Find a Handyman
in London
From a leaking tap in a Victorian terrace to flat-pack assembly in a new-build flat, London homes throw up jobs that are too small for a specialist trade but too fiddly to leave. Whether you call it a handyman or an odd job man, the UK Handyman Directory lists trusted local handymen working across all 32 Greater London boroughs and the City of London.
Search by your borough or postcode to find a reliable local handyman near you, with direct contact details - no booking fees and no middlemen.
Handymen Across London's Regions
Greater London is big - 32 boroughs plus the City of London. Most Londoners picture it the way the postcodes do: north, east, south and west of the river, with the centre in the middle. Pick the part of London you're in to see its boroughs and the verified handymen working there.
Common London Handyman Jobs
A handyman handles the everyday repairs and improvements around a home that don't need a specialist trade. Typical jobs across London include:
Repairs & maintenance
- Dripping taps and silicone resealing
- Squeaky doors, sticking sash windows
- Patching and filling plaster
- Replacing locks and door handles
Installation & assembly
- Flat-pack furniture assembly
- Shelves, mirrors and curtain rails
- TV wall-mounting
- Fitting blinds and pictures
Around the flat or house
- Tiling and grouting touch-ups
- Painting and decorating small areas
- Garden and balcony odd jobs
- Flatpack and end-of-tenancy fixes
A seasonal home checklist for London
London's older terraces, converted flats and exposed brickwork all need a bit of seasonal attention. Here's a quick reminder of the jobs worth booking a local handyman for as the year goes on - most are small enough to bundle into a single visit.
- Clear gutters and downpipes of winter and plane-tree debris
- Check the roof, flashing and chimney for slipped tiles after winter storms
- Repair and repaint fences, gates and garden trellis
- Ease and reseal sticking sash windows and external doors
- Repaint exterior woodwork, railings and window sills while it's dry
- Reseal patios, balconies and timber decking
- Repoint loose brickwork and patch render
- Service and oil garden gates, sheds and outdoor locks
- Clear gutters again after leaf fall to stop overflow and damp
- Draught-proof doors, sash windows and letterboxes before the cold
- Bleed radiators and check the heating ahead of winter
- Lag exposed pipes and check the loft hatch and insulation
- Tackle condensation and mould in period flats - improve ventilation
- Protect outside taps and exposed pipes against frost
- Clear blocked gullies and drains during heavy rain
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace batteries
This is a quick seasonal prompt - for the full room-by-room version see our UK home maintenance checklist. Remember that boiler servicing, gas work and fixed electrics must be left to a registered professional; our guide to what a handyman can legally do covers where that line sits.
Handyman Pricing in London
London rates tend to sit above the national average. Many handymen charge an hourly or day rate, often with a minimum call-out of an hour or two. As a rough guide for the capital you can expect:
Hourly rate
Typically £40-£70 per hour across most London boroughs, with central areas at the higher end. A short job is often billed at a one-hour minimum.
Half / full day
Many handymen offer a discounted day rate - commonly £250-£400 for a full day - which works out cheaper if you have several jobs to bundle together.
Always confirm first
Prices vary by borough, job and access. Always agree the rate, any call-out fee and whether materials are included before work starts. The directory is free - you contact each handyman directly to get a quote.
What common jobs cost in London
For predictable tasks, many handymen quote a fixed price rather than by the hour. The guides below lean towards the higher London end of typical UK ranges - your own quote depends on access, materials and the borough. For small jobs you'll often pay the minimum call-out rather than the job price, so it pays to bundle several together.
| Job | Typical London price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting a TV on the wall | £60-£120 | Bracket fitting; brick or stud wall affects the price |
| Flat-pack furniture assembly | From £50 | Per item; wardrobes and beds cost more |
| Hanging shelves, pictures or a mirror | From £45 | Often the minimum call-out applies |
| Replacing door handles or locks | £45-£80 | Per item; materials usually extra |
| Resealing a bath or shower | £50-£80 | Per area; old silicone removed and renewed |
| Fitting blinds or curtain rails | £45-£90 | Per window; depends on width and fixings |
| Gutter clearing or minor repair | £60-£150 | Single storey; varies with length and access |
| Patching & filling plaster | From £50 | Small areas; painting usually charged separately |
| Hanging an internal door | £70-£130 | Per door; trimming and new hinges add to it |
| Half day (up to ~4 hrs) | £150-£250 | Best value for a few medium jobs |
| Full day (~8 hrs) | £250-£400 | Cheapest per hour for a long list |
Price guides adapted from PriceYourJob and weighted towards London rates. For a full UK breakdown see our guide to how much a handyman costs in the UK. Some handymen are VAT registered and will add 20% - always check whether a quote includes VAT and materials.
Frequently asked questions
Handymen in London
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Before you hire - read up first
A little background helps you brief the right person and pay a fair price. These plain-English guides cover what handyman work costs and where the legal line sits.
How much does a handyman cost in the UK?
Hourly and day rates, the call-out fee nobody mentions, typical prices by job, and how to pay a fair price.
Read the guide RulesWhat can a handyman legally do in the UK?
Which jobs need no licence, and which work - gas, electrics, structural, asbestos - legally requires a registered professional.
Read the guide Who To HireHandyman vs specialist: who do you actually need?
A handyman is cheaper and fine for most jobs - but gas, electrics and big single jobs need a specialist. Here's how to decide.
Read the guide MaintenanceThe ultimate UK home maintenance checklist
A season-by-season checklist - what to check monthly, yearly and before winter, and which jobs need a registered pro.
Read the guide All GuidesBrowse all handyman guides
Practical advice for UK homeowners on hiring, pricing and getting the most from a local handyman.
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