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Recent Handyman reviews in Balaclava VIC

Professional and punctuatual!

Broken front gate hinge repair

$200

Thanks Julian Very prompt and efficient, and lots of good advice

Repair weatherboads

$3,000

Matt was great, attentive to detail, nice to kids and dog, did a perfect job

Handyman - Install dog door into weatherboard wall

$180

Prompt, efficient a great job and lovely to deal with to! Thanks Darko!

Install coat rack onto plaster wall

$80

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Great communication, punctual. I highly recommend Jeff's services

Install 2 curtain rods

$80

Terrence was very efficient, communicative and I felt comfortable that he knew what he was doing. I would certainly get him in to do more work.

Fix a wooden door that doesn't close

$200

What's the average cost of a handyman in Balaclava VIC

$106 - $265

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$106

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$150

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$265

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Airtasker has over 88 handymen in Balaclava VIC, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from 94 reviews. Get in touch with handymen such as Isaac W, Adil B, and Peter S today to get a wide variety of Handyman jobs done. From Garden Shed Installation & Repair, Window Repair, and Blind Repairs; you can get all types of Handyman done usually between $106-$265, with the median price of Handyman in Balaclava VIC being $150.
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Recent Handyman tasks in Balaclava VIC

Kitchen sink mixer tap replacement and fix leaking sink

$50

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

7th Sep 2026

I’ve purchased a new pulldown sink mixer, looking for someone to do the replacement and identify/fix leak under sink (could be related to current faulty tap)

Install new IKEA roller blind

$75

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

1st Sep 2026

We have a new IKEA roller blind (180cm) that we have purchased already, and need installed (byo tools).

Sliding door repair

$200

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

26th Aug 2026

We have a glass sliding door that is sticking and jamming.

Highly recommended - super helpful, on time & great comms

Fix leak under kitchen sink

$100

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

14th Aug 2026

I have a small leak under my kitchen sink that needs to be repaired.

Handyman - hanging frame/fixing sliding laundry door

$80

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Hello, I need a simple frame hung on bedroom wall and I have sliding closet door that is getting stuck on my floor (not sure if faulty bracket)

Quick and reliable!

Unblock kitchen sink

$100

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Kitchen sink is blocked and need to be unblocked

Prompt, polite, knowledgeable, efficient, cleaned up afterwards and was super helpful and friendly all round,

Affix shelves to wall

$100

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Plywood shelves need to be affixed to wall 4 shelves

Absolute gentleman great service and communication

Place blinds up

$100

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

12th Jul 2026

Just bought some roller blinds. Need someone to help put them up. MUST have experience in putting up blinds. Only two windows need to be done . Prefer today but date flexible

Great job putting up my blinds!

Install 2 x aluminium 25mm venetian blinds into window recesses

$150

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

24th Jun 2026

I have purchased 2 x custom-measured aluminium venetian blinds to fit 2 office windows (recessed). I have an install guide. I need someone who has experience putting up venetian blinds and can supply all necessary tools. All brackets and screws provided.

Replace 3 internal door handles

$250

Balaclava VIC, Australia

13th Jun 2026

Replace three old internal door knobs with new lever handles. One has been attempted (in photo) but is not working so wish to have job done properly Budget is negotiable.

Installation of picture frame shelves

$50

Balaclava VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2026

I have 3 x 600mm picture frame shelves that are to be installed on a brick wall I have already purchased the shelves as pictured

Fast and did a great job

Plastering/ rendering

$450

Balaclava VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Plastering and/or rendering to create a smooth surface in preparation for painting. Need to fill holes in brick walls and cover electrical to make them flat!

Heng was amazing! Very efficient and very high quality work!!!

Soft close Toilet seat repair or replacement & leaking tap

$200

Balaclava VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

KDK soft close toilet seat not working. Need fixed or replaced. Also need leaking bathroom tap fixed. Potentially needs cartridge replaced?

Polite, punctual and careful. I have no hesitation in recommending Colin’s services. Our job was ‘fiddly’ but he took ownership of it and saw it through to the end. Many thanks Colin.

