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Recent Handyman reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Fix railing and install door locks

Change internal door handles

$120

Guy was very easy to deal with, gave great advice and got it done quickly. Would definitely use again and highly recommend.

Handyman needed to install outdoor awning

$120

John was punctual and very courteous. He completed the job with an eye for detail and satisfaction, I’m very happy with the result that was achieved as it was a big challenge to take on. Thank you John, I certainly would highly recommend you and your stonemason service .

Caesar stone bench top repair, burnt from a sparkler

$300

Yaghoub did an excellent quality work, professional, thorough, trust worthy. 100% hire recommendation.

Install 2 Ceiling Fans

$300

James did a good job removing the scratches and matching the paint — the panel looks much cleaner. However, the dent is still visible, which is understandable for mobile repair. I’d recommend him for scratch work or older cars, but for a brand-new vehicle with dents, a panel shop would give a better result.

Repair Scratches & Minor Dent

$400

Noel was great to deal with! Great communication, lovely personality and super efficient! Thank you!

Fix flyscreen

$100

What's the average cost of a handyman in Outer East Melbourne

$110 - $300

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$110

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$180

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$300

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Arrived on time, jet wash with well explained and recorded video before and after. Jamie washed out a couple surprised items! Excellent work!

Drainage maintenance

$200

Prompt service, friendly and quality work, highly recommend 👌

Property maintenance tasks

$400

Amir was very friendly, thorough and effective. I would gladly call him to help again.

General household maintenance

$350

Leigh was able to come get the unit checked and recommend changes required. All good

Aircon Fix & Maintainance

$100

Very good job. Thanks very much Cameron!!

Laminate floor maintenance

$100

Great service, pleasant to work with. Will definitely use Michael again when needed.

Home Maintenance

$100

What's the average cost of a general maintenance contractor in Outer East Melbourne

$100 - $462

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$100

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$258

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$462

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Have some untackled DIY tasks at home that you can’t seem to find time for? Find a highly skilled handyman near you with remarkable customer service by using Airtasker. 

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 Outer East Melbourne

6 lengths of cornice to be installed

$10

Bayswater VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to install 6 pieces of cornice- cornice and 1 bag or cornice glue is supplied. Must be able to do the mitre cuts properly Looking for it to be done tomorrow

Kitchen sink drain unblock

$250

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

14th Mar 2026

The kitchen sink is draining slowly. I have tried basic unclogging methods, but the problem persists. I have confirmed that the pipe from the sink to the P-trap (U-bend) is clear, so the blockage may be further down the drain line.

Shower Repair, Grouting, silicone and tile replacement

$200

Croydon VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Re‑grout shower where needed • Remove and replace old silicone around shower edges • Replace approx. 4 cracked floor tiles (tiles supplied by you or Tasker — specify if needed) • Clean and remove red/brown staining at the bottom of the shower screen • Ensure area is sealed, waterproof, and left clean Budget - don’t know

Welding Job

$50

Chirnside Park, Victoria

14th Mar 2026

I have 4 Jack off stand legs that need welding. Have cut everything to size and ground down. Just need someone with a welder to weld up. Have 15 amp single and 3 phase power available

Wood Heater Installation

$500

Heathmont VIC 3135, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Maxiheat Modena Wood heater and Flue Installation. Installation in corner of the room. Our house is 2 storys but install will be in a room which is single story. Location is about 5 metres from second level.

Install BBQ grill back on the wall

$50

Croydon North VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Install back my bbq grill on the brick wall

Fix sliding doors

$10

Wantirna VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Fix sliding doors, 2 doors x 1 and 1 door x 1

Install dc ceiling fan in lounge room

$200

Mount Evelyn VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

I have purchased a simplicity dc 45" ceiling fan, which i would like installed in loneroom. Single story timber a plasterboard. Plenty of access to roofspace.

