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Recent Handyman reviews in Canberra Central

Murray was very polite and helpful, and overcame a few obstacles to complete a more difficult than expected job for us.

Hang a new front door, and install door handle

$250

Tim did a great job in a quick and efficient manner. Friendly and helpful

Fix laundry bi-fold door

$80

Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Install Barn Door

$200

Derek went above and beyond today in helping me. I couldn’t recommend him enough. On time professional and funny he was a pleasure.

Handy person today

$50

What's the average cost of a handyman in Canberra Central

$100 - $250

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$100

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$150

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$250

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Canberra Central

based on 661 reviews

4.95

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Canberra Central

Good communication; good eye for details; helpful with advise.

Several odd Maintenance jobs

$20

Great with communication and planning requirements, and working out what was needed. Fantastic job, I am very happy with the results. Thanks!

Home Maintenance

$240

John was great- low fuss and helpful.

Taps and toilet maintenance

$100

Great work, I noticed he did not clean up afterwards.

Little Maintenance Carpentry tasks including Front door lock

$150

Review pending

Basic home maintenance and repairs – Canberra

$1,200

Friendly professional service. I highly recommend Christian.

Home maintenance and odd jobs

$250

What's the average cost of a general maintenance contractor in Canberra Central

$109 - $309

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$109

median

$192

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$309

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Average reviews for General Maintenance Services in Canberra Central

based on 7 reviews

4.86

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Recent Handyman tasks in Canberra Central

Fix dog bit skirting and wall

$150

Russell ACT 2600, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

Fix skirting and wall. Please bring paint

Perfect work! Thank you peter

Replace or repair chain on one roller blind

$80

Kingston ACT, Australia

21st Apr 2025

Replace or repair broken roller blind chain.

Peter was on time, pleasant and very efficient. I would highly recommend him.

Install floating shelf

$100

Dickson ACT, Australia

21st Apr 2025

Seeking someone to fit and install a floating shelf in our TV area under an existing shelf. Preferably able to source wood for shelf as well

Install framed poster on double brick wall

$50

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

17th Apr 2025

Requires hammer drill and anchor screws. Frame more than 5kg

Put together 3x3mtr garden shed

$400

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

16th Apr 2025

I have a flat pack 3x3 shed needing to be put together asap.

Automatic sliding door repair

$800

City ACT, Australia

15th Apr 2025

Need to repair automatic sliding glass door. Would be great if come in person and have a look Please.

Install wall hooks

$50

Lyneham ACT, Australia

14th Apr 2025

Install set of 5 metal wall hooks in entryway. Brick wall - will need to supply own tools and wall plugs. Hooks and screws provided.

Great communication, very efficient, would definitely recommend.

Install paintings

$150

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

14th Apr 2025

Move three large painting, instal 4-5 more using your own equipment. Measured up and centred.

He knows what he’s doing and is quick and efficient

Installing shelving unit

$400

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

27th Mar 2025

Looking for a handyman. Ikea shelving unit that needs to be mounted to the wall. Providing photos of how it was previously installed.

Steve did a great job installing our bookshelf. Highly recommend.

Fix wall switch

$150

Narrabundah ACT 2604, Australia

22nd Mar 2025

Wall socket that turns the cooktop on is broken, pushed through. Looking to have it fixed before Sunday evening please.

Friendly, knowledgeable and super efficient- thanks!

Replace fly screen panel

$100

Kingston ACT, Australia

12th Mar 2025

Replace fly screen in panel of a sliding door.

First rate, highly recommended

Install two floating shelves

$150

Parkes ACT, Australia

3rd Mar 2025

Installing two timber floating shelves (1.2m x 20cm x 3.5cm) on apartment bedroom wall (gyprock + studs). The shelves are pre-drilled to insert the wall rods, matched to the stud spacing. Requires measuring/levelling, drilling and inserting six wall rods (three per shelf) into the studs, using a 14mm drill bit. We have a 14mm augur drill bit, if required.

Super helpful, thanks Jason!

Install bathroom mirror cabinet

$150

Manuka ACT 2603, Australia

22nd Feb 2025

Need bathroom mirror vanity replaced in two bathrooms with below items. Old ones to be removed and discarded. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/404344079859?var=674270589335 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/404344079859?var=674270589334

Great work, no hassles at all.

