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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Allsop Carpentry and Joinery
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
After being made redundant in 2010, I decided to set up Allsop Carpentry and Joinery working on private jobs of my own, this could be doing anything from fitting kitchens, bathrooms or laminate flooring. I also sub contract to various small construction companies. Doing all first, second fix and finishing Carpentry on extentions
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Joinery & Cabinet Making- 26 Apr 2018
I have been trying ti get hold of mathew as i have a couple of snags that need doing
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Rating: 4.4 out of 5
I am a carpenter by trade but have many other maintenance things i can do guttering, replacement windows and repairs, Front doors, Bifold doors, skirtings, door linners, hang doors, build bespoke cabinets, build outside spaces, build flat pack furniture,, garden maintenance,
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Handyman- 15 Apr 2024
Excellent work. Paul turned up on time, worked very hard throughout the 2 days he was here. He did all the work to my satisfaction. He was very tidy too. I would certainly recommend him
PW Services
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Property maintenance company specialising in plumbing, joinery, painting & flat pack assembly
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Handyman- 1 Sep 2020
The job was done in half an house. We are very happy with the results. Thank you for the help! If we have more jobs, we will have no hesitation to get in touch again.
Derbyshire landscape & building services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Koi ponds fencing patios decking all aspects of building maintenance repointing kitchens bathrooms
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Handyman- 28 Feb 2020
Lovely man. Very honest. And good at his job. Will be back in touch for other jobs in the future.
Birfix
Rating: 5 out of 5
Although I have been a member of mybuilder for sometime I have only recently started using the site and as such I have not had time to acrue any positive feedback but I can supply references for all the jobs you see pictured.I endeavour to provide a clean efficient and corteous service and will answer any questions and help in any way. Your needs and requirements will be of paramount importance to ensure that you will be happy with the work undertaken because if your not happy I'm not happy
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Handyman- 4 Aug 2021
Mark fitted some mirrored wardrobes in our bedroom .We shopped around and his was the cheapest quote . he was very neat ,always arrived when he said he would and kept us in the loop with everything. Would highly recommend.
Aberdeen Handyman Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Multi skilled and experienced handyman with few years of experience.Cheap,quick and very accurate.
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Daniel was hired to do a complete overhaul in my mum''s flat - this included plastering, insulation, painting, fitting new mirrored wardrobes and installing a new fitted kitchen. Daniel was reliable, polite and professional and had a good sense of humour. We were delighted with the new kitchen, wardrobes and plastering, all done to a very high standard. I would have no hesitation in using Daniel's services again and have since recommended him to a friend who required work done in her bedroom which has now been completed.
ADF building
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Adam. i have been in the building industry for over 10 years, in that time i have gained experience and skills in many aspects of building primarily working on domestic properties. I have an excellent understanding of the work i'm carrying out, i'm punctual, always tidy and work with a friendly manner and ALWAYS to a high standard start to finish.
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Kitchen Fitting- 23 Dec 2019
You have be someone special to earn a five star review from me, and Adam has earnt every single one of them. He is very reliable and personable, and his work is of the highest quality. After being let down by someone else, I had a very tight timetable for the kitchen refit, and Adam was willing to put in the hours to finish the job on schedule. The whole job included stripping out all of the existing kitchen; blocking up an existing internal doorway and creating a new one; re-plastering where necessary; arranging for an electrician to sort out the electrics; alterations to the plumbing; installing a complete new kitchen; and redecoration to complete the job. I would be more than happy to employ Adam again, and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him.
Summer fencing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I am Shaun, I own Summer Fencing. We are a small and friendly fencing and landscaping business based in Ilkeston Derbyshire, we've been in business for over 10 years and I have been fencing for over 20 years. I have built up a good customer base mostly built on recommendations. We were very proud to help out the Smith family on DOY SOS big build in Heanor, we enjoy what we do and take pride in our work.
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Fencing- 19 Dec 2016
We were really pleased with the work done by Summer fencing. Shaun quoted a couple of days after posting the job and was priced competitively with other quotes we had. The fence was completed two weeks later and looks great. Shaun arrived on time each day, tidied up after completing the work, and has done a quality job. Would definitely use again for future work and recommend to others.
Apex2Build
Rating: 5 out of 5
Multi-trade Builder Main trades are carpentry, roofing, general building work and maintenance
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Guttering- 13 Mar 2020
Ricky was quick and responsive in communicating a suitable time and date for job to be carried out. He cleared the gutter a day after I posted the job.(On top he gave me some useful advice!) Can recommend him!
Tudor Properties
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I’m Alex and am based in Harpenden. I undertake all types of brickwork and property maintenance jobs, such as landscaping and decorating. I pride myself on my friendly, honest and reliable approach. Quality of workmanship is of the upmost importance to me. Feel free to shortlist me to discuss your project or simply for some free professional advice. I am a fully qualified Level 3 City & Guilds Bricklayer and hold a valid CSCS Health & Safety Card.
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Handyman- 18 Aug 2019
Alex was fantastic. Great communication via SMS before the job. Arrived on time, very friendly and professional. Worked really hard and had great advice about the area as we have just moved. Would highly recommend.
Beecroft plumbing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Small plumbing business Small job specialist, new to the area and growing. Big jobs also taken on I also do not charge a call out fee.
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Plumbing- 31 Jan 2019
Great job at a very reasonable price. Would recommend Dave for all your plumbing jobs.
Chris Candlish
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a maintenance manager at a nursing home in Ferryhill and from time to time i need to bring in contractors for joinery, plastering, tilling, plumbing also electrical. Hanging doors, replace windows, fencing, paving, shop fitting, Lock outs and emmergency call outs painting decorating re-let preparation . I may also need a gardening service inc. clean ups, mowing, hedge trimming etc .
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Handyman- 17 Jan 2020
Chris trimmed and rehung a door and put up a kitchen blind for us. Happy with both jobs and will use again when needed.
D & G midlands plumbing &a heating ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We have a plumbing business that takes on pretty much all aspects of plumbing from complete bathroom installations, cylinder installs/upgrades, radiator installs, kitchen appliances etc. We have 26 years experience between two of us in domestic & commercial plumbing installations & maintenance.
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Bathroom Fitting- 16 Feb 2020
Gregg and dan were very prompt when coming around to give me a quote, they were very professional and friendly and helped me decide on different ideas for my bathroom, happily obliging if I changed my mind. I wouldn't hesitate to use them for any future work, they did an absolutely fantastic job.
Alireza
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
I’m a professional plumber with extensive experience in all aspects of plumbing. From installations to repairs, I deliver efficient, high-quality workmanship with a strong focus on reliability and customer satisfaction.
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Handyman- 1 Oct 2026
Airing cupboard removed as requested
Stuart padbury carpentry
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm am time served qualified carpenter with 27 years experience. Were a local family builder with experience in working on one off new builds to period listed buildings. Kitchen fitting. Bathroom fitting. Bespoke fitted hand built furniture
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Conversions - General- 25 Jun 2020
Stuart did a great job and he was really clean and tidy.
Simply Maintenance Services Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Simply Maintenance Services is a maintenance company offering a wide range of services that include painting/decorating, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, flooring, welding, tiling, bathroom/kitchen fitting, extensions and general handyman services.
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Bathroom Fitting- 11 Feb 2020
Really pleased with the work that Tyrone and the team did. They were really professionals and did a great job, replacing our bath and radiator and doing some re-tiling. Would certainly recommend them and use them again.