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Sam is a pleasure to work with. He is polite, punctual, knowledgeable, has excellent communication skills and is very tidy. I have used Sam's services before and will do so again. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!
Install Auto door closer
$200
Thanks MJ.
Handyman for Odd Jobs
$100
Great job! Thanks Darren! Would highly recommend him!
Fix my scratched wall please
$100
great job and punctual thanks samuel
Install wall shelf and mop holder
$60
Great job - fixed as requested!
Repair office cabinet
$50
Absolutely amazing work, thank you so much!
Install ceiling fan
$150
What's the average cost of a handyman in South Melbourne
$115 - $235
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$150
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"Grant was incredibly efficient! "
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"Excellent work on gutter cleaning. Went above and beyond. "
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Recent Handyman tasks in South Melbourne
Quote to install 3 X fireplace hearths
$10
South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
25th Oct 2025
Quote to install 3 X fireplace hearths. I can supply marble/porcelain once measurements are confirmed, alternatively quote to tile.
Handy man required to install a first aid box to a wall
$55
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
22nd Oct 2025
Looking for someone to install a first aid box to a wall. 10 min job - Thanks
Great communication & quick turnaround.
Wallpaper installation
$200
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
22nd Oct 2025
357cm by 280cm peel and stick wallpaper to be installed on a office wall
Decal Installation at Events Venue in South Melbourne
$300
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
15th Oct 2025
Install decals on: Perspex Lecterns x 2 (Small) - 300w x 1000h Floor x 2 (Large) - One carpet, One cement - 1.5m x 1.5m
Supply and fit shower screen
$10
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
15th Oct 2025
Overall size is 900 x 1200 x 2100 . 900 mm door is to be on the 1200mm side so a 300mm panel required. Frameless except for walls
Event install - signage, light boxes and SAV
$500
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
14th Oct 2025
Arrive at venue at 5.30am Apply SAV to a number of items including lecterns, floor location and desk Set up light boxes and insert graphics Hang foam board signage (from existing hooks) Three hours in the morning (from 5.30am) and pack down in the evening post event.
Plumber. A bend leaking under kitchen sink.
$100
South Melbourne, Victoria
3rd Oct 2025
Had a blockage under sink. Un screwed sbend under sink and cleared debris. When screwed back in now leaking. Guessing easy fix and rubber seal not sitting correctly, under sink or water pipe. Need job done Sat Small job. Fixed price $100 if done Sat. Happy to pay cash to licensed plumber avail for this job. * Getting few offers. If can do job for $100 cash please message me. Rather not pay via app
Retractable awning
$200
South Melbourne, Victoria
16th Sep 2025
retractable cafe awning in my resto is broken
Install Samsung Frame TV on wall
$50
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
14th Sep 2025
Hi there, I need help mounting my Samsung Frame 55” (2022 model) TV on the wall in my rental apartment in South Melbourne. I already have the official Samsung Frame wall bracket ready to go. Because it’s a rental, the job needs to be done with minimal drilling and care to ensure there’s no damage to the wall. Details: • TV: Samsung Frame 55” (2022 model) • Bracket: Official Samsung Frame wall-mount (supplied) • Location: South Melbourne apartment • Task: Mount TV securely with minimal impact on wall Requirements (non-negotiable): • Previous experience specifically mounting Samsung Frame TVs (this is essential as the mounting style is very specific) • Must bring own tools and equipment • Ability to do a careful, clean job with minimal drilling (rental property – no damage, please!) Please include details of your Samsung Frame installation experience in your offer. Thanks!
Ali is outstanding! Highly recommend. So much care shown in mounting our TV. We are in a rental and he did a fantastic job ensuring we can easily remove when we move out. Thanks so much Ali. Will use again!
Assemble Besta TV unit and mount to wall
$150
South Melbourne, Victoria
14th Sep 2025
I plan on buying a Besta TV unit similar to below (180cm wide) and have it wall mounted below the TV covering the data and power points. This may involve removing sections of the real of the cabinet for access to power and data from inside the cabinet. https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/besta-wall-mounted-cabinet-combination-white-lappviken-white-s89612252/ Please only reply if you have experience assembling Ikea furniture AND wall mounting to metal studs. You must have performed similar tasks previously with both photos and reviews of the job on airtasker. Location is St Kilda Road, Melbourne, 3004. Parking is available.
I need a handyman to fix a door latch
$70
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
12th Aug 2025
I need a handyman to fix a door latch. Please see photo
Great job! Good communication. Definitely recommend him
I need to get some small dents in a wall fixed
$100
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
12th Aug 2025
There are some small dents in a wall that need fixing as a picture fell down - they need filling
Really thorough and efficient - would recommend Darren to anyone looking for quality work !
