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Recent Handyman reviews in East Melbourne

Great help. Thanks Tom! Will definitely book again.

Handyman - install shelf into solid brick wall and hang pictures

$65

Hamish is excellent. He skillfully re-meshed the old flyscreens around our house and attached turnbuttons where required. He is punctual, easy to communicate with and I highly recommend him.

Repair and remeshing of of existing flysreens

$100

Great Service got the job done with minimal fuss and was able to fit it in earlier than scheduled.

Fix Roller chain on roller shutters (2)

$50

Great assemble and prompt

Assemble a dog kennel

$100

Highly recommend Baz. Great customer service. Will definitely be using Baz for all my electrical needs.

Install ceiling fan remote control

$300

Fantastic communication and service, second to none.

Install awning

$200

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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Average reviews for Handyman Services in East Melbourne

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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 - $387

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$150

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$228

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$387

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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, Flyscreen Installation, Kitchen Sink Installation, and Shower Screen Installation. Whatever you need done, you can post a task and get offers from local Taskers in East Melbourne.

What do handyman services include?

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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

Fix in cavity sliding bathroom door

$150

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Looking for someone to repair an in-cavity sliding bathroom door. The door is no longer sliding properly. I need someone who can repair the door, and get it working smoothly again. If replacement parts / rollers are required, can add to fee. If required, patch, fill and paint frame. We can provide paint and brushes, etc

Very happy with the job, thank you.

Repair a 30 cm gouge in a painted plasterboard garage wall

$300

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

26th Jun 2026

The plaster wall of the garage is damaged, need to be filled and sand and probably repainted. Damage is about 30 cm long

It is a pleasure to work with Abdullah, he communicates well, turn up on time and very good at his trade. We are very pleased.

Caulking for one piece shower screen

$100

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Shower screen is installed now need someone seal the gap with silicone.

Kitchen Drawer Repair Needed

$50

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

26th Jun 2026

I have a wooden drawer with a broken corner joint. The front panel has come away from the side panel. The wood itself is fine, it just needs re-gluing and possibly re-nailing or reinforcing. Please bring your own wood glue and hand tools. Should be around 30-60 minutes work. Happy to answer any questions. Please include your price in your offer.

Fix garage door

$200

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

25th Jun 2026

The lifting cable has come off the drum on my roller garage door. The motor is running, but the door won’t open. Could you repair it and let me know the cost?

great job easy communication

Sand down an internal door and add timber trim

$50

Burwood East VIC 3151, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Would like to upgrade existing internal doors with wooden trim. Please see link from Bunnings. And then sand down the door so we can paint it. https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/home-improvement/doors-windows/how-to-add-timber-trim-to-a-door

Garage door service & repair

$200

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Service the garage tilt door which is bouncing on the track when closing and knock straight a bent aluminium frame at the base.

Handyman/carpenter needed

$80

Box Hill South VIC 3128, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Need handyman to do a door for this manhole. Manhole section was hebel. Remaining is brick Quote for supply install and clean up of all rubbish Measurement 70cm x 60cm

Fix toilet seat - handyman

$10

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

23rd Jun 2026

Hello! Would love some help with fixing our broken toilet seat. Unsure if we need a replacement toilet seat too but would love help in repairing asap!

Super friendly & punctual! Did a great job - thank you so much 😊⭐️

Help with some odd jobs (e.g., installing curtain rods)

$200

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

17th Jun 2026

I’m needing the following jobs done before moving in to my new apartment: - Installation of two curtain rods - Installation of plantation shutters (face mount on one window) - Installation of two wall-mounted hand sanitiser units - Installation of some picture hooks/screws - Installation of a towel rail (to be confirmed) - Redo silicone seal in kitchen - Repaint outside kitchen window ledge - Remove some paint from windows/glass door (landlord specials) - Cut off some screws sticking out of a cabinet Apartment is double-brick. I am waiting for delivery of the shutters, so can either wait until they arrive (mid-July) or do 2 separate visits - whatever’s easier.

Amazing work, thank you! I really appreciate Fari’s communication and attention to detail and will be working with him again 😊

Need a handy man to fix small things around the house

$85

Doncaster VIC, Australia

15th Jun 2026

1. Fix the towel hanger in the bathroom. 2. Fix the hand held shower unit in the bathroom. I have the holder which is not shown in the picture 3. Fix the loose toilet seat cover.

