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Recent Handyman reviews in Surry Hills

Could not recommend Khan higher. He was so easy to deal with, has great attention to detail, excellent problem solver, worked hard, was very quiet and accomodating, worked fast and cleaned up every day. Can’t wait to get him back for the next job. Thanks Khan!!!!!!

Replace/paint ceilings, paint walls & install bathroom exhaust

$5,000

Very happy with the work, recommend! No hassle, rapid respons, 5 stars!

Fix table tennis table

$120

Ly has really helped us with the makegood of our store. Thank you so much for your hard work!

Handy (wo)man Needed For Makegood Bike Store

$600

Quick to respond and very professional. Did a great job installing artwork and mirror in our apartment. Would highly recommend and can see why Thiago has so many highly rated reviews.

Installation of 2 x Large Artworks & 1 x Mirror

$200

Haris did a great job on installing and preparing my timber sliding doors. Very professional and cleaned up as well. Highly recommended.

Sliding door installation

$750

Tyrone was very professional and completed the tasks to a very high standard. He even went above and beyond and help with a couple of unlisted jobs. Will certainly use again in the future. Thanks Tyrone!

Handy Man needed for odd jobs in unit

$150

What's the average cost of a handyman in Surry Hills

$120 - $300

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$120

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$185

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$300

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based on 443 reviews

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Airtasker has over 302 handymen in Surry Hills, with an average rating of 4.91 stars from 443 reviews. Get in touch with handymen such as Nicholas S, Tangaroa T, and Wai P today to get a wide variety of Handyman jobs done. From Curtain Rod Installation, Kitchen Sink Installation, and Shower Screen Installation; you can get all types of Handyman done usually between $120-$300, with the median price of Handyman in Surry Hills being $185.
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Recent Handyman tasks in Surry Hills

Apartment maintenance

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

30th Jan 2026

I need you to do maintenance on the apartment of these items that are bad The bathroom shower screen has an issue The bathroom skirting board needs repair There is a leak under the bathroom sink The toilet flush is not working properly The corridor light is not functioning The kitchen light is not functioning The dishwasher is leaking water and I believe it requires maintenance

Retail Store -Fix Door Handle / Install Wall Hooks

$50

Surry Hills, New South Wales

29th Jan 2026

We require a handyman to complete the following simple works for our retail store. 1. Install wall-mounted hooks Install two wall-mounted hooks into a gyprock wall 2. Repair screw-based door handle Repair an existing screw-based door handle (see attached photos) The handle mounts onto a threaded spindle/bolt fixed into the wall or door frame The handle is not properly engaging or locking onto the thread, causing it to rotate freely or lock at a point that will not let the door close. The twist on handle will need to be correctly secured so it is firm and set at the right position. Location: Surry Hills (parking available for easy access) Estimated time: Approximately 1 hour Photos attached for reference.

Handyman / Carpenter

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Install Dyson wall bracket Install hat rack Hang painting

Great, energetic, enthusiastic worker. Nicholas was very quick and I would 100% recommend him.

Fix and patch up area where paint has pealed and paint entire wall.

$100

Surry Hills, New South Wales

28th Jan 2026

Fix and match colour of small area on wall where paint has pealed off and paint entire wall so colour 100% match. Do not have the original paint

Fit a roughy 50cm by 35 cm dog door to a glass external door.

$350

Surry Hills, New South Wales

27th Jan 2026

I have a glass door going out to a balcony. Need dog door installed. Will need a quote including supply dog door

Retail Store -Fix Door Handle / Install Hooks

$50

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

27th Jan 2026

We need two wall-hanging hooks installed into a gyprock wall, and a screw-based door handle repaired. The job is located in Surry Hills, with parking available. The work should take approximately one hour.

Help install a bathroom cabinet onto tiled/concrete walls

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

25th Jan 2026

Install bathroom cabinet into tiled/concrete wall I have some other items to hang up such as curtain rod, picture frame and mirror into concrete walls

Very efficient, friendly and got everything I asked done!

Existing blind re installed onto the wall

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

17th Jan 2026

An existing blind has fallen from the wall and needs to be put back

Very professional. Excellent work

Install 1 glass wall cabinets (20kg), 1.5metres high on the wall

$100

Surry Hills, New South Wales

17th Jan 2026

Install 2 IKEA KNOXHULT Wall Cabinets above a bed in a bedroom.

Handyman needed for mounting unusual bracket used for lighting rig

$200

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

14th Jan 2026

I have a bracket (used for mounting a lighting rig) that needs attaching to a frame structure in my kitchen. It’s an unusual task. It may require obtaining specific reinforcing materials and screws. The lighting rig is heavy and I want to be sure that it is safe.

Huge thanks to Trevor - fast efficient and friendly!

Need a handyman to drill a shower rail into bathroom tiles

$200

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

12th Jan 2026

My new shower and the rail is larger than the old one and I need new screws and the attachment drilled into tiles. Must have experience with tools and bathroom tiles, really don’t want it cracked!

Lovely guy, quick, friendly and professional! Will come back to him if anything else is needed!

Change toilet seat

$50

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

7th Jan 2026

I need someone to help change a toilet seat. I accrued myself however I cannot remove the plastic hinges

Very friendly and professional. Thanks.

