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Recent Handyman reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Good service very thorough

Fix a drawer

$50

Punctual, high quality workmanship and highly recommended. Will absolutely hire Chi again

Fix a bedroom door

$70

Branden did an awesome job installing my door handles. He was fast and efficient. Very satisfied.

Door handles installed all around the house

$100

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

Install 2 Ceiling Fans

$300

Fix railing and install door locks

Change internal door handles

$120

Andy was amazing. Guys hard to find a guy who can find solutions. Genuine and punctual. Knows what he does. Very happy with his service

Bed repair

$80

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

$110 - $300

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$180

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Outer East Melbourne

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

Lovely person and excellent work. Highly recommended

Tree maintenance

$120

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

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

$100 - $500

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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 Outer East Melbourne

Install fly screen in windows

$80

Bayswater VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

I have 2 windows in the kitchen and bathroom requiring flyscreen installation. We have the mesh screen but need someone to install it

Small rendering and brick work job

$250

Warrandyte VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Small backyard job, need a couple (20) bricks laid and brickwork rendered

Build cavity shelf, install recessed media hub and shelf brackets

$350

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

28th Feb 2026

**I can be available during daytime a few times a week depending on work schedule** 1. mount a 600mm wide, 360mm deep shelf to existing internal wall studs. needs to hold 15kg. I have some stained timber that could be used. can buy or repurpose brackets. 2. create 300x415 wall cavity to allow cable management of cables between AV receiver and nbn/router etc. Frame of cavity box needs to act as mounting point for 15kg of wall mounted server rack. (server rack mounting holes are only 405mm apart) 3. install "matchmaster hidden media hub" (already purchase) to consolidate five wall plates (POWER, coax/nbn, speaker terminals) into hub 4. patch the 5 old wall plate holes and 5-8 other small screw holes in my plaster I've planned it all but don't have the tools to do the job quickly or cleanly. I can do final sand and painting myself

Mirror removal and cabinet installation

$120

Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Hello, I need a mirror removed then a walla cabinet (with mirror) installed. You must have your own tools. Can only do weekends!

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

Need to Replace a Baine Marie sliding glass door

$200

Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Need to replace sliding glass door of a Baine marie.

Need a handyman to do patchwork in the toilet .

$50

Wantirna South VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

They is small hole in the place where toilet rolls are .. need to do a patchwork . Need fix the toilet roll holder .. No painting needed

Fix Roller blinds

$100

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Inner roller blind that was glued to the roller came off and needs to be fixed. Outer roller blind winders need replacement

Got to the job immediately and fixed it. Highly recommend him for the job.

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

Install fly screen

$500

Kilsyth VIC 3137, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Measure and install 7 fly screens

Great service, good communication.

Fix crack on plaster

$200

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Need a crack on plaster be properly fixed. Crack width is 2 mm wide and 500 mm in length. Please quote including any materials that needs to be used. Exclude painting from quote please. I will get it painted later.

Excellent work. I recommend

Install Retractable Garden Hose Reel on External Brick Wall

$50

Wantirna VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2026

I need a handyman to securely mount a retractable garden hose reel onto an external brick wall. 🛠️ Task Details: Install a retractable hose reel on brick Must ensure the bracket is level and firmly secured You’ll need your own drill, masonry bits, and appropriate wall plugs/anchors Hose reel is already on-site 📍 Location: Wantirna 🗓️ Preferred Date/Time: Flexible 💰 Budget: $50 fixed

Michael was absolutely lovely and did a fantastic job

Wall fixing and painting

$100

Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Wall needs repair and painting

Work done perfectly

Silicone of Kitchen Sink

$75

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Need to replace Silicone around the kitchen sink.

Got the job done. Friendly, on time and went an extra mile.

3 DC ceiling fan installs across the house and some electrical points

$600

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Install three ceiling fans DC with remote controls (fans likely don’t need roof access as fans already exist in the same spot) and additional electrical wiring added at three different points in the house for the install of Arlo cameras

Tom was quick and efficient, thank you for the thorough job done!

Handyman 2 small jobs

$15

Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Sliding door is stuck and possibly come off bottom rail. Pics show. Tap is leaking. Very simple but dont have the tool

Excellent professional service

Install my hose reel on brick wall

$30

Ringwood East VIC, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Hey I need to install the wall mount hose reel on the wall. The wall is brick so it would need a power drill, but make sure no damage comes to the house itself. Thank you:)

Michael is super professional and knowledgeable. He has helped me install a new hose reel and also fixing an old one that was popping out. Super fast and easy to communicate, highly recommend!

Need a handyman

$80

Mitcham VIC, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Hi there, I’m looking for a handyman to fix this broken window slider. Please give me a best quote and time, sooner the better. Thank you

He did a great job on my window fixing. Would definitely use again and highly recommend to others. Cheers

I need 3 x privacy screens installed on 2nd level. Screens supplied

$650

Bayswater VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2026

3 x Bunnings Aluminium screen supplied.

Great communication, workmanship is top notch and will highly recommend

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Outer East Melbourne

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.

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.

Will edit soon : Tree Pruning , Garden maintenance- mowing , snipping

$700

Wantirna VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Required for front and back garden . Task - tree pruning, mowing , weed removal , snipping . Overall garden maintenance Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup, Lawn mowing, Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

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

Gas ducted heating maintenance/check

$150

Kilsyth South VIC, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Ducted heating service, including carbon monoxide and any other regular checks. Thank you