Small Handyman Task Costs

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01/10/25, 16:19

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Agree task list (e‑mails/photos speed quoting; prioritise within booked slot).
Arrive with tools & fixings suited to drilling, hanging, adjusting, sealing, assembling.
Typical mini‑jobs: hang pictures/shelves, fit curtain poles or blinds, assemble flat‑pack, change locks/handles, replace silicone or tap washers, touch‑up paint, basic garden repairs.
Supply small consumables (screws, wall plugs, sealant) and minor sundries.
Protect work areas, move light furniture if needed, and work safely.
Test each item, photograph for your records, tidy, and remove packaging/waste if agreed.

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call‑out / minimum	£40	£90	Most handypeople have a 1‑hour minimum; higher for evening/emergency visits Checkatrade Airtasker
Labour per hour	£20	£50	UK average ~£30/h; London & specialist tasks up to £50/h priceyourjob.co .uk Hamuch
Materials	£5	£60	Small fixings and consumables; larger parts normally supplied by customer Hamuch
Disposal	£0	£30	Light packaging often free; trade‑waste uplift from ~£30 handydavid.co.uk
Extras (parking, tall‑ladder hire, same‑day part run)	£0	£120	Only if needed; agree up‑front Checkatrade
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	£80	£300	Single visit of 1–3 hours, including materials and VAT Checkatradepriceyourjob.co.uk

Typical duration: 30 minutes – 3 hours for a bundle of odd jobs.
Takes longer if:
- tasks are spread across several floors or outbuildings;
- walls require specialist fixings (e.g., dot‑and‑dab or tile drilling);
- extra trips for parts, or drying/curing time is needed;
- parking is distant, or property rules restrict noisy work hours.

Is your quote fixed‑price or hourly, and what is the minimum charge?
Will you group multiple tasks into one visit to reduce cost?
Do you carry public liability insurance and, if working alone, a basic DBS check?
Are materials and disposal charged at cost or with a mark‑up?
Do you add travel, congestion or parking fees?
What specialist tools or ladders will you bring, and do they affect price?
How soon can you start, and what is your guarantee on workmanship?

Send a clear task list with photos before booking.
Reserve parking or supply visitor permits close to the entrance.
Clear access & power points; isolate water/electric if required.
Confirm any building‑management restrictions (noise, drilling into party walls, listed‑building rules).
Have all customer‑supplied parts on site and check they fit.
Agree in writing who handles waste disposal and whether receipts are provided.

Prices reflect mainland‑UK averages in mid‑2025.