50 home service ideas
Home services sell trust and a fixed price for a clear job. These ideas describe small, repeatable jobs you can quote in advance.
Before you start: Find out which licences, insurance or qualifications your area requires for the work, especially for electrical, gas and water.
All 50 ideas
Workload is a rough guide to the ongoing work: light is a few hours a week, medium is part-time, heavy is close to full-time.
A handyman service for small jobs around the house
Shelves, curtain rails and small fixes, priced by the hour.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA decluttering service by the half day
A helper sorts, boxes and donates with you.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA wardrobe organising service
Sort, fold and set up a simple system.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planA curtain and blind fitting service
Measure, supply and fit in one visit.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA gutter cleaning round
Seasonal visits with before-and-after photos.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA garden fence repair service
Quick patching and replacements.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAppliance installation and removal
Fitting washing machines and dishwashers and taking the old ones away.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planA room painting service for flats
Preparation, painting and tidy-up in a day.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA smart home setup service for non-technical households
Lights, plugs and a simple routine.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA move-in setup service
Assembling furniture and putting things in place.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planInstalling bike storage in flats and sheds
Hooks, racks and small locks.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planSetting up homes for new pets
Gates, cable covers and cosy spaces.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planA nursery furniture assembly service
Cots, wardrobes and shelves assembled carefully.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planSmall garden makeovers
A plan, planting and a simple care guide.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA tile regrouting service
Refreshing bathrooms and kitchens.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planLaying laminate flooring in small rooms
Supply and fit in a weekend.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planA picture hanging and gallery wall service
Layouts planned and hung level.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planA furniture restoration service
Sanding, repairing and refinishing.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planDraught-proofing windows and doors
Simple materials and a tidy finish.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA lighting upgrade service for living rooms
Fittings, bulbs and layouts for cosier rooms.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planEnd-of-tenancy cleaning
A checklist for handing the flat back in good shape.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA patio planting service
Container plans and regular refresh visits.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA home composting setup service
Bins, a guide and a first fill.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planGarden shed clearance
Sorting, disposal and tidy-up.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA home office setup service
Desks, cables and lighting arranged for comfort.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planGarden decking repair and treatment
Fixing boards and applying protection.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA kitchen refresh service with cabinet painting
New colours and handles without a full rebuild.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planTV and shelf wall mounting
Secure mounting with a tidy cable run.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planA repair service for renters
Small fixes with photo records for landlords.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planCustom built-in wardrobes
Made-to-measure units fitted in a week.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planA lawn renovation service
Scarifying, seeding and a feeding plan.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA houseplant styling service for homes
Choose, pot and arrange plants.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planPost-renovation cleaning
Deep cleaning after dust and paint.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA bike repair service at the customer's home
Fixes in the garden or hallway.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planCustom shelving built to fit awkward spaces
Measured, made and fitted.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planLoft and attic organising
Sort, label and shelve.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planGarden lighting installation
Low-voltage lights on a simple plan.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planUpholstery and sofa cleaning
Gentle cleaning with before-and-after photos.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA wallpapering service
Preparation and neat hanging.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planHome staging for sellers
Furniture and decor arranged for viewings.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planBuilding bin stores and bike sheds
Standard designs fitted on site.
Heavy workload · close to full-timeBuild this planDoor adjustment and repair
Sticking, squeaking and misaligned doors fixed.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA garage sale organising service
Pricing, display and signage for sellers.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planA seasonal home maintenance check
A visit with a written list for each season.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA furniture moving service within the same building
Two helpers and the right straps.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planBalcony makeovers for flats
Planting, seating and lighting.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planMirror and heavy picture hanging
Secure fixings and level results.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planGarden pond maintenance
Seasonal cleaning and plant care.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planHobby room design and setup
Storage and lighting for crafts or music.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planA tidy-and-sell service for unwanted household items
Photograph, list and ship on the owner's behalf.
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