What this covers
A handyman is a general professional who handles small household repairs and fittings that do not need a specialist trade. Typical work includes putting up shelves and TV brackets, easing doors and windows, redoing silicone, changing locks, assembling furniture and finishing off odd jobs. Handymen are usually hired by the hour or by the visit, with several tasks grouped together.
What people ask for most
- Fix shelves and cabinets to the wall
- Ease a door that sticks
- Redo the silicone around a bath
- Change a lock or door handle
- Mount a TV bracket
- Put up curtain rails
- Swap a light fitting or spotlight
- Seal a window that lets rain in
Timing and emergencies
Most of this work is not urgent, but some of it gets worse while it waits. Failed silicone in a shower lets water through to the ceiling below, and a badly sealed window brings mould to the wall over the winter. Collect the small jobs and book a visit before the rainy months rather than after.
How to choose well
- Write out every task and send the list first, so the offer you get is realistic
- Ask whether they charge by the hour or by the job, and what the minimum is
- Confirm who buys the fixings, silicone and other materials
- Check the profile for jobs of the same kind as yours
How it works on HomeFix
- Post your taskDescribe what you need, where and when. Takes under a minute.
- Receive offersProfessionals in your area reply with price and availability.
- Choose your professionalCompare profiles, reviews, work photos and ratings.
- Agree directlyTalk in chat or by phone and settle the details between you.
- Job donePay the professional directly and leave your review.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a handyman and when is one enough?
A handyman is a general professional for small home repairs. One is enough when you have several loose ends, none of them big enough for a specialist. For serious electrical or plumbing work, look for an electrician or a plumber instead.
How is hourly work charged?
You agree the rate with the professional before they travel to you. Ask whether there is a minimum time, whether travel is charged separately and whether materials are included. You pay the professional directly, with no commission taken out.
Can I group several small jobs into one visit?
Yes, and that is usually the most efficient way to do it. Write the full list in HomeFix, including the parts that feel too trivial to mention. The professional can then bring the right tools and materials and clear the lot in one go.
Can a handyman do electrical or plumbing work?
It depends on the person and on the job. Swapping a light fitting or a sink trap is common, but working on the consumer unit or on buried pipework is not the same thing. Ask in chat before booking whether your specific job is within what they do.