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Odd jobs near me: what a West Midlands handyman can do

"Odd jobs near me" usually means a short list of small tasks that have been waiting months. None of them are big enough for a specialist trade, and together they are half a day's work. That is exactly what we do.

30 August 2026 5 min read

Typical odd jobs we get asked for

  • Flat-pack furniture built and secured to the wall
  • TVs, mirrors, shelves and curtain poles mounted
  • Dripping taps, running toilets and slow drains
  • Doors that stick, drop or will not latch
  • Bath and kitchen resealing and grout repairs
  • Fence panel and gate repairs
  • Gutter clearing and outdoor tidy-ups
  • Garden clearance and rubbish removal
  • Small painting and filling jobs

How long odd jobs take

Most small jobs take under an hour. People get the best value by grouping several into one visit rather than booking them one at a time, because travel and setup are the fixed part of any job.

A half day comfortably covers a wardrobe build plus a couple of shelves and a reseal. A full day usually clears an entire list.

What it costs

We quote a fixed price before starting so there are no surprises. Rates and typical job prices are on our pricing page, including day rates for clearance work.

Odd jobs across the West Midlands

We cover Birmingham and the wider West Midlands — including Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Oldbury, Cradley Heath, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Bromsgrove, Redditch and Kidderminster.

Tell us the list when you book, including photos if it helps, and we will bring the right tools and materials first time.

FAQ

Common questions.

What counts as an odd job?+

Any small household task that does not need a specialist trade — assembly, mounting, minor plumbing and carpentry repairs, sealing, painting, fencing, clearance and rubbish removal.

Is there a minimum charge for odd jobs?+

We work to a minimum call-out so short visits are still worth doing. Grouping several jobs into one visit is almost always better value — see our pricing page for current rates.

How quickly can you come out?+

We're usually booked a week or two ahead across the West Midlands and aim to respond to enquiries the same day.

Do you take the rubbish away?+

Yes. We clear up after every job and can take waste away to a licensed facility, including full garden and house clearances.

Home maintenance across the West Midlands

Covering Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

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Got a list of odd jobs?

Send it over with a preferred date and we will confirm a slot — anywhere in the West Midlands.