South East London
General handyman in South East London
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 South East London
Terraces and 1930s semis dominate, often with side returns and rear gardens that make material access straightforward.
Commonly covered: Greenwich, Dulwich, Lewisham, Bromley, Peckham, Blackheath.
South East London rates
Rates sit around 10% to 20% above national, typically £400 - £560 a day. Side access on 1930s semis often brings a job in below the inner-London equivalent.
Access and parking in South East London
Terraces with side returns and 1930s semis usually allow material access without going through the house, which reduces labour on anything involving skips or heavy deliveries. Controlled parking applies nearer the centre only.
Most asked for locally
- Bathroom refits and shower conversions in 1930s semis
- Rewiring and consumer unit work in family houses
- Garden and outbuilding power supplies
Indicative 2026 ranges for general handyman work in South East London, not a quotation.
What general handyman jobs cost in South East London 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 South East London
114 trades on Renovome cover South East London. 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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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving South West and West London.
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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 East London, Essex and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving East London and surrounding areas.
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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.
D•••••• H••• I•••••••• L••
Bromsgrove home-improvement service undertaking domestic plumbing, tile and grout work and other home maintenance jobs of varying sizes.
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North London property maintenance company covering plumbing, electrics, handyman work, decorating, carpentry and garden repairs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving South London.
E••• L••••• H•••••••
Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving East London.
E•••• P••••••• S•••••••
Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
E•••••• E•••••••• (•••••••• L••
Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Ipswich and surrounding Suffolk areas.
F•• I• A••••••••
Family-run Aberdeenshire joinery and handyman service specialising in minor, medium and larger home repairs and odd jobs.
F•• I• R••••
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.
F•••••• P•••••••
Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving West London and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and Tayside.
G•••••• L••
Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Central and West Cornwall.
G•••••••• W•••• L••
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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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving North London and surrounding areas.
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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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Electrician and handyman service explicitly focused on small electrical and household jobs.
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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.
H••••••• P••••••• M••••••••
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.
H••••••• S•••• C••••
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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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving London.
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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.
Common general handyman jobs in South East London
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 South East London — common questions
- How much do general handyman charge in South East London?
- Rates sit around 10% to 20% above national, typically £400 - £560 a day. Side access on 1930s semis often brings a job in below the inner-London equivalent.
- What affects the price of a small job in South East London?
- Terraces with side returns and 1930s semis usually allow material access without going through the house, which reduces labour on anything involving skips or heavy deliveries. Controlled parking applies nearer the centre only.
- How do I get comparable general handyman quotes in South East London?
- 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 South East London 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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