How much does a handyman cost in the UK?
Most handyman jobs in the UK cost between £40 and £150. The median is £95.
Typical prices for handyman in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What you get for that
Odd jobs, repairs, hanging shelves, fixing doors, small DIY.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Hang 6 pictures and 2 floating shelves | £70 to £110 |
| Half day: fix a sticking door, seal a bath, replace 3 handles | £120 to £180 |
| Full day of assorted repairs and fixings | £200 to £320 |
What changes the price for handyman
- Number of jobs, not hours. Most handymen price a half day or full day. Four small jobs in one visit cost far less than four separate call-outs, because travel is the fixed cost.
- Wall type. Solid brick, plasterboard and dot-and-dab all need different fixings. Plasterboard with no stud behind it is the usual reason a "simple" job takes longer.
- Whether parts are bought. If they source the fixings, brackets or timber, expect materials plus a small margin on top of labour.
- Access and parking. A permit zone or a third-floor walk-up adds real time to every trip back to the van.
What is usually included
- Labour and standard tools
- Basic fixings and consumables
- Clearing up and taking packaging away
And what is usually not
- Materials such as timber, tiles or paint
- Anything needing a Part P registered electrician
- Waste removal beyond a bin bag
The one thing that saves the most money
Bundle everything into one visit and write the full list into the task. A handyman quoting a half day for six jobs is almost always cheaper per job than three separate visits.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified handyman taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a handyman taskBrowse handyman taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a £95 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £114.95 | £95 |
| Tasker receives | £72.20 | £92.04 |
| Platform fees | £42.75 | £2.96 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does a handyman cost in the UK?
£40 to £150 for most jobs, with a median of £95. Typical prices for handyman in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What makes a handyman more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.
Before you book
- How to find a good handyman in the UK (2026)The safest way to find a handyman, the four questions that reveal competence in thirty seconds, the red flags to walk away from, and the jobs a handyman legally cannot touch.
- What can a handyman legally do in the UK? (2026)The clear answer on gas, electrics, plumbing, waste removal, working at height and asbestos: what a general handyman may do, what is notifiable, and what is illegal without registration.
- 12 questions to ask a tradesman before hiring (and what the answers tell you)A practical checklist of questions to ask before you agree a price, what a good answer sounds like, what a bad one is really telling you, and where to ask them.
- TaskRabbit alternatives in the UK (2026): fixed price, fees shown firstLeaving TaskRabbit? Why a fixed-price marketplace that shows every fee first is the better UK alternative, and how the other options compare on price, protection and who pays. Verified September 2026.