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Recent Handyman reviews in Canberra Central

Very reliable and efficient! Thanks Dean

Replace door hinge on laundry door

$70

Excellent work and professional

Installation of towel rail

$100

Great job done

Bathroom handle needs to be fixed

$50

Absolute legend. On time with the job, the task was completed perfectly. couldn’t have asked for a better outcome!! Very friendly and outgoing person. Highly recommend Paul for your needs.

Internal Door Replacement

$300

Paul was great, very helpful and went out of his way to get the job done quickly.

Fix or replace door handle

$150

Thanks Willy, great communication and great work on the job. Would happily recommend!

Investment property repairs

$800

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

$100 - $260

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$100

median

$157

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$260

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Canberra Central

based on 660 reviews

4.94

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Canberra Central

Friendly professional service. I highly recommend Christian.

Home maintenance and odd jobs

$250

Review pending

Basic home maintenance and repairs – Canberra

$1,200

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

Little Maintenance Carpentry tasks including Front door lock

$150

John was great- low fuss and helpful.

Taps and toilet maintenance

$100

Great with communication and planning requirements, and working out what was needed. Fantastic job, I am very happy with the results. Thanks!

Home Maintenance

$240

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

$144 - $328

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$144

median

$207

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$328

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Average reviews for General Maintenance Services in Canberra Central

based on 8 reviews

4.88

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Recent Handyman tasks in Canberra Central

Fix Warehouse Garage Door

$150

Fyshwick ACT, Australia

5th Jul 2025

Warehouse door needs fixing, alignment lose when the driver hit the Strings. Very easy fix though i just cant do it myself

Need handyperson to take 5 nuts/ bolts from wall.

$50

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

4th Jul 2025

Have 5 nuts/ bolts in living room wall that I need removed. No need to do patching after removal. Ideally this weekend Saturday or Sunday

Catherine and Jamie were easy to deal with and got the job done.

Install Roman blinds

$150

Lyneham ACT, Australia

4th Jul 2025

Install 5 Roman blinds in living room. Must have experience

I want to fix my broken Lazy-boy 2015 Rialto Power xr rocker cat EL.

$200

Downer ACT, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

The chair doesn't recline back and the leg rest doesn't extend upwards. When I press the button I can hear the motor whirring, but nothing happens. A piece of the solid plastic has broken off underneath. I am wondering whether it is possible to get it fixed and what the likely cost would be.

Installation of shower screen panel

$5

Watson ACT, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

Hi there, We are looking for a glazier who can install a single panel shower screen in one of our bathroom rneovations project. the size of the panel is 850x 2100 mm. our budget is around $150

Install 2.3mx0.7mx1.8m garden shed

$350

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

30th Jun 2025

Install easyshed garden shed on concrete slab. Kit is prepared.

Good service. Quick install

Fireplace installation

$1,000

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Looking for someone to do Fireplace installation

Replace Shower & kitchen sink mixer

$250

Reid ACT, Australia

28th Jun 2025

I want to replace my old shower fittings (see photos) with a new shower rail. Also replace my old kitchen sink mixer for a new one. There’s no problem with it, just changing model.

Install ceiling hook for hanging nest

$100

Deakin ACT, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Install hook to ceiling beam, may need to bring blocking. For sensory swing for children exactly the same as the one pictured. Hook and screws are here.

Good work Quick and efficient

Caulking of external window (hight of 3m).

$150

Watson ACT, Australia

27th Jun 2025

I have an external window where I think some water is getting in between the bottom of the window frame and the wall. I need someone to remove the existing caulk, recaulk it properly. The spot is tricky because it is high (approximately 3m). Would need someone with a sufficiently high ladder. Photo attached.

Fantastic handyman, he really knows his business.

Winch install - second set of hands

$200

Campbell ACT, Australia

26th Jun 2025

I have everything I just need a second set of hands and someone that knows what they’re doing to help me install a winch on a 2023 Toyota hilux bullbar. Involves pulling bullbar off or slipping it forward enough to get the winch up underneath. Then wiring which is the easy part. Happy to discuss further

Turned up on time, no hassles at all from Sunny. Along with a few issues with the job itself along the way, he was more than happy to assist and provide more support than we both anticipated without any concern. Hard worker and loves to help and get the job done. Thanks mate

Put up curtain rods and move some furniture around

$400

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

6th Jun 2025

I need 4 curtain rod holders drilled into walls. I need you to have the tools and experience to do this. I need 2 bamboo open shelves to be moved out of bedrooms to a patio on same floor, i need 3 woollen rugs rolled out ( and furniture moved to achieve this), take down fittings for old vertical blinds. It may need 2 people as i can't lift things.

Jason was prompt and d

Fix Flyscreen and Lock

$85

O'Connor ACT, Australia

4th Jun 2025

The netting on the flyscreen has come off. It flyscreen needs to be put back into the door frame. The door lock has come loose and needs to be screwed back in. Just a heads-up—the owner noted that the flyscreen has an oversized frame, so finding the right mesh might be a bit tricky - although I think the mesh just needs to be resecured in this case?

