What can a helper do in one hour?

Start with one service and one priority

Tell the helper what matters most, then list any smaller tasks to do if time allows. These examples are starting points, not promises that every task will fit into an hour.

Help around the house

An hour might be spent tidying one room, washing up and wiping accessible kitchen surfaces, or sorting and folding a basket of laundry. The amount depends on the starting condition and the size of the job.

• Have cleaning products and equipment ready.
• Explain where things belong so tidying does not become a guessing game.
• Keep deep cleaning, heavy lifting and hazardous waste outside the booking.

A focused garden job

Watering pots, weeding a small accessible patch or sweeping a path can make a useful, manageable visit. Agree the area first and tell the helper where garden waste should go.

• Provide suitable tools and gloves.
• For mowing, supply a suitable working lawnmower and discuss the lawn size.
• Digging, hedge trimming, tree cutting and work at height are not included.

A small household repair

A simple shelf or a small assembly task may suit a handyman booking, depending on the wall, fixings and instructions. Describe the job clearly so the helper can check it is within their abilities.

• Provide the tools, fixings and materials.
• Allow time for preparation and checking the finished job.
• Plumbing, gas, electrical and structural work are not included.

How the minimum booking works

Choose visits in 30-minute steps. A 30-minute visit costs £17. Garden help, plant watering and company visits have a 1-hour minimum. Longer visits use the published service rate.

• Choose the hours you need for each service in your basket.
• Check the displayed visit price before submitting.
• If the job needs more time, agree the change through Hometown before extra work begins.