Do I need a handyman or an electrician?
If the job touches the fixed wiring, such as a new socket, a light fitting or a fused spur, you need an electrician. Most handymen can't do that part, which is why small jobs often end up needing two or three different visits.
Here you don't have to choose. Norman does handyman work, electrical work and plumbing, so a list that mixes all three is still one booking with one person. Electrical work is done to the current Wiring Regulations (BS 7671, 18th Edition), and anything notifiable is notified to building control as the law requires.
- Handyman jobs
- TVs, shelves, flat-pack, blinds, doors and small repairs.
- Electrical jobs
- Sockets, lights, spurs and outdoor power.
- Plumbing jobs
- Dripping taps, toilets, washing machine connections.
- Not us
- Gas work. Boilers and gas appliances need a Gas Safe registered engineer.
What jobs can a handyman do in one visit?
Usually everything on your list, as long as it adds up to a sensible amount of work for one visit. A typical list might be a TV on the wall, a socket behind it, two shelves and a wardrobe built in the bedroom.
Many of our lists come from people who have just moved in, whether to a new build in Hamilton or an older terrace in the West End. The jobs are much the same: get the TV up, build the furniture, hang the blinds and sort out the doors that stick.
If the list is long, we'll say so in the quote and suggest how to split it. Larger jobs such as a bathroom refit or a rewire are planned separately.
- Mounting and fixing
- TVs, mirrors, pictures, shelves and coat hooks.
- Assembly
- Wardrobes, beds, desks and garden furniture.
- Windows
- Curtain poles, blinds and insect screens.
- Doors
- Sticking doors, loose handles, worn hinges.
- Small repairs
- Sealant, loose fittings and odd jobs around the house.
How is handyman work priced?
Every job gets one fixed price, agreed before work starts. Send photos of each job through the online form or on WhatsApp and we'll reply within 24 hours with a price for the whole list. The quote says exactly what's included, including any materials we supply, before you say yes.
For most handyman jobs, photos are enough. If something can't be judged from a picture, we'll suggest a survey visit instead.
If something unexpected turns up on the day, like a wall that won't take a standard fixing or a missing flat-pack part, Norman stops, shows you and prices it separately. Nothing extra is done without your approval.
How do I get the most out of a handyman visit?
Put everything on one list, even the jobs that seem too small to bother with. Adding a job to a visit that's already booked is usually far better value than a separate call-out later.
A few simple things help the day go smoothly.
- Photograph each job
- The wall, the item, and anything nearby like sockets or pipes.
- Share product details
- Box labels, product links or sizes for anything we're fitting.
- Have items on site
- Shelves, blinds, brackets and flat-pack delivered before the visit.
- Clear the space
- A little room to work around each job.