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Recent Handyman reviews in London

Super helpful and friendly, did a great job at getting the curtains up.

Curtains fitting

£250

Chris was great. He communicated clearly, turned up on time and did a good job.

Replace shower screen

£200

Smashing chap, quick and efficient

Assemble small garden shed

£150

Very polite, neat, great advice A***

IKEA flat pack kitchen cupboard

£70

Brilliant, the machine is so old that we couldn't get a part but zaynab worked another way to do it using a redundant button, went thru the issue and fixed it Top guy highly recommended

Treadmill repair

£50

Great guy. Very helpful. Would highly recommend.

Put up ring doorbell battery operated

£40

What's the average cost of a handyman in London

£60 - £130

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£90

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£130

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Great communication throughout, arrived on time and got the job done while updating me on various little issues he found along the way.

Boiler maintenance and fix Nest

£160

Great work, very professional

DIY needed for cupboard and door maintenance

£65

Getting good help from Derec on a minor renov job at end of tenancy. Job well done, particularly tidy on wall touch ups / painting. Derec is friendly and helpful, would recommend.

Maintenance and touch ups

£70

Faisal was very helpful in identifying the issue with my washing machine, investigating, and advising on next steps

Washing machine maintenance (drainage fix)

£50

Liam is punctual, communicates well, checks that he understands the requirements and gets it done efficiently. He and his crew really went out of their way to help

Painting and other maintenance

£1,000

What a lovely chap! Punctual, efficient, professional and hardworking. Great eye for detail and very creative! Definitely and highly recommended.

Ongoing Handyman/maintenance work in Barnet

£20

What's the average cost of a general maintenance contractor in London

£75 - £235

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£235

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What do handyman services in London include?

London 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 furniture repair, you’ll need to be specific about the furniture that needs fixing. For example, handymen with carpentry experience may better if it’s your wooden coffee table, wardrobe, or sofa bed that need 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 London

Soundproofing

£500

South Acton, Greater London

2nd Sep 2026

Need room to be better sound proofed please neighbours door slamming

Fix bedroom door that's difficult to lock + window that won’t close

£50

Brockley, Greater London, SE4

2nd Sep 2026

We’ve recently moved into a flat and have two small repairs that need looking at: • Bedroom door is difficult to lock — the lock works, but the door seems to need to be pushed/pulled into the right position for it to lock, so it may just need adjusting/alignment. • One window won’t close properly and needs investigating/adjusting. Looking for someone experienced with door/window repairs who can diagnose and hopefully fix both in one visit. Budget is for labour and minor adjustments. Happy to pay separately for any replacement parts if required and agreed beforehand.

Repair Bedside Lamp

£35

Acton, Greater London, W3

2nd Sep 2026

Repair Bedside Lamp that has stopped working

Replace current fireplace with electric one

£500

Belmont, Greater London

2nd Sep 2026

I am looking for someone to: 1. Remove current fireplace inserts and tidy 2. Paint current marble to change the colour to a stone colour 3. Advise on most suitable electric replacement and install (include some spotlights with in) Picture 1 shows current fireplace, and picture 2 gives an idea of the sort of thing I am looking for. Can you please share examples of similar work you have done.

Plumb in new kitchen sink & tap and connect new induction hob

£150

Wapping, Greater London, E1W

2nd Sep 2026

Everything is fully prepared and ready to go. Connect a replacement induction, old hob is already removed, hole is cut to size, and existing 32-amp wiring is ready).Connect a new tap and plumb the waste for an undermount sink (the sink is already glued and fixed in place).The workspace is completely clear and clean. Could you let me know your availability looking for asap!

Extremely happy with the service. Mohammad was punctual polite and incredibly professional..I will only use him going forward 😊

Toilet seat installed

£50

New Cross, Greater London

2nd Sep 2026

I need a toilet seat installed, I have bought one that should fit, and the old one removed (there are large bins outside the front of the property).

Fitting smoke alarms & repairing a kitchen sink tap

£80

Elephant And Castle, Greater London, SE1

2nd Sep 2026

These 3 smoke alarms have been detached from their position. I want that re-fitted and want to make sure that they are working. Also, there is a small leak in the kitchen sink tap. Needs to be investigated and fixed.

