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Recent Handyman reviews in Balaclava VIC

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

Install 2 curtain rods

$80

Aaron and his mate were great! I would highly recommend them.

Install 3 meter folding arm awning

$500

Task completed efficiently with no fuss and on time. Great communication and pleasant to deal with. Thanks!

Kitchen drawer needs fixing

$80

Came on time. Fixed cupboard well. Very impressed with his handywork

Help fix my kitchen cupboard

$40

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

Handyman - Install dog door into weatherboard wall

$180

Thanks Mohamed, - Great communication, - on time, - job done perfectly A true professional and a nice guy too. Couldn’t ask for more

Install blinds

$350

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

$110 - $277

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$110

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$150

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$277

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Balaclava VIC

based on 40 reviews

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Airtasker has over 49 handymen in Balaclava VIC, with an average rating of 4.78 stars from 40 reviews. Get in touch with handymen such as Adil B, Peter S, and Hameed A 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 $110-$277, with the median price of Handyman in Balaclava VIC being $150.
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Recent Handyman tasks in Balaclava VIC

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.

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,

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.

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

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

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

Handyman to remove letterbox

$60

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Remove a letterbox that has 4 stripped screws

Replace door architrave and repair surrounds plus plastering patch

$800

Balaclava VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

Carpentry work: new architraves required on door surround, plus patching (plastering) to finished standard once re-installed. Second job requires removing an area of hard plaster and installing blue board (aqua check) patch, then plastering the patched area, in readiness for painting (finished work needs to be paint ready).

I need to change glass in a door for a flyscreen

$400

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

18th Feb 2026

We have a door that has 3 medium size glass that we would like to swap for a mesh or flyscreen

Supply install security security fly screens

$600

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

9th Jan 2026

3 rooms in old refurbished rental property cottage Balaclava windows approx size of security flyscreens . Windows are all double hung . 1x1200 x 900 and 2x900x900. There is a a door opening 1000w x 2100 also

Install door handle

$40

Balaclava VIC, Australia

14th Dec 2025

Install smart lock door handle, I have tried myself but not sure if the interior screws/parts are slightly too long for my door or if I’m just doing it wrong

Instal 3 Venetian blinds, 3 door handles + front door entry set

$160

Balaclava VIC, Australia

26th Nov 2025

Remove existing slimline venetians x 2. Instal 3 faux timber venetians. Remove 3 privacy door handles, replace with new. Remove existing front door entry (dual) locks/handles and replace with new (key alike) in same holes.

Custom Venetian blinds

$300

Balaclava VIC, Australia

21st Nov 2025

I need someone to measure, order and fit custom sized, thick ventian blinds to 3 windows. Lounge 2140 across x 1370 vertical Bedroom 1920 across x 1385 vertical Kitchen 1145 across x 1220 vertical I need the work done asap. Thanks

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