Hire a handyman in Lincolnshire

Hire a handyman: the basics

What the job involves

A handyman does the small jobs that no single trade wants: shelves, curtain poles, flat-pack furniture, filling and patching, sticking doors, a dripping gutter bracket, sealing round a bath. Many charge by the hour or half-day, so it pays to save up a list.

What to ask a pro, and what to have ready

Send a list with photos so they can bring the right fixings and tools. Ask whether they charge by the hour or per job, what the minimum call-out is, whether materials are extra, and whether they have public liability insurance.

Safety and good to know

A handyman shouldn't do gas work, and anything beyond like-for-like electrical replacements should go to an electrician. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.

Good to know

a handyman will often fix small things while they are there, so write everything down, including the things you have stopped noticing: a loose banister, a draughty door, a wobbly tap. Ask them to tell you about anything they spot that needs a specialist, and keep a copy of their quote or hourly rate in writing.

Written by LincsDirectory from public guidance. It is general information, not advice for your situation. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.