There were a few unavoidable interruptions to the work, but Rob and his team are extremely professional and pleasant to have on site, and I have no hesitation in recommending this company.
Public evidence profile
The Only Handyman
Trust Score
25out of 100
25 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from October 2020. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 3.7 from 5 reviews
Newest review October 2020
How this score is worked out
Rating3.7 / 5
Review volumeLow · 5
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say17.1 of 60
Independent checks3.3 of 30
Track record4.8 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them3.3 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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3.7out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade5 reviews · 3.7 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for The Only Handyman, including the highlights above. The 5 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
All building work has issues and challenges. It is how it is managed that counts. Because of issues around the wrong kitchen being ordered the company “made a loss” and their aftercare has been non existent. My main issue is the roof leaks. Despite numerous phone calls, emails and promises I have had to get a roofer in to resolve. I now have a cost of £600 I would like a refund on and also internal decoration is needed to repair the leak which will be a further cost. I picked this builder mainly due to check a trade and wish an urgent resolution
Refitting our kitchen involved knocking down an inner wall and as part of the job, The Only Handyman re-painted all of the downstairs lounge, dining area and snug. They did a great job from giving advice on colours when I asked, to suggesting the best ways to invest the budget I had. The rooms now look lovely and the job has been finished to a very high standard
Sources
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2019 (7 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2018First public review2019
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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This trade isn't licensed in the UK, so anyone can set up. TrustMark is the only Government-endorsed quality scheme for work in and around the home - check whether they're registered, or find a TrustMark-registered business.
Check the TrustMark registerNever pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
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Common questions about The Only Handyman
Is The Only Handyman a legitimate business?
The Only Handyman has 5 independent public reviews, rated 3.7 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about The Only Handyman?
The Only Handyman has 5 public reviews, averaging 3.7 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know The Only Handyman's reviews are genuine?
The Only Handyman's 5 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is The Only Handyman insured?
They state on their own website that fully insured. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.
When was The Only Handyman's website registered?
The Only Handyman's website has been online since 2018, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.