Handyman to Install HeavyDuty Magnetic Catch on Cupboard - Forest Hill

$150

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Hello, We are looking for an experienced handyman or carpenter to install a new magnetic catch on a cupboard door at our retail store, in Forest Hill Chase. The Issue: The cupboard door that conceals our main security shutter will not stay closed. A previous, weak magnetic catch has failed and fallen out. We need a stronger, more permanent solution to hold this large door securely in place during trading hours. The Job: The task is to supply and install a new, powerful magnetic catch. The scope of work includes: 1. Assessing the door and frame to determine the best placement. 2. Supplying a new, heavy-duty magnetic catch suitable for a large commercial door. 3. Securely installing the magnet and strike plate, ensuring they are bolted or drilled firmly into the door and frame for a durable fix. 4. Testing the door to confirm it is held firmly shut by the new magnet. Requirements: - MUST have experience with commercial hardware and cabinet/door installations. - You must supply all necessary materials, specifically a new heavy-duty magnetic catch and appropriate fixings. - You must bring all your own tools, including a drill. - Public liability insurance is required. Location & Timing: Location: Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre, 270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill VIC 3131 When: The job can be completed at your earliest convenience. Please state your availability in your offer. Please provide a comprehensive quote for the complete job. Your offer should include all labour costs and the cost of supplying the new magnetic catch. Thank you.

Ethan completed the task efficiently and professionally. Communication was clear, and the magnetic catch was installed properly. I appreciate the prompt service and would recommend him for any handyman work.

Plaster repair ceiling

$150

Warrandyte VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Need our ceiling plaster repaired in two rooms due to water leaks

Fantastic service and wonderful person - very glad I booked Gabrielle and definitely recommend

Maintenance / Handyman Tasks

$200

Chirnside Park, Victoria

10th Mar 2026

Look for a qualified handyman / maintenance person (with a WWCC) to do jobs around the house. Needs to be done on or before Friday. Jobs include replacing door handles, re-caulking and grouting some small areas, fixing a wardrobe door. Maybe 3-4 hours of work.

Only did a couple of very basic tasks in 3 hours, even though I’d given him things to do. Didn’t seem to want to do the work that was detailed when he took the job. Wouldn’t re-hire.

Swap roller blinds between 2 houses (Wheelers Hill and Wantirna South)

$500

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

8th Mar 2026

1. I need help to remove 11 roller blinds (all but three are double ones with sun shades) from a house in wheelers hill 2. These need to be installed into a house in wantirna south, 3 the ones from wantirna south are to be installed at wheelers hill house If time permits I also need two book cases anchored to the wall in wantirna south and some shelves in a cupboard screwed into place

I am always cautious having people in the house when it’s just me and the kids but Bradley was absolutely lovely. He took the time to make sure the job was done properly, even though it was a tricky one. I would definitely hire him for other tasks

Fix shed door's hinges

$99

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Help me fix the hinge for my shed's door hinge

Job done well. Thanks.

Entrance Door repair

$300

Ringwood VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Someone wanted to break in through the chisel, and the wooden door frame was damaged.

Taki is very punctual, easy to communicate, and does a good job. Highly recommended.

Handyman required to fix my ensuite bathroom wall

$100

Croydon VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Please see the photos. Need the wall fixed, Reseal with silicone etc. the damaged area is like 15 cms.

Very efficient and finished my job in no time.

Build bulk head over rangehood or box in with kaboodle panels

$500

Chirnside Park, Victoria

27th Feb 2026

I have the rangehood duct above the overhead cabinets in the kitchen that I would like to either: - Frame and plaster a bulkhead ready for painting - Box in using matching Kaboodle panels to the cabinets

Roy was professional responsive, very detailed in getting the information and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend 👍

Maintenance Tasks

$350

Chirnside Park VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Looking for someone to do maintenance tasks BEFORE MONDAY when a house is being painted. Removing door handles and towel racks, taking down curtains, shaving doors for easy closing, re-gluing a few skirting boards, re-caulk some areas, etc.

Job done well. Thanks James.

