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Recent Handyman reviews in Newcastle

Josh did an excellent job installing floating shelves over the tv… he took the time to re measure to make sure the job was done to a high standard. Would highly recommend Josh.

Installing floating shelves

$150

Easy to work with and did a great job

Reattach two roller blinds

$100

Simon was very easy to talk to and he did a great job with the repairs we needed done. Highly recommended! :)

Repair ensuite door & ensuite sink

$150

Amazing service and very happy with the job. Really lovely guy and very easy going, just gets the job done with no fuss.

Need someone to fix/ re-plaster walls cracks in a few places

$50

David is beyond amazing. Capable, knowledgeable & respectful - HIGHLY recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Maintenance on Pilates equipment

$50

Fabulous - on time and great quality

Install hoselink retractable hose to wall

$250

What's the average cost of a handyman in Newcastle

$100 - $300

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$170

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Newcastle

Outstanding! Highly recommend. Came on time, prepared, completed jobs, hard worker. Thank you Ryan!

Household maintenance

$1,500

Lachlan was more than helpful, went over and above to assist us and fixing the problem. Extremely pleasant and helpful.

Home Maintenance

$500

Shannon was very diligent in his work and was careful and considered with replacing each of the screens. He communicated well and got the job done.

Fly screens maintenance and replacement

$200

Great job. Very nice people.

Deck maintenance

$5

Very happy with Simon, with his work, very capable, trustworthy & generous, will highly recommend.

Handyman experience. Needed maintenance around house,

$500

Piotr was very easy to deal with. He did a great job on the roof. Very happy with his workmanship.

Roof Maintenance

$300

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

$337 - $515

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$337

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$430

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$515

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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 Newcastle

Need 4 gyprock setters

$550

Newcastle NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Need 4 gyprock setters. Must have own setting tools and ladders. Must be able to do setting ! 1 weeks work there for 4 people. 550$ for 10 hour day. 55$ per hour per man

Empty and dismantle garden shed

$200

Stockton NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Approx 3x3 garden shed that’s been exposed to the elements for a while. Need everything except bricks removed and then the shed itself taken down. Budget flexible. Please include removal and disposal/tip fees in your offer.

Bathroom awning window stuck - can anyone open it for us?

$150

New Lambton Heights NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Moved into house 2025. Bathroom ensuite window stuck since moving in - awning style - would like to improve ventilation, seeing if anyone can try to open it, ideally would love to be able to open/close it (no fly screen). Access to window can be inside ensuite and on top of single story garage roof (ladders available). Weekends and wednesdays.

Instal ceiling fan in bedroom of a unit

$200

Whitebridge NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Installation of ceiling fan. No fan there at the moment

Install a railing into my wardrobe

$60

Merewether NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

I need another railing installed in my wardrobe, I have all the parts just need to cut, measure and install the railing, thanks

Floating shelves install

$150

Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia

27th Feb 2026

I have 5 floating shelves to install and assistance to attach a sound bar to the wall mounted tv

Hang roller blinds

$70

Fletcher NSW, Australia

27th Feb 2026

I need 2 x roller blinds (approx 70cms wide) hung. Comes with fittings and instructions.

Paint two doors and fix a vanity door

$250

Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Paint two doors: Remodel the door from location and paint them with two quotes of paint supplied by client. Work out a solution to hand the vanity door safely and effective.

Windoware day night roller Blind installed to window w 150cm x h117cms

$80

Wallsend NSW 2287, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

I have purchased a windoware day night roller blind from Bunnings. Simply need to install (face mount) onto window frame which is slightly inclined. Photos attached :) t I have purchased an eclipse day night roller blind from Bunnings. Simply need to install (face mount) onto window frame which is slightly inclined. Photos attached :) the photo with bracket is where I tried to insert within frame but did not provide enough space to install blind? So would need to install brackets where line is marked red on last photo however this part of the frame you can see is not flush/flat. Any help appreciated!

Andy did a great job of installing some double blinds for me, He knew exactly what he was doing & tailored them to fit perfect. Highly professional & friendly.

Install 4 door seals

$100

Islington, New South Wales

20th Feb 2026

1. Install brush door seal on garage roller door 2. Cut to size brush door seal on front and back screen doors and remove existing seals 3. Cut to size and install outdoor brush door seal on back garage door Bring own drill and hacksaw. I have the hinges and brush door seals

Chris communicates super well and did a great job. Was very patient when I realized I didn’t have all the screws for the job and had extras to sort it out. Cleaned up after and made sure everything was in good working order and k was happy with the job.

Old Hills hoist clothesline removed

$250

New Lambton Heights, New South Wales

10th Feb 2026

We have an old hills hoist that we would like removed. Clothes line needs to be dismantled and removed from property.

Prompt and efficient with the task, very happy and would recommend.

