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Handyman Services in Peterborough — What Can a Handyman Do for You?

Not every job needs a specialist trade — but every job still needs someone reliable who turns up, does it properly, and tidies up afterwards. That's where a handyman comes in. This guide explains the range of handyman work we carry out across Peterborough.

From a wobbly door to a wall full of shelves, we handle the small jobs that pile up in every home and rental property.

Quick answer

A handyman handles general repairs and odd jobs — door and hinge fixes, furniture assembly, TV wall mounting, shelving, sealing, picture hanging and minor fittings. Jobs that need a qualified trade (notifiable electrical, any gas work) are done by our specialist team instead. See our handyman service to book.

What a handyman can do

  • Door, hinge, latch and handle repairs.
  • Flat-pack furniture assembly.
  • TV wall mounting and cable tidying.
  • Fitting shelves, brackets, mirrors and pictures.
  • Sealing around baths, sinks and worktops.
  • Minor tiling, grouting and silicone replacements.
  • Hanging blinds and curtains, fitting curtain tracks.
  • General odd jobs and small repairs.

What a handyman can't do

Notifiable electrical work and any gas work must be carried out by a qualified professional. We have qualified electricians and Gas Safe registered engineers for those jobs, so you can keep one point of contact for everything. If a handyman visit uncovers a job that needs a specialist, we'll tell you and arrange the right trade.

Save money by batching jobs

The cheapest way to use a handyman is to collect a list of small jobs and book one visit, because the call-out and travel are covered once. Walk around the property, note every loose handle, cracked seal and wobbly shelf, then book a single longer visit.

Handyman work for landlords

For landlords and letting agents, a handyman visit is the backbone of a between-tenancy make-ready — fixing all the small issues an outgoing tenant leaves behind. Pair it with our end-of-tenancy repairs and a checklist to cover everything in one go.

Reviewed on 3 October 2026. This is general information, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

What can a handyman do?

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Door and hinge repairs, furniture assembly, TV wall mounting, picture hanging, fitting shelves and brackets, sealing around baths and sinks, minor plumbing and electrical-type tasks, and general odd jobs.

How much does a handyman cost in Peterborough?

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Handyman work is charged by the hour or per job, with a minimum call-out. See our Prices page for current rates. Combining several small jobs into one visit saves money.

Can a handyman do electrical or gas work?

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A handyman can do minor non-notifiable electrical tasks like fitting a light fitting, but notifiable electrical work and any gas work must be done by a qualified professional. We have qualified trades for those jobs.

Do you do handyman work for landlords?

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Yes. We carry out handyman repairs for landlords and letting agents across Peterborough, including tenancy-change fixes and void property make-readies.

Can you assemble flat-pack furniture?

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Yes. We assemble flat-pack furniture, fit shelving and hang mirrors and pictures securely into masonry and plasterboard walls.

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Got a list of odd jobs in Peterborough?

Book one handyman visit and tick them all off. We cover Peterborough and all PE postcodes. Call or WhatsApp to arrange.

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360 Maintenance Solutions Ltd — Peterborough property maintenance. Company No. 16662796. Public liability insurance up to £2 million through Markel Direct. Evidence of cover available on request. Email contact@360fix.uk.