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Recent Handyman reviews in Cairns

Premium quality service. thanks again, Brandon. Highly Recommended for any Handyman tasks! A++++

HANDYMAN ASAP

$5

Thank you Caleb for an amazing job

Installing a retractable child gate

$40

Thanks Callum great job.

Hang a new pre purchased internal door using old doorknob and hinges

$100

Excellent workmanship! 10/10 Damien went above & beyond to get the job done. Highly recommend!

Metal fixture cut down in retail store

$250

Excellent work completed. So quick and easy to deal with. Highly recommend 😊

Measure and cut blinds and install.

$100

Very prompt and nice guy to deal with.

Playstation repair

$25

What's the average cost of a handyman in Cairns

$100 - $300

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$100

median

$150

high

$300

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Cairns

based on 112 reviews

4.87

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Airtasker has over 70 handymen in Cairns, with an average rating of 4.87 stars from 112 reviews. Get in touch with handymen such as Daniel H, Kyle P, and Mark H today to get a wide variety of Handyman jobs done. From Blind Repairs, Clothesline Installation, and Curtain Rod Installation; you can get all types of Handyman done usually between $100-$300, with the median price of Handyman in Cairns being $150.
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Recent Handyman tasks in Cairns

Replace torn window screen Repair dresser hinge; broken shelf support

$1,000

Cairns City QLD, Australia

4th Jul 2025

IMMEDIATE NEEDS: WORK INDOORS 1. Replace windown screen in main bedroom – torn 2. cabinet hinge broken in main bedroom dresser 3. Repair kitchen bench upright, shelf support broken 4. Repair arm of cane chair broken OUTDOORS 1. Gurney and remove all mould from stairs, back and front 2. Gurney and remove all mould from outdoors i.e. the window coverings (see photo) 3. Check stairs for any repairs to be done to strengthen them – add in extra support if needed 4. Remove old trellis from front fence, trim back all plants and weeds and open up the space to look better maintained 5. Make sure old shadecloth is removed from carpark THEN COORDIANTE WITH TENANTS TO MAKE TIME TO DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Paint the kitchen cabinets from the blue to either same blue or a place cream (quote, please) 2. Paint the large dining table same blue colour 3. Clean and scrape back the window ledges, fill in cracks and repaint cream colour (they are all getting very crackled and old) 4. Remove the blue carpet in main bedroom and have the floors polishedHALF DAY 5. Clean all mildew/mould from walls and ceilings upstairs, including fans, doors 6. Clean and varnish round kitchen dining table 7. Clean the mould from kitchen chairs, and revarnish if needed 8. Repair stove door – or consider replacing it

Fix my bed frame

$80

Parramatta Park QLD, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

Flat pack bed frame needs fixing/reassembly My partner put together our flat pack bed frame (not very well!) and even broke one of the legs in the process. One of the metal screws for the leg won’t go in properly, and the whole frame is loose and unstable. It needs to be fixed and reassembled correctly so it’s sturdy again.

Install Towel Rack

$5

Redlynch QLD, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

Installation of basic towel rack needed I have the towel rack ready to go I am not handy and the rack itself is very cheap 😂 but I want some towel storage in the bathroom and figure this is the best way to get it done correctly without it falling apart if I attempt it myself Photos attached of rack instructions and where I’d like it on the wall Listed at $5 but let me know cash pricing please

2 new indoor doors installed

$400

Caravonica QLD, Australia

1st Jul 2025

Doors to be installed Locks fitted 2 old doors removed

Install a post mounted letterbox (no old letterbox to be removed)

$120

Brinsmead QLD 4870, Australia

27th Jun 2025

We need a new post mounted letterbox to be installed (digging the hole, concreting, ..., no old letterbox to be removed). Post and letterbox are made of metal.

Installing a rooftop tent

$100

Cairns City, Queensland

25th Jun 2025

Hello, I'm needing a hand installing a rooftop tent. I've never done it before and would like someone who preferably has installed one before to help me out. 😊 Already has crossbars installed ready to go, just need help lifting it up and fitting it! Attached below is the rooftop I'm wanting to install.

Install Kerbside Ramps

$5

Manunda QLD 4870, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Install kerbside ramp for Driveway.

