Busy households
Working full time, running round after the kids or looking after someone else. We take the chores, so your evenings and weekends are yours again.
Hand us the jobs you never get round to.
Friendly, reliable help around the home and out and about, anywhere in Teesside. Book a couple of hours whenever you need them, with no contracts and no complicated packages.
- DBS checked
- Fully insured
- From £27 an hour
Tick the jobs you'd love to hand over, then send us the list.
What we can help with
One friendly, vetted local helper who can turn their hand to most things, so you don't need a different company for every job.
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Around the house
Cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, and sorting out cupboards, wardrobes, lofts and spare rooms.
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Shopping and errands
The big weekly shop, prescription and parcel collections, returns, post office runs and dropping things off.
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Pets
Dog walks, feeding and checking in on pets while you're at work or away, and trips to the groomer or the vet.
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Garden and outdoors
Mowing, weeding, sweeping paths, tidying borders, putting the bins out and getting the garden ready for summer.
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Appointments and outings
Coming with you to the GP, the hospital, the hairdresser or the bank, or out for a coffee and a walk round the shops.
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Company
A cuppa and a chat, a hand with a hobby, or a friendly face popping in. Good peace of mind if someone in the family lives alone.
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Life admin
Sorting post and paperwork, booking appointments, ringing companies for you, setting up a new phone or tablet, and that list on the fridge.
For anyone who'd like some time back
We help people of all ages. You don't need a reason, and there's no job too small.
Older neighbours and their families
A regular, familiar face to help with the house, the shopping and getting out and about. Family who live further away can book and pay for a parent.
Life's busy patches
A new baby, a house move, recovering from an operation or a bad back. Short-term help for as long as you need it, then we step back.
No age limits. No complicated packages. No judgement.
How it works
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Tell us what you need
Send your list through the form, on WhatsApp or by phone. Rough is fine; we'll fill in the gaps together.
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Have a free chat
We'll ring or pop round to talk it through, agree times that suit you and give you a clear price. There's no obligation.
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We get it done
We match you with one regular helper, who gets to know how you like things done. You pay after each visit.
Simple, honest prices
Everything is charged by the hour, so you only pay for the time you use. You'll always know the price before we start.
One-off help
£30 an hourAny mix of jobs from the list above. Visits are a minimum of 2 hours.
Regular visits
£27 an hourWeekly or fortnightly, on a day and time that suits you. Minimum 2 hours.
Dog walks
£18 a walkA 30 minute walk, booked on its own or added to a visit. Extra dogs £6 each.
Quick errand
£18A short local run, like collecting a prescription or dropping off a parcel, up to 45 minutes.
Mileage
68p a mileOnly when we use our car on your errands, such as the big shop or a collection.
- No contracts. Book once, book weekly, or stop whenever you like.
- Free to change or cancel with 24 hours' notice.
- Pay after each visit by bank transfer or card. Regular customers can pay monthly.
- Cleaning products: we're happy to use yours, or bring our own at no extra cost.
Someone you can trust in your home
Letting someone into your house, or your mum's house, is a big deal. Here's what you can count on.
DBS checked
Every helper has an up-to-date DBS check, and they'll happily show you the certificate.
Fully insured
Every visit is covered by public liability insurance, in your home and out and about.
The same face each time
You'll have one regular helper, so there are no strangers at the door. You'll always know who's coming and when.
Clear about what we don't do
We don't provide personal care such as washing, dressing or medication. That's a job for a registered care provider.
Local, small and personal
Home Assist Teesside started with a simple idea: everyone could do with an extra pair of hands sometimes. Life is busy, the to-do list never gets shorter, and the people who'd help are often too far away or too stretched themselves.
We're based here in Teesside and so are all our helpers. Every one is interviewed, reference-checked and chosen for being kind and reliable, and we treat every home the way we'd want ours treated. Your time is valuable. Let us give some of it back.
Life, a little lighter.
Want to be one of our helpers? We're looking for kind, reliable people across Teesside who'd like flexible, self-employed work. Find out about becoming a helper.
Where we work
We cover Teesside and the villages around it. If your postcode starts with TS, there's a good chance we can help.
Not on the list? Send us a message anyway. If we can get to you, we will.
- Middlesbrough
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Redcar
- Thornaby
- Billingham
- Ingleby Barwick
- Yarm
- Eaglescliffe
- Nunthorpe
- Marton
- Acklam
- Guisborough
- Saltburn
- Marske
- Eston
- Normanby
- Great Ayton
- Hartlepool
Questions people ask
Do you provide personal care?
No. We don't help with washing, dressing, going to the toilet or medication. For that you need a care provider registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We're very happy to help with everything else around the home, and to keep someone company.
Who will come to my home?
One of our local helpers. Every helper is interviewed, reference-checked, DBS checked and insured before their first visit, and we'll tell you who's coming before they start. Where we can, it's the same person every time.
Is there a minimum booking?
Home visits are a minimum of 2 hours. Dog walks and quick errands can be booked on their own.
Can I arrange help for a parent or relative?
Yes. You can book and pay on their behalf, and if they're happy for us to, we'll send you a quick update after each visit so you know how things went.
Do I need to be in when you come?
No. We can work from a spare key or a key safe code. We'll agree how access works, and keep your key details safe, at the first chat.
Can you do one-off jobs?
Yes. A spring clean, a garage or loft sort-out, getting a house ready to sell or move into, or catching up after a holiday. Just tell us what needs doing.
How do I pay?
After each visit, by bank transfer or card. Regular customers can choose to pay once a month instead.
What if I need to cancel?
Changing or cancelling is free with at least 24 hours' notice. With less notice than that we may charge for half of the booked time.
Tell us what you need
Fill this in and we'll get back to you within one working day. Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp us.
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We'll be in touch within one working day. If it's urgent, give us a ring.