. Very pleased with the results. Also appreciated his help also with moving furniture when the delivery folks refused (!?). Very professional, neat and polite.
Handyman
Rating: 5 out of 5
General building work including: plastering, painting, tiling, carpentry and small plumbing & electrics. 10 years of experience. Qualifications: SMSTS, First aid at Work, Fire Marshall, Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling and Working at Heights.
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Handyman- 12 Feb 2020
Quite literally went above and beyond!! Will definitely be hiring him again and canno recommend him enough!!!!
G.m Stout joinery and property maintenance
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Carpenter,/joiner all aspects of carpentry and joinery undertook doors, kitchens, floors, structural or cosmetic if it’s wood we are good approximately 14 plus years of experience no job too big or too small we will always give you the best results possible at a price you can afford
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Handyman- 26 May 2020
Did the job well. Manly works in joinery but sorted out my clearing issue with ease and left property after a hoover. Likely would use him again as good attitude to work.
Happy Renovation LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello, I just started my new LTD company. I have experience in renovation properties such as painting, setting up a floor panels, tiling, mounting up all kind of furnitures. I know basic carpentry such as fitting doors and worktops. I have successfully bought, renovated and sell one property back in Poland. I would like to provide a services of great quality, so I can leave a client with smile on his face - always. Best regards Konrad
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Handyman- 5 Jan 2021
Konrad is an total professional and great guy. He came round to have a look, very fair quote and done a fantastic job. He is tidy, no mess and gives excellent advice and great communication skills. I will 100% be recommending Konrad to family and friends. Also, using his services myself for other type of work. Thank you so much Konrad. I really appreciate the finish touches and buying the additional stuff for me to give a great finish to the work.