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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.
Let’s dive straight into what you’re really interested in: the average hourly rate for home tasker services*:
Tradesperson / Sole trader:
Tasker from a service provider:
*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!
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:
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:
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 only handle small handyman jobs
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!
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 |
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!
Couldn’t find what you’re looking for? Maybe the answer is in another handy Yoojo guide:
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
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:
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.
Yes, your handyman has to pay for petrol too!
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!
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!
Imagine the price of this wall of tools 😱
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