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  • … or a jack of all trades
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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 in Durham City

Stuck glow plug removal

£240

Brandon, Durham

31st Jan 2024

Fiat doblo glow plug stuck need removal and replace - Due date: Flexible

Make 3 internal doors fit and close smoothly

£85

The Sands, Durham

11th Dec 2023

I have three internal wooden doors that don’t fit and close perfectly - they need either planing or sanding etc to make them fit - Due date: Before Thursday, 21 December 2023

Guttering and facia replaced

£350

Shadforth, Durham

19th Nov 2023

Rear guttering and facia board need replacing - Due date: Flexible

Motorbike puncture repair

£100

Sherburn, Durham

10th Nov 2023

Rear tyre has 2 small nails needs repairing - Due date: Flexible

Block paving drive

£300

The Sands, Durham

3rd Nov 2023

Around 150m2 with an outside tap - Due date: Flexible

Roman blind repair

£80

Meadowfield, Durham

24th Oct 2023

My roman blind is wonky and a thread is loose on the reverse. - Due date: Flexible

2. Venetian wood blinds. Fitted

£200

The Sands, Durham

19th Jul 2023

Bought 2 Venetian blinds need them fitting - Due date: Flexible

Holes in my knitwear

£30

The Sands, Durham

23rd May 2023

There are wholes in my knitwear that I can’t fix - Due date: Flexible

Net repair and surrounding blue foam plastic pinning down

£100

Crossgate Moor, Durham

11th Apr 2023

Small hole in net and the blue surrounding plastic ring needs cliping down - Due date: Before Sunday, 7 May 2023

Change the faucet

£40

Whitesmocks, Durham

16th Jan 2023

The price is negotiable. The faucet should be replaced with a two-in-one faucet. I have bought one and am not sure whether it is available. If possible, please bring a two-in-one faucet with a spacing of about 20cm. The other faucet is leaking and needs repair. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Bottom replacement - the bottom of the laptop has popped off

£50

Gilesgate, Durham

24th Nov 2022

bottom replacement - the bottom of the laptop has popped off and with it a couple of the screws. It therefore doesn't shut without considerable pressure and has lead to issues with it running - Due date: Before Sunday, 27 November 2022

Fix a new zipper onto my duffle bag

£20

The Sands, Durham

15th Nov 2022

The zipper, which was rather weak, gave in and snapped, leaving the bag unable to be zipped up. - Due date: Flexible

Recliner repair

£200

Ushaw Moor, Durham

14th Nov 2022

I have two recliner sofas, one a three seater and one a two seater. The fittings that keep the parts together have gone missing in an ongoing house redecoration. However, the smaller sofa is in a bit of a state! It doesn't work, there are loose springs and I'm not sure what else! An approximate quote would be appreciated. Thanks Angela - Due date: Flexible

Hole repairing in trampoline net

£100

North End, Durham

19th Jul 2022

There is a large ter in trampoline net. Can this be repaired - Due date: Flexible

Shower screen installation

£70

Bowburn, Durham

9th Jul 2022

Need To be installed on tiled wall - Due date: Before Saturday, 9 July 2022

Hang 1 large mirror and 1 medium mirror

£100

Bowburn, Durham

2nd Jul 2022

Hanging 1 full length mirror 75cms x 174cms abd a medium round mirroe - Due date: Before Saturday, 9 July 2022

New roof lining placed on 1998 audi a3

£250

Gilesgate Moor, Durham

2nd Jun 2022

my roof lining on my 1998 audi a3 is missing and i need a new one fitting. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 4 June 2022

Fixed my treadmill plz.

£100

Bearpark, Durham

5th May 2022

My treadmill is not running at all it show E2 on the screen. - Due date: Flexible

Fix my treadmill

£100

Bearpark, Durham

21st Apr 2022

Rebook ONE GT40S sign showing E2 on screen. - Due date: Flexible

Installation of metal shed

£300

Framwellgate Moor, Durham

30th Mar 2022

fix the already purchased metal shed on my garden - Due date: Before Monday, 18 April 2022