Supporting older people across North Dublin since 2017
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Practical help. Peace of mind. North Dublin.

Your Home.
Your Independence.
Our Helping Hand.

Friendly, trusted home maintenance and safety services to help older people live safely, comfortably and independently in the home they love.

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Local support, close to homeDublin 3, 5, 9, 13 & 17

Garda-vetted teamPeople you can trust

Local and experiencedRooted in North Dublin

Practical supportBig and small jobs

Respectful and friendlyYour home, your dignity

A little help goes a long way

Helping you feel at home in your own home.

Sometimes it’s the small things that make everyday life easier. A loose handrail, a repair that needs doing or a room that has become difficult to move around can affect how comfortable you feel at home.

Our team offers practical solutions with a personal touch. We take time to listen, treat every home with respect and help you find the support that suits your needs.

What we do

Real help for everyday living.

From important safety changes to practical jobs around the home, we’re here to make life a little easier.

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Home maintenance & repairs

General repairs, minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, gutter maintenance and other practical improvements.

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A grab rail fitted to help with safe movement in the home02

Home safety & adaptations

Grab rails, key boxes, smoke alarms and other practical safety measures that can make a meaningful difference at home.

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Decluttering & organisation

Helping remove unwanted items, reduce trip hazards and create clearer, more accessible spaces to move around.

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Personal pendant alarms

Installation and support for monitored personal pendant alarms through our partnership with Task Community Care, offering reassurance to customers and families.

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Safer access & outdoor adaptations

Practical improvements to entrances and outdoor areas, including small ramps or step adjustments, garden pathway changes and external handrails to support safer movement.

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Home readiness & downstairs living

Planning a return home from hospital or a move to a ground-floor bedroom? Talk to us about practical room changes, clearing access routes and preparing a safer, more manageable space.

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Not sure what help you need? Just give us a call. We can talk through your situation and explain what support may be suitable.

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Our work in North Dublin

See the difference a helping hand makes.

Explore genuine Handy Helpers jobs, from safer entrances and garden work to interior painting, exterior finishing and practical improvements around the home.

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The same steps and glass doorway, with a new metal handrail fitted
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Entrance steps and handrail

An added handrail beside existing entrance steps.

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The same paved path and brick wall after works, with cleaner paving
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Pathway improvements

Cleaning and improvement works along a path at home.

Outbuilding with old blue doors before replacement
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The same outbuilding with new timber double doors fitted
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Shed door replacement

New timber doors to improve access to outdoor storage.

Patio and red garden door mostly obscured by dense vegetation
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The same patio and red garden door after overgrown plants were cleared
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Garden and patio clearance

Cutting back overgrowth to make an outdoor area usable again.

Side passage with exposed soil and items beside the paving
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The same side passage with the edge cleared and paving tidied
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Side passage tidy-up

Practical work to clear and tidy a narrow outdoor passage.

Front boundary wall and railings before finishing work
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The same boundary wall and railings with a fresh, clean finish
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Exterior painting & boundary finishes

Refreshing the finish of an outdoor boundary wall and railings.

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Interior room after decorating, with smooth grey walls, crisp white woodwork and door trim
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Interior painting & decorating

From surface preparation to a fresh, carefully finished room. We also undertake exterior painting and decorating work, depending on the job and assessment.

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In their own words

A little help. A big difference.

What customers and families have said about their experience with Handy Helpers.

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Handrails & home safety

“The two workers from Handy Helpers fitted handrails and support bars throughout our home. The work was professional, tidy, and has made the house much safer.”

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Grab rail installation

“Really happy with the service from the two Handy Helpers workers. The grab rails were installed exactly where I needed them, and they double-checked that everything was solid and safe. Very friendly and efficient.”

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Garden improvements

“I couldn’t be happier with the work done on my garden! The Handy Helpers team went above and beyond, transforming the space into something beautiful. Professional, efficient, and always with a smile, highly recommend their services.”

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Painting & care

“A huge thanks to Handy Helpers for always being there to do my mum’s painting at the front of the house. It really lifts her spirits. It’s such a pleasure knowing we can trust them to do a fantastic job, and they’ve become a real highlight for her.”

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Bathroom improvements

“The two workers from Handy Helpers did a great job painting our bathroom and re-grouting the shower. They worked carefully around everything and left the space looking fresh and tidy.”

