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Recent Handyman reviews in Canberra Central

JJ was excellent. Very practical and efficient and lovely to deal with.

Drill holes for paintings and photos, install dog door

$150

So happy with our new shelves, Steve was available on short notice and did an excellent job

Install three shelves

$150

Brendan was professional and friendly and went above and beyond to finish the task and a few other things that needed attention. He was responsive and a friendly and a good communicator. Thanks Brendan.

Install curtain tracks and roller blind

$170

Chad did a great job re-plastering and repainting our window sill and fixed the hinge. He's easy to communicate with detail and clear explanation. Highly recommended.

Reseal window sill and fix cabinet door

$300

What's the average cost of a handyman in Canberra Central

$110 - $272

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$110

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$160

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$272

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Canberra Central

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Canberra Central

I can’t be happier with Jamal’s job. He is punctual, efficient and very professional. He gets all repairs done for me quickly. Perfect results for all of them. I will definitely recommend him to anyone!

Small repairs on household maintenance

$120

Great work, I noticed he did not clean up afterwards.

Little Maintenance Carpentry tasks including Front door lock

$150

Review pending

Basic home maintenance and repairs – Canberra

$1,200

Excellent will use again

End of lease cleaning and maintenance

$2,000

Terrific tradesman.

Carry out maintenance and repairs to a garden irrigation system.

$350

Good communication; good eye for details; helpful with advise.

Several odd Maintenance jobs

$20

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

$109 - $619

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$109

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$199

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$619

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Airtasker has over 194 handymen in Canberra Central, with an average rating of 4.94 stars from 673 reviews. Get in touch with handymen such as Matthew S, Matt S, and Rodrigo M today to get a wide variety of Handyman jobs done. From Blind Repairs, Clothesline Installation, and Cornice Repair; you can get all types of Handyman done usually between $110-$272, with the median price of Handyman in Canberra Central being $160.
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Recent Handyman tasks in Canberra Central

Looking for handyman to help me with a shop fitting project

$10

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

30th Sep 2026

The shop fitting job will start from 6pm for 5-6 hours on Tuesday night 6/Oct/2026. The job involves removing old furniture and bringing new furniture from the delivery dock. Assembly of flat pack is involved. There’s a chance of more works for the right person. Skills required: 1. Attention to details 2. Work with impact driver ( bring your own) 3. Fit for work under a certain timeframe. After hour rate will be paid. Please make your offers for hourly rate and a bit information about similar works you have done. Thanks

Replaster/paint my wall; install floating shelf; detach cabinets

$250

City ACT 2601, Australia

28th Sep 2026

- Replaster, paint, and fill holes in my wall. - install a floating shelf. - detach some cabinets from my wall. I have got my own paint which is colour matched at Bunnings. After having removed a mirror that was glued to the wall - some of the plastering/paint as peeled off the wall. Also after removing a tv wall mount, there are four holes in my wall which I would like filled. I would also like the cabinets to be detached from the wall

Hao is easy to communicate with, does great work and is very efficient. I am very pleased with his work.

Install gallery wall

$100

Barton ACT 2600, Australia

26th Sep 2026

We are looking for someone to install our gallery wall. We have mapped out where we want everything per the photo. It’s a brick wall behind the plaster. We’re also wanting two paintings to be installed on another wall.

Assembly x2 cupboards, and hanging a neon sign, in an office space.

$150

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

25th Sep 2026

Assembly of two velocity cupboards, and hanging a neon sign, in an office space.

Asim was very polite and did the best he could.

Install wire diamond lattice on exterior wall for plant to ckimb

$200

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Diamond shape wire lattice approx 4.7m wide X 1.8m high mounted on wall with spacers so it isn't directly against wall. Needs to go around two windows

Helper Needed to Install Checker Plate Panels

$210

Campbell ACT 2612, Australia

24th Sep 2026

A helper is needed to assist with handling/ installing checker-plate panels on a wall. 3 is a hour job. Start time - 1pm on Friday 25 September.

Very happy with the service Rodrigo provided.

