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Recent Handyman reviews in South Melbourne

Chi was very professional, good communication, and the work was high quality. I recommend him.

Install Bathroom Towel Rails

$50

Very helpful and friendly!

General handyperson help around office

$200

Great work!

Office vacation repairs and cleanup

$850

Always very good

Handyman Needed Tomorrow - REVISED

$180

Task completed efficiently and on time.

Install 2 TV wall mounts

$130

Great service. Quick and easily organised

Handyman to replace door handle

$50

What's the average cost of a handyman in South Melbourne

$120 - $250

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$120

median

$160

high

$250

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in South Melbourne

based on 198 reviews

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Airtasker has over 171 handymen in South Melbourne, with an average rating of 4.91 stars from 198 reviews. Get in touch with handymen such as Danny N, David S, and Jonathan H today to get a wide variety of Handyman jobs done. From Kitchen Sink Installation, Shower Screen Installation, and Door Installation; you can get all types of Handyman done usually between $120-$250, with the median price of Handyman in South Melbourne being $160.
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Recent Handyman tasks in South Melbourne

Fix fallen blind (needs simple bracket/solution installed)

$50

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

24th Apr 2026

My blind has fallen down. It’s a long wooden rod but there’s currently nothing satisfactory on either end to hold it in place. I’m looking for someone to: * Assess what’s needed (likely small brackets/hooks or similar) * Supply or recommend the right fix * Install it so the blind sits securely again It’s not a complicated job, just a bit fiddly and needs someone who can come with a practical solution. Flexible with timing. Please bring tools and any basic hardware that might be needed.

Fix the swing door

$50

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Swing door is hanging. Need to fix it

South Melbourne - Logo fix

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Please see the attached logo signs for Oporto. One signboard is missing a T And the other one needs to be bought forward Can be flexible on price

Defit a retail wall fixture, patch holes, take fixtures to new home

$500

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Need someone TOMORROW at South Melbourne Markets: 1. to defit our wall fixture (same vibe as geelong) (need drill and ladder) 2. and then patch up holes 3. Unscrew all our racks 4. Unscrew our table 5. Pack all fixtures up and transfer Probably 5-6 hrs work,

Danny and his wife where seriously INCREDIBLE - could not recommend them more - such clear communication and went above and beyond to assist with getting the job done!

Fix venetian blinds wands and strings

$100

South Melbourne, Victoria

13th Apr 2026

two tilt wands came off from our venetian blinds. The strings also seem tangled and a little hard to pull. i need to put the wands back and fix the strings. you're going to need to bring a ladder i believe.

Parcel letterbox install on metal fence

$100

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Need a handyman or installer to mount a parcel letterbox onto an existing metal fence. The job may require adding a backing support or reinforcement to ensure the letterbox is securely fixed. Experience with metal fencing and sturdy mounting preferred.

Art installation - picture hanging service

$200

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

7th Apr 2026

We would like to have 10 pieces of art installed and hung with styling. The wall is brick and would need hooks to be installed.

Door handle repair

$75

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th Apr 2026

Bathroom door handle got locked in place, tried to open it but ending up loosing 1 handle in bathroom and other in hand. Need to open door and put new door handle from matching handle from bunnings.

Install Ikea shelves and fix my wall

$150

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

30th Mar 2026

I need some ikea Kungfors shelves to be installed in my kitchen. I tried to do it myself but messed up the wall. If someone could install and potentially fix the wall where needed (don't really care about this but it might make it hard to put up the shelf where I need it). You may need to bring your own screws as I'm not sure I have the right ones!

David was fantastic. Showed up on time, had everything, and finished the job quickly and perfectly!

Help me install my new painting on the wall

$50

St Kilda, Victoria

29th Mar 2026

I've got a new glass painting that needs to be mounted on a wall. There are wall brackets that we need to attach (I've already got these) and to accurately measure on the wall so we can hang easily! (I don't have a drill or many tools so I will need to bring them with you)

Door and window fix

$250

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Sliding Door needs correcting. Double glazed window not holding in place. May need a few small other bits of work while there as selling property.

Great to deal with including problem solving, recommended

Fix my La Luna Pet Door

$150

South Melbourne, Victoria

16th Mar 2026

Install spacer above La Luna sliding door pet panel (approx 10 cm gap at top), improve side sealing and install simple sliding door lock. Pet door already installed and extensions fitted.

Nayan was a lovely person to have did our door and he did a good job!

Repair and reinstall clothes rail in plasterboard wall

$40

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

16th Mar 2026

My clothes hanging rail has come out of the plasterboard wall because the wall anchors failed. The rail itself is fine, but the screws and anchors pulled out of the wall. Job required: Repair the damaged plasterboard holes (fill/patch if needed) Install stronger wall anchors (e.g. toggle bolts or proper plasterboard anchors) Reinstall the clothes rail securely The rail holds hanging clothes, so it needs to be mounted strongly so it doesn’t pull out again.

Install new balcony door handle

$80

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Please install a new balcony door handle. I have removed the old broken one and have purchased a replacement. See photos, and please reach out if you need more information to provide a quote.

Expert handyman. Great problem solver. Highly recommend.

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!

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

Handyman Tasks

$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!

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