Forget handymen, I’m a handy-them – a safe pair of hands for women in London

El started their DIY business after hearing a number of horror stories from female friends (Picture: El Melbourne)

There are approximately 2.7 million tradespeople in the UK – and roughly 96% are male.

This means that if you need help putting up shelves, painting a bathroom, or fixing a boiler, the likelihood is that it’ll be a man who arrives at your front door.

And for a number of women who live alone, this can be incredibly daunting.

In 2018, a survey conducted by the Federation of Master Builders found that more than a third of London’s home owners would rather hire a female builder as opposed to a male builder.

Enter El Melbourne, 31, aka your friendly ...