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Awesome - highly recommend
20hrs a week. Odd jobs, maintenance, garden
$600
Excellent job. Helpful, friendly and skilled in what needed to be done. Would definitely recommend Tom.
Handyman with angle grinder to cut bolt on wall and fill in hole
$50
Great job thank you for all your help
Installing a wall mounted electric fire
$200
Darren is the best in the business at what he does. Highly recommend
Need this fixed, you can move the spot on the wall to avoid the hole
$50
Efficient and done as requested
Installation of multiple powerboards for classroom
$300
Fantastic experience! Was able to help with my problem so efficiently!! Very happy that my blinds now open and close, thank you Jeff!
Repair broken blind chain
$50
What's the average cost of a handyman in South Melbourne
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Recent Handyman tasks in South Melbourne
Handyman with tall ladder needed on Friday
$150
Port Phillip VIC, Australia
5th Mar 2026
Due to the ceiling height 3.76 meters, our IT company has asked we get a handyman with a tall ladder to assist mounting Wifi points in our office. No electrical work required.
Fix a door arm
$50
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
5th Mar 2026
Need a screw to place back into the door atm that helps it close, screw is NOT provided will need to bring on
Plaster paint repairs 23 holes
$300
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
2nd Mar 2026
Patch paint All materials
Not my first time working with Darren, always reliable when I’ve got a job that requires an expert. Thanks for your brilliant work and excellent communication throughout. FIVE stars!
Handyman required for multiple tasks
$300
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
2nd Mar 2026
Need assistance with a few tasks: 1. Help remove a built in laminate tv cabinet (first picture right hand side) 2. Lay floorboards beneath removed cabinet 3. Solution for Poster Bed (2x2m) that is too big to move upstairs and needs to be shifted upstairs (cut and reattach) and re-assembled
Install plaster cornice and patch
$500
Port Phillip VIC, Australia
1st Mar 2026
Standard Cornice to be supplied ,installed and filled 3 lengths 2600 / 2700 /1800 2 ends to be capped In showroom south Melbourne
Small Fix ups in Apartment for Moving
$300
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
25th Feb 2026
Scope of work: Patch and paint 2 larger holes from a TV wall mount plus 4 smaller screw holes Repair a couple of semi deep drywall scratches. May require patching and touch up painting Patch and paint 1 small screw hole from a picture hanger Fix 2 toilet seats. One is misaligned and likely just needs to be reset. The other may need tightening or adjustment Looking for someone experienced with drywall repairs and general handyman work who can complete this before Monday. Please bring your own tools and materials. 3. a another patch and paint of a screw hole in the wall from a picture hanger 4.2 Toliet Seat Fixes. Possibly just need to be reset. one toliet seat misaligned.
Cornice set and filled
$500
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
24th Feb 2026
Cornice to be installed and filled in showroom setting. 3 lengths 2700 2600 and 2100 2 ends to be capped Cornice and materials to be 90mm x 3600mm Cove Plaster Cornice
Job was done on time and as expected. Nice work
Fix Plastering work on a wall about 4mtrs
$500
South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
24th Feb 2026
Have a section of wall cut out, replaced and replastered to remove imperfections
I need a bedroom door to be fixed
$78
South Melbourne Victoria 3205, Australia
23rd Feb 2026
Apartment bedroom door to be fixed a hole
Build and waterproof garden shed
$350
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
10th Feb 2026
Need a skilled tradesperson to assemble and install a 3.75m x 1.9m skillion roof shed, including secure fixing and waterproofing to ensure durability and weather resistance. Prior shed or roofing experience preferred.
Fix jammed door
$100
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
8th Feb 2026
Fix Jammed door without damaging the door When:Now/Tonight preferably, located in south Melbourne Should have all the tools needed
Really reliable, arrived on time. Highly recommend him
Fix up these holes 3 (plaster)
$150
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
7th Feb 2026
Have 3 holes that were cut out recently plaster. The plaster fits perfectly as I have all the pieces but it needs to be rejoined and smoothed over. (I will paint myself)
Awesome work - would definitely recommend & use again! Thank you
General handyman – toilet seat, lights, tap noise, washer/dryer
$250
South Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
6th Feb 2026
Hi! I’m after a handyman to help with several household fixes in one visit: • Fix loose toilet seat • Replace light fittings/bulbs • Inspect noisy tap (recently installed) • Reposition + level stacked washer/dryer in laundry nook and add anti-vibration pads if needed Laundry space is narrow and the units are heavy/stacked, so please bring appropriate tools and moving pads. Located in Melbourne. 3004 Happy to share photos after accepting task. Please quote for everything together.
Maintenance Work Office in South Melbourne
$150
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
5th Feb 2026
We're looking for a reliable handyman to assist with some maintenance work at our office in South Melbourne, with the potential for ongoing repair and maintenance work in the future. Scope of work: - Replace approximately 8 fluorescent (fluro) light tubes. - Supply and install a lock on a wooden door with a metal frame (similar to a standard office door lock) Could you please provide a quote including materials, along with your availability to complete the work?
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$350
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
19th Jan 2026
Based in South Melbourne. Needing a handful of tasks done around the house including: - Fix shower door hinge - Fix loose toilet roll holder - Leak in under sink pipe (washing machine installed incorrectly) - Hang single blind - Change out damaged door on IKEA wardrobe
Sam was great! Super communicative, very prompt and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend.
Fix architraves
$100
South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
27th Dec 2025
Dogs have chewed the corners of architraves. Want these restored.
Nice work and good result.
Handyman required
$100
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
17th Dec 2025
Fix wobbly sink (I have a generic mixer kit from bunnings) and help with a door lock that is tight.
Fantastic service, highly recommend.
Install towel racks in bathroom
$250
South Melbourne, Victoria
1st Dec 2025
I need two towel racks installed in my bathroom in South Melbourne. I will attach photos of current setup - happy to take suggestions on location of racks. Happy to pay for labour and resource - towel racks have not been purchased yet so quote is exclusive of resources. Hardware is all Parisi and can be purchased at the Parisi store in South Melbourne (about 2 mins from house). Example included but will go with best fit once measured. Need done asap.
Really good communication and very punctual!
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.
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!
Recent General Maintenance tasks in South Melbourne
Maintenance Work Office in South Melbourne
$150
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
5th Feb 2026
We're looking for a reliable handyman to assist with some maintenance work at our office in South Melbourne, with the potential for ongoing repair and maintenance work in the future. Scope of work: - Replace approximately 8 fluorescent (fluro) light tubes. - Supply and install a lock on a wooden door with a metal frame (similar to a standard office door lock) Could you please provide a quote including materials, along with your availability to complete the work?
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









