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Recent Handyman reviews in Ballarat

Very friendly, on time and a job well done.

Rewire a rotary clothesline

$180

James did a great job installing a dog door. He was very professional and efficient.

Install a pet door

$120

Appreciated having a plan ready on how to fix our floating shelf before coming. Thanks for the help!

Modify/repair 1 long floating shelf in the laundry

$200

Fantastic work. Thank you Greg. You have done an absolutely lovely painting job. I’m very very happy.

Painting of ceiling, cornice, wall today

$400

Thank you so much Graeme for all your hard work and help with getting my frames hung on the wall!

Mount frames and install hooks into concrete

$100

great job highly recommend

Need a 2 door kitchen cupboard put together

$30

What's the average cost of a handyman in Ballarat

$99 - $260

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$99

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$150

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$260

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Ballarat

Dean came to do a few jobs for me. He was very thorough and quite a presentable young man, even though we had an interesting conversation, he never stopped working the whole time. I would employ him for any odd jobs in the future.

General maintenance

$150

Great Job! Very Happy with work.

Ongoing Maintenance Carpentry/Handyman work Ballarat

$100

Oh my gosh I am so pleased I found Mark. He is organized, hard working, knowledgable, generous, competent and friendly to boot. Don’t hesitate - just book him.

General Maintenance- put up a smoke detector, put in a bolt/screw i

$200

Nice bloke. Focused work. Good job.

Bike maintenance

$80

What's the average cost of a general maintenance contractor in Ballarat

$120 - $250

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$120

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$150

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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 Ballarat

Fix sliding doors so they slide properly

$160

Creswick VIC 3363, Australia

21st Mar 2026

I need a set of 'barn door' sliding doors fixed so they slide on the bottom guide correctly and stay closed when closed and align together. This possibly requires some corrective routing along the bottom of the doors (as its a little wonky) to make them run straight and runner guides re-installed on the floor (as they are floating at the moment and will not stay closed). So I am looking for someone with strong carpentry skills as there are a number of smaller carpentry related (and other 'fix-it' jobs that are required. Will provide any materials. Need someone who is located locally as there are potentially further jobs.

Cornice sanded back and treated with mould resistant paint

$200

Eureka VIC 3350, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Need the cornice that has gone mouldy in the corner of our garage to be sanded back and treated with mould resistant paint

Dry wall fixing

$100

Ballarat VIC 3350, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Fix a dry wall that has a hole in it

Hang a clock and a couple of mirrors

$60

Ballarat Central VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2026

I have a wall clock about 15 kg and two gilt mirrors about 1000 mm x 800 mm each which need to be securely hung. Price is placeholder

Scure a preassembled bookshelf by screwing it to well

$80

Winter Valley VIC 3358, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Use stud detector to find proper points on wall to secure the bookshelf, Use drill to secure it to the wall with 4 screws which comes with the bookcase.

puntual, good communication, thanks for a smooth job done.

Home maintenance

$500

Delacombe VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2026

The main tasks are: Fascia Repairs: Some sections of the fascia around the house have rotted and need replacing/repair, while others are just starting to show wear. Gutters/Downpipes: I need two new storm pipes (downpipes) installed. Also, some existing gutters need a fresh coat of paint as they are peeling. Tree Root Maintenance: I have two trees (one front, one back) where the roots are starting to cause damage to the house. I need these roots cut back/managed to protect the home I’ve also attached a few photos of the areas needing attention Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Old wood heater removed and new 2nd hand one installed

$200

Eganstown VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2026

The old wood heater needs pulling out and new one fitted and installed. Hole already cut in roof.

Wallpaper installation

$250

Ballan VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2026

1x wall to be wallpapered approx 3.1x 2.7. Require someone with experience in wallpaper installation as this is required to be matched.

Install toilet hardware

$200

Buninyong VIC 3357, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Toilet roll holder, hand towel, toilet brush, screws and trex wet area adhesive.

