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Greenwich Handyperson Service

Need some help doing jobs around your home? Contact the Greenwich Handyperson Service.

The service provides help for people who are 60 or over, or those with a disability, doing essential small jobs around the house so you do not have to.

What jobs can I get done?

Here are some examples of the jobs that the Handyperson Service can take on:

  • checking and installing smoke detectors
  • hanging or taking down curtains, curtain rails or blinds
  • changing fluorescent light tubes
  • putting up shelves
  • replacing toilet seats
  • setting central heating programmers
  • bleeding radiators
  • minor plumbing jobs
  • minor electrical jobs
  • minor carpentry jobs
  • cleaning out gutters.

How much does it cost?

Any older or disabled resident can get these jobs carried out free of charge:

  • changing simple light bulbs
  • installing grab rails
  • removing trip hazards.

The Handyperson Service can also carry out other jobs, which are:

  • free if you get an income related benefit, such as Housing Benefit or Guaranteed Pension Credit
  • carried out at a reasonable charge for other older or disabled residents.

For further details regarding the Greenwich Handyperon Service, please visit the Royal Borough of Greenwich website

Who to contact

Telephone
E-mail
handyperson@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Website
Greenwich Handyperson Service