Handyman companies in Glasgow
467 handyman companies have a registered office in Glasgow, and 115 of them were formed in 2025 or 2026. In their latest accounts, the typical one held £15,834 in cash and owed £24,033 at year end.
The numbers
| Measure | Glasgow | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Registered companies | 467 | 40,667 |
| Formed in 2025 or 2026 | 115 (25%) | 17% |
| Being struck off or in liquidation | 78 (17%) | 13% |
| Typical cash at year end | £15,834123 accounts | £14,607 |
| Typical amount owed at year end | £24,033221 accounts | £23,688 |
| Typical number of employees | 1226 accounts | 1 |
What this means if you’re starting one
More of these companies are closing than in most trades
14% of handyman companies in Glasgow are currently being struck off, against 8.9% of all companies there. Nationally that rate is higher than 82% of UK industries.
Closures run high here. It is a churn signal, not a survival rate, but it means the common failure points are worth learning before you start.
Most of these businesses are run by one or two people
The typical handyman company in Glasgow reports 1 employee; the top quarter has 3 or more (226 filings).
You are mostly up against owner-operators. Your own hours are likely to be your biggest cost, and the easiest one to undercount.
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Check my ideaWhat these figures can’t tell you
Companies are counted where their registered office is, which may be an accountant or a home address rather than a shop. Sole traders and partnerships are not on the register, and electronically filed accounts cover roughly 60–75% of accounts filed each year. The figures describe companies that exist; they cannot prove demand for your idea or predict whether it will work. How the figures are built.
Handyman in other places
- Edinburgh224 companies
- London5,533 companies
- Birmingham1,144 companies
- Southend-on-Sea975 companies
- Harrow959 companies
- Romford944 companies
- Chelmsford772 companies
- Manchester738 companies
Other businesses in Glasgow
- Buy-to-let landlord5,105 companies
- Business consultancy2,560 companies
- Takeaway and street food2,257 companies
- Online shop2,250 companies
- Dog grooming and other personal services1,869 companies
- Hair and beauty salon1,590 companies
- IT support or consultancy1,339 companies
- Restaurant1,334 companies