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General Repairs London — Handyman Services for Homes & Businesses
One named handyman to clear your repair list, a bespoke price first hour with materials at cost, and the backing of a full multi-trade company for anything that needs a qualified plumber or electrician. ARI Maintenance covers general repairs across London and the M25 with same-day availability for shorter lists.
General Repairs — What They Cover and Why Bundle Them
General repairs are the small, multi-skilled fix-it jobs that build up around any home or commercial property — dripping taps, stiff doors, cracked tiles, leaky gutters, damaged skirting, holes in walls, fence panels, broken handles, and the dozens of "I’ll deal with that next weekend" items that never get done. The economic logic is bundling: a single visit clearing 3–5 small jobs costs roughly the same as a single specialist call-out, and most repairs take under an hour each once a competent handyman is on site with the right tooling.
The line is regulatory. Anything notifiable under Part P (fixed wiring), Gas Safe (gas appliances), or Building Regulations (structural changes) cannot be done as general repair work — it needs a qualified specialist. The advantage of booking through ARI is the specialist team is in-house, so the handoff costs nothing if something turns out to be more than a small repair.
What General Repairs We Handle
Six categories cover almost every general-repairs call.
Plumbing Repairs (Minor)
Dripping taps, washer replacements, running toilets, slow-flushing cisterns, blocked overflow pipes, leaky waste traps. Anything more serious goes to our plumbing team.
Doors, Locks, and Windows
Stiff or misaligned doors, hinge adjustment, lock fitting, draught-proofing, window-seal replacement, broken handles, sash repairs.
Tiles, Plaster, and Surfaces
Cracked or broken tile replacement, re-grouting, filling holes in walls, repairing damaged skirting and architraves, snagging defects in plasterwork.
Gutters, Roofs, and Externals
Cleared blocked gutters, downpipe repairs, fence panel replacements, gate latch adjustment, decking board replacement, garden-shed repairs.
Shelving, Mounting, and Flat-Pack
Shelving fitting and refitting, curtain rails, blinds, picture and mirror hanging, TV wall mounts, flat-pack furniture assembly.
Property Maintenance for Landlords
Tenant change-over snagging, scheduled maintenance visits, photo-documented repair lists for managing agents, multi-property rounds.
What You Get When ARI Does Your Repairs
List Cleared in One Visit
Most customers book us with 3–5 jobs. We work through the list methodically so the entire list is gone, not just the first item.
Materials at Cost, No Markup
Common fixings and consumables come from the van. Specialist materials picked up at trade and supplied at cost — we show you the receipt.
Specialist Backup In-House
If a job turns out to need a Gas Safe engineer or Part P-registered electrician, we have them on the team. The handoff happens without you finding someone else.
Photo-Documented for Landlords
Landlords and managing agents get photos of completed work and itemised invoices — ready for tenant disclosure or property records.
How an ARI General Repairs Booking Works — Five Steps
We keep things straightforward so you get your list sorted without the hassle.
Send your list.
Phone 07796 382957, email, or send photos. The more specific the list, the more accurate the time estimate.
Time estimate and booking.
Within 24 hours we estimate how long the list will take and confirm a slot. Most lists fit in a 2–4 hour visit. Same-day available for shorter lists.
Handyman arrives equipped.
Vans carry common fixings, sealants, washers, screws, brackets, and replacement parts. Specialist materials picked up en route.
Work through the list.
Methodical progress. If a job needs a specialist trade, we flag it and book the follow-up.
Sign-off and invoice.
Walk through what is done, hourly time logged, materials itemised. Invoice on the day.
Why London Property Owners Use ARI for General Repairs
According to consumer research from HomeOwners Alliance, the most common reason UK households delay home-maintenance jobs is the difficulty of getting a tradesperson to take a small repair on. Most specialist tradespeople prefer larger jobs because the call-out economics work better. Bundling small repairs into a single hourly-billed handyman visit solves the problem — and the multi-trade backup means the handyman can hand off to a qualified specialist without you finding someone else.
