5 Best Handymen in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Finding a handyman in London who actually shows up when they say they will is harder than it should be for a city this size. Every name on this page holds at least a 4.4, and between them they've logged over 1,300 Google reviews, with three of the five sitting at a perfect 5.0. That kind of consistency across independent trades is unusual, and worth paying attention to before you book anyone off a random search.

Short answer: Handyman and Plumbing Services LTD (5.0, 353 reviews) leads a genuinely tight field of London handymen, praised for combining plumbing know-how with general repairs. The Kensington Handyman (5.0, 296 reviews) is a strong alternative for West London carpentry and painting work. Most jobs are quoted individually rather than off a fixed price list.

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The Shortlist, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Handyman and Plumbing Services LTD	5.0 ★	353	Overall / combined plumbing and handyman work	View ›
2	The Kensington Handyman	5.0 ★	296	West London carpentry and painting	View ›
3	The Handy Squad Ltd	4.4 ★	387	Larger multi-trade jobs	View ›
4	TMT CENTRAL LTD	4.8 ★	185	Property maintenance and refurbishment	View ›
5	Vauxhall Handyman	4.9 ★	106	Southwest London, smaller jobs and installs	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Handyman and Plumbing Services LTD

5.0353 Google reviews

Handyman and Plumbing Services LTD, run by Hassan out of Caledonian Road, covers general handyman jobs alongside plumbing, drainage, electrics, radiator repair, and property maintenance. The company markets 24-hour emergency call-outs and describes itself as fully insured, and reviewers consistently name Hassan personally as the one doing the work.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise Hassan's flexibility, fitting in extra unplanned jobs on the same visit
Plumbing fixes described as thoroughly explained, not just done and left
Returns to double-check work at no extra cost, per multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

One reviewer described a kitchen unit installation running into delays and rework

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume353 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 353 reviews puts it at the top of this page, and the plumbing-plus-handyman combination is a real point of difference.

Website +447508974610 Directions

367 Caledonian Rd, London N7 9DQ

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Kensington Handyman

5.0296 Google reviews

The Kensington Handyman, run by Tristan with tradesmen Kiomars and Kio on the tools, covers carpentry, painting, furniture assembly, and repairs across Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, and West London. The business emphasizes upfront pricing and clear communication from first contact.

What people praise

Reviewers specifically mention clean, damage-free work when removing or modifying built-in units
Upfront pricing gets called out as a genuine point of trust
Praised for accommodating last-minute rescheduling without friction

Worth knowing

Coverage is concentrated in West London, so it may not suit jobs further out

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume296 · 79th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: Also a perfect 5.0, on nearly 300 reviews. If your job is carpentry or decorating in West London specifically, this is the specialist pick.

Website +447891607682 Directions

8 Powis Gardens, London W11 1JG

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Handy Squad Ltd

4.4387 Google reviews

The Handy Squad Ltd operates from Sulivan Road in Fulham with a bigger roster of tradesmen covering carpentry, electrics, flooring, kitchen renovation, locksmithing, painting, plumbing, and pressure washing. It's set up to handle bigger jobs than a single-handyman outfit, with named tradesmen assigned per project.

What people praise

Reviewers name individual tradesmen (Russel, Bushek, Jacek, Andre) and consistently praise their specific skill
Handles more complex jobs like semi-integrated appliance installs that needed on-site adjustment
Reviewers say the quality holds up even on tricky, non-standard jobs

Worth knowing

At 4.4 it has more mixed reviews than the smaller outfits above it, and pricing is described as not the cheapest

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume387 · 96th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: The highest review volume on this page at 387. It ranks below the two leaders on rating, but the range of trades covered is the widest here.

Website +448000121212 Directions

Unit 17, Sulivan Enterprise Centre, Sulivan Rd, London SW6 3DJ

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

TMT CENTRAL LTD

4.8185 Google reviews

TMT Central Ltd, based on Great Portland Street, covers handyman work, property maintenance, refurbishment, carpentry, plumbing, electrics, small building projects, and painting and decorating for both domestic and commercial clients in Central London.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight clear communication throughout multi-day refurbishment jobs, not just single visits
Punctuality gets specific praise, including one reviewer noting the tradesman arrived a minute early
Office staff (named Imelda in one review) praised for coordinating bookings smoothly

Worth knowing

A handful of reviews cite pricing that runs a bit higher than a one-off handyman call-out

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume185 · 71th

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.8 with strong marks for the full refurbishment side of the business, not just quick repairs.

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146 Great Portland St, London W1W 6QB

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Vauxhall Handyman

4.9106 Google reviews

Vauxhall Handyman, run by Jordan, covers Vauxhall, Nine Elms, and Southwest London, handling TV mounting, mirror installs, blind fitting, furniture assembly, and general small repairs and installs for homeowners.

What people praise

Reviewers specifically praise Jordan's patience on fiddly jobs, including one who had a mirror repositioned three times
Fair pricing gets mentioned repeatedly alongside the quality of the finish
Consistently described as tidy and respectful of the property

Worth knowing

A one-person operation, so availability may be tighter than the multi-tradesman companies above

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume106 · 63th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.9 built on installs and smaller jobs rather than big refurbishments, a good fit if what you need is precise, not extensive.

Website +447464151261 Directions

1 Nine Elms Ln, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DW

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually rated the handyman, benchmarked against the others here. Confidence weighs that rating against the volume behind it, and recency tracks how currently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a handyman cost in London? (2026)

None of the businesses on this page publish a fixed call-out rate. Pricing depends on the job (a quick install versus a multi-day refurbishment) and several are quoted after a phone call or site visit, so we’re not inventing a number here.

Serving all of London

Between them these five cover North London (Caledonian Road), West London (Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham), Central London (Marylebone), and Southwest London (Vauxhall, Nine Elms), so a handyman near you is realistically covered no matter which side of the city you’re searching from.

What to ask before you hire a handyman

Do you quote a fixed price or charge by the hour?
Are you insured for work in an occupied home?
Can you handle plumbing or electrical alongside general repairs, or is that a separate trade?
How soon can you get someone out for a non-emergency job?
Is there a call-out fee even for small jobs?
Will the same person come back if something needs adjusting afterward?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these handymen?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for handymen across London and ranked them by a blend of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026 and gets refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Can a London handyman also do plumbing or electrics?

Several on this page do. Handyman and Plumbing Services LTD and The Handy Squad both cover plumbing and electrical work alongside general repairs.

Do any of these cover emergency call-outs?

Handyman and Plumbing Services LTD advertises 24-hour emergency call-outs; check directly with the others for urgent jobs.

The bottom line

Handyman and Plumbing Services LTD is the safest default given its perfect rating and the sheer number of reviews behind it. For anything specifically in West London, The Kensington Handyman is worth calling first. Either way, get a quote before the work starts.

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