What a handyman does
A handyman handles the small jobs that are hard to find a specialist for: flat-pack assembly, mounting TVs and shelves, hanging curtains and blinds, replacing sealant, fixing sticking doors and working through a list of odd jobs in one visit.
Have a list of small jobs around your home in Manchester? Post them as one job with photos and handymen can quote for the whole list.
Common handyman jobs in Manchester
These are the handyman jobs you can post on Fettld. Pick the closest one, describe the problem in your own words and add a few photos so handymen can quote accurately.
- Flat-pack assembly
- TV and shelf mounting
- Curtains and blinds
- Odd jobs
- Sealant and caulking
- Small repairs
Before you hire a handyman
Know the limits
Handymen are great for small jobs, but gas work needs a Gas Safe engineer and most electrical work needs a registered electrician. Ask before booking anything that touches either.
Price per job or per hour
For a list of jobs, agree whether the price is fixed or hourly, and whether materials are included.
ID-checked and insured
Every handyman on Fettld completes a photo ID check and has had their insurance reviewed.
Handyman prices: rough guidance
To help you sense-check quotes, here are broad typical ranges for straightforward jobs. They're guidance only, not Fettld prices or averages, and every quote in Manchester will depend on access, materials, the size of the job and how soon you need it.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Assemble a flat-pack item | £30 to £120 |
| Mount a TV on a wall | £60 to £150 |
| Half a day of odd jobs | £100 to £200 |
How Fettld protects your deposit
When you accept a quote, you pay a deposit to Fettld, not straight to the handyman. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work. It's released when you confirm the job is done, or automatically 7 days after the trade marks the stage complete if you don't raise a problem.
- Post your handyman job for free with photos and the Manchester postcode, so only local trades see it.
- Compare fixed quotes, reviews and checks, and message handymen before you choose.
- Pay safely. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work, and bigger jobs are split into stages. If something goes wrong, our Resolution Centre steps in.
Handymen in Manchester: questions
What jobs can a handyman do?
Small repairs and installations such as flat-pack, shelves, curtain poles, sealant, sticking doors and minor fixes. Bigger or regulated work, including gas and most electrical work, needs a specialist.
How do I get the best price for lots of small jobs?
List them all in one job with photos. A handyman can plan a single visit and quote for the whole list rather than charging for several trips.
Can a handyman mount a TV on a plasterboard wall?
Yes, with the right fixings for the TV's weight. Mention the wall type and TV size when you post the job so they bring suitable fixings.