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Recent Handyman reviews in Redfern

Thanks for fixing my floating shelves!

Repair my IKEA wall mount floating shelves

$50

Very fast and great work!

Fix bannister (small welding job)

$150

Matt installed a Vitsoe shelving system for me today. He was prompt in responding to my initial post, and easy and reliable to correspond with. Most importantly, did a perfect job in no time with no fuss. Without question, he'll be my go to round my place when I need a quality tradie!

Install shelving tracks

$70

Great service.

Fix lifted tile

$180

Great communication and couldn’t have done a better job. Would highly recommend!

Need 2 deadlocks installed

$150

Good communication before the job, arrived promptly, worked efficiently and in a friendly manner. Thanks Alex.

Fix security grille

$200

What's the average cost of a handyman in Redfern

$129 - $299

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$129

median

$186

high

$299

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Airtasker has over 204 handymen in Redfern, with an average rating of 4.96 stars from 232 reviews. Get in touch with handymen such as Alexander D, Shannon K, and Xuesi Z today to get a wide variety of Handyman jobs done. From Window Repair, Door Installation, and Shower Screen Installation; you can get all types of Handyman done usually between $129-$299, with the median price of Handyman in Redfern being $186.
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Recent Handyman tasks in Redfern

Hang small bathroom cupboard and fix wardrobe door

$100

Redfern NSW, Australia

14th Feb 2026

Wardrobe door needs adjusting and fixing Hang a small white cupboard above toilet in bathroom to plaster wall

Fix a broken door handle

$120

Redfern NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Office door in physio clinic has had the handle has come loose and brake off. Needs to be fixed or replaced

Did a fantastic job. Will definitely be using again in the future. Highly recommended.

Install s-fold curtain rods

$180

Redfern NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Hello, I have two curtain rods bought from Freedom that need to be installed for some S-Fold curtains. Bedroom: 220cm S-Fold Curtain track - THIS RAIL WILL NEED TO BE CUT TO FIT WINDOW https://www.freedom.com.au/product/24108256 Living Room: 360cm S-Fold Pelmet Track Set Details here: https://www.freedom.com.au/product/24298322 Please note - I am not sure if the job will require plaster plugs or not. If so, they, will need them to be provided. Thank you

Install new pull out pantry hardware, bathroom shelves

$500

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

10th Feb 2026

Experienced Handyman Required – High-Quality Finishes (Tomorrow Afternoon) We are moving into a newly purchased, high-quality home and are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented handyman to complete several installations. This is a premium property, so precision, care, and a clean finish are essential. Scope of work: Installation of new pull-out pantry hardware into an existing kitchen cabinet shell, including adjustment/fix of the pantry door (All hardware supplied) (https://higoldhardware.com.au/higold-shearer-pull-out-pantry-adjustable-height.html) Installation of three bathroom shelves into tiled walls (across different bathrooms) (https://www.reece.com.au/product/bathroom-c544063/tapware-accessories-c543934/bathroom-accessories-c543221/shelves-c543945/sussex-b210000/sussex-scala-vanity-shelf-lux-pvd-brushed-2267090) Installation of wall-mounted outdoor hose into a brick retaining wall Installation of Dyson vacuum wall charger Requirements: Proven experience with cabinetry, tiled walls, and masonry drilling Own professional tools (tile & masonry drill bits required) High attention to detail and clean workmanship Ability to work carefully in a finished home Timing: Ideally completed tomorrow (flexible within the day) Budget: $500 (open to discussion for the right person) Please include a brief summary of your experience and similar work completed.

Amazing service! Thanks

Trim Doors, Fix French Doors

$1,000

Redfern NSW, Australia

9th Feb 2026

1. Trim Doors x 6 prior to carpet install 2. Fix 2 x sets of French Doors at the bottom 3. Install architrave piece above a set of doors and a piece of timber below. 4. Install Architrave around laundry and remove piece of wood installed previously (when a door was going to go in). Please note, I have the architraves already but not the wood for down the bottom.

Daniel was incredible from start to finish! Amazing communication, great attention-to-detail and a real problem solver! He worked so hard to ensure everything was done and is also just a really nice person! Will absolutely be using him again :)

Fix glass sliding door - Redfern

$10

Redfern NSW, Australia

8th Feb 2026

Reattach a sliding glass door onto its wheels. See photos. Needs to be fixed today in Redfern. Timing flexible Please comment an offer

Good job Thank you

Remove retractable awning

$350

Redfern NSW, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Remove retractable arm motorised awning from side of house. - 5.4m x 2m

Fix my blinds pls

$100

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

26th Jan 2026

Roller blind, roller has completely come off hinges.

Repair marks/damage on door frame (from over-door clothes hanger)

$100

Redfern NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

Hi, I have some small marks and minor damage on a door frame caused by an over-the-door clothes hanger hitting it when the door was opened and closed. Looking for someone to sand and fill only if needed, and touch up the paint so it looks neat again.