Excellent airtasker, clear comms, easy to deal with, great result, A++

Supply and install 4x floor door seals

$200

Buninyong VIC 3357, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Supply four, cut to length and install (screwed not stick) onto two sets of slim double doors. https://www.bunnings.com.au/moroday-915mm-black-mds5-compact-door-seal_p0106993?store=6442

Excellent airtasker, clear comms, easy to deal with, great result, A++

Repair and reinstall door

$200

Mount Pleasant VIC 3350, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I need the door to my crawl space repaired and reattached with a latch and slightly higher than it was before. I have sanded it down but it needs a little more work done to it which I could have done had I not injured my hand. I have the hardware and tools (if needed) for the task.

Very pleasant to deal with - knows his stuff.

Remove glass shower screen

$100

Mount Pleasant VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2026

Looking for someone to remove this glass shower screen from bathroom renovation. It’s stuck in u channels. Ideally remove in one piece, but open to a smash option if safely done.

Fantastic job thanks!

Blind fit up

$50

Ballarat VIC 3350, Australia

13th Jan 2026

Putting up blind includes airtasker fees

Fantastic! 😊 Thank you

Take down and replace an Awning.

$150

Ballarat VIC 3350, Australia

9th Jan 2026

Take down and replace awning with a new one. Same size. Brackets already up. 4mtrs by 3 mtrs. Cover Shade/retractable wind open/close awning. I can help with holding things or help manoeuvring awning etc. Pics to follow.

Did the job fast. Turned up in a timely manner. Courteous and communicated well.

Trim bottom of 3 internal doors

$150

Ballarat North VIC, Australia

31st Dec 2025

Needing someone to remove 3 internal doors (2 on hinges, 1 sliding), trim/plane 1.5cm off the bottom , and then re-hang. Getting new flooring installed and doors will be too big. Unsure if doors are fully solid or hollow core (suspect they’re fairly solid)

Dean was great to work with! Communicated well, completed the job promptly, and was friendly!

Install peel and stick wallpaper

$250

Buninyong VIC 3357, Australia

28th Dec 2025

Install new peel and stick wallpaper onto a new wall that's clean and recently painted. Wall is around 3.6 x 3.3 and there are 8 to apply. All instructions can be found here: https://vivawalls.com/pages/how-to-install-peel-stick Looking for someone that's has experience with this before and expect a clean finish, all aligned and with no bubbles.

Great airtasker, expert at his trade, clear communication and task completed as expected! A+++

Repair broken floorboard

$10

Daylesford VIC, Australia

17th Dec 2025

We are looking for a reliable handyman or carpenter to help repair a broken floorboard at our place. The work requires access under the house, so the person must be comfortable working in a confined subfloor space. We are seeking someone who takes care and produces neat, tidy work. The repair needs to be done either today or tomorrow (Friday).

Perfect job, thank you!

I need a bricklayer, that is also handy with doors

$10

Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

23rd Nov 2025

I have a garage door that leads to the pool area, this door is close to a drain and when it rain a lot, water goes in the garage, so I want to do a layer of bricks to not allow water to pass. Also I need two tiles to be fixed, they are loose, just need to be paved or stuck correctly. As you can see, we did a concoction to avoid water going in. But we want it fixed a bit better.

Great work! Good communication!

Internal doors trimmed down

$150

Ballarat East VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2025

We have put new carpet into our unit and 5 of the internal doors don’t close properly now. The doors need to be removed and planned down on the bottom and then reinstalled.

So easy to work with, quick and efficient, good communication. Would absolutely recommend to others

Fix lock handle

$10

Canadian VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2025

A couple door handles are lose and coming off. I need a handyman to fix it up

Responsive and easy to deal with

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Ballarat

Home maintenance

$500

Delacombe VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2026

The main tasks are: Fascia Repairs: Some sections of the fascia around the house have rotted and need replacing/repair, while others are just starting to show wear. Gutters/Downpipes: I need two new storm pipes (downpipes) installed. Also, some existing gutters need a fresh coat of paint as they are peeling. Tree Root Maintenance: I have two trees (one front, one back) where the roots are starting to cause damage to the house. I need these roots cut back/managed to protect the home I’ve also attached a few photos of the areas needing attention Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Ongoing Maintenance Carpentry/Handyman work Ballarat

$100

Soldiers Hill VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2026

Require maintenance Carpentry work at Airbnb. Fix some shelving, plane door, few small jobs. Ongoing work available at additional locations.

