Find a trusted tradesman in Selly Oak

Need a tradesman in Selly Oak? Post your job for free and tradespeople who cover your trade and postcode get an alert. Landlords, homeowners and letting agents can all post, with a short description and photos. Searching for a tradesman near me in Selly Oak? Post one job and the local tradespeople who cover Selly Oak are alerted straight away.

Post a job in Selly Oak 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 Selly Oak.

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 Selly Oak

Selly Oak is a lively area in south Birmingham, close to the University of Birmingham and the hospital. Long rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces fill many of its streets, along with converted houses, flats and purpose-built student accommodation. A lot of the housing is rented, and many properties are shared houses.

This produces a steady stream of landlord-type jobs: safety checks on gas and electrics, replacing boilers, fitting smoke alarms, redecorating between tenancies and repairing damage. Owner-occupiers of the terraces are also active, with kitchen and bathroom refits, loft work and repairs to older roofs and brickwork.

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

Gas and electrical safety work: boiler servicing, electrical inspections and repairs for rented homes.
Redecorating between tenancies: painting, plastering small repairs and flooring in a short window.
Boiler and heating replacements: older terraces often have ageing boilers and long pipe runs.
Damp and mould treatment: solid walls and condensation can cause mould, and a specialist can trace the cause.
Kitchen and bathroom refits: terraces have narrow rooms, so layouts need to be planned carefully.
Property maintenance: a general maintenance tradesperson can look after small repairs across a rented house.

Planning your job in Selly Oak

Streets near the university can be busy and parking is limited, so tell tradespeople where a van can stop. If the house is let, say who will let them in, when tenants are at home and whether the work needs to finish before the next tenancy starts. Keys, access times and tenant contact details are best sorted out before the visit. For shared houses, list each room and what needs doing in it.

How we check tradespeople before you hire in Selly Oak

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 Selly Oak

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

What to expect on cost in Selly Oak

We do not publish an average price for Selly Oak, 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 Selly Oak

Selly Oak is next to Bournville, Harborne and Edgbaston, with Stirchley and Kings Norton to the south. See the pages for the nearest areas:

Selly Oak and the high road
Bournbrook and Selly Park
Stirchley and Cotteridge
Harborne and Edgbaston

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

Can letting agents or landlords post jobs in Selly Oak?

Yes. Say that the property is rented, list the work and explain how tradespeople will get access. You can compare the replies and hire the person you prefer.

What should I include for a job in a shared student house?

List each room and the work needed in it, say when the house is empty and add photos. If tradespeople know the timings, they can tell you whether they can fit the work in.

Is it free to post a job in Selly Oak?

Yes. Posting a Selly Oak job costs nothing, and you agree the price directly with the tradesperson.

Which trade deals with condensation and mould?

Choose Damp & Mould and describe where it appears, how long it has been there and whether windows and extractor fans are used. A specialist can find the cause before suggesting a fix.

Ready to post your job?

Posting is free. Describe the work, add the postcode and any photos, and the tradespeople who cover Selly Oak 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.