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.