Handymen in Cradley Heath
Looking for a handyman in Cradley Heath? The handymen below are listed with their real Google rating where they have one. Send a job request from any listing, saying what needs doing and when suits, and the business comes back to you with a price and a time. No payment is taken online.
Handymen in Cradley Heath at a glance
4 of them carry Google reviews, 299 between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Worth reading before you pick on price alone, because the cheapest quote is a false economy if the work needs doing twice.
Good to know in Cradley Heath
- Water: most homes in the B64 postcode district are supplied by South Staffs Water. Hardness in the main supply zone is 205 mg/l (hard). Harder water leaves limescale in boilers, immersion heaters, showers and taps, so it is worth asking about a scale reducer or filter when a new boiler or water heater goes in.
- Drains and sewers: Severn Trent looks after the public sewers here, including most shared drains that serve more than one property. A blocked drain inside your own boundary is usually yours to clear.
- Gas: Cadent runs the gas network across the West Midlands. If you smell gas, call the free national gas emergency line on 0800 111 999 straight away, before you call a gas engineer.
- Planning and building regulations: Sandwell Council handles planning applications and building control for Cradley Heath. Larger jobs such as extensions, new windows and rewiring need building regulations sign off, which your tradesperson can often self certify through a scheme such as Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT or FENSA.
Water figures: Severn Trent and South Staffs Water supply zone data, 2025 to 2026, via TapWaterData (read 3 Nov 2026). Check your own postcode with your water company, as hardness varies by street.
What a handyman does
A handyman covers the small jobs that a specialist trade will not travel for: hanging shelves and pictures, fixing a door that sticks, flat pack assembly, sealing around a bath, replacing a broken tile or a door handle, and the list of things that has been waiting for months. In Cradley Heath most handymen charge by the hour or half day, so it pays to save up several jobs for one visit.
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Frequently asked questions
What jobs can a handyman not do?
Anything involving gas needs a Gas Safe engineer, and most electrical work beyond changing a light fitting or a socket faceplate needs a registered electrician. A good handyman will tell you when a job is outside what they can do.
How is a handyman usually charged?
By the hour, by the half day or by the day, sometimes with a minimum charge. Ask whether materials are included and whether travel time counts.
Should I buy the materials myself?
For small jobs, often yes: shelves, fittings and paint you have chosen. Ask the handyman what to buy and how much, or agree that they buy it and show you the receipts.
How do I get a quote from handymen in Cradley Heath?
Pick a listing on this page and send a quote request saying what needs doing and when suits you. The business comes back to you with a price and a time. It is free to ask, and no payment is taken online.
Are the handymen on this page vetted?
Not yet. Listings marked Claimed have been claimed by the business and are kept up to date by them; the rest come from public records such as Companies House and Google and are marked as not yet claimed. Every listing shows its real Google rating and review count where one exists. We do not check registers or insurance yet, so ask for a Gas Safe or NICEIC/NAPIT number and check it yourself.
What should I check before I hire a handyman?
Ask for a written quote and what it includes, who will do the work, whether they are insured, and any registration the trade needs, such as Gas Safe for gas work or a Part P scheme for electrics. Never pay the full amount up front.
Is the water hard in Cradley Heath?
Most homes in the B64 postcode district are supplied by South Staffs Water, and hardness in the main supply zone is 205 mg/l (hard), from 2025 to 2026 supply zone data. It varies by street, so check your postcode with your water company.
Who do I call if I smell gas in Cradley Heath?
Call the national gas emergency number, 0800 111 999, free at any time. Cadent runs the gas network in the West Midlands and will send an engineer to make it safe. Then book a Gas Safe registered engineer for any repair.
Prices and availability are confirmed by each business. No payment is taken online, you pay the tradesperson directly.