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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S&H Building Services LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Welcome to the world of S&H Building Services Ltd - established construction company situated in London. We are a family business specialising in full property renovations, kitchen and bathroom installations, internal & external painting and decorating, nursery room renovation, soundproofing. We have many years of experience and have been completing many projects across London and the surrounding areas. Whatever your requirements are, we have the right trained experts to meet your needs.
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Painting & Decorating- 7 Jul 2016
Dan came quickly to see the job and gave us a very reasonable quote. Started the work as scheduled and completed it before time- I am sure it would have taken someone else much longer to finish the job! EXCELLENT QUALITY OF WORK- thoroughly professional and top-notch. Cleaned up everything after work and left the place spick and span. Very polite, amiable, unobtrusive and efficient. VERY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. In fact, we have hired Dan for another job starting tomorrow, because now we have seen his work and we are more than happy.
Darlers Diversities
Rating: 5 out of 5
Cambridge Carpentry and Construction Ltd is a reliable team of experts in the carpentry & building trade. We pride ourself on offering a professional, friendly & affordable building service. We offer advice on all carpentry and building projects. We have over 16years of experience and are all city and guilds qualified.
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Carpentry- 10 Mar 2018
Liam has just fitted our kitchen. We have no words to describe the exceptional professionalism with which he carried out the work from start to finish. He also went out of his way to arrange a skip for us with no strings attached. Once we had appointed Liam for the job he was very accommodating to work around the dates suitable for us (as we had carpet fitters starting on the same day) including offering services within his planned holiday dates. On the first day he started work he quickly spotted errors in the drawings provided by the kitchen company. Within minutes he provided new measurements and recommended design changes to the kitchen company designer and ordered the extra units (on the phone) on the same day to fit and get on with the job. Due to the onsite last-minute changes as a result of the errors in the drawings he had to work out the positioning of the hob and the hood without drawings. On the job there was hardly any disturbance and at times we did not even know there were three people working in the house. He was always there to answer any questions we had and explaining anything we needed to understand. We are now looking forward to welcoming Liam again to fit 13 doors in the house followed by installing second kitchen in our studio flat. We have no hesitation in recommending Liam and Cambridge Carpentry and Construction to anyone out there who is planning to get any building / carpentry / joinery work done. Thank very much Liam from the bottom of our hearts.
Triclean Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
General Handyman with 20 years experience in Building Services ranging from domestic to commercial property's. Project management of refurbishments and contractor sourcing. Property cleaning service of holiday lets and long term accommodation also undertaken.
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Nigel is our regular maintenance man and completes all tasks and jobs with precision and to a high standard. Various little odd jobs of jet washing to picture hanging and painting to installing new door frames erecting sheds and general maintenance. He's very tidy in the way he works and on occasions you wouldn't have known he was there.
APS
Rating: 5 out of 5
Bathroom and kitchen fitting
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Handyman- 3 Jun 2018
Brilliant job. Clean, quick and on time. Fixed work price. Would definitely ask him for jobs in the future. 10 out of 10. Thank you. 😀
RVA Building and Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’ve been in the building trade for 17 years. I have a wealth of experience in all aspects of building from double glazing, conservatories, bricklaying, plastering, floor-laying, carpets, decking to complete bathroom and kitchen fitting.
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Handyman- 3 Apr 2018
Excellent work very happy with the result, Rob was very efficient clean and tidy, would definitely recommend him to anyone
Henry Paul Construction Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
At Henry Paul construction Our objective is simple; to offer a complete building service, with the total satisfaction for our customer at the heart of everything we do. We offer many trade services to deal with your every needs. We carry out all jobs Big or Small and offer very competitive prices
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Extensions- 8 Aug 2016
Excellent firm good quality work.
Hands-On Solutions
Rating: 4.1 out of 5
We are a close family owned business established 2023 we cover arrange of services such as Garden maintenance, plumbing and heating, waste removal and landscaping. We pride ourselves in being hardworking, enthusiastic and reliable.