Gate installation

$150

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

16th Feb 2025

Good morning, I am hoping to have someone install this gate ASAP as I have run out of time. Two wooden posts need to be mounted into brick, and the gate attached to the post. I have the hinges and screws required. Looking for someone to mount it today. Job isn’t too tricky but requires someone with experience.

Had the job done in an hour. No issues - great work. Thank you!

Fix Broken Wall

$100

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Fix Broken Door and match to existing wall

Great worker, good communication

Handyperson to install new joinery and hinges

$150

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

4th Feb 2025

I’m seeking a handyperson to install hinges and handles on two doors. Issue is that hinges are slightly too thick, so the frame needs to be carved out slightly. Also require five handles installed on five kitchen cabinet cupboard doors only. Hinges and handles have already been purchased. Just need someone to install please.

Lee has very good attention to detail

Install strip weather seal underneath front door

$100

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

21st Jan 2025

I’ve purchased the strip seal already, just need it installed on existing front door.

Did a terrific job! Would (and will!) definitely use again.

Handyperson for a day

$550

Campbell ACT, Australia

30th Dec 2024

We are looking for a handyperson to work with us for a day to help with a range of small jobs, from fixing latches to replacing fly screens. This is not a 'per job' quote, but rather we would like a day rate, and we will pay for materials.

Hao was terrific. Reliable, knowledgeable and fast!

Install -erect two small stratco garden sheds 1800x850mm

$600

Canberra ACT, Australia

21st Dec 2024

HM 1 shed parts in packs as delivered; ground bases done and levelled; all parts need assembling from manual provided by Stratco; no installer now in Canberra ;Sydney installer charges abt about $300 per shed; I have sprained my wrist since delivery; no urgency re timing : say anytime over school holidays ie till end Jan 2025

Very efficient worker !

Fix billy shelves to wall

$240

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

12th Dec 2024

Fix 13 Billy shelves to one wall, including the extensions which go to the ceiling. You need to have a stud finder, and a power drill and have good experience doing this with Ikea shelves. The 13 Billy shelves also need to be screwed to each other to keep them rigid and together. We have a Pax cupboard in our kitchen which needs to be fixed to the wall also.we have the screws and fittings. We don't want any amateurs but people highly experienced.

Happy with the professionalism

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Canberra Central

Maintenance Jobs

$150

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

20th Dec 2024

Need to fix the issues in the photos.

Maintenance of aluminum sliding patio doors

$899

Kingston ACT, Australia

16th Oct 2024

Maintenance of aluminum sliding patio doors including replacement of worn/missing weather strips and roller care.

Home maintenance required

$400

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

24th Sep 2024

need some home maintenance completed including, -Instal/replacing a blind/s (Some of the blinds don’t open properly and the leads are too long.) -Seam in bedroom need replacing. (There are cracks.)

Small Painting Job - Pergola Maintenance

$300

Campbell ACT, Australia

1st Apr 2024

Maintenance Painting of Pergola. Approximately 2m x 2m. A light sand and prep work will be required where needed.

Maintenance on taps and pipe

$50

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

27th Feb 2024

Replace washers on three external taps, remove restrictor from shower head, replace washers on spa, tighten pipe join, two taps need some maintenance done.

Home bike maintenance and repairs

$150

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

8th Feb 2024

Need someone to come to my house and undertake repairs and maintenance of our family bikes - 1 adult and 4 kids bikes. I only have a bike pump, but suspect they all need some oil/grease? Maybe a inner tube for one of them? Please BYO materials

Little Maintenance Carpentry tasks including Front door lock

$150

Canberra ACT, Australia

27th Jan 2024

Need help from a carpenter to install front door lock, door closer, door handles, entrance door locks for the rooms. Material already purchased from bunnings. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 28 January 2024

Great work, I noticed he did not clean up afterwards.