Fix/paint drywall
$60
Gateway Ward VIC, Australia
26th Jul 2025
Fix 4 small areas of drywall in South Melbourne
I am very happy with the result! It turned out even better than I expected! Lisandy was very professional and made sure every detail was perfect! Thank you so much!
Assemble Kids Gym to wall
$100
Port Phillip VIC, Australia
23rd Jul 2025
Need a handyman to help with assemble kids indoor gym play, drill to wall. Also, assemble and drill Swing play on beams above ceiling tiles and ensure it's sturdy Please bring your own tools
wonderful person to work with, excellent attitude and workmanship
Fix tap leak which is dripping from under the kitchen sink.
$80
South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
22nd Jul 2025
My kitchen sink tap drips from under the sink. Something appears to be loose. The water pressure has since also decreased.
Very helpful, got everything sorted in just a few minutes!! Would definitely call again 😇
Wall Patching, Desk Drilling & Tray Mounting (Labour Only)
$250
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
7th Jul 2025
Hi there, I’m looking for a skilled handyman or tradie to complete a few small tasks. The work includes: Wall patch and plastering Fill and patch a hole in plaster wall (approx. 32cm x 22cm) Requires neat finish ready for paint (no painting required) Filling holes left by power and data point removal - Once power/data points are relocated (by an electrician), the existing cutouts need to be patched/plastered Desk drilling – cable holes Drill 4x 60mm holes for cable access in a laminate chipboard desk (like shown in image - Clean cuts required, hole saw needed Mount cable tray under desk Screw in a metal tray (4 screws, screws supplied) Desk is approx. 35mm thick laminated chipboard Labour only – no materials required other than for the Plastering jobs Please bring your own tools (e.g. hole saw, plastering gear, drill, etc.).
Roshen was excellent - you never really know what quality work you’re going to get with someone new - but Roshen was great - real skill and attention to detail - excellent work and a really great guy to deal with - I highly recommend him.
Handyman services
$250
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
24th Jun 2025
I need a handyman who can do a few small jobs in my office. 1. Trim and adjust timber doors (4) to open and close properly 2. Adjust toilet seats (2) which have come loose.
Excellent work! Thx mate!
Fix creaky door hinge
$25
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
22nd Jun 2025
Fix creaky door hinge. Bottom hinge is creaky.
No more creaky doors all around the house. He fixed the doors and told me how to maintain them. Quick, efficient.
Repair door handle (connected to key fob)
$150
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
10th Jun 2025
My door handle in my unit has come loose on both sides. Need it and the lock fixed. May require a new handle. I’ve added photos to provide visual explanation. If anyone feels they can do this, please get in touch. Any more info needed, I’ll be happy to provide in the best way possible.
Bairon was excellent. Arrived on time, clear communication and very easy to deal with. He explained the issues clearly and resolved the problem. Would highly recommend to anyone else.
Leaky shower screen
$125
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
30th May 2025
We have a shower screen that is leaking into our bathroom, suspect it needs resealing.
Highly recommend, Chengjun went above and beyond.
Recent General Maintenance tasks in South Melbourne
General maintenance
$120
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
18th Jul 2024
Fix a kitchen draw, A magnetic lock on a laundry door Reconnect wire door mechanism
Maintenance
$50
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
1st Dec 2022
A couple of bolts on our food processor have come loose, I’m not able to get there and the tools aren’t there. They bolts are easily accessible from the outside and a hex is on the other side of the bolt which will need to be held so it doesn’t spin while tightening. I need this job done asap please, it’s the quickest $50.00 you’re likely to make. Literally a 2 minute job. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 1 December 2022
Thanks so much for coming out to our cafe Marc. We were in a tight spot with being half way through food processing. Marc was able to come on very short notice fortunately and got us back up and running in no time. Friendly, fast and a great service. We hope to have you back. Thanks again Marc
20hrs a week. Odd jobs, maintenance, garden
$600
Prahran VIC, Australia
25th Mar 2022
Looking for someone multi- skilled wanting consistent work. 16-20hrs per week. Odd jobs, gardening, general maintenance, painting, plumbing repairs, Venue based in South Melbourne with 2 function venues in Albert park needing constant maintenance.
Awesome - highly recommend
Tree pruning & garden maintenance
$300
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
4th Feb 2022
We have a small front & back yard with 3 medium size Japanese maple trees and 4 mature giant bird of paradise and some small plants. We are looking for a gardener with tree experience to prune off dead branches, flowers and leaves. Assess whether to remove some stumps of the giant bird of paradise as they are pushing against the fence. Also some (approx 10) small plants require general maintenance. Thanks.









