York Handyman & Property Maintenance FAQs
Have a question about booking a local handyman or property maintenance service? Below, we’ve answered the most common questions our domestic and commercial clients ask. If your question isn’t answered here, feel free to drop us a message anytime!
Booking & Service Area Questions
Do you provide handyman services near me in York?
Yes! We are a local odd job man in York. We proudly serve homeowners, landlords, and commercial clients across the entire city and all surrounding villages, including Haxby, Poppleton, Bishopthorpe, Clifton Moor, Fulford, and Copmanthorpe.
What types of property maintenance jobs do you handle?
We specialise in small-to-medium home repairs and property maintenance tasks that full-scale building contractors often turn down. Our most requested local services include TV wall mounting, flatpack furniture assembly, bathroom resealing, minor plumbing repairs, and painting & decorating.
Can a handyman carry out electrical work?
Yes, a handyman can legally carry out minor electrical work in the UK. Legally allowable electrical work includes tasks such as replacing light fittings, or switches and sockets. Minor electrical work like this is classed as non-notifiable, which is permitted by someone who is not a qualified electrician.
Can you work weekends, or out of hours?
Absolutely. We are flexible and can work when convenient to you. This includes carrying out handyman work on evenings and weekends, including bank holidays.
Handyman Pricing & Estimates Questions
How much does a handyman in York cost?
Unlike traditional tradespeople who charge unpredictable rates, FiXXED Property Maintenance operates entirely on an upfront and honest price structure. There are no hidden fees, travel charges, or surprise hourly bills.
- Handyman/odd job rates from £35 per hour, no hidden extras
- Fixed pricing for planned work
- Plumbing rates from £45 per hour, no hidden extras
- No job too small
- Electrical rates from £45 per hour, no hidden extras
- Trusted & local in York
How can I get a quick quote for my repair list?
The fastest way to get a fixed-price estimate is to send us a photo of the job via WhatsApp. Seeing the project allows us to calculate your materials and labor accurately, meaning we can send over a firm, guaranteed quote within a couple of hours.
Do you have a minimum charge for call-outs?
Yes, we have a small minimum charge of £35 to cover our travel and vehicle costs across the York area. However, we always recommend that clients bunch their smaller “odd jobs” together (such as hanging a mirror, fixing a dripping tap, and changing a light bulb) during a single visit to get the absolute best value out of our call-out.
On-the-Job Questions
Do you supply the materials, or do I need to buy them?
Will you clean up after the job is finished?
Yes, always. One of our core business pillars is leaving your home or commercial workspace completely immaculate. We treat your property with total respect, clear up all dust or packaging created during installations, and leave your space spotless before we leave.
Do you take away the old items or packaging (like old taps or flat-pack cardboard)?
We always clear up all dust and packaging created during our visit to leave your space immaculate. For standard jobs, we will happily flatten down large flat-pack cardboard boxes and neatly stack them ready for your recycling bin. If you need us to completely load up and dispose of larger waste items (like old fence panels, large electrical items, or old bathroom fixtures) at a commercial waste site, just let us know when sending your WhatsApp photos and we can build a small disposal fee directly into your upfront fixed quote.
Commercial & Landlord Questions
Do you provide PAT testing and landlord safety certificates?
Yes, we provide certified PAT testing in York for local businesses, letting agents, HMO landlords, and holiday let owners. Once we inspect and test your portable appliances, we issue an official compliance certificate PDF for your legal and insurance records.
Can you work outside of standard business hours for commercial properties?
We understand that commercial maintenance can cause disruption to retail shops or office environments. For our B2B and commercial clients in York, we can arrange to handle your repairs, desk assemblies, or painting projects early in the morning or outside your core hours to keep your business running smoothly.
I’m a remote landlord. Can you coordinate directly with my tenant or letting agent?
Absolutely. We work extensively with landlords, holiday let owners, and letting agents across York. You don’t need to be at the property. We can easily arrange a convenient appointment time directly with your tenant, or arrange to collect and drop off keys from a local estate agency office. Once the job is completed to our immaculate standard, we will send you a quick summary and photographic proof of the finished work for your absolute peace of mind.