Gyprock - fix 6 holes in the walls, varying from 70mm to approx 200mm

$300

Cooks Hill NSW, Australia

5th Feb 2026

Repair holes in gyprock walls, cut out and replace, sand etc ready for painting.

Highly recommend for all sorts of repair, maintenance and home and business needs. Great experience and very happy with the result

Handyman for a few odd jobs

$70

Blackalls Park NSW, Australia

31st Jan 2026

Need a handyman for around 1 hours work Mounting 220cm curtain rod Hanging frame and mirror on wall

David’s work was meticulous. Recommend!

Replace blind cord

$150

Newcastle, New South Wales

29th Jan 2026

Replace broken blind cord. See attached image.

Great communication, efficient and got the job done on replacing my vertical blind cord. Recommend!

Handyman for Air Bnb

$100

Merewether NSW 2291, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Searching for a handyman who is available this Wednesday to reattach the integrated dishwasher panel back on and replace an outdoor door handle that has come off due to sea salt rust. The house is an Airbnb so the job needs to be on Wednesday when we don’t have any guests.

Highly recommend, Duarte was fantastic and got the task done above and beyond

Dismantle and Remove Small Metal Garden Shed - Toronto NSW

$200

Toronto NSW, Australia

21st Jan 2026

I am looking for a reliable Tasker to completely dismantle and remove a small metal garden shed located in Toronto, NSW. The shed will be emptied of all contents prior to your arrival. The job requires dismantling the structure, loading all materials, and disposing of them legally. Shed Details: Material: Metal/Colourbond steel Approximate Dimensions: 1.5m (width) x 0.78m (depth) x ~1.8m-2.1m (height) Location: Toronto, NSW (easily accessible) Date: TBA Disposal & Payment Arrangement: The agreed-upon price will be a for labour only. The successful Tasker is permitted to keep all the metal from the shed for scrap/recycling purposes. This arrangement avoids tip fees for me and provides an incentive for the Tasker. Local recyclers (e.g., in Teralba or Charlestown) are nearby. What We Need: Safe and complete dismantling of the shed. Clean up the area afterward, to remove any debris or screws etc. Removal of all shed components from the property. Legal disposal/recycling of all materials Please bring all necessary tools for dismantling (drills, screwdrivers, angle grinder if needed, safety gear, etc.). Photos: Please refer to the attached photos for a clear view of the shed. Feel free to ask any questions.

Terrence was fantastic! Communication was great and everything requested was done quickly. Will use his services again.

Window frame repair

$150

Cardiff Heights NSW 2285, Australia

21st Jan 2026

See attached pic. The lower edge of the external window frame broke off (old and rot) and needs replacing.

Great work as usual 👍🏽

Install milkcan Letter box

$150

Cardiff Heights NSW, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Install Milkcan Letter box out the front of house, a small amount of digging to level the area will be required

Great work with, some delays with completing the job but got it done

Reattach two roller blinds

$100

Adamstown NSW, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Hi, I need help reattaching two roller blinds (sheer and block out for the same window) that have fallen down. I don’t think anything is broken, they just need to be clipped back in and the chain reattached to the block out one.

Easy to work with and did a great job

Licensed Electrician - Ceiling Fan, Power Point, Dual wall switch

$300

Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia

18th Jan 2026

I am looking for a licensed electrician to complete the following work: • Install one ceiling fan (ceiling fan already supplied) • Install one double power point (to be supplied by the electrician) • Install one new wall switch with two switches to operate the ceiling fan - if you need a second switch for isolation, it does have a remote (to be supplied by the electrician) The fan has a light on it and a remote control. There is no roof access I also have additional electrical jobs that I would like to have completed separately, which we can discuss once the job is underway. Please quote for labour and supply of the power point and wall switch. Proof of licence and insurance required.

Brilliant would highly recommend

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Newcastle

Toyota Tarago 2003 basic mechanic maintenance

$500

Newcastle NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

-needs a basic major service including: Oil change, air/fuel/cabin filters, spark plugs - fix the engine oil leak from tappet cover gasket. -fix the front crank seal and right inner axle seal on gearbox. -after the oil leaks are repaired I would like a simple engine wash so it doesn’t smell of old burnt oil. -I don’t yet have any of these parts however my preference would be to purchase them myself and then find someone who’s keen to do the labour aspect. Please send me a quote for your total labour fees and specify if you are happy to work with parts that I purchase. I’ll be in the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area for the next week or 2. Thanks for looking! Have a great day :) PS: The engine is located under the hood as usual, so no need to worry about any of this under the seat engine work from the older models. Regular under the hood, good to go. Also let me know a quote of what just the basic major service would cost without fixing the leaks!

Yard maintenance

$500

Hexham NSW, Australia

13th Jan 2026

A small section of my yarded needs to be excavated, (remove tree stumps and weeds) and tree re topped for papers to go down and a pool to go in

Timber deck needs maintenance

$560

Merewether NSW, Australia

8th Dec 2025

Large timber deck, has some boards that have lifted. Probably some beams also need replacing. Tbh - I’m not sure whether it is one day’s work or more. I just want it done well and will pay an hourly rate ($70) and all materials needed

Excellent communication and worked very hard.

