Overview
Service availability
Handyman services is available in 62 West Midlands towns
We cover the B, CV, DY, WV, WS, WR postcode areas daily and the wider ST, TF, SY, HR districts on scheduled runs. Same-week slots are usual, next-day is common outside peak weekends, and every job is confirmed in writing with a fixed price before a crew is booked.
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Every handyman service we run in the West Midlands
12 services across assembly, mounting and finishing. Each links through to a fixed price for your town, and several can be combined into one visit.
Assembly
- Flat-pack specialistsIKEA AssemblyFrom £45 · 120 min
- Any brand, any complexityFlat Pack AssemblyFrom £45 · 120 min
- Frames, ottomans and bunksBed AssemblyFrom £55 · 90 min
- Garden sets and structuresOutdoor Furniture AssemblyFrom £65 · 120 min
- Home gym build & setupGym Equipment AssemblyFrom £75 · 150 min
Mounting & fixing
Why the wall decides the job
7 wall types, 7 different fixings
The West Midlands packs more construction eras into a small radius than almost anywhere in the UK. A Victorian solid-brick terrace, a Staffordshire blue-brick workshop conversion, a 1930s cavity semi and a drylined new-build can sit within a mile of each other — and each needs a completely different anchor. This is the single most common reason a bracket fails, so we identify the substrate before we drill.
| Construction | Fixings we use | What goes wrong | Towns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire blue engineering brick | SDS-plus rotary hammers with tungsten-tipped bits, resin anchors for anything structural, and slow speeds so the bit does not glaze over | a standard combi drill and masonry bit will skate across blue brick, burn out the bit and leave a shiny crater instead of a hole | 18 towns |
| Heritage timber frame, lath and lime | hand-driven fixings into the frame wherever possible, breathable lime-compatible repairs, and no percussive drilling on historic fabric | hammer action on lime plaster shells the face off in sheets, and on listed fabric an unauthorised fixing is a consent issue as well as a repair bill | 10 towns |
| Victorian solid brick with lath-and-plaster upstairs | long frame fixings that bite past the soft lime plaster into brick, plus timber screws into the lath studs where the wall is hollow | plasterboard plugs pushed into century-old lime plaster pull straight back out, taking a dinner-plate of ceiling with them | 9 towns |
| Post-war system-built and no-fines concrete | concrete screws and sleeve anchors rated for dense aggregate, with a rotary hammer and dust extraction to keep the flat clean | no-fines concrete crumbles around an undersized plug, so a nominally 'solid' wall gives a fixing with almost no pull-out strength | 9 towns |
| 1930s cavity brick with gypsum plaster | nylon plugs into the outer leaf for light loads, and long cavity-spanning frame fixings for anything that cantilevers off the wall | a fixing that only grips the plaster skim and the first 15mm of brick will sag within weeks once a load is hung on it | 6 towns |
| Modern timber-frame and dot-and-dab plasterboard | stud detection first, then screws into the timber studs, or spring-toggle and Corefix-style anchors that transfer the load through the void to the block | an ordinary plasterboard plug in a dot-and-dab void has nothing behind it — the board flexes, the bracket tips forward and the TV comes off the wall | 6 towns |
| Regency stucco and rendered masonry | long fixings that pass the render and reach sound masonry, with pilot holes stepped up gradually so the render face does not blow | drilling straight to full diameter through stucco cracks the render and leaves a spalled ring no filler will hide | 4 towns |
Handyman by town — all 62 West Midlands areas
Every town has its own page with local pricing, the wall construction our fitters expect to find, and the access notes that decide the crew size.
Birmingham, West Midlands
- Handyman in AstonB6 · Victorian solid brick with lath-and-plaster upstairsAston's back-to-back terraces have entry passages barely wider than a mattress, so bed frames and wardrobes are carried in components and assembled in the bedroom.