Maintenance

$5

Watson ACT, Australia

12th Sep 2023

A bird nesting at the top of pillar - we need a deterrent for birds, I have jack anti bird strips and liquid nails. Bird poo is at the base of the pillar where the birds nest. - this needs to be removed as it is on the deck of a children's playground A slippery ramp is also in the children's playground - we would like this slime removed and treat the concrete so it will not keep growing. Something like colourbond fastened to a gate and wall is what our Pastor thinks would prevent a child from escaping from the playground, but we are open to suggestions. The child climbed from the deck onto the wire fence and jumped over - this is a bit hard to describe. A cupboard for cleaning and toilet products - we would like part of the shelf removed so brooms and mops can be stored there also. A RapidStorage 900x940x1800mm Wire Mesh Storage Locker bought from Bunnings that needs to be assembled and put outside to house gas bottles. - Due date: Before Saturday, 23 September 2023

Bathroom maintenance

$400

Braddon ACT, Australia

19th Jun 2023

Shower one; Bog wall next to shower & paint (in laundry) Replace shower head in bathroom Re silicone bathroom seals Bathroom two Re silicone check seals Bathroom three re attach tile, re seal floor. - Due date: Flexible

Several odd Maintenance jobs

$20

Deakin ACT, Australia

4th Jun 2023

Inspect and quote for several odd maintenance jobs in the house including replacing a damaged internal door, plus advise and quote for repair versus replacing other items as needed. Looking for licensed handyman or carpenter. - Due date: Flexible

Good communication; good eye for details; helpful with advise.

General maintenance /reliable handyman

$30

Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

25th May 2023

I need a number of little jobs done regularly at two childcare centres (Dickson and Curtin). Items such as loose door handles, tighten screws on sreen doors, general wearand tear of children's equipment. - Due date: Flexible

Several odd maintenance jobs

$20

Deakin ACT, Australia

10th Apr 2023

Inspect and quote for several odd maintenance jobs in the house including advise and quote for repair versus replacing items as needed. Looking for licensed handyman or carpenter. - Due date: Flexible

Basic home maintenance and repairs – Canberra

$1,200

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

12th Dec 2022

Approx. $1200 – price and timeframe can be finalised upon inspection.   *Work must be done between 4-7 January*   Seeking an experienced handyman/woman to Plane and sand window frames, and paint Patch and paint wear and tear at various locations, including skirting boards, walls, door frames and window frames Repair water damaged sections of ceiling   Paint supplied.

Review pending

Ongoing maintenance work

$40

Canberra ACT, Australia

17th Aug 2022

Maintenance work - eg installing kickboards, adjusting doors, installing bins, washing machines, dishwashing, fixing up little maintenance items

Home Maintenance

$240

Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

20th Jul 2022

I’m looking for help with: - hanging 15 pictures, and advice on the best fittings - cleaning my air conditioner filter - attaching a shelf unit to the wall (I have the kit supplied) You’ll need a ladder to access a 2.8 metre ceiling. I have estimated hours, I don’t know how long this will take, happy to negotiate. - Due date: Flexible

Great with communication and planning requirements, and working out what was needed. Fantastic job, I am very happy with the results. Thanks!

Various small maintenance jobs in office building

$9,999

Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

17th Jun 2022

Replace lock on door, refit toilet door lock, install door stop, install dividing wall or sound-proof screen, patch and paint small wall holes/dents, check and tighten all door handles, replace metal floor skirting. - Due date: Before Friday, 1 July 2022

Roof maintenance - Cleaning, Repointing and Rebedding.

$1,000

Red Hill ACT, Australia

16th Jun 2022

Would like some help with maintaining cement roof tiles. Roof requires cleaning, replacing of some broken tiles, repointing and rebedding. Photos of roof condition can be seen here https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B12JOX8tMGqh8Dq - Due date: Flexible

Lawn mower maintenance

$50

Turner ACT, Australia

23rd Apr 2022

Blades replaced Filter replaced Oil Changed New Spark plug - Due date: Flexible

Restore/Maintain Timber Sash Windows

$3,000

Barton ACT, Australia

6th Apr 2022

Renovating a Heritage listed home in Barton, our client would like all of the timber sash windows to be restored and repaired and mechanisms repaired. - Due date: Flexible

Maintenance around house

$250

Canberra ACT, Australia

4th Apr 2022

Hi! Am after someone to fix a sliding door after someone ran into it, fix a door handle and install a shelf next to a bed. Photos attached. Happy to negotiate pricing if the task is more arduous.