Plaster Wall Restoration - Roughly 10 holes of various sizes to repair

$10

Mount Evelyn VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

I’m looking for an experienced handyman/plasterer to repair approximately 10 holes in the plaster walls throughout my home. The holes vary in size from small holes to several larger holes (see photos attached). All holes need to be properly patched, set, sanded smooth, and ready for paint. I’m after a clean, professional finish so the wall looks seamless once painted. Job needs to be completed tomorrow, 24th of February. Please bring your own tools and materials. Located in Mount Evelyn. Let me know your availability and experience with similar plaster repairs. Happy to pay with cash

Alan did an absolutely fantastic job patching our plaster wall. We had around 10 holes of various sizes, and he repaired them all seamlessly. The wall is now completely smooth and ready for paint. He was efficient, experienced and he brought all the right tools and materials. The finish is flawless and the prior damage is unnoticeable. Highly recommend Alan to anyone needing plaster repairs, I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again!

Install an awning

$450

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Awning is 3 meters long and 1.5 extended.

Great job - installed quickly and properly. Looks great. Highly recommend Elson

Twin doors and installation

$650

Vermont South VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2026

I want to install a door the size is approx 2025x1180. See attached photo. The offer includes visit the place to take dimensions, source the twin doors, installation and labour. Photo is a reference for the twin doors not the actual place.

David was great. He made the works easy to understand. He is professional and did an amazing job. Highly recommend.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Outer East Melbourne

Maintenance / Handyman Tasks

$200

Chirnside Park, Victoria

10th Mar 2026

Look for a qualified handyman / maintenance person (with a WWCC) to do jobs around the house. Needs to be done on or before Friday. Jobs include replacing door handles, re-caulking and grouting some small areas, fixing a wardrobe door. Maybe 3-4 hours of work.

Only did a couple of very basic tasks in 3 hours, even though I’d given him things to do. Didn’t seem to want to do the work that was detailed when he took the job. Wouldn’t re-hire.

Small maintenance task

$250

Bayswater North VIC 3153, Australia

4th Mar 2026

I have a section of eave sheet that needs to be replaced at a townhouse . It's on an upper level but there is a section of roofing that is stable to stand on. Hoping to have the section cut in and replaced maybe painted across the 3m length to blend the repair. Looking for a neat result using the correct product. Eave joint and new sheets. Not just a silicone finish. There may be other items we can do/resolve with the right tradesman.

Air conditioners maintenance

$100

Ringwood VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Need maintenance to my air conditioners mainly cleaning of filters.

Maintenance Tasks

$350

Chirnside Park VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Looking for someone to do maintenance tasks BEFORE MONDAY when a house is being painted. Removing door handles and towel racks, taking down curtains, shaving doors for easy closing, re-gluing a few skirting boards, re-caulk some areas, etc.

Job done well. Thanks James.

Maintenance on gas stove

$150

Forest Hill VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

The flame remains weak despite our attempts to clean it. as u see from picture, the flame is really weak, pls help to fix it

Weatherboard maintenance

$500

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Our townhouse is 12 years old has 4 side has weatherboards and they need to be repainted to be the same Color. One of them has 2 cracks on it need to be filled or replace if necessary. (Where the weatherboard connect to bricks there are a metal frame that covers bricks looks like bent and slightly peeled from the bricks. If this can be done together then great! See arrows in red in photo) I will circle all those cracks in photo .

Good work. Thanks for coming!

Rv air conditioniner maintenance

$200

Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Dometic air conditioner not turning on.

House maintenance

$1,500

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Need a piano dismantled, deck repaired, shelves, mirrors put up, rotten windows frames repaired, plaster work finished around a cupboard, window frame work finished in garage room

Very honest and reliable. A very rare find.. Love the can do attitude. Highly recommend. Will use again.

