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Ben the Handyman

Ben the Handyman

5.0(185 reviews)See reviews ↓·London

About the company

Ben The Handyman is a handyman business based in Harrow, UK. It was started by Ben. Ben specialises in general home repairs, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. The business offers emergency handyman services. It provides painting and decorating, furniture assembly, outdoor repairs and maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work services. Ben The Handyman offers free, no-obligation quotes. After completing a job, it performs a final inspection and approval with the customer.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Projects involving whole-room updates recur throughout the feedback, with kitchen and bathroom renovation sitting alongside hard flooring installation, splashback tiling, door fitting, garden fencing and shed roof repairs. Punctuality and reliability are themes that come up often, and customers note that agreed timescales and budgets were respected even when unforeseen snags demanded extra materials part-way through a job. A further point reviewers frequently point to is the protection of surrounding rooms and communal areas, together with the condition in which the site was left once work ended, described as spotless.

Craftsmanship draws consistent approval, especially around cabinet installation, tiling and flooring, and clients describe being consulted at each stage before the next began. Charges for labour and replacement parts are considered reasonable, and advice on whether to repair or replace is valued. Named for his calm manner and coordination of a wider team of specialists, Ben is credited with rapid responses to urgent faults such as a jammed door latch and with the same courteous approach shown by the assistant who accompanies him.

Ben the Handyman — Customer photo
Ben the Handyman — Customer photo
Ben the Handyman — Customer photo
Ben the Handyman — Customer photo
Ben the Handyman — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Neha Yadav28 July 2026

I reached out to Ben to get silicone replaced around my doors and windows. Ben was very polite and explained the work to me. He was punctual, responsive and ensured the work was done well and left the house clean. Thank you Ben!

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georgina bednar6 July 2026

So lucky that Ben came to help me! My portable air conditioning unit had mold and we couldn't find a way to clean it. He changed the external pipe and helped me clean the insides. He actually went on a mission to find a new pipe which took him a long time! Really glad to have found him and would recommend him for bigger jobs.

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Miz B23 June 2026

What a service! Same day and efficient. Not only that, reasonable price after discussion and Ben and Adrian put up my 6 family pictures exactly as I wanted. They were polite and very neat and tidy. And in 34 degrees heat too! Well done and thank you very much gentlemen! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I would definitely recommend them and use them again.

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Tim Huxley23 June 2026

Ben responded quickly and visited our home an hour later after we had a problem with a jammed door latch. He then remedied the problem, restoring the door’s mechanism perfectly. He cleaned up the area where he’d been working thoroughly. His charge for the work and replacement part was very fair. Highly recommended!

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Lettie6 June 2026

Excellent service and thoroughly recommend. Ben came quickly to assess the job and work done the following week. Timely arrival and professional attitude. Very happy with doors installed plus electrical work fix. Don’t hesitate!

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Rossana Accardo27 April 2026

We’ve been incredibly lucky to find Ben – he’s truly a rare gem. From the very beginning, Ben was fantastic. He carefully planned everything with his highly skilled team, bringing together a pool of professionals, each specialised in their own field. He personally came to inspect the work and guided us through every step of the process. We carried out a major project, replacing the carpet with flooring in two rooms, and Ben made sure we chose the best materials, taking the time to show us different options and ensuring we were completely happy with every detail. He also completed tiling in the kitchen and handled a full repaint of the property. The quality of everything he sourced and installed was outstanding – from the flooring and thresholds to the paint. He even used specialised paint for the bathrooms, showing real attention to detail and long-term quality. Ben is extremely meticulous and ensures his team works to the highest standards at all times. He’s also always available – whenever you call him, he responds immediately, which makes the whole experience smooth and stress-free. We genuinely feel very fortunate to have found him and will definitely be using his services again in the future. Highly recommended Thank you Ben!!

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Dee Jay22 April 2026

Ben was superb I needed bathroom and kitchen done and I wanted to re-use certain things (if it isnt broke then dont try to fix it is my motto) He was the only tradesman that was happy to take on the work. He offered sound advice and his workmanship is second to none Im reluctant to give such a glowing review as I may not be able to have him come back and do work again but hes the nicest trades person Ive ever come across. Thanks Ben

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Contact
+447472650550benthehandyman.co.ukRadstock Ave, Harrow HA3 8PE
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00