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Recent Handyman reviews in East Melbourne

Fixed my door at short notice. Super hard working. Highly recommended.

Hang door and install door jamb

$180

Amazing job and great person to work with

Handy man to fix inbuilt fridge

$140

very good communication

Hardwire and external dashcam installation

$100

Great assemble and prompt

Assemble a dog kennel

$100

Amazing workmanship. Attention to detail was exceptional. Highly recommend for a five star repair and replacement of fly screen.

Repair flywire in sliding door

$100

Nice work done. Good communication, right on time when he said so. Justin is down to earth and honest tradesman!

Repair broken door jamb/frame.

$10

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

$110 - $270

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$110

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$170

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$270

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in East Melbourne

Nate is an expert in this field. Nice person with perfect job delivery. Highly recommend.

Treadmill maintenance

$300

Fantastic. On time quick and very efficient. Well qualified for the tasks.

Home maintenance

$350

Fixed an Asko dishwasher with drainage error. Job done as per assignment. Good communications.

Dishwasher maintenance/installer

$50

Dimi did a real professional and fantastic work. Highly recommend👌 bless all the best to this hard working gentleman👏

Roof maintenance

$7,000

Excellent - on time and great job. Even helped to adjust my back door as well. Highly recommend

Home maintenance

$200

Reliable, prompt and friendly service. Highly recommended for aircon maintenance and servicing.

Aircon Split Type Maintenance

$150

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

$150 - $400

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$245

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$400

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Top Handyman related questions

If you're looking for related services in East Melbourne, some of the most popular on Airtasker right now include Blind Repairs, Door Installation, Kitchen Sink Installation, Flyscreen Installation, and Shower Screen Installation. Whatever you need done, you can post a task and get offers from local Taskers in 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 East Melbourne

Electric recliner chair repair

$150

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Our King Living recliner chair (part of a modular couch) has gotten stuck in the reclined position. It appears to be a wiring connection issue as we can hear the “click” when we press the button. Someone with electric recliner experience needed.

Garage door repair- loose wiring

$10

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Our garage door opener (brand Eco Garage Door) has an error code ‘H’. Remote control transmits signal to the opener without issues but the opener works intermittently and sometimes doesn’t open or close garage door. It appears it’s related to loose wiring to the motor. Need someone with experience to help repair and potentially solder wires together to the motor unit. Will also need a few remotes to be reprogrammed to front gate.

Door handles fixed

$100

Hawthorn East, Victoria

5th Aug 2026

Three door handles to be fixed.One side keeps coming off. Door 3 has a lock snib on the inside.

Milkcan clotheslines mounted on the concrete floor

$80

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Need to mount a small/ medium size milkcan clothesline on the concrete floor. Mounted plate kit provided.

Roller door banner blind installation

$500

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

5th Aug 2026

We have attached a banner to the bottom of our roller door to provide shade and some gently breeze through our gym/clinic space in summer. Unfortunately when the roller door is down the banner needs to be folded up and it's a nightmare to do it and to keep it tidy. We would love to install some form of roller blind bracket to the bottom of the roller door for the banner to roll up into and then when we want to use the banner we can just lower the banner like you would a blind. We would also love to attach some hooks to the bottom of the roller door bracket so the eyelits of the banner to hook onto to keep it flush to the ground if we want to keep it flush with the ground and then have the option to unhook it and let the roller door go up higher. The banner specific dimensions are: 2700 H x 3600 W Mesh Banner eyelets every 500mm, 50mm pocket at bottom with chain weight

Wall repair of small hole

$75

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Just moved out and the movers knocked a small hole in the wall of the staircase. Need repaired as it is a rental.

Absolutely outstanding! Super quick and professional. Will use again when needed and is very very highly recommended!!

Install door and door handle

$10

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Have a door that needs to be put in. It was previously placed in a way that you push to open it. Now we need to the do the other way around and want the door to be pulling out rather than pushing in to open it. Also have a door handle that needs to be put on the door.

