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Recent Handyman reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Very fast and efficient - good communication and an excellent opportunity

Change toilet seat

$150

Fantastic service! So efficient.

Fix Cabinet Edge and Small Scratch on Wall to be Sealed

$80

Craig is great! Highly recommend

Handyman jobs

$150

On time and did a great job.

Handyman to assemble multiple items

$450

Amazing! Highly recommend!!

Install door closer and new door lock

$150

Quentin is fantastic. Don’t hesitate to book your next job with him.

Install shower curtain rod

$100

What's the average cost of a handyman in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

$125 - $300

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Amazing communication, incredibly thorough job and a true expert in air conditioning service!

Daikin air conditioning maintenance service

$250

Good guy and very professional. Highly recommend.

Electrician maintenance work. Fix external and internal lights.

$350

Always a pleasure !

Fisher n Parkyl smartwasher maintenance

$80

Craig is very professional and punctual.

Sundry minor electrical repairs/maintenance in private house

$400

Thank you Peter.

Wall patching maintenance

$75

Amazing service, thank you

Bicycles maintained

$130

What's the average cost of a general maintenance contractor in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

$165 - $400

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Here's a list of some handyman services you might find useful:

Handyman service - general handyman

Start chipping away at that growing list of odd jobs around the house. By hiring a general labour handyman or a small jobs handyman near you, you can get several things done expertly and efficiently. Request your Tasker to help you with tasks like pulling up carpets, replacing light bulbs, or hanging shelves so you can focus on finishing work, running your business, or taking care of your kids.

Handyman service - indoor installations and repairs

Whether you need assistance with installing newly bought homeware or fixing old ones to avoid purchasing replacements, you can hire a handyman to cover for you. Have them work on installing curtain rods and blinds, fitting the kitchen sink, setting up pet doors, and even wallpapering. If a home security system is what you need installed, you can book a separate service to make this happen.

A handyman can also help with soundproofing a room. If you're wondering about soundproofing cost, pricing varies based on materials, room size, and labour—get a quote to find the best option for your budget.

Handyman service - outdoor installations and repairs

Your outdoor setup tends to take a beating, from heavy rains or the messy aftermath of kids playing. Keep your backyard in top shape by getting outdoor items fixed up right. Find a handyman near you who can tackle tasks like setting up your shed foundation, patching up windows, getting your mower back in action, building a garden shed within your budget, and installing some outdoor blinds.

Need extra privacy? You can also have a handyman screen on your porch to create a more secluded and comfortable outdoor space.

Handyman service - bricklaying and building work

If you’re in need of basic home construction, go for handyman services provided by Taskers with ample bricklaying and building experience. These experts can help you build garden walls, repair loose brickwork, install MDF, or even construct a chicken coop. To maintain these areas, you can also hire Taskers to perform gardening work or brick cleaning as needed.

Handyman service - wall hanging

Want to free up space by mounting your TV or bicycle on the wall? Get a handyman for any wall hanging needs to ensure your furnishings are level and fitted securely. From picture frames and mirrors to heavier electrical items like dryers, count on your Tasker to do a thorough job. Need help with your cable TV wiring? You can also book a service for this on Airtasker.

Handyman service - furniture repair

When booking a repairman for furniture fixes, be specific about the item that needs fixing to make sure you hire the right people. For example, handymen with carpentry experience may be suitable if you’re looking to have your wooden coffee table, wardrobe, or sofa bed repaired. On the other hand, hire a tradie with electrical experience for fixing ceiling fans or digital fitness equipment.

Handyman service - home maintenance

Keeping your home in top-notch condition is a breeze when you have access to regular home maintenance services near you. A local handyman can help with cleaning the gutter, pressure-washing driveways and paths, resealing windows and doors, and working on minor roof repairs. Regular home maintenance can prevent small issues from turning into costly problems, keeping your place looking schmick and running smoothly.

Recent Handyman tasks in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Gyprock wall and door frame

$1,000

Maroubra, New South Wales

2nd Apr 2026

Want to create a room by closing off an area with two gyprock walls with a door and frame, skirting and cornice

Install outdoor bike anchor in masonry wall

$150

North Bondi NSW, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

Need a certified tradie to install my ANKR maximum security bike anchor to an outside wall.