It was a pleasure to work with Adil. Will work with him again

Fix a new Mirror on a Wall

$50

Blackburn South VIC 3130, Australia

15th Jun 2026

Fix the following Mirror on a wall in stairs. https://koalaliving.com.au/Buchannan-Rectangle-Mirror---Black Please note you will need flexible ladder to reach some areas.

Was seamless to work with. Reccomend his work.

Queen & King Single Bed Assembly, Locks and CCTV Installation

$400

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Need an experienced handyman to assist with the following at a rental property in Templestowe Lower: Assemble 1 x Queen Bed Frame Assemble 1 x King Single Bed Frame Assemble 1 x Chest of 5 Drawers Install privacy locks on 3 bathroom doors (renter-friendly) Install 2 x Eufy 2C Pro security cameras (front and rear of property) Requirements: Advise on the best placement for the security cameras. Installation must be renter-friendly and minimise damage to the property.

Great service . Very quick and effective.

Fix floating shelf to wall

$80

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2026

Fix this IKEA floating shelf to wall. Product details and instructions can be found here: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/lack-wall-shelf-white-stained-oak-effect-50418213/ Parcel did not come with screws, so please have some on hand to complete this job.

Friendly, punctual and communicative. Completed task with efficiency and accuracy.

Handyman fix jammed door and broken lock

$150

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

11th Jun 2026

We have a few jobs that for a handy man/carpenter. 1. Broken door handle-door won’t open 2. Front Door jamming 3. Internal door not closing as latch not fixing

Reliable and knew exactly what he was doing. Great job thanks Shaun

Assemble a couch and hang 4 items around the house

$85

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Assemble a lounge lovers couch and hang a mirror, stick vacuum and coat racks x2

Thank you Balazs for a quick and efficient job. Assembled Assembled a sofa couch and hung some mirrors/artwork. Came within 4 hours of booking being made!

Kitchen Sink & Bathroom Tap Leak Repair

$150

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

9th Jun 2026

I need someone to inspect and repair two minor plumbing issues: 1. Water leaking underneath the kitchen sink. 2. Bathroom basin tap is dripping and needs repair. Please bring the necessary tools and let me know if any replacement parts are required after inspection. Please include your experience with plumbing repairs and whether your quote includes labour only or labour plus parts.

Peter is the best plumber I’ve ever worked with. Very detailed and amazingly dedicated. He cares so much about the task. You would enjoy his work and dedication.

Large mirror and art install

$175

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Have a mirror to hang in our bedroom wall which is heavy (~1.2m wide) and an art Work on the wall (2m wide). Would be great if you had the tools etc to hang both the mirror and art on the wall

Terrific experience with Ali. Would highly recommend to anyone. Great attention to detail for hanging our mirror and painting

Fixed Shelf Removal

$50

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Needing a fixed shelf and some wood boxing in a vent removed from my European laundry to accommodate a taller washer and dryer. Refer to photos for further details.

Noah was very communicative and efficient and did a great job removing some shelves for me 😊

Install floating shelf on brick + drill hole for cables in table

$200

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Need a handyman to complete two small jobs in our office meeting room: Install a floating shelf under a wall-mounted TV on a brick wall (shelf provided). Drill a cable management hole in a meeting table and install a supplied grommet (12mm) for a clean finish. Requirements: ⭐︎ Experience with brick walls and timber drilling. ⭐︎ Must supply own tools and fixings. ⭐︎ Neat, professional finish required. ⭐︎ Provided: Floating shelf + grommet. ⭐︎ Not provided: Tools or additional hardware that may be required. Location is an office/meeting room. Flexible timing but would love it to be done ASAP :)) Carpark available onsite 🚗 Looking forward to working with you!

Very quick and great work!

Recent General Maintenance tasks in East Melbourne

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

Home maintenance

$300

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2026

To come install all items listed and repair door handle if not repairable will source new handle but will need to be paid separately can do this week thanks

Huseyin helped us with a list of jobs we had outstanding. He was reliable and helpful.

Electrical maintenance

$250

Bulleen VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2025

Electrical maintenance for compliance

Electric maintenance

$200

Bulleen VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2025

There are q couple of issues that need to be done for electrical compliance

General maintains

$400

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

4th Dec 2025

You must have strong skills in: • Painting & surface preparation • Basic carpentry • General DIY & repairs • Repairing rotten frames/timber and repainting • Patching, plastering, basic tiling, general maintenance On going job.