Question 1

How do I get comparable general handyman quotes in South East London?

Accepted Answer

Write the job down once on BuildWise — what needs doing, size or quantity, who supplies the materials and when you want it done. Every trade in South East London then prices the same job sheet, so you can compare total price, whether VAT is included, days on site and the earliest start date side by side.

Question 2

How many quotes should I get for a small job?

Accepted Answer

Three is usually enough. Fewer and you have no sense of the going rate; more and you spend longer arranging visits than the job takes. BuildWise sends the same brief to each one, so a third quote costs you no extra effort.

Question 3

What should I check before booking a trade?

Accepted Answer

Confirm the price is fixed or an estimate, whether VAT is included, who buys and removes materials, how long the work takes, and that any notifiable work — electrics, gas, structural changes — is certified by a competent person.

Question 4

Does BuildWise charge homeowners?

Accepted Answer

No. Creating a project, writing the brief, inviting trades and comparing their replies is free for homeowners.

General handyman — get prices for a one-off job

Common jobs

General small repairs

Assemble or fit furniture

Mount a TV or fix to walls

A list of odd jobs

General handyman by area

Why go through BuildWise for a small job?