Muhammad was able to resolve the issue and communicated clearly and precisely.

Cornice needs replicating in one corner

£150

Mortlake, Greater London, SW14

2nd Sep 2026

Cornice was removed when we had building work done, needs replicating for the small corner as shown in the photo

Install toilet seat and remove shelves

£25

Upper Sydenham, Greater London

29th Aug 2026

Install toilet seat and remove shelves from wall

Wonderful quick and efficient toilet seat change and shelf removals. Thanks Eddy!

Install a toilet seat, hang wall pictures and fix shelves

£50

Nine Elms, Greater London, SW8

27th Aug 2026

Install toilet seat, hang wall picture frame, and fix a shelve

Herbert was absolutely a pleasure. Was very efficient and professional. Highly recommend

Garden shed repair.

£250

Harlington, Greater London

19th Aug 2026

Garden shed repair quote roof repair with new waterproofing, inside some repair and door repair as it touches the ground and some nails fixing on the door. Thanks

Job was done properly and honestly. Thank you

Fit electric ceiling fan/light (3 WIRES)

£75

Sudbury, Greater London

18th Aug 2026

The fan has three wires and the wiring is not very clear in our house where the fan will be fitted. The wiring seems to be non standard so we need an electrician that can properly test the wiring so that the fan is installed correctly and safely. This is not just the usual two wires for a light fitting otherwise I would have done it myself. I just don't want to risk it being installed incorrectly! This is the fan: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQJZ1RPJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Dean did a great job! Fan fitted and working great despite our dodgy house wiring giving him a hard time.

Replace Leaking Kitchen Sink Waste Trap / P-Trap

£75

Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1

17th Aug 2026

I’m looking for a plumber to repair my kitchen sink waste pipe. The existing P-trap/U-bend has come apart and I haven’t been able to refit it correctly. I purchased what I thought was the correct replacement, but it appears the fittings/washers aren’t compatible with my existing pipework. Job required: * Assess the current waste pipe setup. * Supply any correct fittings/washers if needed. * Replace and fit a new P-trap/U-bend. * Ensure all joints are watertight and test for leaks before leaving. The sink is currently unusable as the waste pipe has come apart (see photos). Please let me know: * Your availability. * Whether you’ll bring any standard 40mm waste fittings that may be required. * Your total price including any small parts. Looking to have this fixed as soon as possible.

Great job and called out straight away to us - would highly recommend

Install 1 blinds and 3 curtain rails pls needs to be done today

£90

Brook Street, Essex

11th Aug 2026

3 curtain rails 1 blind to be fitted please 🙏

Amazing would recommend!!

Paint garden shed 12ft x 5ft

£100

Greenhill, Greater London

10th Aug 2026

Paint a garden shed 12ft x 5ft Paint 2 tone colour mainly white with black edges

Delivered a great job good painting skills and neat work also very polite Did exactly as pictured.

Hang chandelier

£200

West Ealing, Greater London, W13

7th Aug 2026

I need someone to come and hang this glass chandelier. https://www.dunelm.com/product/dusk-9-light-adjustable-chandelier-1000250334#product_reviews. It will be hung from a ceiling rose as shown in the photo. There is already a wire and dimmer set up. The chandelier is quite heavy so I imagine we will need to lift floorboards upstairs and either fix it to a joist or install a structural timber support. The ceiling is modern plasterboard. I can be flexible on fitting times as work from home.

Excellent tradesperson!

Toilet seat on

£60

Upper Edmonton, Greater London

5th Aug 2026

You will need to bring a nail cutter or grinder, as nails are rusty, and it is not a front-fix seat, but I have a new front-fix seat to put on, which is really easy; it's just the stubborn bolts. Toilet is clean and will be if attended to.

Pleased with the work James has done replacing toilet seat as it was as task seeing bolts were rusty. Job done within the hour very pleased would recommend.

