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Handyman Business Setup, Dubai
Technical services licensing that combines electrical, plumbing, AC and carpentry work under one licence, with the right approvals in place.
Free, no-obligation consultation on licence type and structure.
Starting a handyman business in Dubai means applying for a technical services or building maintenance licence through DET, which can combine multiple trades, electrical, plumbing, AC and HVAC, carpentry and painting, under a single licence. Electrical work generally requires DEWA approval and plumbing work requires Dubai Municipality approval, with Civil Defence approval needed for certain jobs. You will need to plan for equipment, a vehicle fleet, staff visas and liability insurance, and many handyman businesses build a B2B pipeline through Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) with property management and facilities management companies alongside residential customers. Contact our team for a tailored quote once your trade mix is confirmed.
Why It Matters
A handyman or building maintenance business in Dubai is licensed under a technical services activity that can combine several trades, electrical, plumbing, AC and HVAC, carpentry and painting, under a single licence rather than requiring a separate licence for each. Electrical and plumbing work specifically need Dubai Municipality and DEWA approval, and some jobs may need Civil Defence approval. Getting the activity codes right from the start means you can staff, insure and quote across every trade you plan to offer.
Choosing Your Trade Mix
Combine electrical, plumbing, AC and HVAC, carpentry and painting activities under a single DET licence.
Electrical work needs DEWA approval and plumbing work needs Dubai Municipality approval, tracked separately per job.
Property management and facilities management companies are a strong B2B customer base for ongoing maintenance work.
AMCs provide recurring revenue from residential and commercial clients beyond one-off callouts.
Plan your vehicle fleet and equipment list against the trades and job volume you expect to take on.
Before You Apply
Confirm your DET activity codes cover every trade you plan to offer under one licence.
Required specifically for electrical installation and repair jobs.
Dubai Municipality approval applies specifically to plumbing installation and repair work.
Required for certain jobs depending on the nature and scope of the work involved.
Getting Started
Decide which trades, electrical, plumbing, AC, carpentry or painting, you will offer under one licence.
Weigh DET mainland licensing against a free zone route based on your target customers.
Submit your preferred company name for approval with the relevant authority.
File your technical services licence application with supporting documents.
Complete DEWA approval for electrical work and Dubai Municipality approval for plumbing work.
Source tools, equipment and vehicles matched to your trade mix and expected job volume.
Secure liability insurance and process employee visas for your technician team.
Start taking residential jobs and pursue Annual Maintenance Contracts with facilities management companies.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Setup cost | Varies by trade mix, equipment needs and staff numbers, contact us for a tailored quote |
| Combinable trades | Electrical, plumbing, AC and HVAC, carpentry and painting under one technical services licence |
| Key regulators | Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) |
| Customer models | Residential callouts, plus B2B Annual Maintenance Contracts with property and facilities management companies |
| Insurance | Liability insurance is recommended given the range of trades and premises worked in |
No price is published for this service, as cost depends on trade mix, equipment and staffing. A custom quote is required, please contact our team.
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