garden work
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Handyman & property maintenance
A handyman you don’t have to chase.
Repairs, gardens, fencing, plumbing and flat-pack across Greater Manchester, with fixed prices published up front.
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Mon to Fri, 9am to 4:30pm
Levenshulme, Greater Manchester
What we do
Indoor jobs and outdoor jobs
jet washing
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Jet washing
indoor work
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Indoor handyman
Anything that needs certification is carried out by certified tradespeople.
plumbing
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Plumbing
outdoor work
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Outdoor handyman
building works
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Larger building works
Quoted after a site visit, so these are not on the price list.
If it’s not on the list
Ring and ask. If it’s not our kind of job, we’ll say so.
Prices
Fixed prices, published up front
Hardly anyone in this trade publishes prices. We do. Every listed job has a price and a time.
Labour only unless stated
Materials are usually supplied by the customer.
Garden maintenance
Borders tidy up
1 hr
De-weeding, soil turn over, edging.
£65
Small garden maintenance
1 hr
Lawn mowing, strimming, de-weeding.
£45
Medium garden maintenance
1 hr 30 mins
Lawn mowing, strimming, de-weeding.
£65
Large garden maintenance
2 hrs
Lawn mowing, strimming, de-weeding.
£80
Small hedge trimming
1 hr
£50
Large hedge trimming
2 hrs
£150
Weed treatment
1 hr
Chemicals used to kill and prevent weed growth.
£55
Safety note: Not safe for pets, children or plants.
Gutter cleaning
1 hr
Terraced, semi-detached, detached and bungalow homes only. Includes removal of moss and waste build up.
£50
Jet washing
Chemical wash not included — can be added on.
Small jet washing
1 hr
£100
Medium jet washing
2 hrs
£180
Large jet washing
3 hrs
£260
Extra large jet washing
4 hrs
£400
Small chemical treatment add-on
30 mins
Does not include the jet wash itself and must be booked alongside it.
£35
Safety note: This treatment is not safe for pets, children or plants.
Medium chemical treatment add-on
45 mins
Does not include the jet wash itself and must be booked alongside it.
£50
Safety note: This treatment is not safe for pets, children or plants.
Large chemical treatment add-on
1 hr
Does not include the jet wash itself and must be booked alongside it.
£80
Safety note: This treatment is not safe for pets, children or plants.
Extra large chemical treatment add-on
1 hr 30 mins
Does not include the jet wash itself and must be booked alongside it.
£100
Safety note: This treatment is not safe for pets, children or plants.
Indoor handyman
TV fitting, small (24-32 inch)
1 hr
Brackets supplied by customer.
£35
TV fitting, medium (40-55 inch)
1 hr 30 mins
Brackets supplied by customer.
£45
TV fitting, large (65-100 inch)
2 hrs
Brackets supplied by customer.
£65
Door handle and latch fitting, one door
50 mins
£35
Door handle and latch fitting, two doors
1 hr 30 mins
£65
Curtain rail fitting, one rail
1 hr 30 mins
£55
Light switch cover fitting, one cover
45 mins
£55
Simple light fixture fitting
1 hr
Non-standard fixtures, call for a price.
£55
Shelf fitting, small
45 mins
£35
Shelf fitting, medium
45 mins
£45
Shelf fitting, large
50 mins
£55
Flatpack assembly, small
45 mins
Bedside table, small cabinet.
£45
Flatpack assembly, medium
1 hr 30 mins
Medium cabinets, table set.
£65
Flatpack assembly, large
2 hrs
Large cabinets, dressing table, chest of drawers.
£90
Single bed assembly
1 hr
£100
Double bed assembly
1 hr 30 mins
£150
Single wardrobe assembly
1 hr
£100
Double wardrobe assembly
2 hrs
£180
Baby gate installation, one gate
45 mins
£45
Mirror fitting, small (20-60cm)
45 mins
£35
Mirror fitting, medium (60-90cm)
1 hr 20 mins
£65
Mirror fitting, large (90-120cm)
1 hr 30 mins
£75
Internal door planing
1 hr
Also includes trimming base.
£65
Plumbing
Fitting new tap, one tap
1 hr
£70
Toilet cistern fitting
1 hr
£80
Toilet seat installation
20 mins
£25
Outdoor cold tap fitting
1 hr 30 mins
£125
PVC bath panel fitting
45 mins
£45
Bath re-siliconed
1 hr
Silicone supplied by Louie.
£85
Shower re-siliconed
1 hr
Silicone supplied by Louie.
£85
Sink re-siliconed
45 mins
Silicone supplied by Louie.
£55
Kitchen counter top re-siliconed
1 hr
Silicone supplied by Louie.
£85
Outdoor handyman
Bespoke gate, supplied and fitted
3 hrs
Made to measure, built in treated outdoor wood. Includes hinges, latches and lock. Price covers both building and fitting the gate.
£320
Fence panel fitting, one panel
20 mins
Panel supplied by customer.
£15
Shed roof re-felting
1 hr
Removal of old felt and fitting of new. Material supplied by customer.
£100
Bigger jobs
Some jobs need a builder as well.
Extensions, renovations and brickwork, starting with a site visit and a written quote.
How it goes
You’ll know the price before we start.
Get in touch
Ring 07725 916599 or book online, and say what needs doing.
A fixed price
Listed jobs have published prices. Anything else is priced before we start.
The job gets done
We turn up when we say we will, and leave the place tidy.
The difference
Have a look at the work
before. A garden clear-up, fence or repair
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after. Same spot, same angle, same light
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Real job photos to come.
What customers say
Straight from our customers
“I have used Lou's Helping Hands for over a year. Always excellent service on whatever jobs Ive had done. Polite prompt service. Garden akways looks tidy and neat”
“As always Lou provides a great service! Always polite & professional. Jobs are always completed with careful consideration. Lou has maintained my garden, jet washed, and completed jobs in my home (lots of flat pack stuff) and shelving. All in all Lou provides a wide variety of services all which are never too much trouble. Prices are available beforehand so ample time to budget.”
“Been using Louie for years he is reliable and a very polite young man and his prices are great”
Insurance
Maintenance work is covered by public liability insurance up to £2,000,000, insured through Simply Business.