Edinburgh
General handyman in Edinburgh
Describe your job once and Renovome turns it into a job sheet local general handyman trades can price on identical terms — so the cheapest quote is genuinely the cheapest, not just the one that left the most out.
What to expect locally in Edinburgh
Tenement flats with shared stairs and common repairs; note that building standards and consents differ from England and Wales.
Commonly covered: Leith, Marchmont, Morningside, Stockbridge, Portobello, Corstorphine.
Edinburgh rates
Rates sit slightly above the national range, typically £340 - £500 a day. Tenement work often involves shared-access arrangements that add time.
Access and parking in Edinburgh
Tenement flats mean common stair access, no lift, and shared roofs and services where neighbours may need to agree the work. Traditional stone, lime plaster and sash windows call for specialist methods.
Most asked for locally
- Bathroom and kitchen refits in tenement flats
- Sash window repair and draught-proofing
- Leak tracing between flats and common pipework repairs
Indicative 2026 ranges for general handyman work in Edinburgh, not a quotation.
What general handyman jobs cost in Edinburgh in 2026
Handypeople charge roughly £30 - £55 an hour in 2026, or £180 - £320 a day, with a one or two hour minimum.
| Job | Typical 2026 price | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day multi-task visit | £110 - £200 | 3 - 4 hours |
| Full-day multi-task visit | £180 - £320 | 1 day |
| Assemble flat-pack furniture | £60 - £160 | 1 - 3 hours |
| Hang shelves, mirrors and blinds | £80 - £220 | 1 - 3 hours |
| Fix sticking doors and windows | £70 - £180 | 1 - 2 hours |
| Small plaster patch and repaint | £120 - £320 | Half a day |
What pushes the price to the top of the range
- Grouping several tasks into one visit, which is far cheaper per task
- Materials bought by the trade rather than supplied by you
- Parking, congestion and access time in cities
- Anything notifiable, which needs a certified trade instead
Indicative 2026 UK ranges including labour and basic materials, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
General handyman covering Edinburgh
97 trades on Renovome cover Edinburgh. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; names and contact details unlock when you start a job.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Southampton and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Derbyshire and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Truro and surrounding Cornwall areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Maidenhead, Windsor, Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, Slough, High Wycombe and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Plymouth and surrounding areas.
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Wiltshire property-maintenance service undertaking minor repairs, plumbing, carpentry and general handyman tasks with no job too small.
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Northampton handyman service covering home repairs, decorating, outdoor work, basic plumbing and electrical tasks and tiling.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Leicester and surrounding areas.
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Lancaster handyman service undertaking small plumbing, basic electrical work, decorating, tiling, joinery, garden work and general household repairs.
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Northampton home-improvement service undertaking carpentry, tiling, flooring, decorating, plumbing, repairs and maintenance.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Truro and surrounding Cornwall areas.
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Stoke handyman service undertaking general small household jobs and electrical work.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Bournemouth, Dorset and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and surrounding areas.
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Bromsgrove home-improvement service undertaking domestic plumbing, tile and grout work and other home maintenance jobs of varying sizes.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Ipswich and surrounding Suffolk areas.
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Edinburgh handyman service providing joinery, decorating, plumbing, electrical and general household repair work.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Edinburgh.
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Family-run Aberdeenshire joinery and handyman service specialising in minor, medium and larger home repairs and odd jobs.
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Northamptonshire handyman service undertaking tiling, flooring, tap and sink work, basic electrics, minor carpentry, decorating and general repairs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee, Fife and Angus.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Derby and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and Tayside.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Central and West Cornwall.
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Wolverhampton property-maintenance company undertaking small home-improvement work including roofing, windows and doors and general maintenance.
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West Sussex handyman service undertaking carpentry, decorating, tiling, floor restoration, rubber-roof, fencing, decking and landscaping work.
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Durham handyman business specialising in small home repairs, carpentry, plumbing, tiling, decorating, flooring, doors and windows, fencing and garden work.
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Lincolnshire property-maintenance service undertaking basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, landscaping, fencing and general DIY with no job too small.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Edinburgh, Fife, Falkirk and surrounding areas.
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Cowbridge handyman service undertaking simple decorating, laminate flooring, small tiling jobs, garden work and general household tasks.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and surrounding areas.
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Warwick handyman service providing carpentry, decorating and household maintenance work.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Exeter and surrounding areas.
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Bedford handyman and carpentry service with evidenced plumbing, electrical, roofing and domestic repair capability.
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Hereford handyman service undertaking small plumbing, decorating, fencing and general property-maintenance jobs.
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Lincoln handyman service covering joinery, plumbing, decorating, tiling and general home repairs, including small jobs.
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Northamptonshire handyman undertaking minor plumbing, minor electrical work, carpentry, decorating, gardening and general household jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Leicester and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Newquay and surrounding Cornwall areas.
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Northampton handyman service covering plumbing, windows, doors, garden tasks, decorating, guttering and general odd jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Reading and Berkshire.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Reading and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Worthing and the South Coast.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Taunton and surrounding Somerset areas.
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Wiltshire family-run handyman business undertaking flooring, decorating, patios, decking, shed bases, fencing and general maintenance.
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Inverness handyman service undertaking home repair and maintenance jobs with no stated minimum size.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Exeter and surrounding areas.
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Worcestershire handyman undertaking small maintenance, decorating, tiling, laminate flooring, fencing, decking, patios and garden work.
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Property-maintenance service covering plumbing, electrics, tiling, carpentry, laminate flooring, decorating, landscaping and repairs.
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Northamptonshire handyman and decorating service with specialist window fitting and repair capability.
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Lincolnshire decorating and handyman service undertaking painting, wallpapering, installations and minor household maintenance.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Taunton and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Newquay and surrounding Cornwall areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Leicester and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Derby and surrounding areas.
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Somerset handyman undertaking painting, decorating, gardening and small home repairs with no job too small.
Common general handyman jobs in Edinburgh
General small repairs
A short list of small fixes around the home.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisAssemble or fit furniture
Flat-pack assembly, wall fixing and adjustments.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisMount a TV or fix to walls
TV brackets, mirrors, blinds and shelves.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisA list of odd jobs
Several small tasks handled in one visit.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisGeneral handyman in Edinburgh — common questions
- How much do general handyman charge in Edinburgh?
- Rates sit slightly above the national range, typically £340 - £500 a day. Tenement work often involves shared-access arrangements that add time.
- What affects the price of a small job in Edinburgh?
- Tenement flats mean common stair access, no lift, and shared roofs and services where neighbours may need to agree the work. Traditional stone, lime plaster and sash windows call for specialist methods.
- How do I get comparable general handyman quotes in Edinburgh?
- Write the job down once on Renovome — what needs doing, size or quantity, who supplies the materials and when you want it done. Every trade in Edinburgh then prices the same job sheet, so you can compare total price, whether VAT is included, days on site and the earliest start date side by side.
- How many quotes should I get for a small job?
- Three is usually enough. Fewer and you have no sense of the going rate; more and you spend longer arranging visits than the job takes. Renovome sends the same brief to each one, so a third quote costs you no extra effort.
- What should I check before booking a trade?
- Confirm the price is fixed or an estimate, whether VAT is included, who buys and removes materials, how long the work takes, and that any notifiable work — electrics, gas, structural changes — is certified by a competent person.
- Does Renovome charge homeowners?
- No. Creating a project, writing the brief, inviting trades and comparing their replies is free for homeowners.
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