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Recent Handyman reviews

Bart was clean and tidy and did all the tasks very quickly. Hoping to hire him again for other tasks in the near future. Would definitely recommend.

Hanging shelves & Mirrors

£150

fantastic friendly guy, hardworking, no job too big or small, already planning for more work with him Highly recommended

A day of simple diy tasks - £140 no offers

£140

He came over and gave me two options for how to sort out my window frame and then implemented my choice really well. He did a great job. Happy to recommend him.

Add window frame

£150

Punctual, quick and neat work. Very satisfied!

Install one mirror

£15

Metin arrived on time and communicated along the way if he would be running late. He got started straight away and understood the brief without further explanation, which was a relief for me as it meant I could carry on working. He got the job done in record time and cleared up any mess. Happy to use his services again

Repair wardrobe that has become slanted

£100

Kamli is very on point with time, he got the job done to my satisfaction, he knows what is required also cleans up after, I am very happy with his service and would recommend to friends and family.

Bathroom cabinet to be mounted on the wall

£45

What's the average cost of a handyman

£50 - £135

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£50

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£85

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£135

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Average reviews for Handyman Services

based on 740 reviews

4.88

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Best rated general maintenance contractors near me

Recent General Maintenance reviews

Keeron is friendly, professional, and efficient. He explained very clearly what needed to be done, and completed the task in a careful manner. Thank you!

Window maintenance SW20

£200

Amazing. Arrived when expected, did what was needed quickly and efficiently. 5*

Curtain rail maintenance

£50

John was outstanding from start to finish. I will definitely be using him again. Lovely bloke too. Highly recommended.

Two Minor Maintenance Jobs

£75

Great job all done thanks

Repairs & maintenance

£100

Great, efficient, tidy and clean got the job done quickly with no fuss. Would rehire for sure!

General home maintenance

£60

Thank you Teo for your absolute professionalism and kindness. I am so glad you applied to do my task and in fact I have already given you more jobs as you have shown you are a master of all trades and highly trustworthy. Highly recommend you!!

Handyman needed for maintenance tasks

£50

What's the average cost of a general maintenance contractor

£65 - £200

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£65

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£100

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£200

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Average reviews for General Maintenance Services

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4.67

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Why book a handyman in my area through Airtasker?

When you don’t have the time, tools, or know-how to do those niggling handyman jobs such as replacing light bulbs or property maintenance, book a handyman near you. They’ll cross tasks off your to-do list for you, no matter how big or small.

The easiest way to get the handyman help you need is on Airtasker. We’ve got all the best tradies and skilled people who can help with home repair services, installations, even help build your flatpack furniture. Simply post a job and within minutes you’ll get quotes from tradesmen and local handymen near you.

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Top Handyman related questions

The average cost of handyman services in the UK is £57-£150. Handyman quotes depend on the complexity of the task, the time required, any specialist tools, and whether the handyman is near you or has to travel to reach the job.

Posting a job on Airtasker is the best way to find a handyman near you. Our transparent review system helps you book a local handyman with the right tools and experience to complete your task to a high standard.

A handyman may have one or two specialist skills - like bricklaying or plumbing - or they might offer general labour or general maintenance services to complete odd jobs. So clearly explain the task you need done and you’ll get quotes from tradesmen with the right skills for your task.

You might book a handyman to help with jobs like picture hanging, furniture assembly, plumbing repair, bricklaying, property maintenance, or even painting and decorating. By booking a handyman near you, they’ll be able to quickly and easily get to your property and complete your task.

Handymen tend to be skilled workmen that can help with a range of home services. A contractor, on the other hand, is someone who’s licenced and skilled in one particular profession, like a plumber or electrician.

With electrical work, general handyman services can extend to replacing light bulbs and, in some cases, helping with electric fan repair. Jobs like installing switches or rewiring should be left to licensed electricians.

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What do handyman services include?

