We charge R680 per hour, all-inclusive. There is no call-out fee - you only pay for the time spent on your job. Materials are quoted separately and agreed with you before any work begins. No surprises at the end.

No. Handyman Homes does not charge a call-out fee. You pay only for the time it takes to complete your job, billed at R680 per hour.

Our minimum charge covers the first hour of work at R680. After the first hour, you are billed in increments for the actual time spent on your job.

We typically aim to be with you within 24–48 hours of booking. For urgent jobs, call us directly on 071 319 2831 and we will do our best to accommodate you as quickly as possible.

Call us on 071 319 2831, email info@handymanhomes.co.za, or fill in the quote request form on our website. We aim to respond within a few hours during business hours.

Daily rates vary depending on the scope and duration of work. At Handyman Homes we bill hourly at R680 per hour, which means you only pay for the exact time spent on your job — no inflated day rates. For larger projects, we can discuss a fixed project quote upfront.

A handyman handles a wide range of home repair and maintenance tasks. At Handyman Homes this includes picture and mirror hanging, flat-pack furniture assembly, shelving installation, curtain rail and blind fitting, TV mounting, door repairs, wall patching, gutter cleaning, painting, electrical fault-finding, and plumbing repairs - all in one call.

Yes - professional picture and mirror hanging is one of our most popular services. We hang single frames, gallery walls, large statement mirrors, and heavy art pieces. We use the correct fixings for every wall type including concrete, brick, and drywall, and we leave every surface clean and level.

Yes. We assemble all flat-pack furniture brands - IKEA, @home, Coricraft, Mr Price Home, Weylandts, and more. We bring our own tools and remove all the packaging when we are done.

Yes. We install curtain rails, rods, tracks, and roller blinds throughout your home. We handle the measuring, the drilling, and the fitting - all in one visit.

Yes. We handle leaking taps, burst pipes, geyser repairs and replacements, toilet cistern repairs, shower installations, and general plumbing maintenance. We respond quickly to prevent water damage spreading.

Yes. We offer interior and exterior painting, touch-ups, feature walls, and full repaints. Our team prepares surfaces properly and uses quality paints suited to Cape Town's coastal climate.

Yes. We wall-mount TVs of all sizes with full cable management so everything looks neat and clean. We advise on the best bracket for your wall type and TV weight, and we can also help set up your sound bar and entertainment system while we're there.

Yes. We install floating shelves, built-in shelving units, garage shelving, and custom storage solutions. We assess your wall type first and use the correct fixings - critical in Cape Town's older buildings where walls aren't always what they appear to be.

We cover the full Cape Town metro area including the Atlantic Seaboard (Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Sea Point, Green Point, Mouille Point), Southern Suburbs (Claremont, Constantia, Bishopscourt, Newlands, Kenilworth), City Bowl, Hout Bay, and Somerset West. View our full suburb list on the Locations page.

Absolutely. A large portion of our work is in apartment blocks and sectional title complexes across Cape Town. We are experienced working within body corporate requirements and are mindful of neighbours when it comes to noise and access.

Yes. We work with many property management companies, Airbnb hosts, and holiday home owners across Cape Town. We can coordinate directly with your property manager or tenant if you're not on site, and we're experienced with pre-season maintenance and turnaround jobs.

Yes. Our electricians are fully qualified and registered. All electrical work is carried out to SANS standards and certificates of compliance are issued where required by law.

Yes. Handyman Homes is fully insured. All work is carried out to professional standards by vetted, trained team members who treat your home with the care and respect it deserves.

To work professionally as a handyman in South Africa you need a broad set of practical skills across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance. Specialist services like electrical installations require registered qualifications. At Handyman Homes, all team members are vetted, trained, insured, and covered under our company policies before they set foot in a client's home.

Handyman earnings in South Africa vary based on skill set, experience, and whether they work independently or for a company. At Handyman Homes we are always looking for talented, skilled people to join our team. View our current job openings to find out more.