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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Polite construction
Rating: 3 out of 5
Carpenter with over 10 years experience. I have been building loft conversions for over 6 years and that is really what I am looking for. Yet I want to say i am confident in most construction jobs. No job is to small for me to consider, please don't hesitate to contact me with any type of construction work. Carpentry is my main line of work , i have a good knowledge of all building work and I also have a good team for other aspects of work such as plastering, plumbing etc,all with certification
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Handyman- 14 Jun 2019
101 percentage! Great guy with affordable price. Good job, very friendly and accommodating. Good time keeping. Thank you, I will recommend this guy
Morgan Home Maintenance
Rating: 3 out of 5
I am a handyman working in and around the Plymouth area. I offer a professional service covering everything from odd jobs, repairs & general maintenance up to large refurbishment projects. All works are priced, planned and completed inline with agreed budgets and timescales. All work is finished to a very high standard.
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Tiling- 10 Jun 2019
Did an excellent job, despite our "nightmare" of a kitchen. Very pleasant and professional. Left the place immaculate every evening. Would definitely employ Gavin again.
Warman Property Services
Rating: 3 out of 5
The ultimate handyman for any job big and small from your garden to your bathroom. Small friendly family run business based in Leighton Buzzard. Covering Beds, Bucks & Herts. My services include: Bathroom & Kitchen fitting Landscaping Tree Surgery Gardening Fencing Patios Decking Facias & Soffits Brickwork All Property Maintenance Window Cleaning
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Handyman- 16 Jan 2019
I would highly recommend Samuel. Arrived on time, helpful, friendly, efficient and quick and did exactly what I needed done. I have already booked my next job with him.
RRJP Handyman & Carpentry Services
Rating: 3 out of 5
I have recently started up a handyman business. Before this I worked for 9 years as a home improvement officer. I designed schemes, wrote specifications, inspected works, and processed payments. I was also a self employed carpenter for 7 years working with a local builder. I can take on a variety of jobs including: Door hanging Skirting Shelving Assembly Kitchen fitting Tiling General repairs Painting and decorating Decking Patios Fencing Gates
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Carpentry- 8 Feb 2019
Very professional and happy with the work
CW DECORATOR
Rating: 3 out of 5
I'm a painter and decorator I did this for 25 years, I then became a maintenance man in a care home. The pictures of the bathrooms , satellite kitchens and treatment rooms are what I did. Thank you for looking
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Handyman- 5 Mar 2019
Agreed to day and time to put my flat pack bed up but never botherd to come or let me know he wasnt coming
Marti's Property Services
Rating: 3 out of 5
Hi there my name's marti a local family man, I have been working for a local builder for the past 4 years, taking on small works and even building new properties from ground up. I am a general builder that can do anything from fencing and landscaping to kitchens and bathrooms, I have been working alongside a which trusted trader for the past 4 years and standard of work is high
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Carpentry- 27 Apr 2019
Unfortunately, cant give feedback on Marti, planned the job some time ago and Marti was very responsive. Checked in with Marti 2 days before the job to see if he's still good for it, didn't hear so chased the following day, said he was good to go and apologied for late reply. Morning of job, 10 mins after agreed start time received a message that his car was broken down on the A12, asked a couple hours later progress and Marti asked to reschedule for the following weekend, so credit to him. Just disappointed that we had this scheduled for a long time, reliability is important to me and sadly Marti was let down by his car which isn't ideal for all of us here.
Saeed mulla
Rating: 2.4 out of 5
Am a handyman , I do painting, furniture assembly,tiling plumbing , concrete works partitioning, curtain rod fixing,picture hanging,basic electrical work and shelves
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Handyman- 18 Mar 2022
We were pleased with Saeed's work and his attitude he was quick and did a very good job we would definitely recommend his workmanship. Thanks
LS Joinery Services
Rating: 3 out of 5
A fully qualified and highly reliable joiner offering services to both domestic and commercial client needs. Specialising in a variety of services including internal and external doors, Skirting, architrave, flooring,stairs,kitchen fitting, loft/Room conversions. Striving to provide a highly rated, good quality service at affordable rates. Get in touch now for a quote within 48 hours.
