Handyman, plumbing and electrical prices in Cheshire and Manchester.
Starting prices for the small jobs we do most. Send a photo and we confirm your fixed price in writing before we start. No VAT to add.
What common repairs cost.
| Job | What is included | From |
|---|---|---|
| Handyman visit, up to 1 hour | One hour on site, small fixings included | £65 |
| Half day handyman, 4 hours | Work through your list, best value for several jobs | £180 |
| Full day handyman, 8 hours | A full day on your list | £320 |
| Fix a dripping tap | Washer or cartridge on one tap | £75 |
| Unblock a sink or toilet | Plunge, rod or trap clean on one outlet | £85 |
| Replace a toilet flush mechanism | Standard push-button or lever flush, part extra | £90 |
| Reseal a bath or shower | Remove old sealant, clean, reseal one bath or tray | £85 |
| Hang an internal door | Fit, plane and hang one door on existing frame | £120 |
| Change a lock | One cylinder or nightlatch, lock extra | £90 |
| Put up shelves or a TV bracket | Up to 3 shelves or one bracket on a solid wall | £70 |
| Replace a light fitting | Like-for-like swap on an existing point | £75 |
| Patch and paint a wall | Fill and paint one area up to 1 square metre | £95 |
| Clear gutters, typical house | Front and back of a 2-storey house, downpipes checked | £90 |
| Landlord gas safety certificate | One property, up to 3 gas appliances | £75 |
These are starting prices. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing from your photos before we start.
A price you agree before we start.
- Send a photo.Online, on WhatsApp or by phone.
- Get your fixed price in writing.Usually within the hour. Labour, parts and any travel shown separately.
- Pay when it's done.By card or bank transfer, once you've seen the finished job.
Travel
- No call-out charge within 15 miles of our base in Wythenshawe: South Manchester, Trafford, Stockport, Wilmslow, Altrincham and Knutsford.
- 15 to 30 miles: £20 travel, shown on your quote.
- Further afield: ask us for a quote.
- Parking: only charged at cost where there's no free parking, and agreed beforehand.
Materials
- Small fixings, sealant and parts under £10 are included.
- Larger parts and materials are charged at cost plus 10% for sourcing, itemised on your quote.
- Because we price from your photos, we usually arrive with the right parts. If we need to fetch something, we don't charge for the trip within our core area.
- Happy to fit parts you've bought.
Time
- Every visit includes the first hour; that's our minimum charge.
- Extra time is charged in 30-minute blocks at £30.
- Several small jobs? Book a half day (from £180) and we'll work through your list.
No surprises. If the job turns out bigger than the photos showed, we stop, explain and re-price before carrying on. You never pay more than the price you agreed without saying yes first.
No VAT to add.
Prices by service.
- Handyman and small repairs: From £65 a visit
- General building repairs: Quoted per job
- Plumbing: From £75 a job
- Electrical repairs: From £75 a job
- Carpentry and joinery: Quoted per job
- Painting and decorating: Quoted per job
- Void and turnaround works: Quoted per job
- Emergency call-outs: From £120 call-out
- Planned preventive maintenance: Quoted per site
- Gutters, drains and roofs: From £90 a visit
- Grounds and external: Quoted per site
- Cleaning: Quoted per site
- Gas safety and heating: From £75 a certificate
- Electrical testing: From £150 an EICR
- Fire safety: Quoted per site
- Water hygiene and legionella: Quoted per site
- Asbestos surveys: Quoted per site
- Small projects and refurbishments: Quoted per job
Pricing questions.
How much does a handyman cost in Manchester and Cheshire?
A Mend FM handyman visit starts from £65 and includes the first hour on site. A half day (4 hours) is from £180 and a full day (8 hours) from £320. Extra time is charged in 30-minute blocks at £30. There is no VAT to add.
Do you charge a call-out fee?
No call-out charge within 15 miles of our base in Wythenshawe. Between 15 and 30 miles there is a £20 travel charge, shown on your quote. Further afield, ask us for a quote.
Do I get a price before the work starts?
Yes. Send a photo, and we confirm a fixed price in writing, usually within the hour. If the job turns out bigger than the photos showed, we stop, explain and re-price before carrying on. You never pay more than you agreed without saying yes first.
Are parts and materials included?
Small fixings, sealant and parts under £10 are included. Larger parts are charged at cost plus 10% for sourcing, itemised on your quote. We are happy to fit parts you have bought yourself.
When do I pay?
Once the job is done and you have seen the finished work, by card or bank transfer.
Do you give prices for larger jobs and contracts?
Yes. Landlords, letting agents, schools and businesses can have a schedule of rates or a fixed monthly maintenance fee. Get in touch with your properties and we will quote.
Got a job that needs doing?
Send a photo or a short description and get a fixed price back, usually within the hour.