How handyman jobs are priced
Most handyman work is priced one of two ways: by time, or as a fixed price for the job. Time-based pricing suits open-ended lists where nobody knows exactly what they will find. Fixed pricing suits defined jobs — build this wardrobe, reseal that bath — because you know the cost before anyone picks up a tool.
We prefer fixed written quotes wherever possible. You know exactly what you are paying, and there is no clock-watching on either side.
What changes the cost
- The job itself — mounting a TV is not the same as rebuilding a fence
- Materials — whether we supply them or fit what you have bought
- Access and parking — city-centre flats and permit streets take longer than a driveway in Halesowen
- Preparation — flat-packs with missing fixings or walls that need finding and fixing add time
- Number of jobs — one visit with five jobs is far better value than five separate visits
The cheapest way to use a handyman
Group your jobs. Travel and setup are the fixed part of any visit, so a half day spent working through a list costs much less per job than booking each one separately. Keep a note on the fridge, and when it has four or five things on it, book one visit.
Send the list — with photos where it helps — when you book, and we will arrive with the right fixings, sealants and materials first time.
What a quote from us looks like
Tell us what needs doing and we will give you a clear written price before starting, with no obligation. For bigger or unclear jobs we will pop round and look first. We cover Birmingham and the wider West Midlands — Dudley, Stourbridge, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Halesowen and everywhere in between.
Useful next steps: see typical prices, check we cover your area or use our full maintenance checklist.