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Recent Handyman reviews in Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

Thank you so much for the great work on my sliding door. I really appreciate the time, effort, and patience you put into getting the job done properly. Your workmanship and attention to detail were excellent, and you were very patient throughout the process. Highly recommended and would definitely use your services again!

2x Sliding door installation

$10

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

Hang door and install door jamb

$180

Colin was responsive, punctual, helpful and knowledgeable. He completed the task skillfully with great attention to detail. I would highly recommend Colin.

Install towel rail in powder room

$100

Absolute professional. He is obviously very skilled in this area as a commercial plasterer. Amazing Attention to detail. The surface is so smooth and the job was done quickly

Need small holes in plasterboard fixed

$100

great work very good work

My wall has two holes, anyone can fix it?

$75

Very helpful and considerate

Shelf installed in computer cabinet

$100

What's the average cost of a handyman in Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

$119 - $280

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$175

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

Damian was fantastic ! He was punctual , appropriate, knowledgeable and thorough So happy to have found his services You will be 💯 satisfied Thanks Damian !

Maintenance work install taps and fix a loose door handle

$150

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

Good problem. Solver. Our older building certainly shows its history of DIY fixes and non-standard dimensions. Thomas figured it out without a worry.

Maintenance on 4x office space doors.

$400

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

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

$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 Melbourne Eastern Suburbs, some of the most popular on Airtasker right now include Blind Repairs, Door Installation, Curtains & Blinds Fitter, Flyscreen Installation, and Kitchen Sink Installation. Whatever you need done, you can post a task and get offers from local Taskers in Melbourne Eastern Suburbs.

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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 Eastern Suburbs

Help install folding sunshade

$80

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Help to install this folding sunshade 3M*2M which we bought from Bunnings, we have ladders at home.

Fix window frame

$300

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Window awning frame needs to be fixed. The panel is double glazed and dimensions are 133cm x 89cm.

Con was amazingly helpful and did a great job. Would happily recommend to anyone with window/glass jobs

Blind repair

$10

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Please help Me repair my waffle blind. The brand is Amaru. The fabric braided cord has worn and broken. Please reattach or replace the braided cord and make the blind work again.

Shower screen and stair glass balustrade installation

$1,000

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Looking for an experienced installer to install shower screens and glass stair balustrades at a residential property. Scope of Work: - Installation of 6 shower screens. - Installation of glass stair balustrades across 3 storeys, including the basement. Site Inspection & Quotation: Interested installers are welcome to visit the site to inspect the work, take measurements and assess the installation requirements before providing an accurate quote. We are to provide the shower screen and glass balustrade. Requirements: - Experience installing shower screens and glass balustrades. - Appropriate qualifications, licences and insurance, where required. - Please provide your availability for a site inspection and estimated timeframe for completion. Please arrange a site visit to provide a detailed quotation. Thank you!

Need a handyman that can fix a chipped paint/laminate for a drawer

$100

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Looking for a handyman to fix a chipped paint on the top part of the drawer, not 100% sure if its a laminate or a paint. Kindly check the pictures below for more details and the spec on their website. Drawer - https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/Holly-9-Drawer-Chest-OIKT1549.html

Plaster repair

$100

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Looking for someone to repair a hole in the plaster wall, fill and sand it smooth, and repaint the small area. We already have the paint. Please bring your own tools and repair materials. Thanks!

Replace paling fence lattice

$350

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Remove existing fence lattice and replace with new lattice approx 7.2m long(3 pcs 2.4mx500mm timber lattice). Supply and install new lattice, and dispose old materials.

Move an internal door to opposite wall

$1,000

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

27th Oct 2026

We have an internal door that needs to be closed off and moved to the other side of the wall.

Install Bathroom Arch Mirror Cabinet

$250

Box Hill North, Victoria

27th Oct 2026

Removal of mirror & installation of Ari 400mm Arch Shaving Cabinet by Arova in ensuite bathroom. To be done on a TUESDAY or THURSDAY only.

Thank you so much Lina for your prompt and professional help.

Need a vanity fixed.

