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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 - $280
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$110
median
$175
high
$280
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"Aaron arrived on time and finished the job without any trouble. Had a smooth experience. "
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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
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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$150
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$236
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$400
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What do handyman services include?
Have some untackled DIY tasks at home that you can’t seem to find time for? Find a highly skilled handyman near you with remarkable customer service by using Airtasker.
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
T Bar Ceiling Repair
$750
Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia
12th Aug 2026
T Bar ceiling has been hit by the forklift, and needs repair. We will supply ceiling tiles. Will need you to supply T bar fix, and ladder for 4.5m.
Garadge door opener installation
$150
Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia
12th Aug 2026
install a HomEntry garage door opener
Install 6 double roller blind brackets & 1 single blind bracket
$250
Kew VIC 3101, Australia
12th Aug 2026
Looking for a handyman in Kew VIC to install 6 double roller blind brackets and 1 single blind bracket. Brackets need to be screwed into existing window reveals/wall mounts. brackets are on site. Should suit someone experienced with blind installations.
Dishwasher maintenance
$200
Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
11th Aug 2026
Pipe has broken on the dishwasher, I need to get this replaced and all pipes inspected and replaced as needed. Clean filters and make sure this Miele keeps working
Rehang Garden Shed Door
$150
Blackburn South VIC 3130, Australia
11th Aug 2026
I have a metal garden shed door that has come off its hinges and needs to be repaired and rehung. The hinges are still attached to the shed frame, however the rivets/fasteners attaching the hinges to the door have failed. Photos show the current condition. Looking for someone experienced with metal sheds/general handyman work to: * Remove/drill out the remaining broken rivets as required * Reattach the existing hinges to the door * Replace/reinforce fasteners where necessary * Rehang and align the door * Make sure the door opens, closes and latches correctly The door and hinges appear to be in good condition, so I believe this should be a straightforward repair rather than replacement. Please bring the required drill, rivet gun and appropriate rivets/fasteners. Budget: $150 including standard fixings/materials.
super quick, friendly and clean work. thank you
Garden light maintenance & replacement
$200
Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
11th Aug 2026
Need to check up to 10 garden lights and replace where needed. Lights are wired to mains and not solar/battery.
Replace Front Door & Install Smart Lock
$300
Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
9th Aug 2026
I’m looking for an experienced carpenter / door installer to replace my existing front entry door and install a new Gainsborough smart pull handle lock. The new door will be the same size, or very close to the existing door. Job includes: * Remove existing front door * Fit and hang the new door * Trim/adjust if required * Install the smart lock * Adjust the strike/latch as required * Make sure the door opens, closes and locks properly The smart lock has already been purchased.
Ben did an excellent job. The door replacement turned out to be much more challenging than expected, but he was incredibly patient and took the time to work through every issue properly. He found solutions to the problems along the way and completed the job perfectly. Very professional, skilled and easy to work with. Highly recommended!
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!!
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!
Backyard tidy / reset and fix lattice coming off fence
$175
Kew VIC 3101, Australia
3rd Aug 2026
Hi I’m looking for someone to do a backyard tidy / clean up See attached photos it’s not a large space but I want to clean up the weeds, pick up any leaves / gumnuts fallen from the trees etc - see photo of lattice coming off the fence - I need this fixed to the fence properly I am open to any ideas / quotes to elevate the space also I have a ladder and some tools if necessary I’d love the pavers to be pressure washed too but not completely necessary
Excellent job, great to work with
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
Recent General Maintenance tasks in East Melbourne
Dishwasher maintenance
$200
Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
11th Aug 2026
Pipe has broken on the dishwasher, I need to get this replaced and all pipes inspected and replaced as needed. Clean filters and make sure this Miele keeps working
Garden light maintenance & replacement
$200
Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
11th Aug 2026
Need to check up to 10 garden lights and replace where needed. Lights are wired to mains and not solar/battery.
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.









