Best Builders & Handyman Services in Dorset (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

I've used Ellis and co for various odd jobs over the last couple of years. From advising on ventilation issues in my loft and looking at leaks on my conservatory , to hanging pictures , no job is too big or small. Jobs finished to a good quality and prices are competitive. Reliable service with a can do attitude. Would recommend:-)

Rating: 5 / 5

What a fantastic service, would highly recommend. Ellis supplied and fitted a new side gate, of excellent quality and dug out an old manhole cover and surround, then cemented in a new surround, filling in holes found when digging out the old one. Ellis is a very personable, efficient workman with good honest communication and time keeping.

Rating: 5 / 5

Ellis came to ours to put up a shed and put in some lights on our high ceilings. He came exactly when he said he would, worked quickly, keeping us updated with progress, and did a great job. His price was entirely fair. We would highly recommend his services. Thanks Ellis!

Rating: 5 / 5

Great experience working with Ellis. He has a "can do" approach, he charges fairly and he won't leave you with an unfinished job to figure out yourself. Great timekeeping, he cleans up any mess before he leaves and he is good at what he does. Very easy to work with and you can be confident the job will get done with a good finish.

Rating: 5 / 5

Highly recommend. I paid for flat pack assembly - a 2 door sliding wardrobe, chest of drawers and 2 bedside tables. Great communications, extremely polite and professional, quick to get the job done and a fantastic finish. Very happy customer and will return for future jobs.

Rating: 5 / 5

Very reliable and friendly, I appreciated the ease handling the booking process over WhatsApp. Both jobs were completed quickly and efficiently, and as a result the final invoice was less than quoted. That’s something. I definitely recommend Ellis and his team!

Rating: 5 / 5

I'm very impressed with my dealings with this business and the work carried out in my bathroom to address mould and paint issues, which went above and beyond what I'd expected. Pleasant, punctual and professional. I'd been let down in the past and also work by previous contractors needed to be corrected. Happy to recommend and consider for future work.

Rating: 5 / 5

We needed various jobs done around our home as we were preparing to move out: replacing a hob top, fixing a dent in a door, replacing curtain fixtures, rebuilding drawers, etc. All of the work was done to an excellent standard, done quickly and professionally, and we couldn't be more pleased. We are definitely calling again for our new home because we feel safe and comfortable that the job will be done right!

Rating: 5 / 5

Will arrived bang on time, and fixed several repairs. a lovely job on repairing/rehanging our wooden gate so that it opens properly, reglazing a shed window where the frame was rotten, and started work on repairing parts of our decking. All this and dismantling a pergola in 3 hours! Will is polite, timely and a worker of "old-school" sustainable values. We are already looking for the next batch of work for him! Very much appreciated Will

Rating: 5 / 5

Will arrived on time. He assessed what was needed and completed the jobs quickly and efficiently. He refitted a blind that had previously been put up incorrectly, refitted a curtain pole and put up two new light fittings. He was neat and tidy with his work and was a reasonable price. I will definitely call on him again in the future. Very pleased with the job done.

Rating: 5 / 5

Will did a perfect job - putting up curtain poles - really efficient, and with no fuss or bother at all. Arrived promptly, worked steadily, and was all-round excellence.

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent service and reasonably priced. Will came to my rescue and put up x2 curtains poles for me as I had difficulty with the brick/concrete walls and I was too scared to drill through them, It may seem like a minor job but it’s made all the difference to my house feeling like a home. Overall he’s just a lovely guy and I’ll definitely have his service again may I need it! Thanks Will.

Rating: 5 / 5

Rob at Buildsmith has carried out various works at our home over the last few months including plastering & carpentry . We were very impressed with his professionalism and attention to detail and would not hesitate to recommend .

Rating: 5 / 5

A highly professional and courteous service when removing our dilapidated chimney down to ceiling level. Very competitive pricing, organised everything, excellent quality of work, and left the place spotless. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

This was, by far, the best experience we’ve ever had with tradesmen. Rob and his team were an absolute delight to host in our home for the week, and the quality of work is outstanding. Their work ethic, professionalism and attention to the details makes them stand out from the rest, and we felt like it was friends working in our home. It was also a huge comfort to know that they are inclusive, respectful and nonjudgmental of us and our family. Plus our dogs loved them, which is always a good indication of honest people. Have already booked the next job in with them!