Handymen can tackle a wide range of indoor and outdoor home DIY tasks. Here are some tasks you might ask a local handyman near you to pop round and help with:

General handyman services

Got a list as long as your arm of odd jobs that need a handyman to complete? Hire general labour handymen to get several things done at once. They can help with pulling up carpet, hanging doors, fixing broken appliances, garden work, and more. 

Indoor installations and repairs 

A local handyman can help install newly bought homewares or fix broken possessions (so you can hopefully save some money). For example, they can help with DIY blind installation and repairs, fitting and repairing the kitchen sink, fitting pet doors, hanging shower screens, and even wallpapering. They’ll get it done using their own specialist tools and will let you know if you need to provide or pay for any additional materials.

Outdoor installations and repairs 

Your outdoor area and belongings have to deal with a lot. So help them withstand whatever nature (or your family) throws at them for longer by getting them professionally installed or repaired. Find a handyman who can help with garden shed installation, BBQ repair, fitting outdoor blinds, window repairs, fixing your mower, putting up your clothesline, and even repairing your kids’ trampoline.    

Bricklaying and building work

You can hire a handyman near you with bricklaying and building experience to help build garden walls, repair loose brickwork, install MDF, or even construct a chicken coop. When getting quotes from tradesmen, mention if you’ve got the building materials already, or if you’d like them to supply the materials as part of the job.   

Wall hanging

From pictures and TVs to bike racks and mirrors - if you need help with wall mounting, get a DIY handyman to fit your furnishings securely and make sure they’re level. Most handymen will bring their own tools, but you may need to supply extra materials such as screws, picture wire, or mounts for heavier electrical items like TVs and driers. 

Furniture repair

When booking a handyman for flat pack furniture assembly or furniture repair, you’ll need to be specific about the furniture that needs fixing. For example, handymen with carpentry experience may be better if it’s your wooden coffee table, wardrobe, or sofa bed that needs repairing. Meanwhile, a handyman with electrical experience may be right for any ceiling fan or digital fitness equipment fixes. That’ll ensure you get the best handyman near you for the job, plus the right tools to get it done.

Recent Handyman tasks

Coffee table water damage

£100

Denhead Of Gray, City of Dundee

12th May 2024

Minor water damage to table

Two blinds installation

£50

Wimbledon Park, Greater London, SW19

12th May 2024

I want two blinds installed in two bedrooms

Over heating

£50

New Cross, Greater London

12th May 2024

ps5 slim digital says it’s too hot even while it’s just turned on, it’s new so no dust was bought in November, time it stays on has been reducing for a couple weeks now.

Replace toilet seat and fix internal door so it stays shut

£100

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

12th May 2024

Replace toilet seat and fix internal door so it stays shut

Help move a garden shed, wood, 6ftx6ft

£40

St Albans, Hertfordshire

12th May 2024

Wooden garden shed with felted roof, on wood beams. Measures 1.7m x 1.7m (5ft10 x 5ft10). Approx 2.08m high (82 inches) to be dismantle and bring back to Barkingside, Ilford, Essex. The seller is happy to help dismantle and carry the shed if needed.

Fix wooden floor scratch

£50

Seething Wells, Greater London

12th May 2024

We accidentally scratched our wooden floor so looking for someone who can help fill in the scratch

Single room in need of Installation of toilet and bathroom..

£4,500

Laxton, Northamptonshire

12th May 2024

Annex space: want to turn into a Single ensuite room, of which will be in need of installation of bathroom and toilet, flooring, wall plastering and ceiling. Please see attached images to get an idea of what needs to be done.

Electric fault

£100

Littlewick, Surrey, GU21

12th May 2024

2017 ajs tn250 fault with headlight electrics

Help me repair wall - lino paper and paint needed

£250

Paddington, Greater London, W2

8th May 2024

This is a lino paper wall that i believe was also painted over - however, im open to a quick fix, whether its with a lino application and quick paintjob, or even just a simple paint job. please contact me for further details

Highly efficient and punctual work. Ibukun is a master of his craft. Will definitely only be calling him for any and all repair works!