- Handyman in Kings HeathB14 · Victorian solid brick with lath-and-plaster upstairsKings Heath's bay-fronted Edwardian villas have wide hallways but permit-controlled parking near the high street — we allow loading time in the quoted window.
- Handyman in BournvilleB30 · Heritage timber frame, lath and limeBournville is a Grade II conservation area, so any external fixing or visible alteration is checked against the Bournville Village Trust scheme conditions before we start.
- Handyman in Alum RockB8 · Victorian solid brick with lath-and-plaster upstairsAlum Rock terraces have short front gardens and busy kerbside parking on the B8 side streets, so we drop tools first and park round the corner rather than blocking the road.
- Handyman in LadywoodB16 · Post-war system-built and no-fines concreteLadywood's tower blocks and canalside apartments mean lift bookings and floor protection — we arrange concierge access and out-of-hours slots where the building requires it.
- Handyman in Selly OakB29 · Victorian solid brick with lath-and-plaster upstairsSelly Oak HMOs turn over every summer, so we run back-to-back flat-pack and bed assembly visits for landlords between tenancies across B29.
- Handyman in ErdingtonB23 · 1930s cavity brick with gypsum plasterErdington's 1930s semis have side access to the rear, which makes garden furniture, sheds and gym equipment straightforward to deliver without going through the house.
- Handyman in HarborneB17 · Victorian solid brick with lath-and-plaster upstairsHarborne's Moor Pool conservation estate has narrow shared footpaths and no vehicle access to some closes, so we plan the carry route before booking the crew size.
- Handyman in MoseleyB13 · Victorian solid brick with lath-and-plaster upstairsMoseley's tall Victorian villas mean high ceilings and long curtain drops — we bring podium steps rather than working off a chair, and never drill blind near cornices.
- Handyman in EdgbastonB15 · Victorian solid brick with lath-and-plaster upstairsEdgbaston's Calthorpe Estate properties carry covenants on external alterations, so satellite brackets, cat flaps and outdoor fixings are confirmed with you in writing first.
- Handyman in Sutton ColdfieldB72 · 1930s cavity brick with gypsum plasterSutton Coldfield's larger detached homes have driveways and garages, giving us covered space for multi-item assembly days across B72 to B76.
Dudley, West Midlands
- Handyman in KingswinfordDY6 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickKingswinford's post-war semis have wide driveways and side gates, making flat-pack delivery and garden assembly a straight run from the van.
- Handyman in SedgleyDY3 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickSedgley's hillside streets around the Beacon are steep, so we position the van uphill of the property to keep the carry downhill with heavy items.
- Handyman in StourbridgeDY8 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickStourbridge's glass-quarter conversions and Victorian villas often have original sash windows and deep reveals, which changes how blinds and curtain poles are fitted.
- Handyman in HalesowenB63 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickHalesowen's mix of interwar semis and modern estates is mostly driveway access, with side gates for garden and outdoor furniture jobs.
Sandwell, West Midlands
- Handyman in Cradley HeathB64 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickCradley Heath's former chain-making terraces have rear-alley access only, so we quote the carry distance from the van rather than adding it on the day.
- Handyman in West BromwichB70 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickWest Bromwich has a mix of high-rise and terraced stock — we confirm floor level and lift availability at booking so the crew size matches the carry.
- Handyman in OldburyB69 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickOldbury's industrial-fringe housing has hard blue-brick party walls, so we allow extra drilling time on any through-wall fixing rather than rushing it.
- Handyman in TiptonDY4 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickTipton's canalside terraces are alley-gated, so we arrange key access for the entry before the van arrives rather than losing the slot.
- Handyman in SmethwickB66 · Victorian solid brick with lath-and-plaster upstairsSmethwick's dense Victorian terraces have limited kerbside space near Cape Hill, so we unload first and relocate the van for the duration of the job.
- Handyman in BlackheathB65 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickBlackheath's terraces sit on a steep gradient with stepped entrances, so we allow additional carry time on anything over 30kg.
