The Home Crew · Northern Johannesburg
Handyman services in Johannesburg
Mounting, door adjustments, minor repairs and finishing work across our Johannesburg service area. Send your job list and photos to agree the labour, materials and work that can be combined in one visit.
What handyman work costs
| Hourly labour | R300–R800/hr |
|---|---|
| Call-outconfirm any call-out credit in the accepted quote | R250–R650 |
| TV mounting, standardbracket extra | R550–R1,200 |
| TV mounting, complexcables concealed in the wall | R1,500–R3,000 |
| Cable management, loose runs | R150–R500 |
| Interior door adjustment or replacementper door | R700–R1,200 |
| Tap / mixer repair or replacement | R350–R1,500 + part |
| Picture hanging, shelving, small fixes | R200–R700 |
| Furniture assemblyper item | R300–R600 |
| Full day on site (8 hrs) | R1,600–R4,800 |
How it works: call, quote, job
- The call: you send the list. WhatsApp is ideal: a photo of each job prices it better than a description. If something on the list needs a licensed trade (a COC, gas work), we say so on the call, not on the day.
- The quote: a fixed price before anyone drives. Per-job prices for the list, not an open meter. Hourly rates apply only when surprises appear inside a wall, and we say so before continuing, not on the invoice.
- The job: materials at cost, list ticked off. You're welcome to supply your own bracket, tap or hinge: we fit what you bought, or buy it for you at the shelf price, plus nothing.
Handyman visits are available across our full service area. Send your suburb, task list and photos so we can confirm the required work and an available appointment.
What we're asked for most
TV mounting
Standard mounts to suitable plaster or brick surfaces, with cable tidying. The guide separates mounting labour from bracket supply; the wall and TV determine the fixings.
Doors and locks
Sticking doors, sagging hinges, new handles and locksets, alignment after the winter swell.
Taps and leaks
Dripping mixers, washer and valve swaps, re-sealing around basins and showers.
Shelves and mounting
Floating shelves, heavy mirrors, coat racks: the things that come off the wall when they're done wrong.
Assembly
Flat-pack furniture, braais and play equipment: the guide covers assembly labour per item. Size, complexity and any missing parts determine the quote.
The mixed list
The fridge list. Our favourite kind of job, and the cheapest per item.
If a list ends with a room that needs more than a fix (the colour, not the patch), that moves from this rate card to our painting page: same crew, priced per m², with the prep done properly.
One check before you book: what a sticking door is telling you
Door binding can involve hinges, the frame, moisture or movement in the opening. Note whether it changes with the season and photograph the gaps. Check the cause before removing timber; a hinge adjustment and planing solve different problems.
What you have when we leave
- Every job on the list done, ticked off against the list you sent, and anything we found along the way, reported.
- Taps re-washered or re-seated, tested under running water before we pack up.
- Wall fixings rated for the weight they carry: the TV mount gets a pull test before we hand you the remote.
- Doors closing on the latch without lifting the handle.
- The site swept: offcuts, packaging and old parts go onto the bakkie, not into your bin.
- All of it under the 6-month workmanship guarantee; parts carry the supplier warranty.
Handyman by suburb
Handyman coverage includes: Randburg, Midrand, Sandton and Fourways, and every suburb on our patch. If the list includes a gate that won't close or a garden gone wild, our own crews handle gate motor repairs and garden services on the same visit.
Agree the job list and who will attend before the visit. Keep the accepted quote and any parts or workmanship terms with your invoice.
Questions we get asked
Hourly or per job, which do you charge?
Fixed price per visit, based on your list. Hourly applies to open-ended work where neither of us can know what's behind the wall, and we flag it before continuing, not on the invoice.
Do you supply materials?
Either way. Buy your own and we fit it, or we buy it at cost and show you the slip.
Is there a minimum charge?
One hour's labour plus call-out, in line with the rate card above. That's why the list should be the whole list.
What don't you do?
Work that needs a COC or a licensed trade: main electrical, gas, and so on. We'll tell you what that is rather than do it badly, and we can usually quote the small work around it.
How fast can you come?
Send your suburb, access details and the symptoms or job list. We confirm the next available appointment. The timing depends on the agreed scope, access and any materials needed.
Is your handyman an employee or a subcontractor?
Confirm who will attend when the job is booked. The agreed scope, price and follow-up contact should be recorded with the quote.
Before you book
Send one clear photo per job, the dimensions and any fixture model or weight. Mention hidden pipes, electrical points and access restrictions before drilling or mounting work is quoted.
Scope in detail
Illustrated comparison
A small door repair and local paint touch-up, with the existing door and room retained.
Generated illustrations explain the work shown. They are not photographs of completed customer jobs.
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