What rate to pay for different home improvement services?

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With all the information available online these days, it can be hard to make sense of it all!

I know exactly what you’re thinking because you have small jobs to do at home, and you certainly don’t want to get ripped off.

So here you are, looking for a tasker at the best price, but you’re confused: tradesperson, sole trader, service provider, jobber... how do you make sense of all these prices? !

Don’t worry, today I’m going to explain how to break down these prices based on the type of provider and how to make the best choice for you... After reading this guide, you’ll easily be able to find a cheap but quality tasker near you!

Thanks to Yoojo, we’ve already completed thousands of home improvement jobs for your neighbours... Believe me, we know all about pricing! We’ve used all our data to help you understand what a tasker costs.

What’s the average hourly rate for a DIY tasker?

Let’s dive straight into what you’re really interested in: the average hourly rate for home tasker services*:

Tradesperson / Sole trader:

£44 / hour

Tasker from a service provider:

£24 / hour

*This average hourly rate has been calculated by compiling the prices charged by tradespeople and sole traders... and the average rate of all tasker jobs carried out via Yoojo.

Of course, these are just average hourly rates, they will simply help you know if your provider is in line with the norm.

If you need more detail, scroll down to find out the average prices for different types of tasker services!

Understanding the difference between a tradesperson and a tasker from a service provider

You’ve probably noticed that we presented two types of hourly rates in the section above!

Don’t panic... it’s completely normal!

The differences in rates for tasker services are logical and depend on one key factor that you’ll see throughout this guide: the type of provider you choose!

Let’s break down the two main types of home handymen to understand their pricing:

Tradespeople and small businesses:

A professional installing a cooker hood with an unhappy customer

They generally offer much higher prices and that’s normal:

 

  • they pay a lot of taxes

  • they can’t offer you any tax relief

  • they often have many years of experience

  • they focus on bigger projects

Handymen from service providers:

A Yoojo handyman fixing a leaky sink

Sometimes called “jobbers.” This is the type of handymen you’ll often find on Yoojo.

They offer cheaper prices because:

  • they aren’t taxed like businesses

  • they’re often your neighbours (less travel)
  • they only handle small handyman jobs

 

So, which type of tasker should you choose?

Choose a tradesperson/business for:

  • large projects

  • complete renovations

  • dangerous jobs (roofing, electrics, etc.)

  • jobs that require certification

Choose a service provider for:

  • small tasker jobs

  • simple repairs

  • easy-to-do jobs

  • jobs that don’t require much equipment

Discover all Yoojo handymen near you

If you’re confused about service provider tasker jobs, don’t worry, we’ve listed all the tasker jobs you can request on this page.

Now you know how to use it!

I need to know the average cost of a home improvement service

When it comes to small home repairs, it's rare to be charged by the hour. Most of the time, you’ll be charged per job.

That’s how Yoojo works, for example (we explain how it works further down)! 

Let’s get to the good stuff—you want to see some prices. Here’s a comparison table of the most requested home improvement services:

Service: Average Yoojo price (service provider) Average tradesperson / sole trader price
Furniture assembly service £45 £69
IKEA assembly £29 £53
Wall-mounting a TV £41 £75
Wooden furniture repair service £52 £86
Installing parquet flooring (any type) £8 / m² £13 / m²
Installing curtain rails and curtains £24 £33
Installing a washing machine £39 £91
Interior painting £78 £167
Installing lights and fixtures £23 £45
 
How to get a price estimate based on your needs?

On each tasker service page on Yoojo, you’ll find more information about average service prices, and you’ll also have the option to request a price estimate.

It’s simple, just post an ad for free on the site, and handymen near you will offer their rates within 20 minutes!

Choose your tasker service

 
I can’t find the price I’m looking for

Couldn’t find what you’re looking for? Maybe the answer is in another handy Yoojo guide:

 
💰 Why is it cheaper on Yoojo?

Because Yoojo is a platform where service provider set their own prices!

Because you can hire help for just an hour!

With hundreds of providers near you, you save on mileage expenses.

Everything is done online with Yoojo, which means  all around cheaper prices than traditional service provider

What other factors affect the cost of your home improvement services?

Aside from the region where you live, the price of your tasker service will be influenced by several factors, which can be summed up with this simple phrase:

Anything that takes time or costs money for your tasker will be reflected in your price.

Concrete examples:

Your tasker has to travel, and that can be expensive!

Between the skyrocketing price of petrol and the cost of maintaining their vehicle, your tasker has no choice but to charge you for travel… which can often be quite costly.

Let’s take the example of a sole trader.

Their travel costs within suburban areas: around £30

Additional miles beyond suburban areas: 75p per mile

Do the math—your price can quickly rise due to travel costs. Your service could easily double from £12 to £25 if you just need a small job done.

A man surprised by fuel prices
Yes, your handyman has to pay for petrol too!
 
Here’s a tip to save money

On Yoojo, travel costs are included in the price offered by your tasker… No extra fees with us!

Try it, posting an ad is free on Yoojo!

Request help from a local tasker

The tools your tasker uses can be expensive

Do you know why assembling IKEA furniture costs much less than repairing wooden furniture?

The tools needed for your job can sometimes be very costly… and this will inevitably impact the price of your service!

Additionally, if you ask your tasker to pick up paint cans or wall plugs for your new shelf, the price of your job will go up—simple maths!

A wall full of tools organised in a garage

Imagine the price of this wall of tools 😱
 

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