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Friendly, reliable service

“The whole process was smooth, they were quick to respond, showed up on time, and were really easy to talk to.”

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Every home and every job is different. Tell us what would make life easier for you.

The people behind the service

Meet your Handy Helpers.

A helping hand is about people, not just practical jobs. Get to know the team and see the sort of work we do in communities across North Dublin.

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Our team carries out home maintenance, outdoor improvements and safety-related support with care and respect for every home.

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Meet the team and see our real home maintenance work across North Dublin.

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Simple from the start

Getting help should be easy.

There’s no need to know exactly what work is needed before you call. We’ll guide you through the next steps.

Get in touch
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    Contact our team

    Call, email or use our simple enquiry form. Tell us a little about the work you need, or the concerns you have about your home.

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    We’ll talk things through

    Our team will explain how we can help and discuss the next appropriate step.

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    Assessment & quotation

    Where needed, we arrange a home assessment and explain the proposed work and any charges before it goes ahead.

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    Practical help, respectfully delivered

    Our team completes agreed work and follows up where appropriate.

For families and carers

A helping hand for them.
Peace of mind for you.

Perhaps your parent is finding some household jobs harder to manage. Maybe you’re worried about a safety hazard or want some practical work completed before your loved one comes home.

We understand that it matters who enters a loved one’s home. Our Garda-vetted team works with care, dignity and respect, with an approach that values familiar faces and clear communication.

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Together, we can help make home feel safer.
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Supporting older people since 2017.
For professionals and support agencies

Good care involves working together.

Home safety and practical maintenance can play a valuable part in helping older people live more independently.

Handy Helpers welcomes enquiries from healthcare professionals, social care teams, community groups and other services supporting older people and people with additional needs.

Discuss a referral

For referrals involving personal or health information, please contact us first to agree an appropriate secure way to share the details.

Who might refer?

Our service connects with a range of North Dublin referral pathways, including:

  • Public Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists
  • HSE and primary care professionals
  • Hospital and community support teams
  • ALONE and voluntary organisations
  • Healthy Age Friendly Homes and local supports
  • Families, carers and self-referrals
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Our social impact

Small jobs. Lasting difference.

We see home maintenance as more than a task. It is about safety, independence, human connection and helping people stay in the homes and communities they know.

2017Supporting North Dublin communities since
288Home maintenance jobs completed in 2025
5Dublin postal districts in our service area

Working towards measurable outcomes

We are strengthening how we record home safety improvements, practical support and referral outcomes so that agencies and funders can better understand the value of preventative, community-based services.

Funders and potential partners

Help us make more homes safer.

Partnerships can help Handy Helpers reach more older people, improve access to practical support and sustain an important community service.

We welcome conversations with statutory bodies, funders, approved housing bodies, local businesses and organisations interested in positive social outcomes.

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Referrals & service coordination

Helping people access practical support through trusted networks.

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Community and corporate support

Explore contributions that support safe and independent living.

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Evidence and outcomes

Building the information that helps demonstrate social value.

Frequently asked questions

Good questions.
Helpful answers.

If something isn’t covered here, our team will be glad to speak with you.

What areas does Handy Helpers cover?

We serve Dublin 3, Dublin 5, Dublin 9, Dublin 13 and Dublin 17. For a particular address or service request, please contact our team to check availability.

Can I contact Handy Helpers on behalf of a parent or relative?

Yes. Families and carers can get in touch to discuss the type of help someone may need. We will explain how to arrange support while respecting the person’s wishes and privacy.

Will I know who is coming to my home?

Our team is Garda-vetted, and we aim to provide clear communication about visits and the work being arranged.

How much does a job cost?

Costs depend on the work required. Please contact us for details of our assessment and quotation process, including any applicable assessment charge. We will explain proposed costs before work proceeds.

Who can access the Seniors Alert Scheme?

Pobal’s Seniors Alert Scheme is for eligible people aged 65 and over. Eligibility includes other conditions, such as living arrangements and resources. Handy Helpers can discuss pendant alarm enquiries, and you can read the full eligibility guidance on Pobal’s website.

Can a healthcare professional make a referral?

Yes. We welcome enquiries from healthcare and social care professionals, community organisations and other support services. Please phone or email us to discuss the appropriate referral route.

We're here to help

Need a helping hand?
Let's have a chat.

Whether you need help at home, are supporting a family member or wish to discuss a referral, you can phone, email or send us an enquiry below.

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