Curtains, a shelf, a squeaky door and a list of small jobs? Before you book, read this: how to prepare your list, what a handyman does and what needs a specialist, and the questions that make the visit worth it.
Get these ready so everything gets done in one visit.
Put every small job on one list, with photos and measurements.
Block or gypsum board? Tell the handyman so they bring the right screws and plugs for the weight.
Take those off the list. Sockets and wiring are for an electrician, big leaks for a plumber.
A curtain, a shelf, a mixer tap? Decide whether you or the handyman buys them.
Most problems come from something that wasn't agreed at the start.
The fixings didn't suit the weight or the wall. Tell the handyman the weight and the wall type first.
The holes weren't level. Ask them to use a spirit level before drilling.
Electrics or a big leak are better done by a specialist. A wrong job costs more in the end.
The list wasn't clear, or nobody agreed who buys the parts.
Cleaning up after drilling wasn't agreed.
A long list with no order. Start with what matters most.
A handyman does varied small jobs. Leave bigger work to a specialist.
It needs accurate, level drilling. The handyman brings screws and plugs to suit your wall.
What matters is fixings that suit the weight and the wall type (block or gypsum board).
Usually loose hinges or it needs oiling. Usually quick.
Changing a mixer tap, shower head or flush. Leave bigger leaks to a plumber.
Filling old screw holes and a touch of paint afterwards.
Changing an ordinary bulb is fine. Sockets, switches and wiring are a job for a qualified electrician.
Move furniture and things out of the way before they come; it goes faster.
Put the list in order, so the important jobs are done if time runs out.
A screwdriver, a tape measure and some tape help with small jobs. Leave anything electrical to a specialist.
A loose door or a dripping tap: fix it early, before it grows.
Ask before the visit. A good handyman won't mind.
Agree how you'll be charged at the start, and get the price on WhatsApp.
Send every job with photos and measurements before they come, so they bring the right tools and parts.
Screws, plugs and parts: you or them? At what price?
So nothing in electrics or plumbing is done wrong.
Will they clean the dust and take away the mess when they finish?
Look for genuine reviews or ask someone who has used them.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
Even wiring and big leaks. Those are for a specialist.
Before hanging something heavy like a mirror or a bookshelf.
If they say "we'll see later" and just start, think twice.
Agree the clean-up at the start.
Rough prices. Use them to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices. Most handymen charge per job or per visit; the price goes up if they need to drill concrete or supply parts.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Fitting a curtain (per curtain) | SAR 100 – 300 |
| Assembling furniture or shelves (by amount) | SAR 200 – 1,200 |
| A visit for several small jobs | Price by agreement |
💡 Put all your small jobs on one list and send it with photos before the visit. Far cheaper than calling someone out for each job.
🔩 Lots of curtains or shelves? Ask for a quantity discount. Many handymen drop the price a lot for several jobs in one home.
A rough guide from 4 sources in Riyadh (October 2026), including averages of real jobs by Riyadh customers and handymen's price pages. We couldn't find reliable published prices for a general handyman visit. The final price is agreed between you and the handyman. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
A handyman does varied small jobs. For electrics, big plumbing jobs or ACs, a specialist is better.
Depends on size. A list of 5–10 small jobs usually takes half a day.
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the handyman directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026
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