Maintenance staining of existing decking at house in Olinda

$2,000

Olinda VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2026

existing decking needs its annual staining. I’m not there to take particularly helpful photos but I have pulled some off my phone That may be useful The outdoor wood stain is a Cabots product Beach House Grey I have had a few new boards added that havent been stained yet at all

Thank you for professional and experienced work

General Property maintenance

$800

Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

15th Jan 2026

Need someone with general handyman skills with excellent experience. Job will not be renegotiated onsite after commencing. Duties needing to be undertaken for an old property is as follows: -fix a crack in wall plaster inside and outside to a bedroom, render type plaster and sealing. Photos to follow. - Fix interface between cornices in all house rooms between cornices and ceiling plaster. -Fix some other cracks as pictured. -Fix plaster render next to an antenna point checked by electrician as safe, photos provided. -Fix bedroom door which won't close due to house movement. -General wall plaster cracks need rendering repair photo attached. No painting required. Rooms are mostly empty and undergoing renovations. When a decision is made and offer placed, work can start next week asap.

Excellent communication and job knowledge, highly recommend.

Basketball ring maintenance

$50

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2026

To help lubricate/fix/extend the basketball to make it higher as currently seems stuck

Luke was efficient and easy to deal with. Professional and knew what he was doing with the maintenance and fixed the problem. Thank you!

Air conditioning Maintenance

$10

Chirnside Park VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Wanting maintenance of 5 split systems and an outdoor unit

Izan was fantastic, prompt and had great communication. Would recommend and will be getting the call for the routine service

Handy man to maintenance window frame garage leaking and fence

$750

Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Window frame, garage leaks on floor, colorbond fence needs to be fixed ,gutter need to be repaired And some cracks in the roof need to be fixed Basically it’s a handyman’s job

Deck maintainance

$820

Heathmont VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2025

Same as last time, light sand and x2 coats of oil. - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K80DJQSRJC5QCMAE062CS38N

Great work. very polite and careful.

Maintenance: leaks, doors, locks, bulbs, heaters, window issues

$50

Mitcham VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2025

1. Laundry: tap leaking 2. Access to outdoor from corridor near laundry: to install a handle to make it easier to open and close door. 3. Bathroom: request to install the screen door extension 4. 2x bedroom doors unable to stay latched Screen Doors Locks 1. Front Screen Door: no keys, change lock to provide 3 keys 2. Laundry/Way to Backyard: External screen door has no key, change lock to provide 3 keys Other maintenance: 1. Bedroom 3: bottom of door touching the floorboard when fully opened 2. Kitchen: rangehood light to change bulbs and check light 3. Ensuite: door difficult to slide, 4. Ensuite: Heater lamps not working 5. Main Bathroom: window unable to wind open, 6. Main bathroom: heater lamps not working 7. Shed: light bulb not working

Bike maintenance

$75

Scoresby VIC 3179, Australia

27th Aug 2025

handle bars and wheel not aligned

Manual roller shutter repair and maintenance x2

$400

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

25th Aug 2025

I have 2x manual roller shutters. One needs a complete repair as the wind up as out of the wall. The other needs a maintenance and or repair as it isn't rolling smoothly.

Garage roller door maintenance

$45

Ringwood East VIC, Australia

25th Aug 2025

Our garage door is very squeaky. Needs to be fixed.

Garden maintainance

$500

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Prunning three overgrown palm trees, some with high branches that will require pole saw or ladder. Smoothening or shaving rough outer layer of trunk of palm trees. Supporting leaning trees near the fence line. Cutting number of high hedges. Collecting and removing all garden debris, leaves and branches. All green waste needs to be taken away and disposed of. Must have your own tools, ladder, safety equipments suitable for this task.

Gentrax 6600 Inverter Generator maintenance

$50

Sassafras VIC, Australia

4th Aug 2025

Bought a Gentrax 6600 Inverter Generator brand new and been using it for a few months with no issues. Just recently it sounds like it wants to start but won’t. Probably just needs a routine maintenance; I’ve changed the oil but I don’t have time to do the rest this week. Thank you