Handyman Services for Every Small Job — Vetted & Insured
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What does a handyman do?
Small jobs around the house — shelves, flat-pack, TV mounting, sealant, minor repairs — by vetted, insured local handymen.
Handyman services cover the small but important jobs that don't fit a single specialist trade — putting up shelves, hanging pictures and mirrors, assembling flat-pack furniture, fixing squeaky doors, replacing sealant around baths, fitting curtain rails, mounting TVs, and the dozens of other 30-minute-to-2-hour tasks that accumulate around a home. Rather than chasing a different specialist for each one, many homeowners build a relationship with one trusted handyman they call for everything that doesn't need a registered specialist — a single reliable person who works through the list in one visit.
Handymen in Ireland vary in scope. Some focus on assembly and small fixes only. Others handle minor carpentry, basic plumbing (washer changes, isolating taps), basic electrical (no fixed-wiring work — switches and lights need a Safe Electric installer), and small DIY projects. Quality matters: a good handyman gets fifteen things done in a day; a poor one gets three, so it pays to hire someone with a track record of tidy, finished work. Hourly rates of €40–€60 are common, with most charging a 1–2 hour minimum — which is why batching several small jobs into one visit is usually the most cost-effective way to book handyman services.
Common handyman services
From routine fixes to bigger projects — here's what Irish handymans on Jobiit typically handle.
- Furniture assembly (flat-pack)
- TV wall mounting
- Picture and mirror hanging
- Shelf and rail fitting
- Curtain rail and blind install
- Door adjustment and silencing
- Sealant renewal (bath, sink, shower)
- Drawer and cabinet repair
- Drain unblocking (sinks, traps)
- General DIY hours
How much does a handyman cost in Ireland?
Indicative pricing — your actual quote will vary
Handyman pricing is usually built around an hourly rate plus a minimum charge, so the figures below are indicative Irish ranges rather than fixed prices. Most handymen charge €40–€60 per hour with a 1-hour or 2-hour minimum, which covers travel and setup time. Because of that minimum, the cost per task drops sharply when you batch several small jobs into a single visit — a list of five fixes often costs little more than one or two.
For common individual jobs: a standard TV wall-mount install (drilling, cable management, bracket fit) typically runs €80–€140. Flat-pack assembly of a wardrobe is €60–€120 depending on size. Hanging 6–8 pictures is €60–€90. Re-sealing a bathroom (bath, sink, shower) is €80–€140. A typical 'half day' (4 hours) of accumulated small jobs costs €160–€240 depending on materials needed, and for larger jobs most handymen will negotiate a flat day rate of €280–€380. Treat these as a guide rather than a fixed price — before work starts, insist on an itemised quote so you know exactly what's covered, including materials, disposal, and any follow-up visits.
These are indicative ranges based on typical Irish jobs. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, and urgency. On Jobiit your matched trader sends one fully itemised quote (labour, materials, VAT) so there are no surprises.
Why hire your handyman through Jobiit
We built Jobiit to fix what's broken about finding tradespeople in Ireland.
Verified & insured traders
Every trader on Jobiit passes a government-ID check and holds valid public liability insurance before they can take a single job.
Secure payments
Pay through the app or using tap-to-pay, securely with Stripe.
No lead fees, ever
Free for homeowners. Traders pay a small platform fee on completed jobs only — never per lead.
Real reviews, real ratings
All reviews come from completed, paid jobs. No fake stars. See what actual customers said before you book.
How we vet every trader
- 1
ID verification
Every trader passes a government-issued ID check before they can quote on jobs.
- 2
Insurance & qualifications
Public liability insurance, trade-specific qualifications, and registrations are validated and kept current.
- 3
Real reviews, no fakes
Reviews can only be left after a paid, completed job. No anonymous ratings.
- 4
Dispute resolution
In-app dispute process with mediation by our support team if you and your trader can't agree.
Handymans in Dublin, Cork, Galway & across Ireland
Jobiit covers the whole of Ireland. Wherever you are, vetted local handymans take jobs near you.
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Drogheda
- Swords
- Dundalk
- Bray
- Navan
- Kilkenny
- Sligo
Handyman FAQs
What can a handyman do vs a registered tradesperson?
Handymen handle non-certifiable work: hanging shelves, painting touch-ups, sealant renewal, furniture assembly, basic plumbing fixes (washers, tap replacement on existing supply, unblocking traps). They cannot legally do gas work (RGI required), notifiable electrical work (Safe Electric required), or structural work (engineer's involvement). For most homes, a handyman covers 80% of small jobs; specialists are called for the regulated or complex 20%.
Should I batch up small jobs?
Yes — almost always more cost-effective. A handyman charging €50/hour with a 2-hour minimum costs €100 whether you have one job or six small ones. Most homeowners find batching 3–6 small tasks into a single 3-hour visit gives the best value. Make a list, walk through with the handyman at start of visit, agree priorities. Most can knock through 8–12 small tasks in a half-day.
Are handymen insured?
The reputable ones are. Public liability insurance is standard for tradespeople taking on home jobs and protects you against accidental damage. Cheap uninsured handymen exist but the saving (€5–€10 per visit) isn't worth the risk in your home. Always ask for proof of cover before first visit, especially for jobs that involve drilling into walls, working at height, or near plumbing.
How do I tell good from bad?
Good handymen: arrive with their own tools (impact drill, multi-tool, levels, stud finder), don't make small jobs into big ones, charge transparently, finish what they start in one visit. Bad handymen: ask to borrow tools, recommend much bigger work than needed, leave jobs unfinished requiring a return visit, charge by the hour for slow work. Check reviews and ideally ask for one reference from a recent customer before booking longer visits.
What's the typical minimum charge?
Most Irish handymen have a 1-hour or 2-hour minimum to make travel time worthwhile. A 2-hour minimum at €50/hour means even a 15-minute job costs €100. So small one-task call-outs (a single shelf to hang) are best either batched with other items, scheduled when the handyman is in your area for another job, or done DIY. For one-off jobs, ask if they're booking visits in your area on a particular day.
Will my details be passed around to a list of handymen?
No. When you post a handyman job on Jobiit, it's matched to one vetted local trader — the closest, best-rated match for your job — not broadcast to a call list. Jobiit doesn't run a bidding marketplace where dozens of businesses compete for your details, and messaging happens in-app. You get a free, no-obligation itemised quote, and most homeowners receive one within a few hours.
Your questions, answered
New to Jobiit? Here's how hiring through the platform works.
Is it free to post a job and get a quote?
Yes — Jobiit is 100% free for homeowners. Posting a job costs nothing, and there are no booking fees, service charges, or subscriptions. You only ever pay the price on your trader's itemised quote. Traders pay a small platform fee on completed jobs — never you.
Are the traders vetted, insured, and qualified?
Every trader passes a government-ID check (via Stripe Identity) and holds valid public liability insurance before they can take jobs on Jobiit. Trade-specific registrations — like RGI for gas work and Safe Electric for electrical — are validated, and we monitor insurance expiry automatically.
How fast will I hear back?
Most homeowners receive their free, itemised quote within a few hours of posting. Your job is matched to one available local trader — so you get a real quote quickly, not a queue of callbacks to sit through.
Will my phone number get passed around?
No. Jobiit isn't a lead-selling site — we don't hand your details to a list of businesses that then compete to call you. Your job is matched to one vetted trader, and messaging happens in the app, so you stay in control of the conversation.
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