- Handyman in WednesburyWS10 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickWednesbury's terraces have hard blue-brick party walls and shared entries, so through-wall work is booked with the neighbour's awareness where relevant.
Shropshire
- Handyman in TelfordTF1 · Post-war system-built and no-fines concreteTelford's new-town estates have designated parking courts rather than driveways, so we confirm the bay and the walking distance before the crew is assigned.
- Handyman in ShrewsburySY1 · Heritage timber frame, lath and limeShrewsbury's medieval loop has pedestrianised streets and timed access, so town-centre jobs are scheduled around the loading window.
- Handyman in LudlowSY8 · Heritage timber frame, lath and limeLudlow's listed townhouses have steep narrow stairs and restricted parking inside the walls, so large items are assembled in situ wherever possible.
- Handyman in OswestrySY11 · Heritage timber frame, lath and limeOswestry's town-centre properties have rear courtyard access, which is usually easier for bulky deliveries than the narrow street frontage.
- Handyman in AlbrightonWV7 · Heritage timber frame, lath and limeAlbrighton's village properties mostly allow off-road parking on the drive, so unloading is quick and the quoted window is rarely exceeded.
Solihull, West Midlands
- Handyman in KnowleB93 · Heritage timber frame, lath and limeKnowle's conservation-area cottages have narrow original doorways and tight dog-leg stairs, so we check whether a wardrobe can be built in the room it is destined for before the van is loaded.
- Handyman in Castle BromwichB36 · 1930s cavity brick with gypsum plasterCastle Bromwich estates have driveways and off-road parking, which means we can unload flat-packs straight to the door without a permit or a long carry.
- Handyman in Hampton-in-ArdenB92 · Modern timber-frame and dot-and-dab plasterboardHampton in Arden's village lanes are narrow with limited passing space, so we book a fixed arrival window rather than an all-day slot.
- Handyman in Hockley HeathB94 · Modern timber-frame and dot-and-dab plasterboardHockley Heath's canalside and rural properties often have long driveways, so we confirm the carry distance from the parking point when quoting.
- Handyman in Balsall CommonCV7 · Modern timber-frame and dot-and-dab plasterboardBalsall Common's modern estates are drylined throughout, so stud detection is the first thing we do on any Balsall Common mounting job.
- Handyman in DorridgeB93 · Modern timber-frame and dot-and-dab plasterboardDorridge's newer executive housing is timber frame with plasterboard linings — every TV, shelf and mirror fixing here is planned around the stud centres.
Staffordshire
- Handyman in Stoke-on-TrentST1 · Post-war system-built and no-fines concreteStoke's terraced potteries housing has hard brick and narrow entries, so bulky items are assembled in the room rather than carried through built.
- Handyman in TamworthB79 · Post-war system-built and no-fines concreteTamworth's post-war and modern estates mostly have driveway parking, giving a short carry for gym equipment and outdoor furniture.
- Handyman in CannockWS11 · Post-war system-built and no-fines concreteCannock's estates on the Chase edge have off-road parking and side access, which makes garden and outdoor assembly straightforward.
- Handyman in Newcastle-under-LymeST5 · Post-war system-built and no-fines concreteNewcastle-under-Lyme's town-centre terraces have restricted parking, so we unload first and move the van for the duration.
- Handyman in StaffordST16 · Regency stucco and rendered masonryStafford's rendered Georgian and Victorian town properties need step-drilled fixings, and the town-centre conservation area limits external alterations.
- Handyman in LichfieldWS13 · Heritage timber frame, lath and limeLichfield's cathedral-close and conservation properties include timber-framed stock, so historic-fabric fixings are surveyed and agreed before work starts.
Walsall, West Midlands
- Handyman in WillenhallWV13 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickWillenhall's compact terraces around the lock-making quarter have shared entries, so oversized items are assembled outside and taken through in sections.
