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Very good tradesperson

Replace Door Knob/Handle

$100

Great work! Lovely guy who really helped us out. Really reliable and great communication.

Cornice to go up, repair on door frames.

$200

Very good. Helpful and knowledgeable.

Repair some broken tiles

$175

Sam is very good at fixing things and very flexible

Garage door fix and seal the gaps on sides

$100

Outstanding work and great communication

Install new door handles and concertina door

$300

Very happy with this job! Super professional and friendly, and super quick. Would hire them again

Mount a clothesline on my balcony (brick)

$50

What's the average cost of a handyman in ACT

$107 - $250

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$107

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$160

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$250

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in ACT

based on 1905 reviews

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in ACT

Great with communication and planning requirements, and working out what was needed. Fantastic job, I am very happy with the results. Thanks!

Home Maintenance

$240

Kevin was super friendly, did a great job and went above and beyond. Highly recommend him !

Assistance yard maintenance/household tasks

$275

Baldeep arrived on time. Very polite, methodical and thorough. He left no mess whatsoever when cleaning off brushes, and handled my favourite shrub with great care when painting the fence behind it. Highly recommend him for painting. Did a great job

Assistance Outside Tasks / Maintenance

$250

Patrick did a great job on the various ones I requested, I would highly recommend him

Various maintenance works outside

$200

Great work

House maintenance

$250

Great guy, great service. Highly recommended. Will be my first contact for house maintenance.

Handyman needed for house maintenance

$500

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

$135 - $350

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$135

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$200

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$350

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Handyman for shelves and light garden work

$300

Hackett ACT 2602, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Shelves, bathroom rails, light carpentary, painting. Prefer hourly rate.

Fix my blinds. Blind came off the rails and unsure how to fix.

$65

Calwell ACT 2905, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Shade cloth blind has fallen completely. Need someone to install back again happy to assist in the process

Cupboard assembly towel rail bathroom plus fix handle on sliding door

$500

Whitlam ACT, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Put together flatpack ikea outdoor cupboards, install bathroom towel rail and hooks. Fix outdoor sliding handle

Wall repair 2 spots plus paint patches and wall paint

$10

Lawson ACT 2617, Australia

21st Feb 2026

See photos need to paint patches and wall paint as shown in photos. Photos 3and4 needs whole wall paint. Photos 1 and 2 needs patch.

Aluminium Fly screen replacement

$65

Lawson ACT 2617, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Fly screen mess broke need to replace Door size is around 2.3 m length 1.2 m width. Single aluminium mess in a door.

Remove and replace shower screens in two bathrooms

$500

Watson ACT, Australia

21st Feb 2026

I have three panel sliding shower screens in two bathrooms that I’d like replaced with 1 panel shower screens.

I need a ceiling fan removed and install a new one.

$100

Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

21st Feb 2026

The ceiling fan in my apartment is the one with the remote, and the remote doesn't work anymore. Either you can fix the problem or I am happy to replace the fan with a new one.

Fix broken wall

$150

Dickson ACT, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Fix broken wall to as it is

Andrew did a Great work

Security Screen Door supply & Installation

$1,400

Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia

21st Feb 2026

I need a professional to supply and installation of Hinged Security Screen Door for 2 Doors and a Sliding Security Door.

Artwork hanging + hanging rail installation

$250

Canberra ACT, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Art Installation – Hanging Rail + 5 Artworks | Canberra CBD Install a ceiling-mounted hanging rail and hang 5 artworks in a commercial office. All artworks and rail supplied. You're doing:     •    Fixing hanging rail to ceiling using laser level     •    Hanging 5 framed artworks at specified positions     •    Ensuring everything is level, secure, correctly spaced You're bringing:     •    Ladder, drill, laser level, appropriate ceiling fixings, hand tools We supply: Rail system, all artworks, layout plan Location: Canberra CBD (address on booking) Timing: outside office hours. ~2–3 hours. Experience: Comfortable with art/picture hanging, careful with finished work.

Great Job. Straight forward communication no issues . Will book again

Fix my roller blinds and add drawstring

$50

Garran ACT, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I need help fixing a roller blind and installing the drawstring mechanism. The blind is already installed but the drawstring/chain needs to be properly fitted and adjusted so it operates smoothly. Details: - Fix and secure existing roller blind - Install or reattach drawstring/chain mechanism - Ensure blind rolls up and down properly - May require basic tools and blind hardware experience Please quote your price and availability.

