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Recent Handyman reviews in Melbourne

Above and beyond and a gentleman. Highly recommend.

Install two bedroom door handles

$50

Very very good! Above and beyond, very polite.

Curtain fixed tonight Armadale

$120

Thanks a lot for fixing this Darren, you did a great job. I enjoyed chatting with you while you worked.

Inside gate hole repair

$250

Ian was professional, friendly and helpful. Fixed my cabinet door and also helped us figure out how to open our confusing windows 😂. Would definitely recommend, thanks again! 😊

Fix kitchen cabinet door under sink (top hinge needs to be rescrewed)

$40

Friendly, efficient, good communicator. Cheers :)

Install new shower head to wall

$125

Anyone who needs any plastering jobs or painting get onto Darren he did a great job on my place. Very happy

Few holes in the wall fixed and painted

$50

What's the average cost of a handyman in Melbourne

$115 - $250

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$115

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$160

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Melbourne

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Melbourne

Awesome - highly recommend

20hrs a week. Odd jobs, maintenance, garden

$600

Elias did a great job at our office - mainly general maintenance, fixing toilet taps, windows and entry door.

General light maintenance around the office

$400

Geoff was very easy to communicate with and completed the job thoroughly. To top it off, he’s a really nice guy too.

Washing Machine Repair/Maintenance

$100

Thank you Antonio for quick and expert bike maintenance and really clear instructions on brakes, chain maintenance and tyre changing. Recommend - knowledgeable on all latest products, reliable and trustworthy

Bike maintenance for two bikes with some instruction

$150

Great job and service from Jordan - would def recommend

Maintenance in office bathroom

$100

Thanks Dennis Awesome job

General Maintenance

$200

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

$145 - $322

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$145

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$200

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$322

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BBQ Repair

Bed Repairs

Bistro Blind Installation

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Blueboard Installation

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Cat Door Installation

Ceiling Fan Repair

Cement Sheeting Installation

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Outdoor Blinds Installation

Pet Door Installation

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Sign Hanging

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Sliding Door Repair

Sofa Bed Repairs

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Vanity Mirror Installation

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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 Melbourne

Install new toilet seat

$50

South Yarra VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Remove the old toilet seat Supply toilet seat with correct measurements Install new toilet seat

Handyman required Door will not close, Strike plate repair needed

$150

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

7th Mar 2026

My apartment front door will not close properly. The metal strike plate on the door frame appears bent or misaligned, so the latch cannot catch and the door will not shut. Photos are attached showing the issue. Looking for someone experienced with door adjustments or basic carpentry who can straighten or reposition the strike plate so the door closes and latches normally again. Location Docklands, Melbourne Timing Must be done today Tools Please bring any tools needed to adjust or repair the strike plate. Notes This is for an apartment used for short stay accommodation so I need it repaired today as guests are arriving.

Fixing toilet seat

$80

South Yarra, Victoria

7th Mar 2026

The toilet seat move left and right. I’m currently overseas, need to contact the property manager to arrange a timing

Fix my blinds

$10

Northcote VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

My husband tried to hang up these blinds but they are crooked and need to be hung properly. Looking for quotes.

Repair apartment door handle and replace escutcheon

$150

Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Repair door handle for apartment and replace escutcheon. Door is also tight.

Anchor IKEA wardrobe to brick wall, install doors

$400

Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

7th Mar 2026

IKEA Wardrobe has been built already. Just need the following done: 1. Cut out skirting board where cabinets are being installed 2. Anchor IKEA wardrobe to the concrete wall using IKEA kit 3. Install doors on wardrobe 4. Finish by sealing all the gaps to the wall

Handy man who can hang paintings into solid walls, do ikea units

$450

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

7th Mar 2026

I am wanting two existing ikea PAX wardrobes adjusted/fixed and two new ones put together. also putting together an ikea ekby wall unit and installing it in wall. also hanging 4-5 pictures in solid walls.

Minor Repairs in Apartment

$100

Travancore VIC 3032, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Hi, I need someone to do some minor repairs in my apartment which includes: Replacing a window latch Reattaching a blind cord Replace silicone in a corner of the shower/bath Preferred date Tuesday 10th March

Replace door handle on bedroom doors with key lockable handles

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Replace both bedroom door handles with key lockable handles. I do not have the handles as I don’t know the measurements. Prefer similar style to existing handles if possible but main priority is that the handles fit into the existing holes. The 2 doors need to be keyed differently. The apartment is in the CBD. Parking is available but vehicle not more than 2m high and a bit of an awkward park. There is a loading zone at the bottom of Drewery Alley,

Hadi did a fantastic job and exactly what I asked for. His communications were timely and he was super flexible with time and was able to accommodate my times. The door locks look great. He did a neat tidy professional job and cleaned up after. 10/10 would recommend.

