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How much does it cost to put up shelves?
I've got a few rooms that need shelving put up, nothing complicated. Is this the kind of small job a handyman would take on? And what's a typical day rate if I can find other work for them to do while they are with us?
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It’s really down to the quantity of shelves, type of shelves and if it is a plasterboard wall or solid wall."
It’s really down to the quantity of shelves, type of shelves and if it is a plasterboard wall or solid wall."
Answered on 11th May 2026 - Member since Apr 2025 -
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"Hi Joyce it depends how many most trades will probably charge you a day rate to do it depending how long it would take"
Answered on 11th May 2026 - Member since Mar 2022 -
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"Yes a good Handyman will take on this type of work on and a reasonable day rate would be around £100 - £150 for 8 hours"
Answered on 11th May 2026 - Member since Dec 2019 -
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"Yes. It is. Usually I charge for these kind of hanging on wall for £20 per item. The daily rate for a handyman is between £150-300 per person. Depends on the job. Any questions please let me know.
Thanks
Zoltan"
Thanks
Zoltan"
Answered on 12th May 2026 - Member since Feb 2026 -
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"Labour only around £175-£180 per day with parts at an extra cost. You may find cheaper but you get what you pay for when it comes to pricing"
Answered on 13th May 2026 - Member since Feb 2024 -
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"£50 - £75 depends on how much work is on. And how many shelves are to be put up"
Answered on 14th May 2026 - Member since May 2026 -
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"Depends on the type of shelves but £50 upwards will do the job"
Answered on 14th May 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 -
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"Yes I have a team of driffrent people always willing to help if was on job and do not charge day rate we will charge a set fee and it dose not change after"
Answered on 14th May 2026 - Member since May 2025 -
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"Hello, usually most of the handyman i have meet so far are charging a minimum of £50-£120 depend if you are a new costumer or existing customer. Also is he local or has to travel. Also are you require invoice or not and off curse the complexity of the job or if it is 2 man job."
Answered on 15th May 2026 - Member since Sep 2024 -
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"Hi. Depends on the number and size of the shelves. An all inclusive price for the total works is usually the way I would price. Could be anything from £40 and upwards, depending on the works."
Answered on 15th May 2026 - Member since Dec 2025 -
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