What a Handyman Can (and Can't) Do
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A good handyman can cover a huge range of general jobs around the home — assembly, shelving, small repairs, fitting, and general odd jobs. What they generally can't do is anything requiring a specific qualification or certification by law.
Call a Handyman For
- Flatpack furniture assembly
- Putting up shelves, pictures and curtain poles
- Minor plaster and filler repairs
- Fence and gate repairs
- General odd jobs and small fixes
Call a Specialist For
- Gas work (Gas Safe registered engineer required by law)
- Notifiable electrical work (Part P registered electrician)
- Structural work or anything affecting load-bearing walls
- Boiler installation or repair
When in Doubt, Ask
If you are not sure which category your job falls into, describe it when requesting quotes. A good handyman will tell you honestly if a job needs a specialist rather than taking it on regardless.
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