Finish installing a smart door lock, mount a large mirror, mount clock

$125

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

5th Mar 2026

-complete final part of Philips smart door lock installation -mount a heavy mirror on wall -mount a clock on wall

Im very grateful for the work completed today. After someone made a mistake installing the lock, he came out INSTANTLY and repaired the door frame and reset the lock correctly. He approached everything with patience, skill, and a great attitude. Obviously very experienced with this kind of work. The quality of the repair was excellent and he made sure everything was functioning perfectly before leaving. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again.

Install door

$200

Toorak VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Install old heavy door in bedroom

Efficient and polite

Door latch needs fix (strikes plate or file)

$50

Clifton Hill VIC, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Door not latching as strike plate did not fit between door and frame. Need to manually press in the top latch. Likely just need to file the metal down so it closes on its own.

Brilliant, better than I expected

Replace Doorhandle

$100

Cremorne VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Hey ! I just need someone to come around and replace my door knob with one that locks :) I’ve attached some pictures but not exactly sure what information you might need. I’d like if it is the same style handle if possible.

Amazing work ! Thankyou

Plaster paint repairs 23 holes

$300

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

Patch paint All materials

Not my first time working with Darren, always reliable when I’ve got a job that requires an expert. Thanks for your brilliant work and excellent communication throughout. FIVE stars!

Install shower door threshold

$150

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Includes the supply and install of one threshold beneath the shower door. Price includes the materials, labour, and Airtasker fees

Great job! On time and very efficient. Definitely highly recommend

Plaster repair

$300

Pascoe Vale South VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Need plaster patch repaired and painted with base coats. Can paint subsequent coats ourselves. Approx 200ml diameter hole

Matt was punctual, fast and a good communicator! Recommend!

Fix laundry door and bathroom cabinet door

$250

South Yarra, Victoria

1st Mar 2026

Fix my laundry door rails and bathroom cabinet door

Thanks for coming through for me — really appreciate your patience and good job. Thanks

Install a curtain track, put bolts on toilet seat & assemble shelf

$150

Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Install curtain track to ceiling (IKEA Vidga) to 3.6m wide sliding door, replace bolts on toilet seat & assemble an IKEA outdoor shelf - Grillskar

Very helpful. Thank you

I need a handyman

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

I need to fix the kitchen cabinet. Pls see photo

Fast response and good result

Install new door handle

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Install new door handle / lock

Fantastic work and craftsmanship, was able to come on a Sunday and completed the job perfectly. Highly recommend

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Melbourne

Coolroom maintenance

$10

Richmond VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2026

I have a coolroom and compressor needs gas

Paint, patch and general maintenance (Quotes please)

$50

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

Preparing our property for sale. Needs full patch and paint internally and trim externally. Also a few small maintenance jobs if you are able to do them including replacing a couple of floor tiles and one doorframe (rotten from rain damage). House will be vacant from next week.

Smeg dishwasher maintenance / repair

$100

Kensington VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Smeg Dishwasher not resetting - cannot start a cycle. No model sticker on appliance.

Maintenance - Outdoor XTrack Blinds

$150

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

21st Feb 2026

The screws have become loose and a gap appears between the blind and track. Maintenance required to tidy up 3 blinds. See photos.

Air condition service maintenance in apartment in CBD

$150

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Looking for a technician to come look at my aircon. Location is in an apartment close to CBD.

William was great! My aircon needed urgent attention due to hot days and he was able to come by on short notice and get the job done. Thanks!

Maintenance Work Office in South Melbourne

$150

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2026

We're looking for a reliable handyman to assist with some maintenance work at our office in South Melbourne, with the potential for ongoing repair and maintenance work in the future. Scope of work: - Replace approximately 8 fluorescent (fluro) light tubes. - Supply and install a lock on a wooden door with a metal frame (similar to a standard office door lock) Could you please provide a quote including materials, along with your availability to complete the work?

