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Need a handyman for small jobs?

Putting a wardrobe together, hanging a lamp, a shelf on the wall or a door that sticks. For small jobs you don't need to call a company that charges a call-out fee. Post your job and a handy neighbour or student from your area replies.

Post your job for freeSee the costs

Free to post, no commission. You pay the helper directly.

Help from your area

  • Hourly rate€18 to €30
  • Call-out fee or minimum hoursUsually not, you agree it yourself
  • Urgent or weekendAgree it yourself
  • Assembling an IKEA wardrobe (2 hours)€36 to €60
All costs and sources

What does a handyman cost per hour?

A handyman company or self-employed handyman compared with a handy neighbour or student, for the kind of small jobs that don't need a tradesperson.

CostCompanyHelp from your area
Hourly rate€30 to €55 (incl. VAT)€18 to €30
Call-out fee or minimum hoursOften, the amount varies by companyUsually not, you agree it yourself
Urgent or weekend20 to 50% surchargeAgree it yourself
Assembling an IKEA wardrobe (2 hours)€60 to €110€36 to €60
Hanging a lamp and two shelves (1 hour)€30 to €55 plus call-out fee€20 to €30

Company rates 2026 including VAT. Help from your area: guide prices, you agree the price with the helper yourself. Private individuals don't charge VAT.

On KlusjeBij, people posting a job like this usually offered between €45 and €215 for the whole job (median €70, 21 real jobs).

Sources: Trustoo, handyman costs (March 2026, in Dutch), Knab, hourly rate of a self-employed handyman (2026, in Dutch).

New to the Netherlands? You can write your job in English. Posting is free and you pay the helper directly after the job, in cash or with a payment request (Tikkie).

Everything about the price: Handyman hourly rate 2026: €18 to €55 per hour

IKEA furniture to assemble?

The most requested job on this page. What IKEA's own assembly service costs, how long a PAX or BILLY takes and what a handy neighbour asks for it: IKEA assembly service: help from your area. Washing machine to connect or move? Washing machine installation. A TV, lamp or curtain rail on the wall? Mounting and hanging.

A company or someone from your area?

Call a professional for

  • electrics: fuse groups, new sockets, the meter cupboard
  • gas, the central heating boiler and everything behind the water meter
  • work you want a guarantee or an invoice for
  • big renovations, plastering and roofing

Ask someone from your area for

  • assembling furniture and IKEA wardrobes
  • hanging lamps, shelves, curtain rails and pictures
  • painting a wall or ceiling
  • small repairs: a sticking door, a loose skirting board, a tap washer

How to find a handyman near you

  1. Post your job for free

    What needs doing, where and when? Add a photo and what you want to pay. Then helpers know straight away whether it suits them.

  2. Choose who you want

    Handy neighbours and students reply with a message. You read what they write and choose who you trust.

  3. Agree and pay each other

    In the chat you agree the time and the price. After the job you pay the helper yourself, without commission.

Tips for a job that goes right first time

  • Describe the job as precisely as you can

    "PAX wardrobe 2 metres, three doors, on the second floor" gets better replies than "assemble a wardrobe".

  • Say which tools you have

    Do you have a drill, a spirit level and wall plugs at home? Mention it. Then the helper doesn't have to carry anything along.

  • Choose per hour or a fixed price

    For small jobs a fixed price often works best: you know in advance where you stand.

  • Leave electrics and gas to a professional

    Anyone can hang a lamp on an existing connection point. Running new wiring or touching the gas pipe is work for a certified installer.

Handyman by city

Prices, helpers and recently posted jobs in your city.

Frequently asked questions

What does a handyman cost per hour?+
In 2026 a handyman company or self-employed handyman usually charges €30 to €55 per hour including VAT, often with a call-out fee or a minimum number of hours on top. A handy neighbour or student usually asks less for simple jobs; you agree that price yourself.
How do I find a handyman near me?+
Post your job for free on KlusjeBij with your town, what needs doing and when. Helpers who live nearby reply. You choose who you go ahead with.
Can I also get small jobs done, like hanging one lamp?+
Yes. Someone from your area is handy for exactly these small jobs: you pay no call-out fee and no minimum of a few hours. You can combine a few small jobs in one visit.
Do I have to pay VAT?+
A private person who helps you doesn't charge VAT. With a company you pay VAT; for painting, wallpapering (labour only), plastering and insulating a home older than 2 years that is 9%, for most other jobs 21%.
Who is liable if something goes wrong?+
With a company, damage is usually covered by their business insurance. With a private person that is less certain. Agree beforehand what happens if something gets damaged, and leave risky work such as electrics and gas to a professional.

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