A handyman can complete many non-specialist repairs, fitting, maintenance and decorating jobs around your home. Typical work includes mounting shelves and mirrors, assembling furniture, adjusting doors, filling small holes and completing minor cosmetic repairs. The right tradesperson depends on the task: fixed electrical work, significant plumbing and anything involving gas may require an appropriately qualified specialist.
Send Aussie Handyman your complete job list and photographs. We can assess whether you need a handyman, electrician, plumber or Gas Safe registered engineer and provide an appropriate quotation. Request a property-services quote.
What Jobs Can a Handyman Do?
The following 30 examples cover common household jobs. Suitability still depends on the item, surface, access, condition and whether specialist work is involved.
Hanging and Mounting
- Hanging pictures, artwork and framed photographs.
- Fitting mirrors to suitable walls.
- Installing shelves and wall-mounted storage.
- Fitting curtain poles and curtain rails.
- Putting up blinds.
- Mounting suitable televisions and brackets.
- Installing battery-powered doorbells and other non-wired accessories.
Secure mounting depends on the wall construction, item weight and correct fixings. A lightweight frame on masonry needs a different approach from a large television on plasterboard.
Furniture and Minor Carpentry
- Assembling flat-pack furniture.
- Disassembling furniture for a move or room change.
- Adjusting sticking internal doors.
- Repairing or adjusting cupboard doors and drawers.
- Tightening or replacing handles and hinges.
- Fitting or repairing sections of skirting and architrave.
- Building simple pipe boxing where suitable.
Decorating and Surface Repairs
- Filling unwanted screw holes and minor wall imperfections.
- Repairing small areas of damaged plaster.
- Completing minor painting and decorating.
- Hanging or repairing small sections of wallpaper.
- Replacing deteriorated sealant.
- Repairing small areas of damaged or missing grout.
Flooring and Household Fittings
- Repairing small areas of laminate flooring.
- Completing suitable minor vinyl flooring repairs.
- Fitting hooks, rails and storage accessories.
- Installing bathroom accessories where no plumbing or electrical alteration is needed.
- Draught-proofing suitable doors.
- Draught-proofing suitable windows.
Outdoor and Property Job Lists
- Repairing a small section of fencing.
- Adjusting or repairing a garden gate.
- Completing moving-in or moving-out snagging jobs.
- Dealing with suitable end-of-tenancy repair lists.
The word “minor” matters. A small visible defect can reveal a wider flooring, plastering, plumbing or electrical problem. If that happens, the work should be reassessed before continuing.
Can You Combine Several Odd Jobs in One Visit?
Yes. Combining suitable jobs can be more practical than arranging separate appointments. Walk through your home room by room, list every outstanding task and group similar work together. Prioritise urgent functional repairs before cosmetic improvements.
Send the full list before the appointment, together with clear photographs, approximate measurements and details of the relevant surfaces or fittings. This helps us assess the time, tools, materials and trades required. Extra jobs may be possible on the day, but previously unquoted work cannot always be completed within the original appointment.
When Does a Handyman Need Specialist Help?
A job does not become suitable for a general handyman simply because it looks quick. The underlying system and safety requirements determine who should carry it out.
When Does Electrical Work Need an Electrician?
Fixed electrical work involving wiring, circuits, consumer units and relevant hard-wired equipment should be directed to a competent electrician. Domestic electrical work must comply with Part P of the Building Regulations, and some work must be notified or certified. Mounting a television can be handyman work; installing a new fixed electrical connection for it is different.
When Should You Call a Plumber?
Use a suitably qualified plumber for leaking or concealed pipework, water-supply alterations and installations requiring isolation or testing. Taps, toilets and radiators may also need plumbing expertise, depending on whether the work is a simple adjustment or changes the connected pipework.
When Is a Gas Safe Engineer Required?
Work on a gas boiler, appliance, flue or gas fitting must be completed by an appropriately qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. A non-registered worker may complete some water-side “wet work”, such as water pipes or radiators, but not work on the gas appliance or its final boiler connection. The Health and Safety Executive explains this distinction.
| Trade | Typically suitable for |
|---|---|
| Handyman | Mounting, furniture assembly, minor carpentry and decorating |
| Electrician | Fixed wiring, circuits and consumer units |
| Plumber | Water supplies, connected pipework, leaks, taps, toilets and radiators |
| Gas Safe engineer | Gas boilers, appliances, flues and gas fittings |
Getting the Right Tradesperson Through Aussie
You do not need to diagnose the problem or divide a mixed list between different trades before contacting us. Send Aussie the complete list, photographs, measurements and access details. We will assess whether the work is suitable for a handyman or requires our electrical, plumbing or heating and gas services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a handyman complete several jobs in one visit?
Often, yes. Send the complete list beforehand so the work, materials and likely time can be assessed. Jobs requiring different qualified trades may need separate arrangements.
Can a handyman do electrical work?
It depends on the task and the person’s competence. Fixed wiring, circuits, consumer units and notifiable work should be handled by an appropriate electrician.
Can a handyman do plumbing?
Very basic maintenance around a fitting may be suitable. Leaks, concealed pipework, water-supply changes, isolation and testing are better assessed by a qualified plumber.
Can a handyman install a light fitting?
Do not assume so. If the installation involves fixed wiring, a competent electrician may be required. Send photographs of the fitting and existing installation for assessment.
Can a handyman mount a TV safely?
Mounting a suitable television and bracket can be handyman work. The television’s weight, bracket, wall construction and fixings must all be considered. New fixed electrical connections require separate assessment.
What should I provide for a quotation?
Provide the full job list, clear photographs, useful measurements, the property address, access information and your preferred dates. Include product links or manuals for items that need assembling or fitting.
Complete Your Home Job List With Aussie Handyman
Whether you have one stubborn repair or a varied page of household jobs, send Aussie the details and photographs. Our wider property services cover handyman work alongside electrical, plumbing, heating and gas expertise, so we can help identify the appropriate person for each task.
Request your property-services quotation and tell us what needs doing, where the work is located and when you would like it completed.