Take down Roman blinds

£30

Colindale, Greater London, NW9

4th Aug 2026

Need to take down 3no. Roman blinds and fixings. Please bring step ladder and tools to complete the task

Job well done, very fast

Hang an internal door

£150

Plaistow, Greater London, E13

4th Aug 2026

A small job for an experienced carpenter/joiner to hang a new internal door. The door has already been planed to size and fits the opening, so won’t need any resizing or trimming. I just need someone to: * Fit and recess the hinges into the door and frame. * Hang the door so it is straight, flush and operates smoothly with even gaps. * Fit a pull handle to the door (pull handle only – no latch or lock mechanism). The frame is already in place, and the door is ready to be hung. I’ve attached a photo of the opening. Tools: * I have tools available, including a planer and chisels. * Ideally, you’ll bring your own professional tools. Parking: * I’ll cover the cost of parking. Looking for: * Someone with experience hanging internal doors. * Attention to detail – I’d like the door aligned properly with clean hinge recesses and a good finish. Please let me know your experience and, if possible, include photos of similar carpentry work you’ve completed.

Josh is a very courteous, reliable and competent carpenter. Took a challenging door job and made it work. Left everything clean and tidy and I would definitely recommend him as a first class Tasker (professional)! Will be asking him back for more jobs for sure.

Remove LED chandelier and refit original light – Tuesday 4 August

£75

Grove Park, Greater London

2nd Aug 2026

Must be completed on Tuesday 4 August 2026. Please only make an offer if you are definitely available that day. We are moving home and need the pictured multi-ring LED chandelier safely disconnected and removed from the ceiling. The landlord’s original light fitting must then be reinstalled, tested and left fully working. The job includes: * safely isolating the electrical supply; * carefully disconnecting and taking down the chandelier; * retaining all chandelier brackets, screws and fittings for us; * installing the landlord’s original ceiling light; * testing the replacement light before leaving. We will pack and transport the chandelier ourselves. No installation at our new property is required. Please bring your own suitable ladder and all necessary tools. The chandelier has several suspended rings and fine cables, so experience removing decorative LED fittings is preferred. When making an offer, please confirm: * your availability on Tuesday 4 August; * your electrical or lighting-installation experience; * that your price includes the complete job described above

James did a great job. His communication was excellent, he was polite and professional, and he completed the work to a very good standard. I would happily recommend him.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in London

Motion sensors and CCTV cameras needs diagnostic and maintenance work

£350

Gants Hill, Greater London

25th Aug 2026

We do have motion sensors and CCTV cameras installed few yrs ago. The person installed it was maintaining every year till last year. Our cctv camera monitor lost connection and during house renovation alarm system also got disconnected. I tried to contact many time the previous engineer but he unfortunately too a large amount of money as a deposit and did not come back unfortunately!!! any way I need an honest person with expertise in this friend who could come along and see the whole thing and tell me what I need to do now.

Maintenance work in bathroom

£100

Clapton Park, Greater London, E5

24th Aug 2026

Grouting on two rows of tiles + fix new bath panel and tighten all waste pipe fittings.

Apartment Maintenance - small jobs

£100

Stratford, Greater London, E15

20th Aug 2026

Plumbing and sanitary maintenance 1.Remove and correctly replace the poorly applied sealant around the bathroom countertop and reseal neatly. 2.CHECK - Inspect the WC flush, which operates inconsistently. Inspect the condition of the flush button. 3.CHECK - Stabilise and correctly secure the bathroom sink pedestal at both the basin and floor/base as appropriate. Inspect the gap between the basin and pedestal and make good appropriately. 4.CHECK - Check the sink seal and surrounding kitchen-worktop area for water ingress. Check and replace mouldy seal surrounding bathroom. Lounge and Bedroom 5.Securely refix the wooden plinth supporting the lounge curtain rail, which is coming away from the wall. Check and reinforce the existing fixing points as required. Bedroom 2 flooring, window and blind 6.CHECK - Inspect the small cut-out section at the edge of the flooring. 7.CHECK - Inspect replacement of the missing plastic blind operating/twist pole if feasible. Kitchen units, worktop and fittings 8.Repair the loose hinge on the small corner cupboard. Tighten or repair any other loose kitchen cupboard or door handles. Bathroom general repairs 9.Tighten the loose bathroom-door handle. 10.Remove the additional chrome hook from the tiled wall. 11.Repair the chip and fitting-removal mark beside the ceiling spotlight. Fill, prepare and locally touch up the ceiling; full ceiling decoration is not required. General decorating and making good 12.Replace missing Bedroom 1 floor beading 13.Fill and touch up the Bedroom 2 wall chips and other obvious fixing marks.