Brendan was fantastic to deal with. His work is very thorough and skilled. friendly guy and a pleasure to deal with such a knowledgeable man. I would highly recommend him for any work. I will definitely be using his services in the future. Thanks so much Brendan!

Please install this climbing ladder/frame securely on the wall.

$200

Blackburn North VIC 3130, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Please install this wooden wall/climbing ladder securely on my wall. The wall is plasterboard, and the studs do not line up with the ladder.

Assemble and install bookshelf, hang 4 coat hooks

$200

Kew East VIC 3102, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Assemble and install this shelf https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/Naira-8-Shelf-Shoe-Rack-OIKT2361.html?refid=GPAAU447-OIKT2361_200744844&device=m&ptid=&PiID%5B%5D=200744844&refid=PMAXLIVRO&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23470439002&gbraid=0AAAAADzVgw2cZb5_VBqopAHSiWWzZVQLY&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoMXQBhDcARIsAH-eEtsFS8UpLZr7Hs5G9OLqhwDtRv2H2O_EqZCbQPBHlaZua350f8vynfcaAgnuEALw_wcB And hang 4 coat hooks

Patch and paint chipped wall areas (2 small repairs)

$100

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

I’m looking for a handyman or painter to repair and repaint two damaged areas on internal walls. The work involves: * Filling chipped and damaged plaster. * Sanding smooth. * Matching the existing wall texture as closely as possible. * Priming and repainting the repaired areas to blend with the existing white wall. Damaged areas: * Approximately 60 cm × 50 cm. * Approximately 10 cm × 25 cm. The damage is localised, so this is not a full wall painting job. Only the damaged sections need repairing and painting. Please bring all required materials, including: * Filler/plaster. * Sanding equipment. * Primer. * Matching white paint (or advise if colour matching is required). Photos are attached showing the damage. Please include: * Your quote. * Your availability. * Any experience with plaster patching and paint touch-ups.

Very happy with the work. Efficient, timely and professional work. Will hire again. Highly recommended!

Fix kitchen cupboard door hinge/s

$60

Kew East VIC 3102, Australia

1st Aug 2026

The top hinge on the kitchen cupboard door needs to be replaced and the bottom hinge may need replacing also.

Ahmed was professional and courteous and his workmanship was excellent. I highly recommend him and will certainly use him again if required.

Fixing my doorbell

$50

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Need someone to drill 2 holes into a wall Hi there, I just need someone to drill two holes into a wall so I can mount my door bell. It’s a very straightforward job—I simply don’t have the tools or equipment to do it myself. I’ve attached photos of the area. I’m usually home on Mondays, so that’s the ideal day, but I’m happy to discuss another time if needed. Budget: $50 Thanks!

Fixed my moms door bell

Curtain blinds repair

$50

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Hi Minal I’m happy to help you again with the blind repairs

Gabrielle has been amazing to work with. We have booked him a few times. Keeps us in the loop of the progress amd easy to coordinate with. :)

Fix scratch in wardrobe door

$150

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Wanting this scratch in the wardrobe door fixed

Great work! Thank you very much

Fix a hole in plaster and touch up paint two locations

$100

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Repair a hole in plaster and then paint the area and another area for touch up

Gabrielle is great and did a great job and would highly recommend him and his work

Repair damaged render and skirting boards / repaint to match

$500

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

28th Jul 2026

I need a handyman/plasterer to repair a few areas of damage in my home. Jobs required: * Repair chipped rendered corner beside the sliding door (inside and outside of the corner). * Fill, sand and repaint the damaged render to match the existing * Repair damaged MDF skirting board corners in 4 locations. * Fill, sand and repaint the skirting boards white to match the existing finish.

Very happy with the work, he fixed up a few other holes for no extra cost.

