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Home and car servicesEvenings and weekendsTools and a car

Start a handyman business

To start a handyman business, list the small jobs you do well, check which work your area reserves for licensed trades such as electrical and gas, and get liability insurance. Then take job requests with photos so you can bring the right tools and group nearby jobs on the same day.

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At a glance

You start with
Tools and a car
Time
Evenings and weekends
Where you work
Customers’ homes and small businesses
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords and older residents with a list of small jobs
Check first
Which jobs need a licensed tradesperson, liability insurance, and job size limits

How to start a handyman business

  1. 1

    List what you do well

    Shelves, doors, flat-pack, small repairs. A clear list stops calls for work you do not do.

  2. 2

    Know the licence limits

    Many areas require licensed trades for electrical, gas and larger jobs.

  3. 3

    Price by time or by job

    Hourly or half-day rates are common for odd jobs; fixed prices suit common tasks.

  4. 4

    Ask for photos

    A photo of the job tells you what tools and parts to bring.

  5. 5

    Look after landlords

    Property managers and landlords bring steady repeat work.

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Job requests with photos, a schedule and job history. Fabricate builds it from the words below; change any of them first.

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Questions about starting a handyman business

What jobs can a handyman do without a licence?
It depends on where you live. Many areas allow small repairs and assembly but require licensed trades for electrical, plumbing, gas and jobs above a set value.
Should I charge by the hour or by the job?
Many handymen charge by the hour or half day for mixed lists, and a fixed price for common jobs they can time well.

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