Handymen in the United Kingdom
3,262 handymen across the United Kingdom, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.
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Find handymen in the United Kingdom
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- Handymen in London
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- Handymen in Liverpool
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- Handymen in Watford
What to check when hiring handymen in the United Kingdom
MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.
How to judge a handyman
Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.
Verify before you hire
- Check they hold public liability insurance: ask to see the certificate, not just their word for it.
- Look for TrustMark registration or Buy With Confidence approval (Trading Standards-vetted and criminal-record-checked).
- If they are doing any electrical work, confirm they are on a Part P competent person scheme (NICEIC or NAPIT): it is a legal requirement.
- Read reviews that name the actual task (tiling, door-hanging, flat-pack) not just generic five-star praise.
Warning signs of a cowboy
- Asks for a large cash deposit upfront before any work has started.
- No written quote: only a verbal price that seems to grow once they are on site.
- Offers to do notifiable electrical work without mentioning a Part P certificate.
- No verifiable reviews on any independent source and unwilling to share previous customer references.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Can you send me a written quote before you start, with a breakdown of labour and materials?
- Are you covered by public liability insurance: can I see the certificate?
- Are you registered with TrustMark, Buy With Confidence, or the Guild of Handymen?
- If the job involves any electrical work, are you on a Part P scheme and will I get a certificate?
Frequently asked questions
- How do I choose a trustworthy handyman?
- Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A handyman backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
- Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend handymen for payment?
- No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Handymen are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
- Where do the reviews come from?
- They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
- What should I check before hiring a handyman?
- Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the handyman, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.
More ways to check who to trust
Free, independent checks. No ads, no paid placement.
- Cowboy Checker
Spot the warning signs of a dishonest business before you hire.
- Company Health Check
Check whether the company behind a business is active, dissolved, or in liquidation.
- Licence Check
A licence number from a van or quote, checked against every public register included here in one search.