How much does a handyman cost in London?
London handyman rates typically run £40–£80 per hour, around £55 on average, with many offering half-day (£150–£250) and full-day (£280–£450) rates that work out cheaper for a list of small jobs.
Low
£40
Typical
£55
per hour
High
£80
Based on London market research, updated July 2026. First-party London Heroes data will replace this as jobs complete.
Getting the best value
Batch your jobs. A single visit to hang three pictures, fix a door handle, seal a bath edge and assemble a cabinet costs far less than four separate visits. Write the list in advance and share photos so the handyman brings the right fixings.
Know the boundary: a good handyman will tell you when a job is really an electrician's or a Gas Safe engineer's — and on London Heroes, jobs that cross into regulated work are routed to verified specialists automatically.
Common questions
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Reviewed by the London Heroes Operations Team · Last reviewed: . This guide is general information, not a quote or a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.