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Recent Handyman reviews in South East Melbourne

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Need to Fix The Plaster

$120

Great service and was on time and will definitely use Mohammed again

Electrician to install 4 ceiling fans

$500

Great communication, fast and efficient service thank you

Install 2 x roller blinds

$150

Excellent job Daniel, thanks a million

Calling handyman: Internal door trim repair & adjust, skirting repair

$350

Chin went above and beyond, helped fixed a bad renovation job.

I want a corner between hood and plastering corner to be fix

$100

Amazing job, on time super flexible and quality work. Would definitely recommend Swarnjeet again.

Build 3x3 Absco Garden Shed

$350

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

$100 - $270

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$100

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$165

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$270

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in South East Melbourne

Great job.

Various Maintenance Works

$100

Julie abd Ray we’re punctual and got my job done in a professional and timely manner Would highly recommend for any job big or small

General maintenance

$100

Did a very good job, fix all the cracks on the roof, thanks Abdul!

Roof maintenance service

$10

Excellent work, customer centric and thorough. Will definitely be engaging again in future work.

Maintenance Person / Fence Repairs

$50

Quick, effectively and professionally

House maintain

$200

Genuine guy & 100% happy with service.

09' Toyota Yaris maintenance

$500

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

$110 - $300

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$110

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$195

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$300

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Average reviews for General Maintenance Services in South East Melbourne

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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 South East Melbourne

Mirror cutting

$200

Narre Warren North VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Cut the top mirror along the edge of its frame without removing the frame itself, reposition it next to the big mirror (side by side)and then mount both mirrors together on the tile wall.

2x Replacement Flyscreens for sliding window

$80

Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia

7th Mar 2026

2x replacement flyscreens for sliding windows 735 x 975 mm 430 x 1250 mm Aluminium frame, cream colour.

Professional minor repairs & maintenance for old wooden window frames

$50

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Hi, I’m looking for someone to help with some minor repairs on the wooden window frames of my house. The house is quite old, but I am not looking to replace the windows. I need help with: - Checking the wood for rot or damage ​ - Doing small repairs, filling gaps, and sealing ​ - Applying some waterproofing or paint to protect the wood I’m after a simple, cost‑effective solution. If you have experience with wooden windows and can do small maintenance jobs, please send me a quote.By the way, i have the tools and Paint Pictures can be provided on request.

Fix sliding door in powder room (off track)

$150

Noble Park VIC 3174, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Our powder room sliding room has come off track and no longer slides. It likely just needs to be lifted and placed back into the slider/track. Looking for someone experienced with siding or cavity doors to realign it so it opens and closes smoothly. Flexible with timing but ideally within the next few days. Please bring tools required, or let us know what we need.

Secure and repair blinds

$250

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Required fixes: - secure all corded blinds - Kitchen Blinds are broken and not functional - repair and fix - add blinds /privacy film to laundry - Laundry Safety net is torn - replace / patch netting

Build cubed unit, change toilet handle, fix back door handle

$150

Clyde VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Build 16 cube storage unit, put up floating shelf, replace toilet door handle and fix back door handle.

Fix my bed frame

$50

Pakenham South VIC 3810, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Coupling these bed frame pieces together

Install a tv and floating shelves and change door handle

$10

Cranbourne North VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Install a tv and floating shelves and change door handle

Need installation of the letterbox

$100

Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

4th Mar 2026

I have already purchased letterbox boxes Need someone to install 2 letterbox box together on same level properly

That guy worked so hard and did an excellent job, he didn't give up and was super friendly. He was focused on finished given day and didn't rush anything, taking care of all the details. Can't thank him enough for the awesome work!

Need a handyman for setting up a garden shed 3m by .75m

$100

Officer VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

I need help with setting up my new garden shed.3m by .75m I can help with a hand.Need someone who has all the equipments.

Very helpful and help for my extra work as well.

Garden shed assemble

$200

Narre Warren North VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

I’ve got a Garden shed half assembled need someone to complete the job

Shri did an excellent job assembling my shed. He was professional, reliable, and very efficient. The shed was put together perfectly and everything was done with great attention to detail. He arrived on time, worked hard, and left the area clean and tidy afterwards. I’m very happy with the result and would definitely recommend Shri to anyone needing assembly work done. Thank you for the great service!

Plaster and cat door installation

$150

Mulgrave VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Need to plaster this existing dog door and then put a new cat door inside to prevent pests and cold air from coming in. Plastering dimensions: 28cm*49cm Cat door to install (I will supply) :https://www.bunnings.com.au/hakuna-pets-large-cat-flap_p3962390

Jim did a fantastic job closing up a large internal and external cut-out and installing a new cat door for us. He worked much longer than anticipated to ensure everything was completed to an excellent standard, yet didn’t charge us any extra. Jim is honest, hardworking, and takes real pride in his work. We especially appreciated the thought he put into making the cat door function perfectly. Thank you, Jim, for your hard work and dedication!