Mount bracket and television onto wall and install GPO

$250

Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

27th Jul 2026

1. Mount bracket onto plaster wall where Bally frames currently are 2. conceal power plug cord to run behind plaster and connect into existing GPO just above the skirting board 3. Mount 55 inch TV onto bracket where frames currently are Note: Bracket will be supplied by me Ensure you have back up screws and washes

Did a great job, thanks Hamish

Minor repair, prepare and paint back fence

$1,500

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

27th Jul 2026

I'm looking for an experienced carpenter / painter to repair and repaint my rear boundary fence in Hawthorn East. Please see the attached photos. I'd like to understand pricing for the below: A. Replace damaged top beam + prepare fence + re-paint entire fence (excluding lattice as it was recently installed and painted) B. Price to repaint entire fence, including lattice so the entire fence has a fresh, uniform finish Additional information: Fence is approximately 12–15 metres long; Easy access from deck; Surfaces not being painted wil need to be covered / protected; Beam needs to blend in with existing fence

Enes was great. Very communicative, punctual and did what was promised to a high quality.

Floating shelf install

$120

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

27th Jul 2026

I have a floating shelf that requires installation. I don’t have the fixings, so these need to be supplied too. See photos of shelf and location of installation on wall.

Very good and thorough job on my floating shelf

Handyman needed for wall mounting and toilet seat installation

$250

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

24th Jul 2026

Needing the following jobs done: - Installing 1 x new toilet seat (seat provided) - Securing/drilling a coat rack into the wall - Securing/drilling a small metal cupboard/locker into the wall (wall has some skirting and so might need something to drill into if there’s a gap) Pictures of all three items attached.

Fantastic service. Efficient, helpful and brilliant work. Highly recommend.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in East Melbourne

Handy man , maintenance

$650

Hawthorn East, Victoria

27th Jul 2026

Paint 3 Sq metre of concrete Replace shower head. Paint entrance door Plane 3 doors Install 2 small mirrors in bathroom All items supplied

Gas log fire maintenance

$100

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

27th Jul 2026

Our gas log fire makes an at times loud noise when the fan is on. I think it needs lubricants or replacing or some general maintenance. I couldn’t attach a Video but can send separately(the fan is pretty ok in the video - it’s often louder)

Multiple home maintenance jobs - Hawthorn area

$600

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

20th Jul 2026

Looking for handyman to complete a number of small maintenance and replacement jobs, ideally in one visit. Jobs include: - prepare, patch and paint wall where an old toilet cistern previous was attached. (Paint can be supplied) - tighten exisiting toilet seat - Replace 4 internal door handles and 8 wardrobe handles (supplied) - replace existing toilet roll holder (supplied) - replace kitchen taps (supplied) and fix leak - Remove exisiting Venetian blinds in kitchen and install new blinds - attach picture hooks to brick wall

Maintenance Ducted Aircon

$100

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

1st Jul 2026

Need someone to come clean Aircon Filters and do general maintenance to make sure aircon system works well. 1 in main bedroom 1 in baby's room 1 living area You'll need your own ladder and tools, and knowledge of where to find the filter. They may be a bit tricky to reach but not sure. See pictures. Brand: I have the wired remote controller brand, if that's it. Samsung, MWR-WG00JN. Otherwise, I'll have a look for the aircon brand.

Terracotta roof tiles maintenance QUOTE

$20

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Quote: Terracotta roof tiles need maintenance and repair to ensure no more leaking. Rectify extensive rust damage to the gutter system and metal roof above the entrance area. - Remove organic debris build up to roof drainage components including gutters, valley flashing and flash guttering to reinstate free flowing drainage and mitigate surcharge during rainfall events. - Replace perished silicone seals and address gaps surrounding all roof penetrations, including skylights, ventilation and chimneys. - Repair the hole and gap identified to the flashing at the front leftmost skylight.

Pest damage maintenance, general weeding, pruning.