- Handyman in BloxwichWS3 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickBloxwich has generous post-war plots with driveway parking, so most Bloxwich assembly jobs run to the shorter end of the estimated window.
- Handyman in AldridgeWS9 · 1930s cavity brick with gypsum plasterAldridge's larger detached stock and garages give us space to build gym equipment and outdoor furniture under cover if the weather turns.
- Handyman in PelsallWS3 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickPelsall's village properties back onto the common with rear gated access, useful for garden buildings and outdoor furniture that will not fit through the house.
- Handyman in BrownhillsWS8 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickBrownhills sits on the edge of Chasewater with exposed plots, so outdoor furniture and garden structures get extra ground-anchoring as standard.
Warwickshire
- Handyman in NuneatonCV11 · Post-war system-built and no-fines concreteNuneaton's post-war estates have parking on plot, and the newer developments off the A444 are drylined, so we bring both anchor types as standard.
- Handyman in RugbyCV21 · Modern timber-frame and dot-and-dab plasterboardRugby's modern estates are predominantly timber frame, so we detect studs first and use void-spanning anchors where a fixing lands between them.
- Handyman in Leamington SpaCV32 · Regency stucco and rendered masonryLeamington's Regency terraces have tall ceilings, deep cornices and stucco fronts, so we use podium steps and step-drill through render to avoid blowing the face.
- Handyman in WarwickCV34 · Heritage timber frame, lath and limeWarwick's conservation-area and listed properties need consent-aware working — we flag anything that touches historic fabric before we drill.
- Handyman in Stratford-upon-AvonCV37 · Heritage timber frame, lath and limeStratford's timber-framed and listed buildings limit percussive drilling entirely, so fixings are planned into the frame and agreed with you first.
West Midlands
- Handyman in SolihullB91 · 1930s cavity brick with gypsum plasterSolihull's Victorian villas around Malvern Park have generous landings but restricted on-street parking, so we book a slot that avoids the school run on Streetsbrook Road.
- Handyman in WolverhamptonWV1 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickWolverhampton city-centre flats need lift access and loading-bay timing; suburban Tettenhall and Penn properties are usually straightforward driveway drops.
- Handyman in WalsallWS1 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickWalsall town-centre apartments require lift and concierge booking; the surrounding Victorian and interwar stock is standard drive or kerbside access.
- Handyman in BirminghamB1 · Victorian solid brick with lath-and-plaster upstairsBirmingham city-centre work means Clean Air Zone compliant vans, loading-bay windows and lift bookings; suburban jobs are usually kerbside and simple.
- Handyman in DudleyDY1 · Staffordshire blue engineering brickDudley's terraced streets on the limestone ridge have stepped front approaches, so heavy gym equipment and wardrobes are quoted with a two-person crew.
- Handyman in CoventryCV1 · Post-war system-built and no-fines concreteCoventry's post-war reconstruction housing and student blocks are concrete-framed, so we bring rated concrete anchors and dust extraction on every visit.
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Worcestershire
- Handyman in RedditchB97 · Post-war system-built and no-fines concreteRedditch new-town housing is built around pedestrian decks and parking courts, so we confirm the vehicle drop point when booking.
- Handyman in KidderminsterDY10 · 1930s cavity brick with gypsum plasterKidderminster's carpet-town terraces and interwar semis are conventional brick, with kerbside parking on most streets.
- Handyman in BromsgroveB61 · Modern timber-frame and dot-and-dab plasterboardBromsgrove's newer estates are drylined and its older stock solid brick, so we check the wall type on arrival rather than assuming from the street.
- Handyman in MalvernWR14 · Regency stucco and rendered masonryMalvern's hillside villas have long stepped approaches and rendered walls, so we quote heavy items with a two-person crew and step-drill every fixing.
- Handyman in WorcesterWR1 · Regency stucco and rendered masonryWorcester's rendered riverside villas and city terraces mix render over rubble with modern infill, so we confirm substrate before committing to a fixing.