Fix dents and cracks in walls

$200

ACT, Australia

21st Sep 2026

Small dents and holes on walls

Fix 1 small hole in door and 1 small hole in drywall

$150

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

21st Sep 2026

I need a handyman to patch and repair two small areas of damage in my home: Drywall: 1 small hole that needs patching, sanding, and flushing smooth. Internal Door: 1 small hole/dent that needs filling and smoothing. Painting: Both spots need to be painted over to match. I do not have any paint, so you will need to supply a standard white paint that matches or matches closely enough for a neat finish. Requirements: Please bring all necessary tools, patching compounds, sandpaper, and standard white paint. Must leave the areas clean and tidy. Location: Dickson, ACT Budget Estimate: $120 - $180 (depending on paint matching/supply)

Help install roller blinds and sheers

$500

Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia

20th Sep 2026

We need someone with an A frame ladder to assist our qualified and experienced installer as a 2-man person to install some curtain sheers snd roller blinds in Yarralumla. Will likely be 9am until 5pm or until yje job is complete. Good presentation is key Would be beneficial if you have experience installing

Handyman needed Sunday for several small jobs

$400

Campbell ACT 2612, Australia

18th Sep 2026

I’m looking for an experienced handyman to help with several jobs following a house move. I would prefer to have the work completed tomorrow, Sunday. The work will be across two locations, Campbell and Yarralumla, so you will need to be able to travel between both. The jobs include: - Replacing the mesh in two standard-sized flyscreen doors - Hanging one large, heavy painting, including drilling into masonry and installing a suitable heavy-duty fixing - Installing angle brackets and chicken wire around a small courtyard to prevent a dog from escaping - Cutting, shaping and securely wiring the chicken wire into place I expect there will be approximately four hours of work. I have all the required equipment and materials. However, you are welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer working with them. Experience completing similar handyman work is preferred.

Thanks Cody for the assistance!

Hang two prints, one coat rack, and install two doorstoppers

$120

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

10th Sep 2026

Would like help hanging two prints and one coat rack (drilling required), as well as two doorsteps onto the bottom of doors, so they don't hit the wall (possible drilling required).

I didn't imagine the job could be done so quickly and so well! Thanks Matt.

Greenwall installation - Braddon ACT

$400

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

1st Sep 2026

I need a installer to install a small ARTIFICIAL GREENWALL (9x 1mx1m panels) on a wall, dimensions 2720 h x 2575 w. Location: Braddon ACT 2612 Install date and time: 07/09/2026 - 08:30am Estimated time on site: approx. 3 hours Installer must have white card, ppe and own tools - ideal for a handyman. Potential future work for the right person.

Very professional and good communication!

Handyperson needed – shelves, tap fix, blind reinstall

$300

Reid ACT 2612, Australia

29th Aug 2026

1. Install 6 floating shelves – 3x 30cm and 3x 60cm (Damien Floating Shelves, already purchased and on hand). Walls have steel beams/studs, so needs someone comfortable drilling into steel — not just standard plasterboard fixings. 2. Fix a leaky bathroom tap – persistent drip, likely needs a new washer/cartridge or similar. 3. Reinstall a blind – blind has come down/off its brackets and needs to be rehung securely. Requirements: • Own tools required (especially masonry/metal drill bits for steel beams) • Experience with steel stud/beam fixings essential for the shelving job • Basic plumbing experience for the tap • Available Mondays and Tuesdays Location: Reid, ACT Budget: $300 (open to discussing if scope needs adjusting) Shelves are provided. Happy to send photos of the walls, tap, and blind on request.

Brad did a great job installing shelves at my place, and fixing a few things around my apartment. He even organised to pick up some extra screws to complete the job when one of my walls turned out to be thicker than the rest. Recommend.

Solid core door installation

$500

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Need help to put up one solidcore door on the metal door frame , 4 hinges + mortice lock needs to be cut out

Very good , puncture , on time and very professional

Fix /Repair Sliding wardrobe door.

$100

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

26th Aug 2026

I need help fixing my sliding wardrobe door. The door/frame appears to have come off the track or become misaligned, and it is not sitting/closing properly, the roller inside is broken and needs to be replaced. Looking for someone experienced with wardrobe sliding doors to inspect and repair it. Please bring the necessary tools and parts if required. Thanks!

Great work Mitchell

Hang curtains

$300

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

16th Jul 2026

We have two curtains that are falling out of wall and need secure brackets reattached (in stud). Also need a towel rack reattached.

Shane came same day and completed a job installing curtain rods and a towel rack efficiently and to a high standard. I’d recommend Shane for future jobs!