$250

Ashburton VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Trimming back some plants that have been affected by some garden pests. Weeding, tidying, pruning etc. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Garden light maintenance

$150

Canterbury VIC, Australia

11th Jun 2026

Check and replace garden lights - 8 to 10 fittings in total. Lights are connected to a power source. Some might fittings might require replacements while others need new globes only.

Ducted Heating Maintenance and Cleaning

$10

Balwyn North, Victoria

5th Jun 2026

I’m looking for someone experienced to service, and clean my ducted heating system... p.s. it's working perfectly fine with no issues. The house is single-storey, so access should be straightforward.

Gas heater maintenance

$200

Canterbury VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Centralised gas heater not working properly. Loud boom or thud in the outdoors unit - suspect it is caused by delayed gas heater ignition. Gas heater model is Brivis.

Roof maintenace and cleaning

$600

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

28th May 2026

single-storey residential house "Tile", scope of works request 1) replacement of broken roof tiles/sheets where required, 2) Roof Cleaning and removal of moss, debris, and dirt buildup, 3) repointing and rebedding of ridge caps if necessary, 4) checking flashing and sealing around roof penetrations, 5) clean and paint protective coating. 6)

Garage door maintenance

$80

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

9th May 2026

I need to fix my garage door. The door sometimes stops halfway, and the rollers occasionally come out of the track.

Maintenance

$150

Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

6th May 2026

Sand and paint patch on ceiling

Roof maintenance

$800

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

5th May 2026

Re-bed (where necessary) and re-point all ridge caps on bottom section of roof using a flexible pointing compound, matching colour. Work to be carried out to Australian standards.

Jacob was excellent in communication and his quality of work was first class.

Need help replacing door handle and garden maintenance 1 hour total

$50

Box Hill North VIC, Australia

30th Mar 2026

Replace door handle and pull weeds - it will take an hour

Plumbing maintenance

$10

Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia

22nd Mar 2026

New owner of an old house - plumber required for maintenance issues. Laundry washing machine cold water tap leaks. 2x shower and 4x taps don't seal properly unless shut very tight, all need new washers. One toilet doesn't flush fully. One shower makes a screaming sound when hot water tap is on. Water pooling under one stump under house, possible leak or drainage issue.

Handyman to complete a few maintenance jobs

$100

Box Hill South, Victoria

18th Mar 2026

I’m looking for a handyman to complete a few maintenance jobs at a property, including: Patch and paint over old smoke alarm spots x2 Repair/replace a section of fence that is sticking out Fix a towel rail

1 year old washing machine maintainance check, cleaning

$120

Box Hill VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Looking for an experienced appliance technician to perform a maintenance check and clean on my 2-in-1 washer dryer (approx. 1 year old). The job includes: • Full maintenance inspection (including checking it's installed correctly — hoses, drainage, levelling, etc.) • Internal and external clean (drum, filters, door seal, detergent drawer) • Flag any issues or anything to watch out for The machine is in good working condition — just want to make sure everything is in order and keep it running well long-term. Please only bid if you have experience with washer dryers or white goods appliances. Happy to answer any questions!

Cutting board oiling & maintenance service

$30

Hawthorn East, Victoria

11th Feb 2026

Professional cutting board oiling and conditioning service using food-safe oils and waxes. Service includes: • Deep clean (if required) • Multiple coats of food-safe oil • Final wax finish for protection Suitable for end-grain and edge-grain boards. Pickup/drop-off or on-site by arrangement. Based in Melbourne. Budget shown is indicative. Final price depends on number of boards, size, and condition. Discounts available for multiple boards.

Air con maintenance

$150

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

7th Feb 2026

My house air con is not cold anymore. Probably setting issues / require cleaning / maintenance? It’s on the top of the roof and it is a central aircon for 2 floor

Repairs & maintenance

$350

Templestowe VIC, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Install 3 Deadlocks on Doors Grout in shower missing and broken needs to be redone Change toilet seat cover Fix or replace the letter box and restump or install new pole as required. Gutters cleaning