Super efficient and did a great job

Brick work repairs

$500

Forrest ACT, Australia

28th Apr 2025

We have removed two old heaters and need to fill in the bricks.

Guss from Get Bricked is awesome. I’d definitely recommend him. He’s done a great job for us.

Fix cupboard

$70

Red Hill ACT, Australia

26th Apr 2025

Hi there, I need someone to literally remove the two shelves of my cupboard and Install a hanging bar (I do have the hanging bar but needs some adjustment with the length as they are a little too short). I’d like to have the left cupboard the same as the right cupboard (see the picture). Thank you

Happy to hire Alex to modify my cupboard. He has been easy with communication, punctual. And get the job done to satisfaction.

Installing shelving unit

$400

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

27th Mar 2025

Looking for a handyman. Ikea shelving unit that needs to be mounted to the wall. Providing photos of how it was previously installed.

Steve did a great job installing our bookshelf. Highly recommend.

Fix wall switch

$150

Narrabundah ACT 2604, Australia

22nd Mar 2025

Wall socket that turns the cooktop on is broken, pushed through. Looking to have it fixed before Sunday evening please.

Friendly, knowledgeable and super efficient- thanks!

Replace fly screen panel

$100

Kingston ACT, Australia

12th Mar 2025

Replace fly screen in panel of a sliding door.

First rate, highly recommended

Install two floating shelves

$150

Parkes ACT, Australia

3rd Mar 2025

Installing two timber floating shelves (1.2m x 20cm x 3.5cm) on apartment bedroom wall (gyprock + studs). The shelves are pre-drilled to insert the wall rods, matched to the stud spacing. Requires measuring/levelling, drilling and inserting six wall rods (three per shelf) into the studs, using a 14mm drill bit. We have a 14mm augur drill bit, if required.

Super helpful, thanks Jason!

Install bathroom mirror cabinet

$150

Manuka ACT 2603, Australia

22nd Feb 2025

Need bathroom mirror vanity replaced in two bathrooms with below items. Old ones to be removed and discarded. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/404344079859?var=674270589335 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/404344079859?var=674270589334

Great work, no hassles at all.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Canberra Central

Heater Wall controller replacement and general maintenance

$300

O'Connor ACT 2602, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Task Description: Replace wall controller to enable remote control of Brivis heater + perform general maintenance + replace some ceiling vents.( wall remote controller and vents cost reimbursable ) Scope 1. replace wall controller to ensure the system turns on automatically per the wall controller’s schedule.( Wall controller cost will be reimbursed ) 2. Perform general maintenance on the Brivis ducted gas heating system, including general maintenance materials. 3. Replace nine ceiling vents (due to age). Vents cost will be reimbursed.

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.)

Small Painting Job - Pergola Maintenance

$300

Campbell ACT, Australia

1st Apr 2024

Maintenance Painting of Pergola. Approximately 2m x 2m. A light sand and prep work will be required where needed.

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

Several odd maintenance jobs

$20

Deakin ACT, Australia

10th Apr 2023

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

Basic home maintenance and repairs – Canberra

$1,200

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

12th Dec 2022

Approx. $1200 – price and timeframe can be finalised upon inspection.   *Work must be done between 4-7 January*   Seeking an experienced handyman/woman to Plane and sand window frames, and paint Patch and paint wear and tear at various locations, including skirting boards, walls, door frames and window frames Repair water damaged sections of ceiling   Paint supplied.

Review pending

Ongoing maintenance work

$40

Canberra ACT, Australia

17th Aug 2022

Maintenance work - eg installing kickboards, adjusting doors, installing bins, washing machines, dishwashing, fixing up little maintenance items

Home Maintenance

$240

Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

20th Jul 2022

I’m looking for help with: - hanging 15 pictures, and advice on the best fittings - cleaning my air conditioner filter - attaching a shelf unit to the wall (I have the kit supplied) You’ll need a ladder to access a 2.8 metre ceiling. I have estimated hours, I don’t know how long this will take, happy to negotiate. - Due date: Flexible

Great with communication and planning requirements, and working out what was needed. Fantastic job, I am very happy with the results. Thanks!

Various small maintenance jobs in office building

$9,999

Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

17th Jun 2022

Replace lock on door, refit toilet door lock, install door stop, install dividing wall or sound-proof screen, patch and paint small wall holes/dents, check and tighten all door handles, replace metal floor skirting. - Due date: Before Friday, 1 July 2022

Roof maintenance - Cleaning, Repointing and Rebedding.

$1,000

Red Hill ACT, Australia

16th Jun 2022

Would like some help with maintaining cement roof tiles. Roof requires cleaning, replacing of some broken tiles, repointing and rebedding. Photos of roof condition can be seen here https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B12JOX8tMGqh8Dq - Due date: Flexible

Lawn mower maintenance

$50

Turner ACT, Australia

23rd Apr 2022

Blades replaced Filter replaced Oil Changed New Spark plug - Due date: Flexible