Our handymen are vetted, insured, and backed by ARI’s qualified plumbers, electricians, and refurb team. 5.0 stars across 27 Google reviews and 9.94/10 across 32 Checkatrade reviews.
About the Repair Team
ARI Maintenance is led by Arianne ‘Ari’ Raofi, founder. General-repair work is carried out by named, vetted handymen with multi-skilled tooling, backed by Ari’s qualified team for anything that crosses into specialist territory.
Read our full team story“Most general-repair lists are a third "I should have done that ages ago", a third "this is genuinely broken", and a third "this turned out to be a bigger problem than I thought". Our job is to clear the first two on the day and give you a proper quote for the third.”
General Repairs Coverage — London and the M25
For the full coverage map, visit our areas directory.
Islington
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Camden
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Hackney
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Haringey
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Enfield
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Barnet
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Walthamstow
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Leyton
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Stratford
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Ilford
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Barking
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Dagenham
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Romford
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Grays
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Recent Repair Work
CASE STUDY: Marble lobby install — commercial London property
A three-stage marble flooring install on a large commercial entrance — from raw slab delivery through lobby laying to staircase finish. Real photos of the same job in sequence.
Real ARI project: before and after
More Recent Work
General Repairs Pricing
- Quotes are confirmed after the job details are understood.
- No call-out fee on standard estimates.
- Materials: Charged at cost, no markup. Common fixings from the van; specialist items picked up at trade.
- Multi-property landlord packages: Discounted hourly rates for managing agents with 5+ properties. Quoted after consultation.
No call-out fee on top of the first-hour charge. The number you accept is the number you pay.
Real Customer Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of general repairs do you handle?
Everything from dripping taps and stiff doors to broken tiles, leaky gutters, damaged skirting boards, cracked plaster, fence repairs, and shelving. If it is a repair in a home or business, we almost certainly do it.
How much do general repairs cost?
Our handyman rate is a bespoke price for the first hour and a bespoke price.99 per half hour thereafter. Most small repairs are completed within 1–2 hours. Materials are charged at cost with no markup.
Can I book multiple small jobs in one visit?
Yes. Many customers save money by grouping several small jobs into a single appointment. Send us your list and we will estimate the time needed before booking.
Do you provide materials or should I buy them in advance?
We carry common materials and fixings in our vans. For specific items — matching tiles, particular handles, or branded parts — we will confirm what is needed before the visit so everything is ready on the day.
Do you handle repairs in commercial properties?
Yes. We work with offices, shops, restaurants, and commercial premises across London. Regular maintenance visits available for property managers and landlords.
What if a repair turns out to need a specialist?
Our team includes Part P-registered electricians, plumbers, and refurb specialists in-house. If a repair turns out to be more than handyman scope, we hand off internally and book the specialist visit at no second call-out fee.
Do you provide receipts and photos for landlord records?
Yes. Landlords and managing agents get photo-documented repair logs and itemised invoices — ready for tenant disclosure, deposit-return evidence, or property-management records.
How quickly can you attend for general repairs?
Same-day availability for shorter lists; next-day for most standard bookings. Multi-property landlord rounds scheduled in advance.
Related Services
Handyman Services
The full handyman service — flat-pack, TV mounting, picture hanging, and the broader scope of multi-skilled work.
View handyman services across London →Plumbing Services
Where minor plumbing crosses into qualified work — full bathroom plumbing, boiler-related work, larger leaks.
View plumbing services across London →Electrical Services
Part P-compliant electrical work for anything beyond simple light-fitting changes.
View electrical services across London →PPM Contracts
Planned preventative maintenance contracts for landlords and managing agents — scheduled repair rounds across multi-property portfolios.
View planned maintenance services across London →Got a Repair List?
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Last updated: 30 April 2026