Rating: 5 / 5

Finally! A reliable tradesman! Excellent workmanship! Friendly, considerate, and professional. Would highly recommend Rob for high quality building and refurb work. Will definitely be using him again in the future.

Rating: 5 / 5

What a fantastic service, would highly recommend. Ellis supplied and fitted a new side gate, of excellent quality and dug out an old manhole cover and surround, then cemented in a new surround, filling in holes found when digging out the old one. Ellis is a very personable, efficient workman with good honest communication and time keeping.

Rating: 5 / 5

Ellis came to ours to put up a shed and put in some lights on our high ceilings. He came exactly when he said he would, worked quickly, keeping us updated with progress, and did a great job. His price was entirely fair. We would highly recommend his services. Thanks Ellis!

Rating: 5 / 5

Ellis has completed a variety of jobs on my rental property and on my own home. He is very knowledgable and can turn his hand to almost anything. I have recommended him to other family members who have also used his services, with all positive results. 10/10.

Rating: 5 / 5

We highly recommend Ellis. I’m the 1st to admit I have very high standards. Ellis has impressed me so much, that he is now definitely my go to on any other projects or problems I might need help with. We’ve had an issue where rain water kept flooding our kitchen. We’ve invested so much time, money and effort to no avail. But our luck changed once we approached Ellis. After some thorough investigation, he managed to find the problem areas. Due to the severity of the problem, he was quick to resolve the issues. He is a genius, as he has managed to achieve where 3 companies before him failed. He is also a clean and tidy worker and is very approachable.

Rating: 5 / 5

Reece is a genuinely lovely guy and handyman. Engendered trust from the first phone call, and could have chatted away for hours. I'm a single, female living alone, and it felt like having an uncle over to help with a couple of jobs. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and no cause for discomfort or caution. Saved in my phone for next time. Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice ang genuine man who solved my problem in 2 seconds and gave me good advice for the usage of my boiler and radiators. I will rely on him for any other job in the future.

Rating: 5 / 5

I thoroughly recommend Reece. He’s a lovely man and takes pride in his work!

Rating: 5 / 5

Reece took on my challenging tiling issue and I'm very happy with the results.

Rating: 5 / 5

Reece took on my challenging tiling issue and I'm very happy with the results.

Rating: 5 / 5

I thoroughly recommend Reece. He’s a lovely man and takes pride in his work!

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice ang genuine man who solved my problem in 2 seconds and gave me good advice for the usage of my boiler and radiators. I will rely on him for any other job in the future.

Rating: 5 / 5

Reece is a genuinely lovely guy and handyman. Engendered trust from the first phone call, and could have chatted away for hours. I'm a single, female living alone, and it felt like having an uncle over to help with a couple of jobs. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and no cause for discomfort or caution. Saved in my phone for next time. Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

I have used Nick Andersons Handyman Services for personal and business jobs and I cannot recommend him enough. He's a great guy, competitive, great service and really pleased with the job outcome.Nick has always gone the extra mile in helping me out when in urgent need.

Rating: 5 / 5

Nick is exceptional. I have been very impressed with the quality of his work and range of skills, and believe me, I am very picky about details. He always arrives on time, works in a clean, tidy way and gets the done job done quickly and properly. I always feel I am in safe, professional hands with Nick - he is capable, reliable and his rates are very reasonable. Having used him 3 times now, he is my go-to person for that myriad of general repairs, tricky odd jobs and mountain of little tasks that need sorting out.

Rating: 5 / 5

Nick has done so many jobs for us over the past 7 years I cannot remember them all! But he is the man to go to if you need pretty much anything done, handyman is the exact right word to describe Nick! If there is a job that needs doing from plumbing, to decorating, to fixing holes in the floor, to installing wall brackets, roof repairs, most recently securing flag poles at our shop…you name it he can do it! Thank you Nick you are a superstar!

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 5 / 5

I have used Nick Andersons Handyman Services for personal and business jobs and I cannot recommend him enough. He's a great guy, competitive, great service and really pleased with the job outcome.Nick has always gone the extra mile in helping me out when in urgent need.

Rating: 5 / 5

Nick is exceptional. I have been very impressed with the quality of his work and range of skills, and believe me, I am very picky about details. He always arrives on time, works in a clean, tidy way and gets the done job done quickly and properly. I always feel I am in safe, professional hands with Nick - he is capable, reliable and his rates are very reasonable. Having used him 3 times now, he is my go-to person for that myriad of general repairs, tricky odd jobs and mountain of little tasks that need sorting out.