Kitchen sink repair

$250

Waverley NSW, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

My kitchen sink has just broken out of the kitchen bench and needs to be put back together. I think it was just glued in (obviously that wasn’t done well as this has happened to a lot of people in the building)

Jake helped me out with a disintegrating kitchen sink on Good Friday! He communicated well, solved the problem, and left my kitchen tidy. Thank you :)

Plaster repair – wall crack + small ceiling patch

$100

Kingsford NSW, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer (not handyman) to repair: • 1 wall crack above fireplace • Small section of ceiling with old water damage (solid, not soft) Scope: • Scrape back any loose/flaking material • Proper crack repair using mesh tape (not just filler) • Patch and smooth ceiling area (no need to restore decorative detail perfectly) • Sand and spot paint to blend (not full repaint) Notes: • Damage is old and dry (no active leak) • After a clean, durable repair — doesn’t need to be perfect • Photos attached Available after 13 April.

Looking for someone experienced with ceiling / gyprock repairs.

$250

Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

My salon ceiling has water damage and a small section around a downlight that has cracked. The ceiling will likely need the damaged plasterboard cut out, replaced, patched and made ready for painting. Photos attached. Ideally someone who has experience with ceiling repairs and downlights. The leak has already been resolved but the ceiling now needs repair. Location: Paddington. Please quote including materials if possible. We have the paint available on site.

Assemble Bunnings shed and Boori cot

$200

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Need help to assemble a Boori baby cot, and a small shed from Bunnings. Photo of shed attached.

Fix my commercial gym door

$200

Matraville NSW, Australia

1st Apr 2026

My door isn’t locking and it needs to be adjusted/ fixed so it locks properly. When the door is closing it’s not clicking over to actually lock. It’s bouncing back out and not locking.

Reinstall pressure mounted X-pole

$30

Maroubra, New South Wales

1st Apr 2026

I’m looking for someone to help reinstall my X-Pole in my apartment. It’s a pressure-mounted pole (no drilling or tools required), but it has shifted slightly and is now off-centre and tilted. The job involves: • Taking down and reinstalling the pole properly • Making sure it is completely straight and secure • Using a spirit level to ensure correct alignment Should be a simple job for someone experienced with pole installation or confident following instructions carefully. I will provide a manual guide. Requirements: • Experience installing X-Poles or similar equipment preferred • Must bring a spirit level • Attention to detail to ensure it’s perfectly straight and safe Flexible with timing. Let me know if you’ve done something similar before 😊

Johan was very friendly, respectful, attentive to detail and took his time without rushing. He worked beyond my expectations to make sure I was happy with the result & I’m very thankful for his service. I 100% recommend him!

Courtyard Tidy & Storage Bench Assembly

$250

Paddington NSW, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Task Title: Garage Pressure Clean, Storage Assembly & General Tidy-Up Task Description: Looking for a reliable, detail-oriented handyman to clean and organise a small garage/storage area. Scope of Work: 1. Pressure Wash Garage Floor & Surfaces • Pressure wash entire garage floor using provided pressure washer and cleaning solution • Ensure proper drainage is maintained and no water pools • Light wash down of lower wall areas if required 2. Assemble Storage Bench • Assemble 1 x flat-pack plastic outdoor storage bench (new, boxed on site) • Ensure sturdy and correctly installed 3. Organise & Store Items • Clean down paint tins and any dirty containers (wipe exterior, no spills) • Neatly store paint tins and related items inside the new storage bench • Consolidate and organise remaining items (ladder, tools, etc.) 4. General Clean-Up • Remove and dispose of any rubbish / packaging • Leave the space clean, tidy, and presentable ⸻ Requirements: • Must bring own tools for assembly • Experience with pressure washers preferred • Take care not to damage walls, drains, or fixtures • Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard

Punctual & very effective — Cheers

Install mount in brick wall

$50

Coogee NSW, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Need a mount installed into a brick wall, 4 screws. Screws supplied.

Friendly, considerate, efficient, quick to respond. Would book again.

Install a climbing wall in my child's bedroom

$100

Waverley NSW, Australia

31st Mar 2026

We need someone to install this, in our child's room, tomorrow. https://tinnitots.com.au/products/sensory-swedish-wall-bars?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=9afeb6f61&pr_rec_pid=7878975291562&pr_ref_pid=6726422331562&pr_seq=uniform

Legend. Will work with him again.

Fix internal door that won’t close properly (alignment + latch issue)

$110

Paddington NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2026

We have an internal door that no longer closes properly — likely due to slight movement in the house and/or a latch issue. From what I can tell: - The door seems slightly misaligned in the frame (may need planing/sanding or hinge adjustment) - The latch/strike plate may not be lining up properly - The handle itself might also need attention (happy to replace internal mechanism if required, but would like to keep the existing handles) Looking for someone who can: - Adjust hinges and/or sand the door if needed - Realign latch/strike plate - Replace internal latch mechanism if faulty (I can cover cost of parts if needed) NOTE: This functional fix only - it doesn’t need to be a perfect cosmetic finish. If any sanding is required, that’s completely fine and doesn’t need repainting or detailed finishing. We’ll be renovating in the future, so priority is just getting the door to close properly. Location: Paddington Date: Must be done before end of Wed 1 April (or as soon as possibles

Matt was so great! Punctual and very knowledgeable. Would recommend without hesitation.

