How much do you charge

I provide transparent handyman prices in Malvern for small to medium household repairs and home maintenance. As a local handyman, I focus on reliable, professional service with clear pricing and no hidden fees. Whether you need general repairs, flat-pack assembly, door or lock work, or minor plumbing and painting, my costs are easy to understand and fair.

Working for yourself is always difficult. There are a lot of expenses to take care of such as taxes, accountancy fees, banking, insurance, running a vehicle, tools, clothing, ppe, sick days, holiday and paper work. Lots of paperwork! such as quotes, ordering, invoicing etc. Oh plus my workshop, electric, water and business rates.

So when I'm working out my hourly rate all these things need to be taken into consideration.

Hourly rates

£45 / hour

This is my minimum charge.

So if the job takes 20 minutes its still £45.

£50 / hour

Hourly rate for Weekend and bank holiday working.

Min 2 hours

£40 / hour

Hourly rate for jobs over 1 hour. So if the job takes 3 hours then its 3 x £40

£50 + £50/hour

Emergency call out rate - outside my working hours of 8.30am - 4.00pm

Min 2 hours including travel time to site

£280 / day rate

This is my day rate.

Working 8.30 - 4.00 with a 30 minute break.

How do I pay?

Payment is to made as soon as the job is complete or at the end of each day,

So if I worked 2 hours or the whole day then I would be paid the same day.

If I worked 4 days then I would still want to be paid daily unless agreed otherwise.

You can pay by Cash, Card or Bank transfer.

What type of work don't you do?

I don't do the following as they require a fully qualified expert.

Roofing - mainly as I don't like heights

Brick laying

Major garden landscaping, patio laying or groundworks

Electrical work

Boiler, central heating installation or gas work

Fitting of double glazing

Large area plastering - trust me, it's better to use those who do this every day for a living.

External rendering - see above

What type of work do you do?

Site work:

Carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance.

Flat pack furniture, garden work, small repairs, jet washing, small area painting and decorating.

House watch if on holiday or away

Holiday let maintenance

Landlord refreshes and minor repairs

Bathroom & kitchen accessory fitting

TV & media wall setup

Grab rails & safety fittings

Smoke & CO alarm fitting

Shelving & storage solutions

Decking board replacement

Shed repairs

Fence repairs

Anything else - just ask. If I can't do it then I may know someone who can

Workshop services:

I also offer a wood cutting service for sheet materials and new timber.

Joinery such as bespoke cabinets, small items (chopping boards, key hooks etc)

Built in furniture

Garden gates and bespoke fence panels

Garden furniture

Shepherds huts

Sheds

Boat woodwork

Bespoke = Just bring your designs and I will quote to build it.

How does it work?

I try not go around quoting as its very time consuming, so if you have a small job then just ring me. Larger jobs will need a quote to make sure both parties are clear on costs.

I supply all tools and minor consumables such as jigsaw blades, sandpaper etc.

Due to avoiding being vat registered I prefer you to pay for materials. I can advise on what is needed and I do carry a small amount of plumbing bits, screws, catches etc with me.

Consumables such as parts, plumbing bits and fittings will be charged for if supplied by myself.

If I have to pop out for parts this will be charged within my time.

I do not charge for travelling time within 3 miles of Malvern. Further distances are charged at £3/mile there and back

Payment is due immediately

Please ensure if possible there is somewhere to park my van close to the property because security and access to my tools is important.

Don't feed me too much tea and cake - you' re paying for my time and I'm trying to keep an eye on my weight.

Any waste/rubbish must be disposed of by yourself. Including flat pack packaging, green waste and off cuts. A trade waste license is expensive. I will however leave your property tidy and as I found it.

Business Customers will be invoiced.

Insurance

I am fully insured to work in your home and covered for accidental damage to you or your property.

I am also DBS Checked and a parent of 2 children myself.

I am not a qualified electrician or plumber. My skill set is made up of 30 years of on the job experience. I will not undertake any work that is required by law to have a qualification or certification. Please use a fully qualified trade for those jobs.