Find a trusted tradesman in Harborne

Looking for a tradesman in Harborne? Post your job for free and tradespeople who cover your trade and postcode get an alert. Describe the work, add the B17 postcode and photos, and choose from the replies you get. Searching for a tradesman near me in Harborne? Post one job and the local tradespeople who cover Harborne are alerted straight away.

Post a job in Harborne for free

Describe the work, add the postcode of the property and choose the trade that fits best. It takes a few minutes, and there is no charge for posting a job in Harborne.

Describe the job and choose the trade it needs.
Add the postcode of the property, and photos if you have them.
Tradespeople who cover that trade and area are alerted to your job.
Reply to the people who get in touch, and choose who to hire.

Only up to 3 tradespeople can respond to each job you post, so you get a few good quotes, not a flood of calls.

If no trader responds to your job within 24 hours, we'll step in. We'll contact matching traders ourselves and keep you updated by email, phone or WhatsApp.

Homes and common jobs in Harborne

Harborne is a popular suburb in south-west Birmingham, built up around its busy High Street. Streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraces and bay-fronted semis sit alongside larger villas, and further out there are interwar and later houses. Parts of the area are conservation areas, and many homes are in demand, so owners tend to invest in them.

Typical jobs include loft conversions, rear and side-return extensions, kitchen and bathroom refits, reworking the layout of older houses and looking after period features. Terraces are often owned by landlords or shared by tenants, so repairs, safety checks and quick turnarounds between tenants are common too.

These are some of the jobs people post in this part of Birmingham:

Side-return and rear extensions: a popular way to add space to a bay-fronted terrace or semi.
Loft conversions: adding a bedroom and bathroom, often with new stairs and roof windows.
Rewiring and electrical safety checks: especially for rented homes and older terraces.
Boiler and heating work: replacing old boilers and balancing systems in larger period houses.
Plastering and decorating: repairing cracked plaster, skimming walls and redecorating period rooms.
Roof repairs and chimney work: slate and tile roofs on Victorian houses need regular attention.

Planning your job in Harborne

Parking is tight on many Harborne streets, especially near the High Street, so tell tradespeople where a van and a skip can go and whether you need a permit. Terraces often have narrow rear access, which affects how materials reach the back. If your home is in a conservation area or is a rental, mention it, since it can change the rules for windows, extensions and tenant access.

How we check tradespeople before you hire in Harborne

Tradespeople are approved by our team before they can see jobs, and each profile shows the checks that have been made. You can read reviews written after real jobs, and compare the replies you get before you decide. Whoever you choose, it is worth asking for:

A written quote that sets out what is included and how payment works
The insurance certificate, shown before work starts
Photos or examples of finished work similar to yours

How we check traders

Trades you can post for in Harborne

Choose the trade closest to your job. Not sure which one? Pick the nearest and describe the problem.

What to expect on cost in Harborne

We do not publish an average price for Harborne, because no two jobs are the same. These Birmingham price guides explain what affects the cost of each trade, and how to get an accurate quote:

Areas near Harborne

Harborne sits next to Edgbaston and Selly Oak, with Quinton and Bearwood close by. See the pages for the nearest areas:

Harborne High Street and the village
Edgbaston and Five Ways
Selly Oak and Bournbrook
Quinton and Bearwood

Post your job and the tradespeople who cover your trade and postcode get an alert.

Areas we cover near Birmingham

You can post from any of these areas. Each page has local details and the trades you can post for:

Frequently asked questions

What should I say about parking when I post a job in Harborne?

Say where a van can stop, whether a permit is needed and whether you have a drive. Clear parking details save time on the day and help tradespeople plan the visit.

Can I post a job for a rented home in Harborne?

Yes. Say that the property is a rental and mention how tradespeople will get access, so they can arrange the work with your tenants.

Does it cost anything to find a tradesman in Harborne?

No. Posting is free. You agree the price directly with the tradesperson you choose from the replies.

Which trades help with a side-return extension?

Start with a builder. Depending on the design you may also need an electrician, plumber, plasterer and joiner. Choose Building when you post and describe the plans you have.

Ready to post your job?

Posting is free. Describe the work, add the postcode and any photos, and the tradespeople who cover Harborne can get in touch.

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We'll reply on WhatsApp during working hours and post the job for you. Your job then appears on the site like any other, and only up to 3 traders can take it up.