Mounting & hanging
Lamps, coat racks, curtain rails, blinds, TVs, shelves, mirrors, artwork and accessories.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING HANDYMAN ROTTERDAM
Small jobs, done properly.
Google Reviews 4,9 van 5I help expats and international residents with small and medium-sized jobs at home. From mounting and assembling to repairs, carpentry, practical improvements and light electrical work — all communication can be in fluent English.
Send a few photos or a short video. I usually reply within a few hours on weekdays.
Fully English-speaking | By appointment, no emergency jobs
Video coming soonA quick introduction

A FAMILIAR FACE, AT HOME & AT WORK
You deal directly with me, from your first WhatsApp message until the job is finished. That means clear communication, no call-centre and no different people turning up.
Years of practical experience and a creative, solution-focused approach mean I look beyond the immediate fix. I think about what works well, looks right and stays practical in everyday use.
THE JOB BOARD
These are the small and medium-sized jobs that suit the way I work. No emergency call-outs or major renovations; instead, practical work that can be planned, communicated clearly and finished neatly. Is your job not listed? Send me a WhatsApp message and I will let you know whether it is a good fit.
Lamps, coat racks, curtain rails, blinds, TVs, shelves, mirrors, artwork and accessories.
IKEA and other flat-pack furniture, cabinet adjustments and carefully fitted solutions.
Lamps, sockets, switches and small electrical repairs.
Door adjustments, small repairs, practical improvements and a neat finish.
Skirting boards, battens, small made-to-measure solutions and tidy woodwork.
Small plaster repairs, wall repairs, partition walls and wall-mounted furniture.
Replacing worktops, adjusting or repairing cabinets and other small kitchen jobs.
Several small jobs in one visit: clear, efficient and properly taken care of.
MORE THAN A PAIR OF HANDS
I do not simply drill and screw things into place. I think along with you: the best position, the right height, a clean finish and what actually works for your room or workspace.
HOW IT WORKS
WhatsApp is the quickest way to get started. Send a few photos or a short video so I can understand what is needed before we plan anything.
By appointment. No emergency jobs.
Describe what you would like done and mention any materials you already have.
Clear photos and a short video make the situation easy to assess.
I will let you know whether the job fits and suggest the best approach.
We arrange an appointment that works and leaves enough time for the work.
Carefully completed and tidied up afterwards.
MY HANDYMAN RATES
Transparent pricing, no surprises.
For small jobs I do not usually make fixed quotes. I can give a realistic time estimate based on your photos, video and the situation.
Materials, parking and any time spent collecting supplies are charged separately. I will make that clear before we start.
Looking only for the cheapest handyman? I am probably not your person. Looking for clear communication, practical thinking and a careful finish? Then we are likely a good match.
Send photos or a video of your jobFirst 2 hours
€ 225incl. VATAgreed clearly in advance. No small print — just a properly arranged job.
RECENT ROTTERDAM HANDYMAN JOBS
Every job has its own practical challenge. These recent Rotterdam projects show the kind of work I enjoy: clear solutions, careful installation and a result that fits the space.

Wall repair & plastering

Kitchen & installation

Planning & assembly

★★★★★
Mark van Merwede
MY SERVICE AREA
I mainly work in Rotterdam City Center and nearby neighbourhoods, helping expats and international residents feel at home in their new place. Not sure whether your home is within my area? Send your location and job details on WhatsApp and I will let you know if it fits the schedule.

GOOD TO KNOW
Yes — completely. We can discuss your job, schedule and practical choices in English on WhatsApp and in person.
Send a WhatsApp message with a short description, your Rotterdam neighbourhood and relevant photos or a video. I usually reply within a few hours on weekdays.
The first two hours are €225 including VAT. After that I charge €85 per hour including VAT. Materials, parking and supply runs are separate.
No. I work by appointment, so every job gets the attention it deserves.
No. I choose jobs that fit my experience, way of working and planning. If another specialist would be the better choice, I will tell you honestly.
For small and medium-sized jobs I normally give a time estimate instead of a fixed quote. Larger projects can be discussed separately.
Yes, by agreement. I can advise on what is needed and collect materials; those costs are always discussed clearly in advance.
Mainly in and around Rotterdam City Center. Other areas are possible when the job and planning are a good fit.
YOUR JOB, PROPERLY HANDLED
Send photos or a short video on WhatsApp. I will first check whether the job is a good fit, usually reply within a few hours on weekdays and work by appointment — fully in English if you prefer.
Photos and short videos are welcome. No emergency jobs.