Home Handbooks
Print and online local-trades directory connecting homeowners with vetted tradespeople and service businesses in Preston and Fylde
Highlights
- New on EvolcAdded 2026-11-08
About Home Handbooks
Home Handbook publishes local directories in print and online, featuring tradespeople and service businesses it visits, interviews and photographs. The directory helps residents find local providers for household and other services.
It sells advertising and directory listings to local businesses seeking to reach homeowners. Advertising formats include editorial profiles and display adverts in its handbook and online listings.
The company was set up in 2010. It is based in Preston and covers the wider Preston and Fylde area, with 11 editions; Danny Garratt took over its running in 2022.
Product: Printed handbooks and an online directory of local tradespeople and service businesses, funded by advertiser listings and display ads.
Jobs at Home Handbooks
Leadership
- Peter Ward · FounderSource: company website
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