How it works

How to book a trusted local handyman

1. Give us the details

Tell us about the job & when you'd like the handyman to come.

2. Get a quote

We'll give you the price for a handyman in your area. If you'd like to go ahead, we'll take a payment to secure your slot.

3. Odd jobs sorted

We'll send a tried & trusted handyman to complete your odd jobs. You'll pay for any extra time or materials after the job's complete.

Why choose Housekeep

Fast & free quote

We'll provide a super fast, no-obligation quote - completely free-of-charge

Get a tried & trusted handyman

We've got a squad of experienced, vetted handymen. Just let us know what you need & we’ll get you booked in

Simple online booking

No long back-and-forth. No hassle with cash and no stress. Just an easy online booking experience

We’re here when you need us

Short notice or advance booking - we’ll book you in at a time that suits you. And we’ll provide an arrival window so you won't need to wait all day

Dedicated support for handyman jobs

Speak to our super responsive support team any time you need a hand. We're available 7 days a week

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What you get with Housekeep

Which jobs can a handyman complete?

Frequently asked questions

You can book a handyman for any minor repair, maintenance or home improvement project.

Some common handyman tasks include:

  • Mounting shelves
  • Wall mounting TVs
  • Fitting blinds & curtains
  • Furniture assembly
  • Mirror & picture hanging
  • Cat flap fitting

If you need any other minor repairs, maintenance tasks or home improvement work completed, just let us know and we’ll provide a bespoke quote for the job.

If you have multiple repairs or odd jobs that you'd like your handyman to help with, that's no problem at all.

You can leave notes about as many jobs as you'd like when you first book in. You'll pay for the first hour to confirm the booking. If all of the tasks can be completed in an hour, that's all you'll be charged.

If the tasks are likely to take longer, your tradesperson will let you know the estimated completion. If you choose to go ahead, we'll add any extra time to your bill once the jobs are complete.

You pay a minimum one hour callout charge for handyman jobs.

If the job takes more than one hour, you’ll be charged for the additional time in 30 min increments (plus the cost of any materials). 

There's no hassle with cash - we accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express payment cards. 

When you fill out our online form, we'll ask for your address. We'll make sure that you're matched with a trusted local handyman who's based near you.

Yes - the handyman you book will be insured.

We've got great customer service, and our responsive support team are at hand to help if any issues come up during your booking.

We always have a handyman available at short notice or for advance booking. Just choose a date and time that works for you when you book in.

If there's anything wrong with the job, let us know within 72 hours and we'll come back. If the problem’s to do with our work, we'll fix it for free. 

Booking a local handyman with Housekeep

It used to be tricky to find a trusted handyman. But we’ve made the whole process seamless – from getting a quote, to securing your slot, to getting your odd jobs sorted.

We'll match you with an experienced local handyman in just a few clicks. They can help with any minor repair, maintenance or home improvement project – from hanging pictures & mirrors, to fitting shelves and wall-mounting TVs. You name it - we fix it.

All of our handyman jobs are charged at a simple hourly rate. Just let us know what you need and we’ll give you a price. Choose a date and time that works for you and pay a one hour callout charge to secure your slot. If your odd jobs take more than one hour, you'll be charged for the additional time in 30 min increments.

If any materials are needed for the job, your handyman can source them locally and tell you the estimated cost. With your approval, they'll buy the materials and add the cost to your bill. Or you can supply your own materials if you prefer.

We'll pair you with a handyman that's tried and trusted, with lots of experience. We collect reviews and ratings after every job to ensure every handyman is 5* quality.

Ready to get a quote? Click here to get started.

 

Tradespeople near me

“Fiqiri is punctual, and has an amazing eye for detail. He is a perfectionist. Not only that, he is extremely polite and accommodating. I would like to thank him once again for all his help.”

Paula, Stratford

“Jason was pleasant, knowledgable, police and friendly. I would not hesitate to have him visit my flat again for any trade jobs I may need. His work was of a high standard as well and he was obviously knowledgeable and skilled at what he does.”

Gillian, Barnet

“Constantin has been lovely. His on the spot thinking saved us from opening the ceiling to identify a leak. Quick and efficient. Great communication and follow-up”

Greta, Leytonstone

Join our happy customers in Ilford

Did a great job cleaning my garden and driveway. Arrived and got started straight away, and they did the job fast with leaving no rubbish behind.
4 days ago
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Feltham (TW14)
Really great communication and the work was done with ease and super efficient. Really pleased.
4 days ago
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Oval (SW8)
Considerate and respectful Fast efficient service Clean tidy and respectful of environment
6 days ago
S
Twickenham (TW1)
Amazing job. Job was booked late yesterday but they still managed to come and get the job done. Excellent work, friendly and very polite people, I would recommend them 💯
1 week ago
Helina
Castle Green (RM9)
Your trades operative was very polite and helpful. He did listen and took the time to explain exactly what I needed to know. He went the extra mile to make sure that he completed the task correctly
1 week ago
Lorna
Bow (E3)
Matheus was absolutely brilliant and intent on resolving my lighting problems as efficiently as possible. I will definitely ask for him again.
1 week ago
R
Soho (W1K)
Gardening job was done very well and did without wasting any time. They were fast and efficient.
2 weeks ago
Arvind
Yeading (UB4)
He put together a set of drawers and a sideboard quickly and efficiently with minimum mess. Really appreciated, thank you.
2 weeks ago
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Brixton (SW2)
The work done was professionally done and was above satisfactory. Kudos! To the Team. Peter Otieno
2 weeks ago
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Acton Green (W4)

Areas we cover in Ilford

  • Aldborough Hatch (IG2)
  • Barkingside (IG6)
  • Clayhall (IG5)
  • Cranbrook (IG1)
  • Gants Hill (IG2)
  • Ilford (IG1)
  • Loxford (IG1)
  • Newbury Park (IG2)
  • Redbridge (IG4)
  • Seven Kings (IG3)

Trusted tradespeople in Ilford

Stats about Ilford

28.0% Have pets

31.0% Flats or apartments

69.0% Houses

41,952 Households

130,103 Residents

66.0% Own car

35.0% Single

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