Repair kitchen sink

$150

Whitfield QLD, Australia

19th Jun 2025

Adhesive attaching stainless sink to manufactured stone bench top has failed. Needs repair

Excellent service provider, reliable and cleans up after the job!😂

Repair the deteriorated wood

$1,000

Edmonton QLD, Australia

17th Jun 2025

repair the area under the clothesline (deteriorated wood)

Final Patch and Sand - Gyprock Ceiling 40sq. m

$350

Whitfield QLD, Australia

12th Jun 2025

Final Patch and Sand - Gyprock ceiling - approx 40sq. m

Job done. Time efficient

Install a large doogy door into a wooden door

$400

Cairns QLD 4868, Australia

8th Jun 2025

We have a new "Petsafe " large, aluminum dog door to install into the existing wooden laundry door NOT a security Screen door. Need a person with previous experience please.

Great job by Jason, punctual, communicated well, dog door looks great, brought all his tools and keen to ensure i was happy.

Supply and install toilet custern

$300

Bentley Park QLD, Australia

8th Jun 2025

Flushing mechanism is broke. Not sure it can be repaired

John done efficiently

Fix small hole in wall

$50

Manunda QLD, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Small hole in wall needs to be fixed

Artificial Plant Wall Install

$550

Cairns City QLD, Australia

19th May 2025

Hey There We are looking for someone to help with this job, and hopefully ongoing work, as we get a few jobs in Cairns, we need someone who can install artificial green wall panels onto a fence, using nylon plugins, or similar, the panels get secured to each other (clips along the edges), 1m x 1m panels, you can check out how to videos on Designer Plants, to see how - the area is needing 20 panels 10 x 1.7m, as there will be the final end needing some cutting (with scissors is fine),.

Easy, fast and good dealings

Fix wooden side gate

$80

Bentley Park QLD, Australia

26th Apr 2025

Need side gate fixed. Bottom part broken and can’t close and lock it properly.

Julien did a great job, had great comunication and provided materials. I’m very happy with the results

Curtain rod hung above sliding door/window . Not the curtains.

$100

Cairns City, Queensland

11th Mar 2025

Curtain rod put on wall. Steel or metal beam is behind plaster. Just the curtain rod. I don't want the curtains hung.

Did a great job and was very helpful. Helped put the curtains up too. A nice guy and obviously a good tradesman.

Install curtain rod brackets into concrete.

$100

Bentley Park QLD, Australia

13th Feb 2025

I need to put up a curtain rod and when I tried myself, but couldn't get through the concrete/brick.

Great communication, did the job perfectly and so very friendly. Would gladly get her help again.

Handy man required to put new sliders in a kitchen drawer

$100

Mount Sheridan QLD, Australia

13th Feb 2025

Kitchen drawer sliders need to be replaced Sliders can be obtained from Bunnings Task should take less than 2 hours Will need own screwdriver

Deklin Is easy to deal with and he is keen to find the right result

Install Barn Door

$123

Manoora QLD, Australia

13th Jan 2025

Need someone to help install a Barn door setup. We have the door and tracks just need someone with the right tools to put it up. Might need to cut the door to fit as well.

Max did an exceptional job! Exactly what we wanted done. Will definitely use him again.

Fixing gate

$250

Cairns QLD 4869, Australia

12th Jan 2025

We have a side gate that is broken and is no longer attached at the bottom

Good at communicating, came in and got the job done. Very happy.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Cairns

Car Maintenance Urgent

$50

Woree QLD 4868, Australia

25th Apr 2025

Have drove from Tablelands Friday got to Cairns and Car won't start need help urgently not sure if my car needs a brand new battery but not sure ??

Sliding doors maintenance

$500

Whitfield QLD, Australia

15th Nov 2023

maintenance of sliding doors - Due date: Flexible

Handyman for minor maintenance and repairs

$600

Cairns City QLD, Australia

2nd Nov 2023

Repair minor roof leak, complete general maintenance on walls, repair stairwell tiles, stairwell railing and other minor fixes. Large commercial space, preparing for new tenants. - Due date: Before Sunday, 26 November 2023

House maintenance, painting, fencing & general labour

$30

Caravonica QLD 4878, Australia

18th Jan 2023

External painting of house (all ready to go) Fencing Other various jobs for cleaning and touching up fixtures, fittings and outdoor areas to prepare house for sale - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 20 January 2023

Experienced Mechanic to help complete maintenance work on engines.

$200

Portsmith QLD, Australia

21st Oct 2022

Looking for help completing maintenance on Diesel engines on fishing vessel when it returns to port. Possibly next Tuesday 25 October or Wednesday 26 October.

Various maintenance jobs around the house

$800

Bayview Heights QLD, Australia

21st Feb 2022

Small rendering patching work, small tiling regrouting, alighning kitchen cabinet doors, replacing sliding door rollers, screwing down sliding wardrobe track, etc, - Due date: Flexible