Find a Trusted Handyperson in London

Most general home tasks. Common bookings include flat-pack and furniture assembly, TV and shelf wall mounting, lock changes, door fitting and rehanging, curtain and blind fitting, picture and mirror hanging, minor carpentry, small plastering touch-ups, and silicone resealing. For specialist trades like Gas Safe boiler work or notifiable electrical work, book a plumber or electrician instead.

Hourly rates in London typically run £45 to £75 per hour. Most visits also have a minimum charge of around £50 to £90 to cover travel and setup. A half-day visit (3 to 4 hours, multiple small jobs combined) costs roughly £170 to £280, which is the best value if you have a list of tasks to tackle in one go.

Yes. Loacally handypeople bring all standard hand and power tools needed for the agreed work, including drills, screwdrivers, levels, measuring tape, and stud detectors. For specialist materials (wall plugs for unusual wall types, specific hardware, replacement locks), the handyperson will confirm with you before the visit whether you supply or whether they will source and itemise.

Yes, with the correct fixings. A skilled handyperson will use a stud detector to anchor a heavy TV (over 25kg) into wooden studs where possible, or use specialised plasterboard anchors rated for the TV’s weight where studs are not in the right position. Tell the handyperson the TV size and weight when booking so they bring the right brackets and fixings.

A standard chest of drawers takes 45 to 90 minutes. A double wardrobe takes 2 to 3 hours. A complete bedroom set or IKEA PAX system can take a full half-day. Loacally handypeople quote based on the specific furniture model where you provide the brand and item code at booking.

No. A handyperson handles small, mostly self-contained domestic tasks that take from 30 minutes to a half-day. A builder undertakes structural and large-scale construction work, often spanning weeks. For projects like extensions, loft conversions, or full bathroom refits, book a tradesperson specialising in that work; for the dozen jobs around the house, a handyperson is the right fit.