Picture hanging and Mini Rail Install

$500

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

13th Jul 2026

Professional picture hanger, Canberra CBD, Tuesday 14 July evening - After work hours Looking for an experienced picture hanger to install 10 to 12 paintings onto a pre-installed mini rail in Canberra CBD. The job is Tuesday 14 July, after work hours, with a 5 to 6pm start. The main rail is already up + need to add one small rail and we supply the hanging system, so the work is hanging the pieces and getting the alignment right across the run. You will need to bring a small ladder, a drill, and a laser measure for accurate levelling and spacing. This suits someone who hangs professionally and takes care with alignment and finish. Parking is provided.

5/5 in all Areas. Super Professional - will book again

Handyman Needed – End of Lease Touch Ups

$250

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

23rd Jun 2026

Handyman Needed – End of Lease Touch Ups (Kingston, ACT) Looking for a handyman to assist with a few small end-of-lease items at an apartment in Kingston. Tasks include: • Repair 2–3 small wall chips/paint marks (photos available). • Remove and dispose of a mop left at the property. • Remove and dispose of one small cat stand and one ice maker from a basement storage cage (easy access). • Collect keys and return them to the real estate agent located in Greenaway once the work is completed. The work must be completed tomorrow between 9:00am and 1:00pm, with keys returned no later than 1:00pm, as another person needs to collect them by 2:00pm. An itemised invoice detailing the work completed will also be required for tenancy records. To be supplied prior to completion. Location: Kingston, ACT Thanks, Jess

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sam was fantastic! Reliable, professional, and easy to communicate with. He completed the job exactly as requested, kept me updated throughout, and provided a detailed itemised invoice. Highly recommend his services and would happily use him again. Thanks, Sam! 😊

The bottom weight rail on the roller blind has detached

$85

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

The bottom weight rail on the roller blind has detached from the blind fabric. The fabric does not appear torn; the adhesive attaching the fabric to the aluminium bottom rail appears to have failed due to age and wear. The blind cannot be operated properly and requires repair or reattachment of the bottom rail.

Jamal got the job done quickly and to a high standard.

Hang a tapestry - installing brackets into the wall

$80

Reid ACT, Australia

12th Jun 2026

I have a 1.8m tapestry I want hung on my wall. I’ve tried attaching the brackets to the wall however the wall appears too hard or the studs are made of metal or concrete. Anyway the screws aren’t going in. Want someone to attach the brackets to the wall so the tapestry can go up on its piece of dowel.

Michael solved a tricky job for me. Big thanks

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Canberra Central

Lift maintenance, servicing, inspections, repairs and support.

$9,999

Capital Hill ACT 2600, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Seeking a qualified provider for lift system maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs at Australian Parliament House in Canberra. Work is expected to commence in February 2027.

Dishwasher maintenance

$250

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Need a dishwasher maintenance urgently

Metal roof maintenance

$1,000

ACT 2600, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Replace the wear and tear silicon seal on the colorbond roof.

Looking for day rate handyman for House maintenance

$10

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

14th May 2026

Various maintenance jobs, painting, grouting,change light fittings etc old house just require a bit of maintenance. Looking for day rate handyman or we can negotiate a deal, at least a few days worth of work

Handyman work - Desk Adjustment and Maintenance

$400

Deakin ACT, Australia

16th Jan 2026

I have a desk which is used for reception which needs maintenace and adjusting. The desk is currently attached to the wall, i would like it moving forward to be positioned in front of the plug socket (see image). I would then like the desk to be extended to make it larger, please see image attached for reference. I believe this will require a handyman or someone with access to tools. I am very much open to offers, please let mw know if you can help.

End of lease cleaning and maintenance

$2,000

Braddon ACT, Australia

29th Dec 2025

- Cut out silicone behind kitchen sink and reapply. - Cut out silicone around bath and re apply. Apply silicone between tiles in front of bath. - Prep and repaint wall under a/c unit. - Clean balcony and remove white stains off tiles. - Scrape swollen window sill in bedroom, patch, sand and repaint. - Apply gap filler between skirting and walls in bedroom, living room, near front door and in cupboard near front door. Paint skirting in cupboard to tidy up. - Touch up chips on corner of wall near fridge space. - Sand bottom kitchen cupboards, drawers and behind and re-apply stain. - Sand vanity cupboard and re apply stain. - Patch mark on ceiling above kitchen bench, sand and touch up paint. - Install cover to dome light at entry. - Clean ceiling in laundry and toilet. - Re-install blind to door in bedroom. Type of clean: End of lease Number of bedrooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Excellent will use again