Assemble cabinet & install brackets to wall

$200

Pakenham Upper VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Put together cabinet, must be comfortable with this task as may have many steps involved Drill brackets into window frame ready for curtain rod to be installed. 3rd task - not essential but if you are experienced in this, install/drill metal soap holder onto tiled bathroom wall. Will negotiate - thank you

Excellent, very competent with all tasks. All tasks completed perfectly. Would highly recommend

Install cat flap in garage door

$200

Dingley Village VIC 3172, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Install a cat door into garage door

Did a great job with minimum fuss

Wallpaper installed

$500

Warneet VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Hello! I’m looking for an experience wallpaper installer. I have already purchased the wallpaper, but am looking for someone who has their own paste/adhesive and tools as it’s not peel and stick paper. Details: First wall in room: 6 metres (W) x 2.5 metres (H) as feature wall and then Full bathroom to be wallpapered. Photos attached! Preferably looking for 7th or 8th of March for installation or sometime during that week, I’m easy.

Andrew did a fabulous job at installing the wallpaper. It looks amazing and the install is perfect. It was very clear to me that he takes pride in his work and takes time to get it done correctly and to a high quality. He was very kind and professional too. Thanks Andrew!

Plaster board repair

$100

Chadstone VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2026

I’m looking to get a small plaster repair done at my property. I’ve attached a photo for your reference. Could you please let me know your availability and provide a quote for the repair? Thank you.

Good job done. Thank you

Need ceiling fan replaced

$200

Cranbourne North VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2026

Already have new ceiling fan, just wanting to replace it with a new one

Jayson was great to deal with and has gone out of his way to fix what a previous trade has done Couldn’t recommend him more 👍🏼

Door repair

$100

Pakenham VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2026

Damage to door surface which needs repair

Amazing work and very professional

Like to install kitchen sink mixer tap

$10

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2026

I like to replace new kitchen sink tap mixer

I am happy with Eddie with work and end result nice thx

Kitchen door hinge repair

$25

Clayton VIC, Australia

17th Feb 2026

kitchen door hinge come off and need help to fix

Viet was awesome did quick and fast job. Great skills

Recent General Maintenance tasks in South East Melbourne

Professional minor repairs & maintenance for old wooden window frames

$50

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Hi, I’m looking for someone to help with some minor repairs on the wooden window frames of my house. The house is quite old, but I am not looking to replace the windows. I need help with: - Checking the wood for rot or damage ​ - Doing small repairs, filling gaps, and sealing ​ - Applying some waterproofing or paint to protect the wood I’m after a simple, cost‑effective solution. If you have experience with wooden windows and can do small maintenance jobs, please send me a quote.By the way, i have the tools and Paint Pictures can be provided on request.

Dishwasher Maintenance

$100

Lyndhurst VIC 3975, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Dishwasher water not draining

Aircon maintenance and fixing

$400

Springvale VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Two of our air conditioning needs fixing. Please help

Aircon maintenance

$30

Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

16th Feb 2026

aircon - smell, maintain

Two wall split aircon units require service maintenance.

$200

Noble Park North VIC, Australia

12th Feb 2026

2x wall split, single head Mitsubishi aircon units require service maintenance. One is working fine and the other with water leak issue. Available Monday/Friday

Full House Maintenance/Plaster boarding

$1,500

Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Need an experienced and trustworthy handyman/plaster boarder to help complete home maintenance. Full double story family sized home that requires some plaster boarding and general maintenance for the following rooms: - 2x bathrooms - 2x bedrooms - 1x study - 2x living areas - 2x kitchens - 1x garage Price and budget is flexible and negotiable but I need to have this house finished and presentable for real estate agent and buyers. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Pergola maintenance

$1,000

Narre Warren South VIC 3805, Australia

8th Feb 2026

Could you please share a quote to repair our pergola. We would appreciate it if you could visit our home near Pound Road, Narre Warren South, to assess the work. Attached an overview photo of the pergola Also attached photos of the three rafters and the beam, marked as (1), (2), (3), (4) that require repair. Could you pls share your website or anything etc. Please ignore the $1000 budget I mentioned . Any genuine quote from your side using standard and durable materials will be accepted.

Property maintenance

$10

Endeavour Hills VIC, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Looking for a retired person who is experienced in house maintenance and small repairs (gardening, painting, minor fixes, etc.). Ongoing work with flexible hours — ideal for someone wanting to keep busy and earn some extra pay.

Painter with Maintenance Skills Needed

$2,000

Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia

27th Jan 2026

Looking for a painter/all-rounder to prepare a property for sale. Tasks include painting, minor touch-ups, cleaning, and small fixes. 3 bed room.

Expression of Interest" for Ongoing Maintenance

$2,000

Cranbourne North VIC, Australia

21st Jan 2026

Expression of Interest: Maintenance & Handyman for New Childcare Centre (Cranbourne North) We are Kool Kidz Cranbourne North, a brand-new 130-place childcare centre opening soon. We are currently building our "Preferred Supplier List" for 2026 and beyond. We do not have any urgent tasks today, but we are looking to connect with a reliable, local handyman for long-term, as-needed work. Future Work Includes: Periodic general repairs (indoor/outdoor). Monthly safety "walk-throughs" to ensure playground and building compliance. Seasonal gardening and gutter cleaning. Ad-hoc emergency repairs (leaks, gate latches, furniture assembly). What we need from you to be added to our list: Compliance: You MUST have a valid Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC). Insurance: Valid Public Liability Insurance. Locality: Preference given to those living in or very near Cranbourne North (for quick response times).

