Something breaks at home and suddenly you’re asking everybody if they know a plumber, electrician, AC technician or carpenter.

The good news is that you don’t always have to depend on random WhatsApp contacts or someone your neighbour’s cousin recommended.

Here are 3 places you can check when you need a handyman in Abuja.

1. Handwork.ng

This is a home-services platform specifically built to connect people with artisans and handymen. You can look for services like plumbing, electrical work, painting, carpentry, AC repairs and general home maintenance. Handwork says its artisans go through identity, background and skill verification.

2. TrustAm

TrustAm has a maintenance section specifically for Abuja, where you can find technicians for general home repairs and maintenance. It also features customer reviews and in-app payments, which can make the process easier to manage.

3. Jiji

Jiji is a general marketplace rather than a handyman-only app, but it has a dedicated repair-services section for Abuja. You’ll find listings for plumbers, electricians, appliance repairers, solar technicians and other service providers.

Just remember, even when using a platform, do your own checks. Look at reviews, ask about the cost before work begins, check previous work where possible and be careful about paying the full amount upfront.

Because when something breaks in your house, you want a solution, not another problem. 😂