Repairs/maintenance

$250

Swansea NSW, Australia

19th Oct 2025

I need wardrobe doors put back on Tv removal off a wall - then patch the walls New flyscreen put on back door(provided) One wall painted approximately 2by2( paint provided) Removal of double sided tape downstairs toilet. Small hole 20cenf piece down stairs toilet Putty dents throughout the house.

Maintenance on Pilates equipment

$50

Merewether NSW 2291, Australia

22nd Sep 2025

I need someone to adjust my Pilates equipment - The roller wheels that sit against the rail need adjusting. They’re too tight/loose and are causing the machine to grind and make a scratchy noise.

David is beyond amazing. Capable, knowledgeable & respectful - HIGHLY recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tree pruning/maintenance & remove waste

$400

West Wallsend NSW, Australia

9th Sep 2025

2x trees needing to be cut as short as possible/tidied & pruned. Waste needing to be removed please Type of gardening: Other

Dan was great - affordable, efficient & professional. Would highly recommend

Handyman to do a variety of maintenance work

$100

Newcastle NSW, Australia

7th May 2025

We are looking for a handyman to undertake a variety of different maintenance tasks at 2 of our gym locations

General maintenance on an RV. Various odds and ends.

$400

Bolton Point NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2025

Fix a few things on an RV. Nothing "mechanical". I think a general car handyperson, with tools, could fix my problems.

Fly screens maintenance and replacement

$200

Cardiff NSW, Australia

21st Dec 2024

I have approx 18 fly screens (ranging in size small, medium and large) to be replaced. I will provide materials and tools for the job.

Shannon was very diligent in his work and was careful and considered with replacing each of the screens. He communicated well and got the job done.

A/C repair. Showing maintainance code. Fujitsu.

$200

Hamilton South NSW, Australia

27th Nov 2024

Fujitsu air Conditioner showing error code (Discharge temp error). Require inspection and service.

Garage maintenance

$500

Eleebana NSW, Australia

10th Nov 2024

Fix seal on garage door, rust-proof joins and relay timber where termites have eaten away. Small area, only 2 x sections of approximately 2m each

Ducted air conditioning maintenance

$95

Catherine Hill Bay NSW, Australia

6th Jul 2024

The ducted aircon is circulating air, but it's not either warm or cold

Roof Maintenance

$300

Tingira Heights NSW, Australia

24th Apr 2024

Purchase and replace any broken roof tiles. Assess for the need for silicon and apply it. Assess for any other issues.

Piotr was very easy to deal with. He did a great job on the roof. Very happy with his workmanship.

Maintenace - childcare

$40

Cardiff NSW, Australia

17th Apr 2024

Installing door handles, frames up, building resources, fixing perepex etc full days work - hourly rate negotiable

Home Maintenance

$500

Lakelands NSW, Australia

4th Apr 2024

Fix floating floor step wedge and grout small area in bathroom.

Lachlan was more than helpful, went over and above to assist us and fixing the problem. Extremely pleasant and helpful.

Maintenance on Air Conditioner

$25

Tingira Heights NSW, Australia

12th Feb 2024

I have a Panasonic CS-Z9RKR split system that I believe needs its Nanoe-G filter cleaned/maintained. As after 6-10hrs of continuous operation the light begins to flash. May also consider a deep clean of the Panasonic a/c, as well as one 780mm wide Mitsubishi Electric, and another 1600mm wide Mitsubishi Electric, if we can work out a fair price.

Mechanic for basic maintenance on a boat engine

$500

Toronto NSW, Australia

6th Feb 2024

My 350 chev needs: Carby cleaned Tune up Some sparks replaced Clean fuel system (drain tanks, clean lines) Battery charged I've had a professional mechanical assessment completed which shows only the above items need doing for it to run well. - Due date: Before Monday, 12 February 2024

Timber + Stainless Steel Fence: Repair and Maintenance

$1,500

Charlestown NSW, Australia

11th Jan 2024

Remove temporary wire mesh and replace with extra rows of stainless steel wire to secure lower half of fence barrier. Oil timber fence posts and verandah balustrade posts and small deck. Contractor to supply materials and labour. - Due date: Flexible

Deck maintenance

$5

Stanhope Gardens NSW 2768, Australia

26th Oct 2023

Our deck needs to be cleaned, sanded and restained. Picture of deck attached. Size of deck is less than 20 sqm

Fish tank maintenance

$80

Glendale NSW 2285, Australia

19th Sep 2023

tropical fish tank water is green and smells terrible, some guppies have passed away. fish tank filter is working, have done water changes, used water conditioners makes no difference to the water quality. Requirement is to get the water quality back to normal. - Due date: Before Friday, 22 September 2023