1. Rebuild a bedframe 2. Put up a coat rack 3. Maintain sash windows

£250

West Norwood, Greater London, SE27

16th Aug 2026

1. Take apart and properly rebuild a bed frame 2. Put q coat rack on back of wooden door 3. Maintain 9 sash windows (cleaning, lubricating (we have lubricant) and in limited places where paint is flakey, sanding and repainting

Tree maintenance

£150

Pentonville, Greater London

9th Aug 2026

Tree in garden needs maintenance Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Incredible job!!! Couldn’t have been better

Day of general maintenance around Wandsworth properties

£180

Wandsworth, Greater London, SW18

6th Aug 2026

We are looking for an experienced self-employed handyman to carry out minor maintenance across multiple houses in Wandsworth. Day rate £180 Need to be self sufficient with vehicle and tools. Property 1 1) Bedroom 2 - plug socket needs fixing back in place. Property 2 2) Bedroom 3. New bed base wheels are delivered to the house addressed to ‘Shane SLiQ’. Check all wheels, replace as necessary. Property 3 3) Top floor shower riser clamp not gripping, repair or replace. Property 4 4) Replace toilet seat ground floor shower room, access from kitchen. 5) Move blue lockbox from the under stairs cupboard to tall kitchen cupboard. Property 5 6) Bedroom 3 - Wardrobe drawer base come out and side rail bent. Remove all tape, fix properly, and get drawer sliding smoothly. Property 6 7) Front door lock sticking when you try to unlock it. 8) Bedroom 4 wardrobe needs securing.

General property maintenance

£100

The Hyde, Greater London

5th Aug 2026

Change broken toilet seat, fix a new curtain rail in 2 rooms. General property maintenance

Perfect and even went above and beyond!

Handyperson for various maintenance tasks

£120

Central Parade, Greater London

2nd Aug 2026

I've built up a backlog of small household jobs and would like them done in one go by someone reliable and tidy. Roughly a full day's work. Just as importantly, I'm hoping this becomes a longer-term arrangement. I'd rather find one person I can call whenever something needs doing than start from scratch each time, so trust matters a lot to me. If this first day goes well, there will be steady work. The list covers four areas: Decorating and repairs: touching up paintwork on the staircase woodwork, including wood filler where needed. Filling, sanding and repainting a stained patch of ceiling. Re-caulking two bathrooms. Mounting and hanging: living room curtains, several mirrors and artwork around the house. Walls are a mix, so the right fixings for plasterboard and masonry will be needed. Smart home and security: fitting smart cameras and bulbs, removing a redundant outdoor Yale alarm box and replacing it with a SimpliSafe bell box and plaque, plus opening an outdoor key safe. Odds and ends: swapping a burr in a coffee grinder, repotting houseplants. You'll need your own tools, including a drill, ladder and basic decorating kit. I'll supply all materials unless you'd rather source anything yourself. Good communication and turning up when you say you will matter as much to me as the quality of the work. Happy to walk through everything at the start and then leave you to it. Splitting it across two shorter visits is fine too. In your offer, please tell me roughly how long you think the list will take, whether there's anything on it you'd rather not take on, and whether ongoing work appeals. Photos of the staircase, ceiling patch and alarm box available on request.

Treadmill maintenance and repair

£100

Lower Clapton, Greater London

31st Jul 2026

Treadmill may have been damaged by collapsing ceiling. Needs to be checkrd out so that it is safe to use.

Dishwasher Maintenance

£75

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

14th Jul 2026

My Siemens iq300 dishwasher no longer turns on. I have replaced the fuse in the plug and left it unpowered to reset but it seems to be dead. Would like someone to take a look before I get rid of it and order a replacement.