Help with small maintenance around house

$100

Clarinda VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2026

Small maintenance around the house

Deck maintenance and oiling

$350

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Deck needs some maintenance (one or 2 loose boards) and oiling

Damian was very good and did the job as advertised. Communicated well and timely. Highly recommend.

Regular home maintenance work in Narre Warren

$30

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2025

Ongoing odd jobs/home maintenance tasks in Narre Warren. Invoice is required for works completed as payment is made through the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS). My funding max per hour is $30.00. As you will note from the current list below, there are a few things to work through, with random jobs popping up all the time. Will need to work around a shift workers hours also. Happy to arrange one job at a time given NDIS funding starting after Christmas/New Year. 1. Installation of 2 x water hoses on posts. 2. Fix side gate (latch is loose and unstable). 3. Fill holes in ceiling (multiple rooms). 4. Fix BBQ shelf (needs a bracket to support). 5. Clean up BBQ (ready to be sold). 6. Clean up/minor service to petrol mower. 7. Install new latch and 2 x handles on broken side cabinet. 8. Put together an egg chair (furniture). 9. Clean up blower ready to be sold. 10. Review and fix issue with digitalTV reception. 11. Review and fix issue with old door bell chime.

Handyman to do maintenance

$20

Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia

14th Dec 2025

Broke my ankle cant finish my repairs. Need a handyman who has experience with plumbing, painting, cabinetry. 1) Have two small vanities on site already to put on wall. ( 1 partially fitted, second one to do. ) connect waste pipes again. 2) remove kitchen cabinets install new ones. - bunnings flat pack will do. Use same sink troph. 3) paint walls in bathrooms and kitchen . 4) remove mdf board wall. Replace and paint. Materials all to be supplied. Daily fee Approx 1-2 days work depending on skill.

Repair and maintain Weatherboard

$500

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

17th Nov 2025

Repair weatherboard possible painting required? Repair rotten wood for front door and fix the door screen

Ice cream machine clean and maintenance

$100

Cranbourne VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Ice-cream machine clean and maintenance program Empty mix, disassemble machine, sanitise Reassemble, place pump back together, Lube all o-rings and beater seal Test with water no leaks Add mix Run to production - test ice-cream product Track on I-phone before/after pics Suitable for handyman who is mechanical hands on ability Double 2 hours = $100.00, prorated $50 per hour. Single 1.20 mins = $70.00 Thanks so much

Shaa is very professional to deal with, very positive in communications and skilled at handyman work. Great work thanks so much.

Subject: Cleaning and Maintenance Tasks

$500

Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Subject: General Tidy-Up, Cleaning and Painting – Childcare Centre Hi Please arrange for a general tidy-up, cleaning, and painting of the childcare centre, covering the following areas: Indoor Tasks: General tidy-up — no need for a full set-up, just ensure all loose items are put away and furniture looks neat and orderly Remove any loose artwork, papers, or decorations from the walls (keep only framed items or official signage) Complete a thorough clean of all indoor areas, including mopping, wiping surfaces, and dusting Repaint or touch up interior walls, doors, and trims where needed to ensure a fresh, clean presentation Outdoor Tasks: Remove all weeds and tidy garden areas Pressure wash external walls and playground areas to remove dirt and marks Clean the outdoor fence thoroughly Pressure wash the main entry area and pathways Trim back trees and bushes around the entrance to improve presentation Repaint or touch up external walls, fencing, and trims as required Please confirm once all tasks are completed and send before/after photos for record.

General Maintenance

$50

Mulgrave VIC, Australia

27th Oct 2025

The following tasks need to completed at the property: - Repainting window frame - Replacing light bulbs (we will provide the bulbs) - Cleaning the front porch Please confirm if you can complete one or more of these.

Ducted heated maintenance and cleaning

$10

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

21st Oct 2025

Need ducted hearing system cleaned and serviced by licensed professional. Its a 2 year old system and the ducts are spitting dust across rooms when turned on.

Good and quick work, Thanks

Home Maintenance Help – Kitchen Cabinets, Sliding Doors & Picture Fram

$200

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

18th Oct 2025

I’m looking for a reliable and honest handyman to help with a few small jobs around the house: • Re-align kitchen cabinets and fix any loose hinges • Inspect and repair 3x sliding doors downstairs that are jamming/sticking • Hang a picture frame securely on the wall Ideally after someone experienced, cost-conscious, and who takes pride in their work. There may be potential for more work in and around the house for the right person. Thanks.

James did a great job realigning my kitchen cabinets, fixing the sliding door rollers, and hanging a picture frame. He was efficient, friendly, and very thorough with his work. Highly recommend him for any home maintenance tasks!