Handyman for landlords and letting agents
Offer a dependable repair and turnaround service for rental properties between tenants.
- £800-4k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A handyman service aimed at rental properties: minor repairs, repainting, changing locks, fitting smoke alarms, fixing fittings and tidying up between tenancies.
Your first three steps
- List your services and prices in a one-page sheet aimed at landlords
- Visit or email local letting agents and offer a trial job at a fair rate
- Set up simple invoicing and a way to send photos of completed work
Who pays
Private landlords, letting agents and property managers who want one trusted person to call.
How it makes money
Day rates or fixed prices per job, often with repeat work across several properties for the same landlord or agent.
Skills that help
- Wide range of repair and decorating skills
- Quick, tidy and dependable
- Clear communication and simple invoicing
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, which agents often ask to see
- Landlord safety rules cover gas, electrics and smoke alarms, so check what you are qualified to do and leave certified work to registered professionals
- Late payment from agents or landlords, so agree payment terms upfront
- Reliance on a few big clients, which can leave gaps if they go elsewhere
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: handyman for landlords and letting agents
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a handyman business for landlords?
Startup costs are typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on your tools, van or transport and insurance. These are estimates, so list the kit you already own before buying more.
How much can a landlord handyman earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many landlords and agents you work for and how many hours you take on. Estimates assume at least around 20 hours a week.
What rules should a handyman check for rental property work?
Check you have public liability insurance, which agents often ask to see. Landlord safety rules cover gas, electrics and smoke alarms, so check what you are qualified to do and leave certified work to registered professionals.
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