$80

Mont Albert VIC 3127, Australia

24th Oct 2026

Some of the screws and parts are faulty causing the cabinet to become lose. The cabinet needs tightening, also two drawers need fixing and two knobs need putting back on. You would need to have supplies of some of these parts available to fix it as the current ones are faulty as shown in photos

Tat helped fix a vanity that had not been put to get the properly and had some faulty parts. He did an excellent job and gave some great advice. Highly recommend

Outdoor blind installation

$100

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

22nd Oct 2026

Install 2 outdoor blinds on the front porch of my house. The blinds are: https://www.spotlightstores.com/en-au/p/sunplus-outdoor-shade-blinds/BP80670173-black

Dimitros did an amazing job - we’re very happy with our new outdoor shades.

Install lights/ceiling fan

$375

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

21st Oct 2026

Looking for a licensed electrician to replace four fittings at a residential property in Melbourne: 2 wall sconces 1 ceiling light 1 ceiling fan (replacing light fixture) All fittings will be supplied by me. Existing wiring and wall switches are already in place, so no new electrical points are anticipated. Looking for a fixed-price quote for all four installations.

Amazing service. Would highly recommend.

Split system repair/maintenance check

$150

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

21st Oct 2026

Split system is barbershop has started to leak some water. Need someone to check it out please

Excellent work and level of overall care and efforts.

Fix garage door motor

$80

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

18th Oct 2026

BOSS garage door motor not working. Both remotes stopped working at same time so I believe it has to do with the motor.

Erhan was extremely professional. Arrived quickly and got the job done.

Replacing entry door knob

$80

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

16th Oct 2026

our door knob broke and we need someone to help fix it. you will only need tools. we have the new door knob ready to go.

very efficient and friendly. went out of his way to exchange a faulty lock

Install large fly screen slider

$200

Burwood East VIC 3151, Australia

16th Oct 2026

We would like flyscreen install outside our sliding doors. Possibility of one flyscreen that we can slide so that we can open the door for ventilation without issues of flies or bugs coming in the house

Vincent was very helpful is doing the job. He was patient in helping us get the right materials and rectify any errors too.

General handyman help: 4 hours, small jobs + Bunnings run (Blackburn)

$300

Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Looking for a handy, flexible all-rounder for about four hours on Saturday 24 Oct (Sunday 25th also works). It's general help around the house: a mix of small jobs, plus possibly a quick run to the nearby Bunnings for bits we need (materials reimbursed). A car would help. You don't need to finish everything; I just want four solid hours of help, and we'll get through what we can. Roughly in priority order: 1. Touch up and finish painting the living/dining room (paint and gear on site) 2. Install a blackout blind in the office (please bring a drill) 3. Rehang the curtain rod and curtain in the master bedroom 4. Fit a toilet roll holder, and fix the kitchen blind cord cleat to the wall 5. Fit adhesive rubber window seal to a few windows 6. Get the garden irrigation running again (one zone may need a battery) 7. Remove leftover painter's tape from the floors, clean the kitchen grill, pack tools into the garage and give it a sweep Please bring basic tools. Street parking available.

Not great work unfortunately

Install curtain rod and hang curtain

$100

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

15th Oct 2026

install curtain rod and hang curtain. I already have the rod and the curtain from Ikea, but I don't have the nails that's suitable for the wall

very nice gentle man! defs calling him back for home maintenance

Door closer in office installed and adjusted.

$200

Kew East VIC 3102, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Door closer in an office to be adjusted and installed . Old holes in door and frame to be puttied up ready for painting.

Excellent work. Very punctual and good communication 👍

Install clothes drying rack + move Dyson dock

$90

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Drill in new clothes drying rack into brick wall and move Dyson stick vacuum dock. Must have appropriate drill and skills required to drill into brick. Must have an eye for detail to make sure the drying rack and Dyson dock are level.

Great Aussie bloke, with a positive attitude! Kerry is a builder so he knows what he’s doing. Highly recommend if you want quality craftsmanship. Will definitely be re-booking Kerry!

