Handyman in Medway

A shelf to put up, a door that sticks, a fence panel that came down in the last storm: the small jobs add up. This page lists one local handyman for Medway. You call them directly, or request a call back and they get in touch with you. There's no bidding and using Trusted Services is free. The handyman sets their own prices and agrees the job with you.

Handyman jobs in Medway

The handyman for Medway can help with:

General repairs Stiff doors, broken hinges, loose handles, cracked tiles and the jobs that pile up.
Furniture and flat-pack assembly Wardrobes, beds, desks and garden furniture from any brand.
Shelves, mirrors and TV mounting Using the right fixings for your walls.
Painting and decorating Walls, ceilings, woodwork and touch-ups.
Tiling Splashbacks, small bathroom areas and replacing cracked tiles.
Minor plumbing Changing taps and showerheads, fixing cisterns and bleeding radiators.
Minor electrical Replacing light fittings, switch and socket faceplates like-for-like.
Outdoor jobs Fence and gate repairs, shed assembly and exterior painting.

Not sure if your job is covered? Ask when you call.

Handyman jobs in Medway homes: what to know

Older terraces: Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Brompton often have lath and plaster ceilings and uneven solid walls. Heavy items like TVs, mirrors and wall cupboards need fixings into brick, studs or joists, not just the plaster.
Newer homes and flats: estates in Walderslade, Lordswood and Princes Park, and newer developments on the Hoo Peninsula and St Mary’s Island, mostly have plasterboard stud walls. These need cavity fixings or a timber batten for anything heavy.
Conservation areas and listed buildings: parts of Rochester, Chatham and Brompton are conservation areas, and listed buildings need consent for many changes. Check with Medway Council before replacing windows, doors or front boundary walls.
Asbestos in older buildings: buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, including in some textured ceiling coatings. If you’re not sure, have it checked before anyone drills or sands.
Flats and leasehold homes: check your lease or ask the managing agent before changing front doors, windows, flooring or anything structural.

What a handyman shouldn't do

Some jobs need a specialist by law or for safety. A good handyman will tell you when a job is outside what they do.

Gas work of any kind needs an engineer on the Gas Safe Register.
Notifiable electrical work, such as new circuits, a new consumer unit or most new work in bathrooms, needs a registered electrician. See electrician services.
Plumbing beyond simple repairs, like new pipe runs, leaks you can’t find or anything on the boiler, is a job for a plumber. See plumbing services.
Removing or altering walls needs advice from a builder or structural engineer first.
Suspected asbestos needs testing first. Where needed, a licensed contractor should remove it.

Choosing a handyman: what to check

Before you agree a job, it's worth checking:

Public liability insurance.
A clear quote before work starts: by the hour, by the day or for the whole job.
Whether materials are included or charged separately.
Whether the work comes with a guarantee.
That they're clear about which jobs they don't do.

How handyman pricing works

Prices are set by the local handyman, not by Trusted Services, and using Trusted Services is free.

The handyman will ask about the job and give you a quote before any work starts. The price usually depends on how long the job takes, the materials needed, access, travel and how urgent it is. If you’re on the Hoo Peninsula or in one of the outlying villages, ask whether travel is included.

Ask whether materials are included in the quote or charged separately, so you know before work begins.

For larger projects or ongoing landlord maintenance, ask the handyman about a day rate or a maintenance agreement.

Before the handyman arrives

Make a list of every job, with photos and measurements where you can.
Decide who buys the materials, and have flat-pack delivered before the visit.
Clear the space and move fragile things out of the way.
Check where the stopcock and fuse box are if the job involves water or lights.
Check parking: many terraced streets in Chatham, Gillingham and Rochester have permit parking, so let the handyman know where they can park.

For landlords and letting agents

Medway has a large private rental market, and handyman work often fits around tenancies:

Repairs and touch-up painting between tenancies.
Snagging lists before a new tenant moves in.
Small repairs reported by tenants.
Garden and outdoor upkeep.

In England, landlords must have a smoke alarm on every storey. They also need a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance, such as a gas boiler or wood burner. Alarms must be checked on the first day of each new tenancy. The GOV.UK guidance on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms has the full rules.

When you call, mention access arrangements and whether the handyman should contact the tenant or the agent. If you manage several properties, ask about a regular maintenance arrangement.

Areas covered

In Medway: Rochester and Borstal (ME1), Strood, Frindsbury, Wainscott, Upnor, Cuxton and Halling (ME2), Hoo St Werburgh, High Halstow, Cliffe, Allhallows and Grain on the Hoo Peninsula (ME3), Chatham, Luton and St Mary’s Island (ME4), Walderslade, Lordswood and Princes Park (ME5), Gillingham, Brompton, Twydall and Hempstead (ME7), Rainham, Parkwood and Wigmore (ME8).

Nearby: Higham, Snodland, Aylesford, Bluebell Hill, Maidstone, Sittingbourne and Gravesend. If you’re just outside these areas, call or request a call back and ask.