Northern Ireland cost guide
Odd jobs costs in Northern Ireland
In 2026, published UK-wide guidance puts a handyman hourly rate for general odd jobs at £20 to £30 per hour (confirm VAT, materials and any extra charges).
UK-wide guidance; prices in Northern Ireland are often lower, so get a quote for your job.
Sources: MyBuilder: handyman hourly rates
Last reviewed:
A starting point, not a quote
Common jobs and published costs
Compare the same job, unit and inclusions. “Not published” means the source does not give that figure.
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| Job and unit | Low | Typical (published average) | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| General odd jobs, handyman hourly referenceper hourReference. VAT, materials and minimum charges are not specified for this row. Ask what your quote includes.MyBuilder: handyman hourly ratesUK-wide · Checked * The source’s published average matches its upper range figure. | £20 | £30* | £30 |
| Putting up a curtain railper taskReference, excluding VAT. Confirm materials, travel and any minimum charge separately.Checkatrade: handyperson pricesUK-wide · Checked | Not published | £45 | Not published |
| Picture or mirror hangingper taskReference, excluding VAT. Confirm materials, travel and any minimum charge separately.Checkatrade: handyperson pricesUK-wide · Checked | Not published | £45 | Not published |
Understand your quote
What changes the price?
- The list of tasks and whether one person has the right skills.
- Access, wall surfaces and any parts or tools needed.
- Minimum visit charges and who provides materials and fixings.
How to get a fair quote
Describe the work clearly and add photos. Mention measurements, access, the condition of existing fittings and whether you already have materials. Ask what the quote includes, what is excluded and whether VAT, materials or disposal are extra.
Compare like-for-like scopes rather than choosing on the headline price alone. Agree the price and how any changes will be handled before work begins. For specialist or regulated work, check the qualifications and registration needed for your job.
Local help, on your terms
How WeeJobs works
WeeJobs is live in Causeway Coast & Glens. It is free to post a job. Describe what needs doing, review interested approved tradespeople and choose who suits your work. Agree the price before work starts.
Open WeeJobsCost guide questions
Are these odd jobs prices measured in Northern Ireland?
No. These are published UK-wide references, not WeeJobs transaction data or a Northern Ireland survey. A local quote may differ.
Why is a typical odd jobs price sometimes not published?
We use the source figures as published and do not calculate midpoints.
How do I agree a odd jobs price on WeeJobs?
Posting a job is free. Describe the work, review the interest from approved tradespeople or helpers, choose who suits and agree the price before work starts.
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