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Carpentry- 9 Sep 2018
This is the first time I have written a review, I felt compelled to do so. I detailed a job for repair of floorboards and installing skirting boards on this website, I was contacted by Liam Slezak LS Joinery Service, he requested an appointment to provide a quote. At the appointment Liam was eager and willing to take on the job. Liam provided myself detailed quote for the materials and labour which was agreeable. Liam provided a date for the work to be carried out which we agreed, so far so good. I phone Liam six days before the date work was meant to happen, I phoned with no response so I phoned again the next day still no response, so I message him via WhatsApps the message was sent and received with still no response, so I decided to phone Liam via another phone number to which I received an immediate response, when I actually spoken to Liam he recognised my voice and he disconnected the phone straight away. I find this behaviour absolutely pathetic, my advise to anyone is avoid this untrustworthy, deceitful person.
Pressure Works
Rating: 3 out of 5
Pressure Works provides drainage/groundwork, bricklaying and general building services to both residential and commercial clientele. Quality and safety are fundamental in our business ethos which is why myself and partners are continuously keeping up to date with the latest tools and equipment within the industry.
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Handyman- 14 Aug 2018
I used someone else as Bradley didn’t come back to me after I asked some questions I needed answering.....Also he lives quite far away from me so may not have thought it a good idea !
LM Improvements
Rating: 3 out of 5
I am a fully qualified Carpenter and have over 12 years of experience. During this time I have learnt other skills in the building trade such as Painting, Tiling, Dry Lining and grounds work. I am also a qualified Locksmith.
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Carpentry- 1 Feb 2019
Lee, I thought was a genuine, kind and helpful man. It’s disappointing that it all went wrong. Firstly hired Lee to fix the floor boards in the master bedroom prior to a new carpet being laid as we were refurbishing the bedroom. Hired Lee, he communicated well & came at his earliest convenience. After a good start it didn’t last very long. Lee whilst being unaware had drilled through the water pipe. I could hear water gushing out as I was sat downstairs in room beneath. I made him aware & he didn’t know none the wiser. He removed the floor board when asked & he had made clean hole right through the pipe. Lee repaired it with this tape & he reassured me it would do the job and it wouldn’t leak. Cut a long story short it was unfortunate that the water pressure gauge was faulty & I was unable to repressure the tank. Within the next few days the carpet was laid & the pressure gauge lever was fixed. I re-pressurised the tank for only the worst to happen! I heard water gushing out. You can just imagine what I was feeling. Straight away I called Lee, no answer and left a voicemail & text. This happened on 10/01/19 & still from this day he’s failed to return my call. I immediately took the carpet up and removed the floorboard, only to find water spilling through the tape. I hired a professional plumber who thankfully came within the hour to repair it & he could not believe his eyes. Lee had repaired the pipe with PTFE tape. Cowboy! I’ve learnt from this. Be cautious everyone.
Egarside event security
Rating: 3 out of 5
Ground work landscape gardening building maintenance
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Handyman- 25 Nov 2018
Decking and shed to be painted. Charged 25 pounds per hour. Came on an overcast day and proceeded to paint in the rain!!! I know this as asked my neighbour for a bucket, whom I add, questioned why paint in rain? He took 2 hours to do a job which was rushed. Unfortunately I cant upload the proof of this in my pictures. I also questioned painting in rain. Next day all that was left was a mess of where the paint had been washed away. He said would come back on a clear day but I dont want a slap-dash amateur again. Asked for refund and told he would drop it off when passing. So is that in this century I asked I got no response. Asked for BACS payment, he said he doesn't have facility, so for the 50 pounds I paid there is no record, he never gave receipt. A legitimate business? I'm still waiting for my money or response to when I will get it. I've contacted mybuilder.com for advice and to report which I've told him about. His business is in security and investigation so i'd question the last review and picture of his apparent skilled carpentry work. Any tradesman with an ounce of integrity and conscience would have stopped painting, not taken money and come back on a dry day. A lady of mature years has truly been left upset and stressed by this whole unprofessional experience and feels totally swindled even though I have tried to be amicable. Up to you to make a decision but I'd seriously take a wide birth, my nephew of 15 could have done a better unskilled paint job.