West Midlands handyman FAQs
Q1.How much does a handyman cost in the West Midlands?
Handyman work is charged by time: a one-hour minimum, then 30-minute increments, with no call-out fee. Fixed-price jobs start from £35 for mirror and artwork hanging, £45 for a small IKEA assembly and £60 for a wall-mounted TV. Every West Midlands price is confirmed before the handyman is booked.
Q2.Do you bring your own tools and fixings?
Yes. Every van carries cordless drills, an SDS rotary hammer, stud and pipe detectors, spirit levels and the full range of screws, plugs and anchors — nylon plugs, frame fixings, resin anchors, concrete screws and void-spanning anchors for dot-and-dab. Only specialist brackets or bespoke fittings are charged separately, and we agree those with you first.
Q3.Why does the wall type matter so much in the West Midlands?
More than most UK regions, because the construction changes street to street. We work across 7 distinct wall profiles here — from Staffordshire blue engineering brick in the Black Country to Victorian lath and plaster in inner Birmingham, post-war no-fines concrete in Coventry and dot-and-dab plasterboard on the newer Solihull and Warwickshire estates. The single most common call-out we get is re-doing a fixing that was chosen for the wrong wall.
Q4.Can I book several jobs in one visit?
Yes, and it is by far the cheapest way to use us. Because the first hour is the minimum charge, adding a TV bracket, a set of blinds and a flat-pack wardrobe to the same visit costs far less than three separate bookings. Send the full list when you enquire and we will estimate the total time up front.
Q5.Are you insured?
Every West Midlands handyman carries £2m public liability cover, works to a written method on anything structural, and is background-checked before joining. We photograph the work area before and after on request, so there is never a dispute about pre-existing damage.
Q6.How quickly can a handyman come out?
Most West Midlands postcodes get a same- or next-day slot. Handymen run from depots covering Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton, and our vans are Clean Air Zone compliant so central Birmingham jobs carry no surcharge.
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Is Handyman services covered where you live?
We cover every postcode area in the map below. Type your postcode and we'll take you straight to the page for your town, with local pricing and the access notes our fitters use.
Postcode areas we cover
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Other West Midlands services
Most jobs in the region touch more than one trade — a tenancy clean before a move, an assembly visit after a delivery, or an office contract that needs both. These hubs price each side properly.
Cleaning across the West Midlands
Domestic and specialist cleaning priced per job, from Birmingham terraces to Coventry new-builds.
- Cleaning services — The full regional cleaning index.
- End of tenancy cleaning — Deposit-standard cleans with an inventory-clerk checklist.
- Regular domestic cleaning — Weekly and fortnightly slots with the same cleaner.
- One-off deep cleaning — Top-to-bottom reset for kitchens, bathrooms and neglected rooms.
- After builders cleaning — Plaster dust, silicone smears and paint spots removed.
- Carpet cleaning — Hot-water extraction for wool, synthetic and rented carpets.
Commercial & office work
Out-of-hours contracts and business moves across the Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry business parks.
- Commercial cleaning — Contract cleaning with keyholding and audit sheets.
- Office cleaning — Daily or evening desk, kitchen and washroom rounds.
- Office removals — Weekend relocations with crate hire and IT decommissioning.
- Clearance services — Licensed waste carriers with transfer notes.
- Disinfection cleaning — EN 14476 fogging and touch-point rounds with a certificate.
Handyman & assembly across the West Midlands
Insured trades for fixing, mounting and assembly — with the wall-type notes each area actually needs.
- Flat-pack assembly — Wardrobes, beds and units built and levelled.
- IKEA assembly — PAX, BILLY and KALLAX runs, anchored to the wall.
- TV mounting — Brick, dot-and-dab and stud walls done properly.
- Shelf installation — Floating and bracketed shelving, load-rated.
- Bed assembly — Divans, ottomans and bunk frames.
- Mirror & artwork hanging — Heavy mirrors fixed into sound substrate.