Fix hole in plaster wall

$100

Tamarama NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Fix hold in plaster wall under toilet roll holder I have paint

Ignacio is as great, highly recommend!!!

Hang curtain two curtain rods with heavy duty bolts

$150

Bondi NSW, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Need two curtain rods hung to hold very heavy beaded curtains … into timber frame and possibly through to the masonry behind. Curtain rod holders may need small dynabolts or equivalent.

super fast, expert service. will use again

Looking for a strong and handy person for tomorrow

$130

Double Bay NSW, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Looking for someone to assist with a short job: • Moving several boxes • Assembling an indoor marquee (putting together a metal frame with poles and side bars, then fitting the canopy on top) Estimated time: 2 hours Pay: $65 per hour

Eduardo is easy to work with and works hard

Wall & Ceiling Repair – Old Water Damage

$500

Vaucluse, New South Wales

21st Mar 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman or plasterer to repair water-damaged wall and ceiling in my home. Scope of work: • Repair uneven plaster on internal wall (see photos) • Patch and smooth damaged areas • Fix water-stained section on ceiling near downlight • Sand, prep and repaint to match existing colour • Ensure a clean, seamless finish Details: • Flexible with timing, but would like it done ASAP • You’ll need to supply your own tools and materials • Please include prep and clean-up

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Top Job! Fantastic experience from start to finish. Communication was excellent, arrived on time, and completed the task quickly and professionally. Everything was done exactly as requested and the area was left clean and tidy. Would highly recommend and would definitely use again. Thanks for a top job! 👍

Install curtain rod brackets into brick wall

$100

Bronte, New South Wales

21st Mar 2026

Just need curtain rod brackets drilled into brick wall (living room + bedroom). Ideally today or tomorrow Sunday

He was great! On time and efficient

Ceiling Fan Repair

$100

Bondi Junction NSW 2024, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Ceiling fan in the living room of my unit is not working, this is for both the built in light and the fan. It was like that when I’ve moved in so don’t know what it wrong. Tried to change the batteries of the control but that didn’t help. Plus I’ve lost the control for the ceiling fan in the bedroom, so need new remote to be connected (haven’t bought the remote yet).

Great and efficient

Looking for a Handyman with Tools

$80

Centennial Park NSW 2021, Australia

17th Mar 2026

Help our customer replace the wheels of the reformer to reduce noise issue. 62 Lang Road Centennial Park NSW 2021 Replacement wheels is already provided.

Great communication and got the job done. Thank you

Supply and install a new door and frame

$500

Kingsford NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2026

I’m looking for someone to supply and install a door for our laundry room. The current door frame height is too low, so the job will require modifying the frame to allow for a taller door. Scope of work: • Remove the top frame section • Remove the first row of bricks above the frame • Increase the height of the door opening • Supply and install a new door and frame

Thank you for the great door installation. I’m very happy:)

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Stovetop repair and fridge maintenance

$150

Waverley NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2026

Bosch induction stovetop is showing a flashing P1 error on two of the hobs, which aren’t working. The other two hobs are working. Fridge has condensation issues. Icy, then wet. Might be the door seal.

General house maintenance - walls, tiles, air-conditioning

$500

Paddington NSW, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Patch and paint (3 areas) walls and a few edges (3-4) with paint available. Tile replacement (sourcing tile), air conditioning vents (2) cleaned.

Bicycle Maintenance

$300

Bronte NSW, Australia

10th Mar 2026

WE need a general service across family bikes eBike #1 (Fatboy Scrambler) - General service, bleed brakes, brake pads, check crank axl Mountain Bike #1 (Giant) - General service, bleed brakes, check/change brake pads Mountain Bike #2 (Giant) - General service, bleed brakes, check/change brake pads, fix blown rear shock - we have replacement valves Looking for someone experienced, with the right gear to come and service them

Maintenance/patching

$300

Randwick NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Few handyman pieces needing mending. -Metal guarding on floor -Sharp edges -Table joint -General maintenance

Very thorough, helpful and professional

Maintenance work go garage - internal + external

$500

Darling Point NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Have a number of tasks relating to a garage. 1. Repair of concrete steps into the garage. 2. Replacement of a wooden door into the garage 3. Sealing + rendering of the internal walls of the garage (ceiling done and painted) and painting them. 4. Painting of epoxy garage floor