Electrician to Change light fixture to ceiling fan

$100

Surry Hills, New South Wales

4th Jan 2026

Change light fixture to ceiling fan. Got a quote of $150 from a company until late in the month Have the ceiling fan and bracket, tall ladder needed photos attached happy to answer questions

Excellent work, super fast and got the job done in no time

I want to have a Brilliant Ceiling Fan installed

$130

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

12th Dec 2025

I want to have a Brilliant 132cm Grace Ceiling Fan installed, it is into an existing light fitting, and it has a remote

Manu was very considerate and I would recommend him for his excellent work.

Remove an inbuilt shelf and install tv mount in its place.

$250

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

10th Dec 2025

Seeking a handyman for a few small jobs I would like done this weekend. I want to mount my TV on the wall (have purchased the bracket ready to go), but need help to remove an inbuilt shelf where I would like to mount TV (see pic). Then attach bracket and mount TV. I would also like a wood panel to be resized by cutting off 300mm on one side as pictured. Notes: - Job will require you to have a stud finder and some sort of saw - I can supply a ladder and drill (if needed) - I have visitor parking onsite - Ideal completion date is this Sunday 14th any time between 9am and 6pm

Alexander was very friendly and came well equipped with tools which was lucky because the job was a lot trickier. The job took longer than expected but he problem solved and saw it through to completion.

Professional handyman

$200

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

I’m looking for an experienced professional to help with the following jobs: • Mount a 50” Samsung Frame TV in the living room. The wall is a partition wall. • Mount a 55” artwork above the mantelpiece in the living room. This is an original brick wall. • Hang a full-length mirror on an original brick wall.

Will absolutely book Matt again, very happy with the work.

I need a ceiling fan to be installed.

$250

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

26th Nov 2025

I need an AE+2 ceiling fan installed in my bedroom which includes mounting the hanger bracket to ceiling, connecting mains power to terminal block, inserting fan motor into hanger bracket, installing receiver into hanger bracket, connecting the receiver, attaching the fan motor housing, and assembling and attaching the fan blades.

Excellent job, highly recommend!

Misaligned shutter/blind — needs fixing/re-alignment

$150

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

One of my window sliding shutters has become misaligned and is now stuck in place. It needs to be lifted back into the correct track/slot so it can slide freely again. The top and bottom tracks may need adjustment, but this should be a quick job for someone experienced with windows, shutters, or general handyman work. The shutter is part of an external glass sliding window system (photos attached). What I need: • Assess the misalignment • Realign the shutter back into the proper track • Ensure it opens and closes smoothly • No parts expected to be needed, unless you identify something minor on inspection Location: Surry Hills Access: Easy access inside the unit Parking: Street parking available Preferred timing: Anytime in the next few days (flexible) Budget: $120-200 (flexible depending on experience)

Excellent work, thank you !

Install handles, towel rail and shave bottom of wardrobe door

$350

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

17th Nov 2025

3 jobs here: 1. Buy and install a hand towel rail in the bathroom. 2. Install 5 handles (supplied) to wardrobe doors in lounge room and laundry 3. Shave the bottom of a wardrobe door (it’s slightly scrapping the hard floors.

Really reliable and kind and well thought out maintenance guy. Well done Patrick

Install blinds, cupboard lock, 2 artworks and make outdoor furniture

$400

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Install blinds and curtains on 2 triple sliding doors, install lock on a cupboard, hang 1 or 2 artworks up, put outdoor furniture pack (BBQs Galore/not ikea) together, put entry console table together

Everything well done

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Surry Hills

Apartment maintenance

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

30th Jan 2026

I need you to do maintenance on the apartment of these items that are bad The bathroom shower screen has an issue The bathroom skirting board needs repair There is a leak under the bathroom sink The toilet flush is not working properly The corridor light is not functioning The kitchen light is not functioning The dishwasher is leaking water and I believe it requires maintenance

4 Daikin wall air conditioners - maintenance check & fix

$300

Central NSW 2010, Australia

12th Feb 2025

- 4 Daikin wall-mounted air conditioners - check & fix - the fan mode is working - I think the air conditioning mode isn’t (I want to fix this)

Igor was great - an expert in air conditioning units and very friendly & informative😀

Peloton Bike Maintenance

$100

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

27th Sep 2024

I was wondering if somebody does maintenance for a peloton bike. There are no issues with it and it works properly. Just want to have it maintained. If someone does, please take your bid.

Maintenance of commercial 4 door fridge workbench

$100

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

26th Mar 2024

Review of existing performance of fridge and recommendations to improve performance

William was very quick at diagnosing the problem

Fix / maintenance check on oven and dishwasher

$50

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

13th Oct 2023

Fix Bosch oven - recently stopped heating up (still turns on and seems like it's working, but doesn't heat up). Fix Bosch oven light - the light in the oven blew - I replaced with a new lightbulb (tried two brand new) but this didn't work. Seems like something has broken. Maintenance check of Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers - Started making a weird loud noise during the cycle, still works but not sure what is causing the noise. Have cleaned the filter but this hasn't fixed it. Fix cycle option for Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer - the 'touch panel' has stopped working so we can't change the cycle type.

Air conditioner maintenance

$60

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2023

Aircon splitter dripping water. Not sure why. If this app was better it would let us upload videos! - Due date: Before Saturday, 4 March 2023

Maintenance for Window

$100

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

8th Apr 2022

Fix kitchen window sill, window creaks where elbow indents - Due date: Flexible