If you need some help around the house, from repainting the spare bedroom to putting up some flatpack furniture then a local handyman service could be exactly what you are after. Handymen offer a wide variety of services to help you fix up your home, but with such a wide number of services available, it can be difficult to find out the price of a handyman for your project. This guide should help you find out the typical handyman prices before you book in your job.
How much does a reliable London handyman charge per hour in 2022?
No matter the task, you will always want a handyman that is professional, reliable, arrives on time, and has the skills and equipment to get the job done. Most handyman companies charge by the hour, and therefore you want to find someone who will be able to handle the task efficiently, understanding the task from the outset and with the tools in hand to get the job done.
One last item to note in the cost of booking a handyman is insurance. If you are booking a one-man-band handyman, then be sure to check with them that they hold the relevant insurance, such as public liability insurance. Many handyman and building firms will link to their insurance policy from their websites, just as we do at CanCan, to put your mind at ease that they are covered for every eventuality. Prices for a highly skilled general handyman in London will be around £65/hr.
How much does a plumber charge per hour?
When you need to install a new sink or if you have found some water leaking underneath your cabinets and you cannot find the source then a plumber can help fix your problems and save you money in the long-term. Skilled and reliable plumbers in London cost around £70/hr.
How much does a heating engineer charge per hour?
Handymen are multi-skilled by definition, but there are certain tasks that require additional training and certification. Many basic plumbing tasks can be handled by a general handyman, but if the job involves anything to do with your gas or heating then you may need a heating engineer that is certified Gas Safe.
All gas and heating engineers are required to take a Gas Safe course every four years to maintain their Gas Safe certificate, and they need to sign-off work on any relevant work before reconnecting the gas-supply. Gas and heating engineers in London cost around £75/hr.
How much does a electrician charge per hour?
Just as those working with gas should be certified Gas Safe, electricians that work with electricals and wiring should be NICEIC registered.
When the job requires a highly-skilled electrician, we send out a NICEIC-registered electrician to take care of the task. Hiring such a skilled tradesman will cost slightly more than hiring a general handyman. Qualified electricians in London cost around £75/hr.
Are there any other costs involved?
Handyman companies should always be upfront with you about any additional charges beyond their hourly rate. If completing your job requires new materials, such as replacing a back door or adding new locks to windows, then you should expect these materials to be charged on top, but in general a handyman should have all the tools they require to complete the task without the need to rent anything at further expense.
If there are costs like parking charges and ULEZ fees to get to your property, then most tradespeople will also pass these costs along to you.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Any good handyman company should understand that there are times when circumstances change and you might need to cancel or reschedule. In general, if you cancel or reschedule a handyman job with sufficient notice then you should not be charged.