We work in Sydenham every week. Rates are £80 to £100 an hour, agreed before we start, with no minimum call-out on booked work. Most jobs in SE26 are done in one visit, and if we cannot finish in the time we quoted, you do not pay for the extra.
Sydenham is Victorian and Edwardian terraces on steep ground, which means split levels, long thin gardens and a lot of stairs. Stair carpentry, handrails and balustrades come up more here than almost anywhere else we work, along with fencing on gardens that fall away sharply from the house.
We are in SE26 and the surrounding SE postcodes most weeks, usually alongside Forest Hill and Crystal Palace jobs on the same day.
If you have a list rather than a single job, book a half day. Four small jobs in one visit in Sydenham costs far less than four separate call-outs, and most homes have more on the list than they first admit.
Handyman rates in Sydenham
These are the rates we quote. The price is fixed before we start and it does not move.
| Booking |
Price |
What it covers |
| One hour |
£80 |
A single small job, first hour on site |
| Two hours |
£150 |
Two or three small jobs |
| Half day (4 hrs) |
£290 |
A proper list, most common booking |
| Full day (8 hrs) |
£540 |
Several rooms or one bigger job |
| Additional hour |
£45 |
After the first hour |
| Evening or weekend |
+25% |
Booked in advance |
| Emergency same-day |
From £120 |
Where we have a slot free |
| Materials |
At cost |
Itemised on the invoice |
| Waste removal |
From £40 |
Only if there is something to take |
| Free quote by photo or phone |
£0 |
Send a picture, get a price |
All prices include the handyman, tools, van and public liability insurance.
For landlords and managing agents with property in Sydenham we invoice monthly on account and can hold keys, so tenants get seen without you having to be there.
What we do in Sydenham
Carpentry and joinery
Shelving, doors, skirting, alcove units and repairs to existing woodwork.
Flat-pack and furniture
Assembly, and repairs to furniture that has come apart at the fixings.
Fencing and gates
New fencing, repairs to leaning panels and rotted posts, gates hung and adjusted.
Flooring and carpet
Laminate and LVT fitting, board repairs, carpet restretching and patching.
Walls and ceilings
Filling, plaster repairs, mounting into stud and masonry with the right fixings.
Painting and decorating
Single rooms, touch-ups between tenancies and full redecorations.
Blinds, curtains and TVs
Poles, tracks, blinds and TV brackets fitted level, with cables hidden.
General repairs
The list on the fridge door. Doors that stick, handles, latches and everything else.
How booking works
1
Tell us the job
Phone, message or send a photo. A photo is usually enough for a firm price.
2
We give you a fixed price
Agreed before we come. It does not change on the day.
3
We turn up in Sydenham
Same-week for most jobs, in a marked van, with the tools for the job.
4
We clear up
Dust sheets down, waste taken with us, and photos sent if you are not there.
Why Sydenham customers use us
- Fixed prices. You get the number before we start, not after we finish.
- No minimum call-out on booked work. A single half-hour job is worth our time and yours.
- Insured and vetted. Every handyman carries public liability cover and is checked before they work for us.
- We clean up. Dust sheets, hoovering and waste taken away. The job is not finished until the room is.
Near Sydenham
We cover every London postcode, not only SE26. Tell us what needs doing and we will price it.
Questions from Sydenham customers
How much does a handyman cost in Sydenham?
£80 to £100 an hour, and £290 for a half day, which is the booking most people take. The price is agreed before we start and there is no minimum call-out on booked work.
How soon can you come?
Same-week for most jobs. If it is urgent, say so on the phone and we will tell you honestly whether we have a slot today or tomorrow.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Send a photo or describe the job and we will give you a price. There is no charge and no obligation.
Do I need to be at home?
Not if we can get access. Plenty of our Sydenham work is done while people are out, and we send photographs when it is finished.
Is there really no minimum call-out?
On booked work, no. If you have one small job we will do it and charge for the hour. We ask that it is booked rather than same-hour, so we can fit it into a run.
Do you supply the materials?
We can, charged at cost and itemised. If you would rather buy them yourself that is fine, just have them on site before we arrive.
Are you insured?
Yes, full public liability cover, and we will send the certificate if you or your building manager needs it.
Do you work with landlords and agents?
Yes. We look after rented property across Sydenham, hold keys where needed and invoice monthly on account.
Need a handyman in Sydenham?
Send a photo or tell us the job. Fixed price before we start, same-week slots across SE26.
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