Small paint patch repair near window

$100

Redfern NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

I removed a flyscreen frame from the window and a small section of paint came off the wall. Looking for someone to: • Repair the small paint patch • Match the existing wall colour Damage is minor and limited to the window edge area.

Install bathroom shaving cabinet

$220

Redfern NSW, Australia

11th Jan 2026

- Remove existing cabinet - Assemble new flat pack PVC cabinet with 3 glass doors - Attach to bathroom wall (same size as existing)

Patrick is always reliable, knowledgeable & does a great job

Handyman to assemble and hang small awning, bike rack and mirror

$220

Redfern NSW, Australia

9th Jan 2026

We have a small 1m awning and wall hung bike rack that needs to be hung on an exterior brick wall. Also a mirror to be hung in a bedroom. Needs someone professional as we don’t want the walls damaged. Thank you.

Epic tradie. Lovely bloke too

Patch, Plaster & Paint Small Wall Repair – Redfern NSW

$350

Redfern NSW, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Hi there 👋 We’re looking for an experienced painter / plasterer to repair a small section of wall in our home in Redfern, NSW. Scope of work: • First-fix the wall (minor repair / prep) • Plaster the area properly • Sand smooth once dry • Paint the repaired section to match existing wall It’s a small job, not a full room. We estimate around 3–4 hours total for someone who knows what they’re doing. What we’re looking for: • Someone experienced with plastering and painting • Neat, professional finish • Own tools preferred • Bonus if you can colour-match or blend paint nicely Budget: 💰 $350 total Happy to review offers and photos of past work. Location: 📍 Redfern, NSW Let us know your availability and experience. Thanks!

Great worked lovely guy. Patched the wall perfectly. Recommend

Remove existing dryer, affix new brackets and hang new Tumble Dryer

$120

Redfern NSW, Australia

31st Dec 2025

Remove existing tumble dryer and wall bracket. Install new brackets (there is a template for the new brackets) and hang the new tumble dryer.

A job well done. Bibek was very professional.

Install 2x ceiling fans

$150

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

9th Dec 2025

Need a licensed and insured electrician to install 2x ceiling fans

Great service, offered to come straight away. He walked me through the fan and was super friendly and informative. Worth every dollar.

Window decal install

$150

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

24th Nov 2025

Need someone to come and install window decals. Need prior experience as it’s for an incredibly important event. Only 3 posters roughly 1 x 2m

Great work and super efficient

Shelf install

$150

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

15th Oct 2025

We have 3 floating book shelves that require to be installed into our terrace wall. A masonry drill is required

Fast response time, efficient service and great work! Thanks, would recommend

Move light switch, install doorbell & outdoor light

$1,000

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

10th Oct 2025

Require qualified electrician to: - Relocate indoor light switch - To the right of the door, as indicated in the second picture - Wired install of video doorbell - The doorbell is an Arlo Essentials 2k (2nd Generation) - Install front door outdoor light - There is not existing lighting installed. This will be placed ideally above the house number shown in the first picture.

Very professional and timely. Highly recommended!

Drill two holes & attach doorknobs

$50

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

18th Sep 2025

Drill two holes & screw in to door knobs in wooden doors. Can also do this afternoon / evening (Thursday).

Lovely guy. Quick, polite & clean.

Assemble garden shed

$250

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

8th Sep 2025

Need to have the rest of the shed assembled and finished. Previous guy struggled to finish Roof has been assembled and one door. Parking permit available Need it done Thursday

Gang was a wizard. I had a half assembled garden shed that was poorly erected and he came through and re assembled, finished the installation perfectly without any complaints Highly recommended and will be using him for future works !!

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Redfern

Aircon maintenance for 2 units

$200

Redfern NSW, Australia

1st Nov 2025

One Daikin and one Fujitsu units in need of clean and function and safety inspection

Reliable General Maintenance Handyman Needed for Ongoing Tasks

$150

Redfern NSW, Australia

25th Jul 2025

We’re looking for a dependable and efficient general maintenance expert to assist with minor but important fixes across our properties. Tasks include re-grouting tiles, patching wall holes, fixing towel racks, touch-up paint jobs, and more. These are small issues that are a waste of our time, but critical to get right. Perfect for someone who’s detail-oriented and responsive.

Office maintenance

$100

Redfern NSW, Australia

9th Apr 2024

Tighten loose screws around office - E.g hinges and tighten pin boards. 7 hinges to tighten 3 pin boards to fix Must have own tools and screws

Jeep Wrangler JK 2011 maintenance repair

$400

Redfern NSW, Australia

30th Jun 2023

Handbrake assembly replacement (under the central console). Transfer case oil change. Manual transmission fluid change. I got spare handbrake assembly part, and oils. You have to provide tools. - Due date: Flexible