Various kitchen maintenance tasks

£200

New Barnet, Greater London, EN5

11th Jul 2026

Replace kickboards (3m approx, in a straight run, we will supply, two metal grills for ventilation to be cut in to kickboard). Integrated washing machine needs changing from fitted plug to hard wired), re-line up fitted appliances to bring kitchen back to spec. Contact me if you're interested and i can send photos/details before we agree a price

Envirovent - Vent system checkup and maintenance

£90

Catford, Greater London, SE6

30th Jun 2026

I need someone to service an Envirovent vent system my flat. Not just change the filter but that can be included depending on the quote. EnergiSava250

Air Conditioning System Repair and Maintenance

£600

Strand On The Green, Greater London

25th Jun 2026

Split AC system in my 3 bed flat - needs repairs Parking provided Outdoor Unit floor mounted on balcony – Easy access Indoor Units accessible but can be removed from wall System Make: Samsung (2019) Refrigerant: R410A Piping: Liquid Pipe 6.35 mm / Gas Pipe 9.52 mm Indoor Unit (4): AR09RXWSAURNEU Outdoor Unit (1): AJ070MCJ4EH/EU All Units power up and system functions. After 10 - 20 mins the Indoor Units will stop and will display the following Error Codes: Error E2 01 - Issue with one or more of the Communication Cables that run between the Indoor and Outdoor Units (F1 F2 ports) Error E5 59 - Thermistor on the Outdoor Unit may be faulty and requires replacement TASK 1 - Resolve E201 (Communication Error) Voltage test all 8 (2 cables per unit) cables at both ends (Indoor & Outdoor) to try and identify the damaged cable(s) If necessary, run new cable between the Indoor & Outdoor Units to identify the damaged cable(s) Once the damaged cable(s) have been identified, you will need to run new cable between the Indoor & Outdoor units and hide this cable as is practical. This may involve cutting holes into the suspended ceiling in order to run the cable Any Making Good is outside of scope I will provide a 50m Drum of 3183Y Cable TASK 2 - Resolve Error E5 59 (Replace Thermistor) Replace the (Supplied part DB95-05268A) Thermistor on the Outdoor Unit TASK 3 - Re-Mounting the Indoor Units I‘ve now had fitted Wardrobes installed in 3 Bedrooms Much of the air now hits the tops of the wardrobes so less effective Need to re-position these 3 Wall Units so they are 550mm from the walls We can agree brackets and materials Prep for disconnecting Indoor Units (coolant back to Outdoor Unit) Remove Wall Units from the wall Disconnect pipework and cables from Wall Units Extend pipework and cables by as needed Install wall brackets Check / Maintain each Wall Unit (Air Clean / Coil Straightening) Mount Wall Units onto brackets Re-connect pipework and cables Test system

Portable air conditioner repair and maintaince

£100

Feltham, Greater London

25th Jun 2026

Hello, I need my portable aircon looked at as the flap is not swinging and I need general maintaince to clean it. Thank you

Inflatable hot tub cleaning and maintenance

£65

South Croydon, Greater London

22nd Jun 2026

The large hot tub is inflated and empty, but it has not been used for over a year and needs to be thoroughly cleaned and serviced to make sure that everything works and any punctures repaired. Ideally we would like this done as soon as possible, any time, even in the evening or early morning if that is preferred to keep out of the midday heat (the hot tub is in the shade).

General building repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works.

£5,000

Addiscombe, Greater London

21st Jun 2026

We're currently looking to onboard an expert Painting and Decorating contractors for ongoing refurbishment and maintenance works under the YPO Framework across a range of public sector properties. If this is something your Company will be interested in, I'd be glad to share further details about the scope of works, requirements, and upcoming opportunities. I look forward to hearing from you.

House maintenance, hanging of pictures and small clock.

£20

Homerton, Greater London, E9

18th Jun 2026

Hang x2 picture Hang x1 clock

5 stars! Very lovely guy

Plum Play swing and slide set maintenance

£200

Teddington, Greater London, TW11

7th Jun 2026

Plum Play wooden set - double swing, tower with slide. Needs tightening, oiling, sanding

Maintenance Sink

£60

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

11th May 2026

Quite a simple job, as I was cleaning the kitchen sink, the plughole dosen't seem to attach to the drain anymore, I think it's just because the filaments got used in time. And as we're doing this I was thinking to might as well do a cleaning of the sink unit. There is a hardware store 2 mins from my building in case we need replacements.

Literally the best experience, good price, good communication, was very fast and efficient. Very good. Would gladly book him again!

Maintenance person

£20

Spitalfields, Greater London

8th Mar 2026

Maintenance person required Should know basics of: Electrical Plumbing General diy £20 per hour All around east London

Very good person. Well mannered. Good workmanship.