Great Job! Very Happy with work.

Repair and maintenance

$250

Alfredton VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Door locks need to be replaced, leaking taps to be repaired, dishwasher to be moved out of its place to install new one. Only move it out( no need to install it)

Dishwasher Maintenance

$100

Alfredton VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2025

We have a tenanted property on Verdale Dr, Alfredton, where a minor issue has occurred with the dishwasher. The pin has come off, causing the tablet pocket to remain open and preventing it from closing properly. Could you please assist us with this? I’ve attached a video for your reference. Additionally, could you provide an estimate for the cost of this repair?

Bike maintenance & repair.

$80

Daylesford VIC, Australia

21st Nov 2024

Road bike in good nick, needs a new spoke, general service - chain cleaned, etc.

Bike maintenance

$80

Daylesford VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2024

Bike maintenance - need general maintenance/health check - also need chain cleaned & one spoke replaced. Road bike.

Nice bloke. Focused work. Good job.

General maintenance

$150

Sebastopol VIC, Australia

11th Oct 2024

Clothesline rewired. Blind hung. Smoke alarms installed. Sliding door rehung. I have all materials needed

Dean came to do a few jobs for me. He was very thorough and quite a presentable young man, even though we had an interesting conversation, he never stopped working the whole time. I would employ him for any odd jobs in the future.

Maintenance person full day work Lucas VIC

$300

Lucas VIC, Australia

6th Aug 2024

Maintenance person to assist site supervisor with painting touch ups, cracked mortar, caulking, fix door not closing, fix window seals, add a couple of soft close hinges to kitchen pantry and powder room and other Maintenace

Shed and retaining wall maintenance

$10

Mount Helen VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2024

Retaining wall letting water through; wood rot in parts of shed. Needs new tin roof.

House maintenance

$100

Ballarat VIC, Australia

7th Apr 2023

Plaster hole in wall, rebattach cupboard hinge broken, fix clothes line and a few other odd jobs. - Due date: Flexible

Maintenance of decking

$1,200

Ballarat Central VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2023

Deck last oiled 3 years ago. Needs a wash and re oil. - Due date: Flexible

General handiman work, maintenance, furniture, change door screen etc

$100

Warrenheip VIC, Australia

16th Nov 2022

Am moving into 20yr old house and will need experienced General handiman for multiple general issues and maintenance, furniture assembly if required, change door screen, change taps perhaps, fitting etc Unsure of price based on needs, can discuss. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 26 November 2022

General maintenance/handwork

$450

Creswick VIC, Australia

15th Oct 2022

Jobs required: - Repair pulling away of rangehood from ceiling - Paint unpainted patches near downlights x 2 - Strengthen wood floor (from underneath house) and fill holes in wooden floor (where it has been screwed) with woodfiller and varnish - Change a few light bulbs - indoor and outdoor lights. - Fix (Glue-in) a wardrobe pull handle that has come off - Touch-up - Sand and Paint sections of house downpipes to match surrounding wall - some parts unpainted. Some work at height required. - Small paint patching on indoor doors around handles - affix dishwasher cover - replace and re-thread clothesline cord. - repair flywire on sliding door. - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible

General Maintenance- put up a smoke detector, put in a bolt/screw i

$200

Ballarat Central VIC, Australia

12th Oct 2022

Put up a smoke detector on tall ceiling Fix the door handle/lock on the green shed Put sealer on a leaking pipe Remove a basket from under the sink Tighten the bolts/screws on bed Maybe other things as I think of them - Due date: Flexible

Oh my gosh I am so pleased I found Mark. He is organized, hard working, knowledgable, generous, competent and friendly to boot. Don’t hesitate - just book him.