Self-closing bathroom cabinet doors adjusted

£25

New Charlton, Greater London

7th May 2024

2 large bathroom cabinet doors that used to self-close need to be be re-aligned and adjusted so they are same height, level, sit flush when closed and self-close

Really nice guy, good energy

Drill through wall, install brush plates

£75

Poplar, Greater London

7th May 2024

Reposting as unfortunately last tasker wasn’t able to complete the job due to parking. Please note there is no parking at my property - there is limited pay and display close by but this job would ideally suit somebody not driving. I would like a brush plate installed on a wall next to my sockets (see image). I would like a second brush plate installed on the other side of the wall which is inside my kitchen cupboard (see image). I then want an extension cable passed through (and a hdmi) so I have a power source inside the kitchen cupboard. The brush plates aren’t big enough to push the extension sockets through so you’ll need to disconnect the plug to get it through. You will need a drill, stud finder (metal and wood as I have metal and wood studs) and something to check for wiring in the wall. I already have the brush plates and cables. Please see images attached for an idea of the task.

Ade was amazing. Very professional and meticulous - made sure the job was done perfectly. Very nice guy will use again!

Mount ring doorbell by door

£40

Fulwell, Greater London

6th May 2024

Please mount a ring doorbell (requires drill)

Very good, recommended

Install door handles and turn locks on 3 doors

£5

Brownswood Park, Greater London, N4

5th May 2024

I have 3 doors that have been installed that I want finger turn locks installed on as well as door handles. 2 bathroom doors and one bedroom

Layfe was exceptional in his communication. He got the job done in no time and in just the way I wanted it. He's clearly very skilled in this line of work. He left my house spotless, like he'd never been there. More than satisfied with this job and I now have a handyman for the future.

Pergola Installation

£300

Housham Tye, Essex

5th May 2024

To install 3 x 4m pergola on our patio

Paul was punctual and communicated well throughout the job. Was flexible and determined to get the job done despite setbacks with missing items from the Pergola delivery.

Fix plug socket

£50

Higham Hill, Greater London

1st May 2024

I need someone to replace 2 broken wall sockets. We'll provide the sockets. 1 socket is smashed. The other has just become detached from the wall.

Excellent work, and finished to a high standard. Very professional and quick. Great communication.

Install hive thermostat

£75

Tooting, Greater London, SW17

30th Apr 2024

Install hive thermostat to boiler

Very professional and friendly Recommended

Ethernet cable heads install x4

£10

Little Heath, Greater London

29th Apr 2024

Need a networking person to install four heads on Ethernet cable. Everything needed will be supplied. CAT 6

Top service provided, wires tested and optimised for best connection! Thank you!

Assemble Garden Shed and Install two Bathroom Cabinets

£150

Becontree, Greater London

28th Apr 2024

Assemble this newly ordered garden shed, remove and replace this old bathroom cabinet and also install another bathroom cabinet of similar size in bathroom downstairs. In summary, one shed and two bathroom wall cabinets to be fixed..

Communication was great, so was punctuality. Job completed nicely, although took a little longer than expected. Thx you.

Handyman to drill in 2 cat poles in the wall

£20

Brondesbury, Greater London

28th Apr 2024

Hi! this is a super easy task I just don't have the screws or the drill to do it. If someone could help me just screw in two cat poles in the wall like this picture. The screws should be able to hold a 6kg cat so id guess 40mm? (8 screws)

He was amazing! Great handyman

Install toilet seat and replace battery

£100

Streatham Hill, Greater London, SW2

27th Apr 2024

I need a few tasks doing at my flat: 1. Order and install this toilet seat - https://amzn.eu/d/gzH4tsw 2. Replace smoke alarm battery 3. Front door is stiff - please see if it can be adjusted in any way Can pay for toilet seat in advance

Excellent communication. Would highly recommend!