Job done nicely and quick

Shower screen door seal fix

$50

Canberra ACT, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Need shower screen seal and frame fixed , fram and seal came off … bottom and side tracks needs fixing .

Very good work O

Install 2 ceiling fans

$200

Lyneham ACT, Australia

31st Jan 2026

I have two ceiling fans (remote operated) that I need installed in two rooms. Will require ladder.

Aaron was extremely efficient, punctual and polite. He worked hard quickly to resolve my issue and went the extra mile. I strongly recommend.

Replace door trim

$100

Weston Creek ACT, Australia

16th Jan 2026

Need to replace door trim between carpet and tile. The wood under might need ripping up.

Luke was great. On time, job done quickly and helpful! 100% would recommend.

Sliding door repair

$150

Ngunnawal, Australian Capital Territory

10th Jan 2026

Sliding door repairs, including parts

Great work. Communicative. Easy to work with. Goes above and beyond. Definitely recommend as a handyman

Blind installation on big window 200 cm w x 210 cm h

$100

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

10th Jan 2026

I will buy the blind but need someone to do the installation

Great work done by Jeff

String on Luxaflex blinds needs replacing

$100

Nicholls ACT, Australia

8th Jan 2026

The string on the handle for the Luxaflex blinds in my daughter's bedroom has snapped, so we can no longer adjust the blinds. I'm looking for someone who can fix this. I'm not sure the handle can be re-used (it isn't clear to me how to change the string), so it may need to be replaced as part of the process.

Did a great job with the blinds, and was excellent to deal with. Recommended!

Setting up gym equipment

$400

Wanniassa ACT, Australia

7th Jan 2026

Link to the product https://vulcanfitness.com.au/products/vulcan-all-in-one-functional-trainer. Looking to set it up in our garage

Damien’s work was incredible. We are extremely happy with the results will definitely use again

Construct IKEA bench seat

$250

Watson ACT 2602, Australia

7th Jan 2026

I would like someone to come and construct four IKEA bench seats. The design is YLYBHM. Two have drawers, two jus have doors. I also would like the person to adjust the sliding doors on an IKEA Pax wardrobe (150 wide, 200 tall). It was constructed yesterday. I put the wrong one on the right hand side, and they are not sliding smoothly.

Thank you!! Friendly and easy to communicate with.

Fix a hole in my ceiling

$200

Harrison ACT, Australia

4th Jan 2026

Water leak broke my ceiling light, need to patch it up and fix the light as well

He did a very good job

Recent General Maintenance tasks in ACT

Aircon maintenance

$50

Oxley ACT, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Ducted aircon maintenance checks

Trimming native shrubs/trees in the backyard, annual maintenance.

$50

Bonner ACT 2914, Australia

4th Feb 2026

We need a few native shrubs/trees that need trimming. We are also looking for annual maintenance of garden. Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Josh was super quick to responding to queries. He did a fabulous job in trimming our natives. Very professional in his work and a friendly person. Would definitely recommend Josh.

Need regular maintenance of a 16kW Daikin ducted aircon system.

$150

Macgregor ACT, Australia

27th Jan 2026

Need someone to do regular aircon yearly maintenance for a 16kW ducted aircon system. The last maintenance was done in January 2026. Currently has no issues but just require annual check to keep warranty intact.

Air conditioning maintenance

$300

Amaroo ACT 2914, Australia

21st Jan 2026

Service of 2 units air conditioning

Handyman work - Desk Adjustment and Maintenance

$400

Deakin ACT, Australia

16th Jan 2026

I have a desk which is used for reception which needs maintenace and adjusting. The desk is currently attached to the wall, i would like it moving forward to be positioned in front of the plug socket (see image). I would then like the desk to be extended to make it larger, please see image attached for reference. I believe this will require a handyman or someone with access to tools. I am very much open to offers, please let mw know if you can help.

End of lease cleaning and maintenance

$2,000

Braddon ACT, Australia

29th Dec 2025

- Cut out silicone behind kitchen sink and reapply. - Cut out silicone around bath and re apply. Apply silicone between tiles in front of bath. - Prep and repaint wall under a/c unit. - Clean balcony and remove white stains off tiles. - Scrape swollen window sill in bedroom, patch, sand and repaint. - Apply gap filler between skirting and walls in bedroom, living room, near front door and in cupboard near front door. Paint skirting in cupboard to tidy up. - Touch up chips on corner of wall near fridge space. - Sand bottom kitchen cupboards, drawers and behind and re-apply stain. - Sand vanity cupboard and re apply stain. - Patch mark on ceiling above kitchen bench, sand and touch up paint. - Install cover to dome light at entry. - Clean ceiling in laundry and toilet. - Re-install blind to door in bedroom. Type of clean: End of lease Number of bedrooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Excellent will use again