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

Commercial Shop Air Conditioning Maintenance

$300

Deepdene VIC 3103, Australia

24th Oct 2026

Looking for a licensed and insured air conditioning technician to service and maintain the air conditioning system at a commercial retail shop in Deepdene, VIC. The job includes: * General inspection and servicing * Cleaning filters and coils * Checking drainage and refrigerant levels * Testing cooling performance * Providing a written report and quote for any additional repairs if required Please provide your availability and an itemised quote, including any call-out fees.

Izan was quick, efficient, and professional. Highly recommend him

Split system repair/maintenance check

$150

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

21st Oct 2026

Split system is barbershop has started to leak some water. Need someone to check it out please

Excellent work and level of overall care and efforts.

Air conditioner maintenance

$150

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

20th Oct 2026

Need new refrigerant for Daikin split system asap

Sash window maintenance

$750

Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia

4th Oct 2026

5 sash windows to be maintained. Just the bottom window needs to be functional 1 works well 2 have sash cords, but wont stay open when you lif them up 2 have no sash cords Just need all 5 to be functional.

Very knowledgeable. Great communication. Very happy with the work Kon did. Would recommend

House HVAC maintenance and checkup

$200

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

21st Sep 2026

My 4 bed 2 storeyed townhouse has centralized electrical HVAC. It makes weird banging sounds periodically - need to inspect the cause and fix it. Additionally, one of the rooms doesn't get the HVAC effect much. Needs rebalancing. This may need accessing roof cavity - I don't have a tall ladder. The person performing the task is expected to bring the ladder and tools.

Garden maintenance

$100

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

21st Sep 2026

Tidy and shape two courtyard trees/shrubs Looking for someone to tidy and reshape two established shrubs/small trees in my courtyard — one has grown quite bushy and overgrown with some yellowing/mottled foliage on top, the other is tall and narrow, encroaching on the fence line and pathway. After a general prune to neaten the shape, reduce height/width where overgrown, and clear any dead or discoloured growth. Please bring your own tools and take clippings away with you. Happy to discuss the look I'm after on-site before you start. Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Electrician with Fire Services qualification for ESM maintenance

$10

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

11th Sep 2026

Qualified Fire Services Electrical Contractor Required – Melbourne We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced fire services electrical contractor to undertake regular inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of fire and life-safety systems within a mixed-use residential and commercial building with a basement carpark. The scope may include: * Smoke detectors and smoke alarm systems * Fire detection and alarm panels * Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS) * Emergency lighting and illuminated exit signs * Associated batteries, controls, interfaces and fault monitoring * Identification and reporting of defects * Maintenance records and service certification for the Annual Essential Safety Measures Report The contractor must hold relevant Victorian electrical licences and fire-services qualifications, have appropriate insurance, and be experienced with mixed-use buildings, ESM requirements and applicable Australian Standards.

Help with home maintenance

$100

Box Hill South VIC 3128, Australia

6th Sep 2026

Help with general home maintenance . Mounting hoses, fixing gate, help with general jobs, lawn mowing. Recommending trades people for plumbing or electrical jobs. External and internal

Garage Door Service & Maintenance

$100

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

Looking for someone experienced with Centurion garage door openers to carry out a general service/maintenance. The garage door occasionally gets stuck while closing and reverses back up. If I press the button again, it usually closes normally the second time. I’d like this issue checked as part of the service. Ideally looking for a standard annual garage door service, including inspection, adjustment, lubrication and safety checks, and fixing the intermittent issue if possible. Please let me know your service fee and what is included. If any parts or additional repairs are required, please advise before proceeding.

Friendly, professional, efficient. Highly recommended. Thank you.

Home maintenance

$500

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

17th Aug 2026

Need some maintenance jobs as follows: 1. Replace a kitchen cabinetry horizontal filler piece between oven and cooktop 2. Replace 4 window winders - window winders will be supplied 3. Clean the outdoor triangle fascia

maintenance for childcare MUST HAVE VALID WORKING WITH CHILDREN'S

$200

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

13th Aug 2026

looking for general maintenance worker for general repairs at child care centre MUST HAVE CURRENT EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH CHILDREN'S CHECK Task general repairs

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.