Maintenance on gym equipment

$150

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

We require installation of a machine at a gym in Richmond. Ongoing maintenance will be required so looking for a fairly priced professional

Maintenance jobs. Need hammer drill

$100

Armadale VIC, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Various handyman tasks including: 1. Install three vertical bike racks in garage (instructions in photos). Brick walls. 2. Install dynabolt into brick wall to support falling fence in backyard 3. Install two door stops 4. Fix two sticky doors that don’t open/close as they should Need own hammer drill and any tools required for sticky doors. I have everything else

Awesome job. On time, friendly, helpful. Thanks!

Office Maintenance

$500

West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Scope of work includes: Hanging an external/internal signboard (secure and level) Fixing loose/damaged floor boards Moving a boardroom table from one office to another (within the same premises) Replacing kitchen light fitting Replacing bathroom light fitting Requirements: Own tools and equipment Experience with basic carpentry and light electrical work Ability to safely move furniture

Dishwasher deep clean and maintenance

$150

Toorak VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2026

Our dishwasher has a bad smell coming from it - like rotting grass. I’ve cleaned out the filter and run and vinegar/baking soda wash but the smell keeps returning. I need someone to do a deep clean of all parts and check machine is functioning properly regarding drainage etc + fix anything that might be malfunctioning.

Bathroom maintenance - replace silicone and repaint window sill

$350

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2026

I need a handyman to carry out bathroom maintenance in our apartment: - removal, clean/treat and replacement of short segment of mouldy shower silicone - repair and repainting of a mildly water damaged timber windowsill adjacent to the shower See photos attached. Please quote including materials and note if job requires more than one visit for drying/curing.

Very happy with my dealings with Juda and his work

Aircon cleaning and maintenance

$150

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

26th Jan 2026

Would like to get my aircon serviced.

Air conditioner clean and maintenance

$150

Alphington VIC, Australia

26th Jan 2026

Inspection, cleaning and maintenance for four LG aircon units

Maintenance around the house- plastering, painting, fix toilet, window

$100

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

24th Jan 2026

We have some chips in wall, toilet broken, windows need to be able to open.

Excellent service, so helpful and went the extra mile!

Install box aircon maintaining old cover

$250

Clifton Hill VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2026

Looking to see if anyone has the capability to replace an old box aircon with a new unit, important to me to keep the old wooden cover from the previous unit. Happy for offers, I’ve got a new unit ready to buy but can discuss further if needed

Need minor maintainence hand/ communication line too

$110

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

10th Jan 2026

1. Unclog drainage in bathroom 2. Door handle 3. Communication nbn line lighting issue

Beyond what was required! Thanks

Roof repair and maintenance

$250

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Two story townhouse, roof tile has either broken or moved above my sons bedroom and water is showing on the ceiling plaster upon heavy rain. Looking for a qualified roofer that can inspect and repair (roof tiles, and we have spares), aswell as full roof review for any other areas that might require maintenance

Very punchy and helpful with giving advice for repairs and next steps

Plumber - home maintenance tasks

$650

Prahran VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2025

I have several tasks that need fixing. Ideally I need someone tomorrow as it’s the only day I can be home. Otherwise Sunday could work. Price listed including parts. 1) replace outdoor tap (it’s old and completely jammed) 2) fix drain plug (it’s come attached and now won’t close) 3) running toilet every time it’s flushed

Jamie was so easy to work with and he did a great job. He installed a new exterior tap, fixed a drain plug, and repaired a running toilet. Will use him again!

Bike maintenance: Adjusting Loose Brakes

$30

South Yarra, Victoria

27th Oct 2025

Hi, I need someone who knows how to adjust and tighten bike brakes. The brakes on my bicycle have become loose, and I need assistance getting them properly adjusted. I live near Punt Road, and I'm happy to bring the bike to you if you're nearby. I don't have any tools for bike maintenance, so you'll need to provide your own tools. Some experience with basic bike maintenance is required for this task. I'm flexible on timing, so just let me know when you're available to take a look at the bike. Thanks!

I have a poorly maintained second-hand bike, and Leon came on time and fixed it. He went above and beyond to ensure it was in good riding condition. He is definitely a professional, you can tell right away. Fast and efficient, I would definitely recommend him.

General maintenance plumber

$100

Cremorne VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2025

Attach washing machine: was not attached properly when we moved and leaking fix dishwasher that is leaking & now stuck Timer hose outside is not working

Awesome work! Thank so much mate