Air Conditioner Diagnostic + Maintenance – Mitsubishi - in Forrest

$10

Forrest ACT, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Hi, I need a diagnostic and maintenance for a Mitsubishi air conditioner (model PUH6YK2) at a residential property in Forrest, ACT 2603. The unit blows air but does not cool properly. The area is 148 m² (approx. 448 m³). There are 3 outdoor units with a total of 6 fans. The task includes: Full inspection of indoor and outdoor units Cleaning filters and coils Checking refrigerant levels and topping up if needed Repair if any minor issues are found Please provide: Your availability Call-out fee Estimated cost for maintenance and refrigerant check Let me know if you need photos or more information. Thanks!

Sharp split air-conditioner maintenance

$150

Casey ACT 2913, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Need gernal maintenance done for sharp split Air-conditioner. Should have all the necessary licenses to carry out the work.

Very professional, easy to deal with and great work.

Small repairs on household maintenance

$120

Griffith ACT 2603, Australia

24th Oct 2025

I need a few small repairs done in the house. It should be simple jobs for someone handy. 1. Broken fly screen 2. Cloth line screws missing/broken. I tried to install it but the hole didn’t fit? 3. Door lock screws missing/broken I can pay extra for the material per receipt if any replacement is needed.

I can’t be happier with Jamal’s job. He is punctual, efficient and very professional. He gets all repairs done for me quickly. Perfect results for all of them. I will definitely recommend him to anyone!

Maintenance

$100

Scullin ACT, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

My door know is stuck and need to change some door knob

Small Painting Job - Pergola Maintenance

$500

Campbell ACT 2612, Australia

11th Oct 2025

Maintenance Painting of Pergola. A light sand and prep work will be required where needed.

Handyman jobs, cladding, window repairs, general maintenance

$1,500

Monash ACT 2904, Australia

28th Jul 2025

I have several handyman jobs that need doing to get my house on the market. I have some cladding to be finished, some repairs to a deck and some puttying of windows and a couple of other things. Price is negotiable

COBRA noodle cooker maintenance

$80

Gungahlin ACT, Australia

8th Jun 2025

Nozzle sprays fire when turning strong fire, heating function stops then.

Home maintenance

$120

Richardson ACT, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Hammer in and attach stakes to new garden edging Plane off wooden storage door to fit frame Attach 2x brackets to brick wall

Great airtasker ! Punctual and great communication throughout the process. Nothing was too difficult and even tidied up when finished . Would highly recommend

Maintenance -loose door lock, broken fly screen, outdoor lights, etc

$300

Monash ACT 2904, Australia

26th May 2025

One door lock is loose and the fly screen needs to be replaced. Another door and some cabinet doors need adjustment to make it close properly. 1 skylight needs to clean dust inside. One small anti-bird shed attached to pergola needs to be removed and paint the cut end.There are 2 broken wood grip for climbing roses to be fixed. Please see attached photos. I have no idea of how much it will cost. So I will just put down a random price here. The final price will be according to the accepted quotes.

Glass door maintenance

$10

City ACT 2601, Australia

19th May 2025

Have a glass door that has issues with the hinge. Will also need to install a new door handle and probably fix the lock too

Ducted Aircon Maintenance

$100

Coombs ACT 2611, Australia

18th May 2025

DUCTED MAINTENANCE https://www.seanmas.com.au/ducted-system

Whirlpool washing machine maintenance/repair

$100

Aranda ACT 2614, Australia

15th May 2025

Our whirlpool washing machine is stopping mid-cycle. The filter is clean and the pump was replaced around 1 year ago.

Carry out maintenance and repairs to a garden irrigation system.

$350

Griffith ACT, Australia

11th May 2025

I have an irrigation system that runs off two taps. One in the front yard and one in the backyard. The system in backyard has six stations running from an old upright garden tap. The line splits into six lines and solenoids. The manifold line is split and needs replacing. I would like to take the opportunity to reconfigure the inlet, removing the tap and creating a better manifold connection. It is currently very difficult to conduct maintenance like solenoid replacement, etc. The system runs off an automatic wi-fi timer that works very well.

Terrific tradesman.

House maintenance

$200

Crace ACT, Australia

6th Apr 2025

Replace 2 gate latch, fix the fence post(the bolts are out), fix the clip for a downpipe

Knowledgeable, fast and done properly