How to write a good small job post

A good job post does not need to be long. It needs to help someone nearby understand what needs done, where the job is, when you would like it sorted, and whether the work is a good fit for their skills.

WeeJobs is live in Causeway Coast and Glens. You can post a job free, add useful photos and choose from the approved local tradespeople and helpers who show interest. Clear details help them decide whether the work suits their skills and availability before they commit to it.

Start with the exact job

Use a job title that says what the task is in plain language. Instead of writing “help needed”, write “fit two shelves in kitchen”, “clear garden waste”, or “fix leaking kitchen tap”.

• Say what needs fixed, fitted, moved, painted, cleared, cleaned, checked, or quoted.
• Mention the room, area, or part of the property involved.
• Say whether the job is urgent, flexible, or only possible at certain times.

Add photos when they help

Photos can make small jobs easier to judge. A photo of the tap, garden, fence, wall, socket, room, or access area can help a local worker understand the scale of the work before they spend time asking basic questions.

Include location, access, and timing

You do not need to share your full address in the first public details. A town, area, or postcode district can be enough at the early stage. Also mention parking, stairs, pets or anything else that could affect the job.

• Add a rough location or postcode area.
• Say whether materials are supplied or need sourced.
• Mention parking, stairs, height, awkward access, or time restrictions.
• Share your preferred timing, but keep it realistic.

Be honest about budget and uncertainty

Some jobs are easy to price. Others need a quote first. It is fine to say you are unsure, but a rough budget range or note about needing an estimate can help people decide whether to respond.

The aim is not to write a perfect brief. The aim is to give enough practical detail so the right local people can decide if the job suits them.

A worked example: before and after

Here is an illustrative job description, not a real customer story. The first version says: “Kitchen needs sorting. Can someone help?” That leaves almost everything unanswered. Is it a cleaning job, a repair, decorating or new cupboards? Someone reading it cannot judge the tools, materials or time involved.

A clearer version says: “Fit shelves in the kitchen and repair the cupboard door beside the sink. The shelves and brackets are already here. The door catches at the bottom when closing. I can send photos of the wall and hinge. There is space to park outside, and weekday afternoons suit me.” That gives a practical starting point without pretending to diagnose the repair.

You do not need technical language. If you cannot identify a hinge or tell what a wall is made from, say that. Describe what happens, when you noticed it and the result you want. The tradesperson can ask follow-up questions or explain why they need a visit before pricing the work.

A photo checklist

• Show the whole area so someone can understand the layout and space to work.
• Add a close-up of damage, fittings or parts that might need replacing.
• Include a product label or assembly instructions where useful, without showing personal details.
• Photograph awkward access from a safe position. Do not climb or remove electrical covers for a better shot.

Look at the background before uploading. Keep letters, house keys, private documents and other people out of the picture. A useful image explains the job, not your household. Share key-safe details or entry codes privately with the person you choose rather than putting them in the public description.

Fixed price or hourly?

A fixed-price job starts with a quote for the agreed scope. An hourly job starts with an estimate and ends with an invoice for the actual time. If a visit is needed first, allow for that conversation rather than treating a rough online description as a firm price. Agree materials, preparation and removing waste as well as the visible task.

For more detail, read getting a fair quote. You can also see examples for handymen in Ballymoney and plumbers in Coleraine. They can help you choose the category that matches the work, rather than sending a general repair to the wrong trade.

Before posting, read the description once as if you had never seen the property. Does it explain the job, the materials you have, the access and the timing? If it does, you have given local people a useful way to decide whether they can help.