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Plumbing- 10 Oct 2024
The job was done to exactly what was told and done in very quick time and to a very high specification
Annie's Kitchens
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a family business running for 2years, and we undertake fitting of kitchens. We are conscientious workers and work to our clients requirements. Our quotations are free and flexible.
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Kitchen Fitting- 18 May 2018
I would not hesitate to recommend Sasha, he did a brilliant job with my kitchen and worktop, he worked efficiently and tidy and work was completed to a high standard. He turned up at arranged times and his pricing was fair and within my budget. He’s very friendly and helpful and I will use him again in the future for some handyman work.
LMT painting and decorating contractors ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have 12 years experience in painting and decorating, on sites and on customers property's, I take on all types of painting and decorating, internal painting, external painting, wall papering, all wood work under taken
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Painting & Decorating- 7 Jun 2016
I was very impressed by Mark and his team. The quote was very reasonable, and he stuck to it. The job was carried out exactly as I hoped and within the exact week I requested. They offered to work the bank holiday, and the Saturday to make this happen. Mark went to lengths to re jig his schedule to suit mine. Nothing was too much trouble, they even came back to clean the windows and knock tiny flies off the paintwork. I was really pleased with their work, and would highly recommend them to others. I will definitely use them again. Very nice guys, friendly, professional, tidy, polite and skilled.
Andrei P
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been working as a builder in and around London for the past 5 years. I am also an active member for TaskRabbit with over 100 of jobs completed and a 99% review rating. I take any small to medium jobs.
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Handyman- 11 May 2018
Really good work. Thank you 😊
Paul Dodd Property Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have 30 years experience in joinery and property maintenance industry I also build log cabins and childrens play parks all jobs from small to large from full refurbs to tiling a floor We are know for our high quality workmanship and very competive quoting
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Fencing- 18 Apr 2018
Excellent work and friendly service. Good value for money also. I would recommend Paul to others, and hire again in a heartbeat. Thanks
Waveform Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Based in Chivenor, Braunton in Devon. Here at Waveform Electrical we pride ourselves on providing a quality and affordable service across Devon. I have been in the industry for over 26 years now and in that time gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the electrical and communications industry. After serving a 5 year apprenticeship I became City & Guilds qualified. I am proud to be a certified STROMA installer and can certify and notify part P work.
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Electrical- 20 Jun 2017
Will did an excellent job and was professional, prompt and reasonably priced. Highly recommended and would hire again
Wrights Handyman Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Wrights Handyman Services offer a full range of Handyman Services ranging from fixing a leaky tap to building flat pack furniture. If you have a task that you can’t do yourself contact us and we’ll give you an immediate quote with no hidden charges. What we say is what you’ll pay – there are no hidden extras.
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Handyman- 2 Jul 2018
Did a decent job , thanks Paul
TIS 16 LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I am James and I have over 25 years experience in building and Property maintenance, working in both Private and commercial environments. I am very honest and trustworthy and would welcome you to check my references before you consider me for any work. I have pride in my work and will not take on projects that ask for a bodge it and scarper or attitude, or to put it clearer dont ask me "cant you just do it like that for now and we can do it properly later?" as refusal often offends.
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Handyman- 14 Nov 2017
James is great, a very respectful and polite tradesman. He arrived on time, completed the jobs quickly and charged a reasonable rate. Thank you James!
Steelfoot Property
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’m a very handy man. I have a background in hotels running maintenance and refurbishments for some of the major brands. 20 years experience in property maintenance and repair.
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Handyman- 5 Oct 2018
great guy, came on time and finished the job to the highest standards.
Sallows Plumbing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Sallows Plumbing & Heating No job too small from changing tap washers to full central heating installations Fully insured Gas Safe
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Central Heating- 28 Feb 2018
Roger from Sallows Plumbing, came promptly and delivered an A class service, explained the problem and gave me two solutions in which to chose from in solving my problem. Very happy with his service and would definitely use him again. Would highly recommend.