Get DIY help over video call
HelpingHands lets you speak with an experienced helper through a live 10, 20, or 30-minute video call. Whatever you're tackling around the house, point your phone at it and a helper talks you through it in real time — so you start with a plan instead of a guess and don't ruin a wall, a tool, or a Saturday.
When online DIY help is useful
Hanging a shelf, mirror or curtain rail dead straight, patching a hole, re-sealing around a bath, choosing between screws and wall plugs, or just sanity-checking a plan before you drill the first hole. If you can show it on camera, a helper can steer you.
What you can ask during a video call
"What drill bit and plug do I need for this wall?" "How do I get this shelf perfectly level?" "Am I about to drill into a pipe or cable?" "Is this the right filler for the job?" A helper gives you a straight answer before you commit, not after it's gone wrong.
What HelpingHands does and does not do
It does: guide you through small repairs, help you hang things straight, recommend the right tool or material, and check your plan before you start. It does not: send someone to do the DIY for you, or replace a professional for structural, electrical or gas work — a helper tells you when a job is out of DIY territory.
How pricing works
You book by session length — 10, 20, or 30 minutes — and see the price before you confirm. No call-out fee, because there is no call-out.
How to book a helper
Download HelpingHands, describe what you're trying to do, and choose a helper. You'll be connected on a video call where you can show the job and get talked through it step by step.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get DIY help over a video call?
- Yes. With HelpingHands you book a short video call with a helper who guides you through home DIY in real time while you do the hands-on part.
- Does HelpingHands send someone to my house?
- No. HelpingHands is video-only. Helpers guide you during a live video call.
- What kind of DIY jobs can a helper cover?
- Small repairs, hanging and mounting things straight, choosing the right tool or material, and sanity-checking a plan. For structural, electrical or gas work, a helper will tell you when it's a job for a professional.
- I'm a complete beginner — is this still for me?
- Especially for you. A helper starts from where you are, shows you what to buy and how to hold the tool, and stays with you through the whole task so you learn as you go.
Get help in minutes
Download HelpingHands and book a short video call with a helper who can talk you through it.