What Affects the Cost of Hiring a Handyman or Woman?

There are several factors that could impact the final cost of hiring a handyman or woman. We take a look at these factors below so you know what to consider when creating your budget.

Ease of Access

If the job you want doing means clambering up to an awkward loft space, then this could increase the final cost. It will take longer for a tradesperson to do the job in an awkward or hard to access location.

Location

If you live somewhere central you can expect to pay less than a customer who lives in a remote location. All contractors add travelling time and costs to their quotations.

Travelling further means charging more money. You will also find that prices in London and the South East are generally higher than elsewhere across the UK.

Complexity of the Work

A straightforward job will be cheaper than something that’s more complex and requires greater skill. For example, you could pay around £60 to have curtain rails installed, but the estimated cost for installing a set of alcove shelves, in comparison, is £200 because this job involves more skill.