GP.PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Rating: 3 out of 5
We cover all aspects of property maintenance domestic and commercial.Tiling, plumbing, decorating, carpentry and much more. We are registered chimney sweeps with Institute of chimney sweeps (ICS) and safe sweep certified.We cover traditional chimney sweeping, power sweeping, fitting bird Cowell's, CCTV inspection and carbon monoxide detectors supplied and fitted.Traditional open fires, all types of log burning stoves, Arga's, Biomass chimneys cleaned and certificates issued with all sweeps.
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Fireplaces & Flues- 21 Dec 2018
He arrived pulled the off the metal surround to reveal that the fire place had tiles .Where I had to stop him from removing by ripping off the tiles. I presume this is some idea he had to increase his work by having to rebuild my fireplace.He then sweapt my chimney refusing to reave me with any paperwork to say he had completed the work I wanted done. I paid his 70 and am glad he has gone.
Mike Taylor
Rating: 3 out of 5
Small and friendly building and project management company established 31 years. Our projects include building new extensions, full refurbishment of properties, We have references available. Free advice on Planning and Building Control and expert advice on sourcing materials at realistic prices. Planning applications carried out
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 31 Aug 2018
Mike uses an excellent father and son team who arrive early, work very hard and do a full day without constant tea and cigarette breaks, which sadly so often seems to be the norm!!They are versatile, covering most aspects of the work, specialists in various areas being brought in where necessary.
Hammond and Holmes
Rating: 3 out of 5
Joinery. Tiling. Bathroom and kitchen fitting. 14 years experience
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Joinery & Cabinet Making- 15 Oct 2018
Unfortunately, did not turn up to price the job after showing initial interest and then decided he was too busy to give a quote. I had to chase him to find out whether he was going to turn up or not. Seems very unprofessional to me.
AWA plaster
Rating: 2.4 out of 5
Looking for someone to plaster your ceilings or walls
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Plastering- 17 Nov 2023
Alfie Plastered all old Artex ceilings in house and was really helpful with some unexpected issues we came across along the way.
H.M.S Home Makeover Service
Rating: 3 out of 5
My business is H.M.S home make over service. I have been in the building trade for 20 years mostly working for company's and now for myself. From building bathroom pods for the Olympics to fitting kitchens, full renovation work with all work certificates and signed of by building control.
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Mr Hallam visited to quote for the job, he knew exactly what there was to be done. I was purchasing the materials needed and as an 'expert' (his words, not mine) he advised how much slate, coping stones and slabs required to complete the job. He said the job would take 1 day, which was extremely optimistic even with 2 men helping. It took 2 days and he over estimated on the materials costing me money that I needn't of paid. Mr Hallam talks more than he works and demands coffee a lot. Not once did any of them clean up after themselves, I spent ages tidying up cement dust, dried up cement and dog ends which they threw all over my garden. Because the slate was late being delivered Mr Hallam said he would pop back and help out but was nowhere to be seen. I, as a 58 year old woman had to move 3 tons of slate from the front of the property to the back, 3 tons which was double what was needed. The first slab under my new greenhouse is loose and moves when you walk on it. He said he would come back and fix it but won't give a date or a time and as the job finished 2 weeks ago I don't expect him to show. The loose slab is a health and safety issue. I paid him cash and never received a receipt or any warrantee certificates. I even paid for a skip so he didn't have to take the old shed away which he quoted for in the price. A complete disaster and I regret ever meeting Mr Hallam who over estimated the materials and under estimated the time it would take. Hire this man at your own peril.