Air Conditioner Diagnostic + Maintenance – Mitsubishi - in Forrest

$10

Forrest ACT, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Hi, I need a diagnostic and maintenance for a Mitsubishi air conditioner (model PUH6YK2) at a residential property in Forrest, ACT 2603. The unit blows air but does not cool properly. The area is 148 m² (approx. 448 m³). There are 3 outdoor units with a total of 6 fans. The task includes: Full inspection of indoor and outdoor units Cleaning filters and coils Checking refrigerant levels and topping up if needed Repair if any minor issues are found Please provide: Your availability Call-out fee Estimated cost for maintenance and refrigerant check Let me know if you need photos or more information. Thanks!

Small repairs on household maintenance

$120

Griffith ACT 2603, Australia

24th Oct 2025

I need a few small repairs done in the house. It should be simple jobs for someone handy. 1. Broken fly screen 2. Cloth line screws missing/broken. I tried to install it but the hole didn’t fit? 3. Door lock screws missing/broken I can pay extra for the material per receipt if any replacement is needed.

I can’t be happier with Jamal’s job. He is punctual, efficient and very professional. He gets all repairs done for me quickly. Perfect results for all of them. I will definitely recommend him to anyone!

Small Painting Job - Pergola Maintenance

$500

Campbell ACT 2612, Australia

11th Oct 2025

Maintenance Painting of Pergola. A light sand and prep work will be required where needed.

Glass door maintenance

$10

City ACT 2601, Australia

19th May 2025

Have a glass door that has issues with the hinge. Will also need to install a new door handle and probably fix the lock too

Carry out maintenance and repairs to a garden irrigation system.

$350

Griffith ACT, Australia

11th May 2025

I have an irrigation system that runs off two taps. One in the front yard and one in the backyard. The system in backyard has six stations running from an old upright garden tap. The line splits into six lines and solenoids. The manifold line is split and needs replacing. I would like to take the opportunity to reconfigure the inlet, removing the tap and creating a better manifold connection. It is currently very difficult to conduct maintenance like solenoid replacement, etc. The system runs off an automatic wi-fi timer that works very well.

Terrific tradesman.

Maintenance Jobs

$150

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

20th Dec 2024

Need to fix the issues in the photos.

Maintenance of aluminum sliding patio doors

$899

Kingston ACT, Australia

16th Oct 2024

Maintenance of aluminum sliding patio doors including replacement of worn/missing weather strips and roller care.

Home maintenance required

$400

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

24th Sep 2024

need some home maintenance completed including, -Instal/replacing a blind/s (Some of the blinds don’t open properly and the leads are too long.) -Seam in bedroom need replacing. (There are cracks.)

Maintenance on taps and pipe

$50

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

27th Feb 2024

Replace washers on three external taps, remove restrictor from shower head, replace washers on spa, tighten pipe join, two taps need some maintenance done.

Home bike maintenance and repairs

$150

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

8th Feb 2024

Need someone to come to my house and undertake repairs and maintenance of our family bikes - 1 adult and 4 kids bikes. I only have a bike pump, but suspect they all need some oil/grease? Maybe a inner tube for one of them? Please BYO materials

Little Maintenance Carpentry tasks including Front door lock

$150

Canberra ACT, Australia

27th Jan 2024

Need help from a carpenter to install front door lock, door closer, door handles, entrance door locks for the rooms. Material already purchased from bunnings. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 28 January 2024

Great work, I noticed he did not clean up afterwards.

Bathroom maintenance

$400

Braddon ACT, Australia

19th Jun 2023

Shower one; Bog wall next to shower & paint (in laundry) Replace shower head in bathroom Re silicone bathroom seals Bathroom two Re silicone check seals Bathroom three re attach tile, re seal floor. - Due date: Flexible

Several odd Maintenance jobs

$20

Deakin ACT, Australia

4th Jun 2023

Inspect and quote for several odd maintenance jobs in the house including replacing a damaged internal door, plus advise and quote for repair versus replacing other items as needed. Looking for licensed handyman or carpenter. - Due date: Flexible

Good communication; good eye for details; helpful with advise.

General maintenance /reliable handyman

$30

Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

25th May 2023

I need a number of little jobs done regularly at two childcare centres (Dickson and Curtin). Items such as loose door handles, tighten screws on sreen doors, general wearand tear of children's equipment. - Due date: Flexible