Assemble a 1m x 3m garden shed

$500

Balaclava VIC, Australia

14th Apr 2026

Pour a 1 x 3m slab for a garden shed

Great job - recommended

Install a wall sconce

$200

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

8th Apr 2026

I have a mid century wall light that I need installed into my living room wall. Will need the power to run through with no cords showing.

Handyman for Bakery

$55

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Looking for a handyman for a bakery to help us fix a loading ramp, change the wheels of a few trolleys, fix a trolley that need to be welded and fill some holes in the wall. We pay $55 an hour plus materials

Wall mount 2 curtain rods and 2 small blinds

$250

Balaclava VIC, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Need help to put up two curtain tracks (double brick) and two narrow blinds

Disassemble relocate and reassemble a small garden shed

$500

Balaclava VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Disassemble relocate and reassemble a small garden shed moving from balaclava to Saint Kilda East 2400 wide 500 deep and 2400 high

Handyman needed - possum proofing and installing a bracket

$250

Balaclava VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2026

1. Install cantilever umbrella wall bracket • Attach bracket to double brick wall using chemical anchors • Will need appropriate masonry drill + fixings • Bracket provided (see Shadowspec retreat installation guide) 2. Install possum deterrents • Attach plastic spikes and/or deterrent lights along roofline and fence, install tree guard • Single-storey house • Prefer someone comfortable working safely at height and with insurance 3. Install garden edging (~2m) • Install short length of edging along garden bed • Light digging + securing edging

Hang an Internal Door

$125

Balaclava VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2026

I’m looking for an experienced handyman or carpenter to rehang an internal door so it opens the opposite way (currently right-hand open, needs to be changed to left-hand open). Scope of work: Rehang existing solid door Re Install / make good 3 hinges so it works with new opening side Recess hinges neatly into the door frame and door Recess and install the door latch/lock into the new position in frame ( reuse pre existing hole on th edoor) Ensure door is aligned, swings smoothly, and closes properly Notes: Door is solid (heavier than standard) We will organise patching/filling of old hinge and latch holes, as well as painting Looking for a clean, professional finish on the carpentry work Please bring your own tools and experience working with door installs is essential. Flexible with timing, but would love to get this done soon. Thanks so much!

Great communication and fast service. Highly recommend

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Balaclava VIC

Home Maintenance - Drill Holes and Hang Art Work

$50

Balaclava VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2025

Require some one to help drill holes in wall in a few rooms, to place paintings it’s double brick property, approximately 12 holes to be drilled for 6 pieces of art.

Old shower screen maintenance

$50

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

20th Nov 2023

I have an old shower screen with a rope/pulle y mechanism. The shower screen is in good condition and functional. But the cord needs to be replaced (it's barely holding it) and its length adjusted as it doesn't allow to fully close the door.

Great work. My shower screen mechanism had missing pieces and the door didn't even close and now it's as good as new.

Handyman for general maintenance around the house

$4,000

Balaclava VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2023

Fixing cupboards back on the walls Repairing sliding doors Assembly of Ikea flat packs Repair to wooden step Repair to eaves, timber has broken and fell down. Jet washing outside Cleaning of guttering plus, other jobs House is on 3 levels - Due date: Flexible

General Maintenance/Handyman work

$750

Balaclava VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2023

Odd Handyman Jobs Including: (Hinges, Caulking, Fixing Towel Rails etc). 1. Security door flyscreen damaged and needs replacing. 2. Loose handle kitchen cabinets need tightening 3. Timber panels have been installed over the top of tiles around the kitchen window, and are water damaged, have been very amateurishly sprayed black, as paint has sprayed up the tiles. The handyman will need to remove these pieces of timber to detemine if the tiles underneath can be salvaged. 4. Corner kitchen cabinet, hinge needs re-screwing. 5. Light fitting in lounge needs replacement 6. Hanging rail in wardrobe needs replacement 7. Hole in wall to be patched 8. Towel rack needs replacing 9. Caulking behind bathroom vanity needs redoing See photos for reference. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 9 June 2023