Kids electric cars maintenance

$150

Chifley NSW, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Have 2 kids electric cars need fixing/ checking- old big red car wiggles- needs new battery and circuitry. - white Mercedes- just picked up needs operation check - plan to get working etc

Clock repair/maintenance

$100

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Standing click recently stopped working, middle weight would too high. Clock mechanics could do with a clean/check up

Commercial Venue Maintenance - Door Repairs & Hardware Install

$1,800

Moore Park NSW, Australia

14th Jan 2026

We’re a licensed commercial venue looking for a qualified and reliable handyman / carpenter / door hardware installer to complete multiple maintenance tasks in one visit. Scope of works: 1. Repair wall access panel • Panel has broken away from wall • Needs to be re-secured or re-mounted properly • Finish must be solid and presentable (back-of-house standard is fine) 2. Replace accessible bathroom door • Supply and install a new door (commercial grade) • Install compliant accessible indicator lock and hardware • Existing hydraulic door closer can be reused • Door must swing and latch correctly and meet accessibility requirements 3. Install fire door push bar • Supply and install panic / push bar to existing fire door • Must be compliant with fire egress requirements • Clean, professional install – no shortcuts Important notes: • This is a commercial venue, not residential • Work needs to be done outside trading hours (morning or daytime preferred) • Please include all labour and hardware in your quote • Experience with commercial doors and hardware is essential Photos can be provided on request. Site inspection welcomed if needed.

Amazing job! Knows his stuff and was very helpful and informative on ways to improve other areas of our space. Job was completed to a very high standard. Will absolutely contact for future work.

General carpentry, painting and maintenance

$500

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

General odd jobs that someone who is handy with a carpentry (or joinery) background that can maintenance work on our home.

Repair and maintain footpath exposed aggregate concrete

$300

Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Repair and reseal exposed aggregate footpath on the side of the house.

Air conditioning maintenance

$200

Paddington NSW, Australia

11th Dec 2025

Unit beads cleaning fan has stopped

Excellent and very efficient would strongly recommend

Repair/maintenance on pool gate

$500

Malabar NSW, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

I have a clear (glass) pool fence with 2 gates. The self closing gates are no longer working properly, and need maintenance or hinges replaced

Pest control - general maintenance

$200

Randwick NSW, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

3 bedroom house , 2 storeys with garage on lower ground level . No German roaches. General spray for garden roaches and spiders.

On time, very informative , professional and thorough!! Every corner of the house was sprayed . Job was guaranteed which is excellent!

AEG washing machine and dryer that need a maintenance check/fix

$100

Coogee NSW, Australia

27th Nov 2025

We have an AEG washing machine and dryer. We bought them second hand and they’ve never really worked amazingly. The dryer doesn’t fully dry your clothes and our washing machine stopped working yesterday with an “E10” error. Hoping to see if they can be fixed as I know AEG are usually a good brand.

Anthony was great! We thought we were going to have to get new washer and dryer but he was able to fix them with ease. Highly recommend!

Fridge maintenance/repair

$100

Double Bay NSW, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Fridge has stopped cooling and is warm, freezer is working fine Have pulled it out from the wall and left it like that for 24 hours and made no difference

E bike service and maintenance

$150

Coogee, New South Wales

9th Nov 2025

Just need my e bike checked for brakes and general maintenance. Also has a baby seat that I want properly locked in.

Aircon Cleaning/Maintenance

$500

South Coogee NSW, Australia

3rd Nov 2025

6x Split System Airconditioner Units need cleaning/maintenance. 1 unit has obvious mould. The other units have not been cleaned for a few years.

Great job! Arrived on time, cleaned the air-con thoroughly, and was friendly and professional. Highly recommend.

Handyman needed for a few small home maintenance items

$300

North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

20th Sep 2025

Clean outdoor lights to make sparkling Replace door handle with new (provided) X 1 White bathroom floor grout touch up (don’t remove old grout) X 2 Clean area bathroom floor to remove material (with caustic acid?)

Very happy with his work!

Deck maintenance

$1,500

Kingsford NSW 2032, Australia

6th Sep 2025

Front and back deck needs maintenance. Likely sanding and oiling. Back deck needs a few panels replaced.

House maintenance

$75

Maroubra NSW, Australia

6th Sep 2025

1. Repair window hinge (see photo) 2. Repair wardrobe door hinge (see photo) 3. Repair window shutter (minor) 4. Fix loose toilet seat 5. Affix house numbers to timber post 6. Hang pictures on walls (5) 7. Replace 6 wardrobe clothes railings with timber rail (can source once job confirmed)