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HANDY TO KNOW property improvement and maintenance

HANDY TO KNOW property improvement and maintenance

5.0(16 reviews)See reviews ↓·Edinburgh

About the company

Handy to Know is a property improvement and maintenance business operating in Edinburgh. The business has been developed over a 20-year period. The owner first qualified as a civil engineer and later worked as a design technology teacher in the secondary education sector. The business offers handyman jobs, full property improvements, and general maintenance.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

A recurring observation among those who have hired this Edinburgh handyman is that no task appears beyond him, with Andrew tackling jobs from the very small to the very large. Bathrooms and kitchens come up frequently, including a shower room remodelled around several difficulties and finished without shortcuts to a high standard. Driveways have been regraded so low-slung cars no longer scrape, fencing was rebuilt after storm damage, and fluted wall panels went up beside a mounted television.

The range extends to painting, new light fittings, jet washing roofs, cutting trees, fitting smoke alarms and taps, clearing gutters and sorting appliance faults, including dishwashers, a dryer and a fridge that was diagnosed before replacement. Punctuality is mentioned repeatedly, with Andrew arriving at the agreed time and working hard throughout.

Advice before a job begins is another point that comes up often, such as measuring up and suggesting what to buy for a bin and recycling unit that was then fitted neatly and tidily. Reviewers describe someone who chooses the right solution rather than the easiest, and responsiveness stands out, including reaching a property shortly after being messaged to help at short notice. The thread running through the feedback is versatile problem-solving, whether kitchen cupboards, drainage, windows, doors or overgrown trees need attention.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Kate Douglas30 May 2026

No hesitation giving Andrew a five star review. He remodelled my shower room overcoming several problems with expertise in all aspects of the job. No short cuts everything done to a very high standard He arrived when he said he would and worked extremely hard. Would certainly recommend Andrew for any large or small job

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Sandra Smith27 May 2026

Andrew has done various jobs for us - bigger and smaller jobs. He is fabulous and has always provided us excellent service. One thing I really appreciate is that he always does the right thing rather than the easiest thing. And he always finds a solution to any problem. He has fast become the first person we call for any jobs that need done - he can turn his hand to many different things. Definately 5 star recommendation

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Emma Preston2 May 2026

Used on recommendation of a friend, happy with work and communication

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Laura Joffe2 May 2026

We're very grateful to Andrew for installing our new bin & recycling unit. He came round to measure up and advise us what to buy, then installed neatly and tidily. The result is exactly what we wanted!

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Ian McAteer15 April 2026

Andrew is an amazingly skilled workman. A true polymath when it comes to DIY. For me he has painted, fitted new lights, jet washed roofs, cut trees, built a big new fence, fitted regulation smoke alarms, advised on leaks, fitted new taps, got rid of crane flies, cleaned gutters...the list is endless. I've also seen him up on my neighbour's roof with a cherry picker, completely retiling all the ridges. So in short, there is nothing he can't do. And what's more, he's affable, polite, honest and charming. Couldn't recommend him more.

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Iain Parrish6 April 2026

Andrew has successfully undertaken a number of jobs for us ranging from quick small maintenance jobs to a large job in an on-suite bathroom to remove a problematic macerator and replace with a full waste pipe based solution. He is always very professional, friendly and has completed every job to a very high degree of quality. I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone looking for a tradesman to help with home improvement or maintenance work.

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Iain Cantlay26 March 2026

Highly recommended! Andrew from Handy to Know did a grand job for us twice. 1. Replacing a fence section that blew over in a winter storm. 2. Repairing our sunken driveway and regrading it - changing the slope - so that the bottom of the too-low sports car no longer scrapes on it all the time. The drive in particular was non-trivial. I’ve always been impressed with his attention to detail and desire to do an excellent job. He spent ages adjusting our drive to get the slope exactly right.

Handymen in Edinburgh compared

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1HANDY TO KNOW property improvement and maintenance (this page)★ 5,016Yes
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Contact
+447916524715handytoknow.co.uk60 E Craigs Wynd, Edinburgh EH12 8HJ
Working hours
Monday08:00–17:00
Tuesday08:00–16:00
Wednesday13:00–17:00
Thursday08:00–17:00
Friday08:00–17:00
Saturday08:00–16:00
SundayClosed