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Recent Handyman reviews in ACT

Brendan was professional and friendly and went above and beyond to finish the task and a few other things that needed attention. He was responsive and a friendly and a good communicator. Thanks Brendan.

Install curtain tracks and roller blind

$170

Very happy with his service amazing job Andrew - Thanks will get back again

Kaboodle Flat pack Laundry Cupboards

$700

Chad has completed job and I am happy with his work. He is friendly and extremely helpful and good communicator. I will highly recommend him for sure.

Need someone to fix a 20x 20 cm hole in the ceiling.

$50

Lee was very obliging, and can fix just about anything!! Highly recommended.

IKEA Frame (3 long metal brackets) installed on wall.

$100

Excellent work- good communication

Internal door repairs possible replacement

$200

The best AirTasker experience I’ve had. Andrew was so so easy to deal with and did a great job - highly recommend!

Install deadlocks on two doors

$120

What's the average cost of a handyman in ACT

$115 - $275

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$115

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$170

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$275

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in ACT

based on 1872 reviews

4.93

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in ACT

Andrew completed a variety of tricky carpentry jobs with great skill and efficiency. He went above and beyond to solve our issues, and it's made such a difference to using those spaces again. Thanks Andrew for all your help. We will happily ask Andrew to help us again.

Several maintenance jobs

$600

Happy with the work carried out, promptly and professionally

Handyman required for maintenance job

$80

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

Very friendly and punctual

Maintenance / Handyman / Electrician

$50

Good communication; good eye for details; helpful with advise.

Several odd Maintenance jobs

$20

Review pending

Basic home maintenance and repairs – Canberra

$1,200

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

$128 - $356

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$128

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$200

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$356

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Recent Handyman tasks in ACT

Handyman Wanted

$200

Downer ACT 2602, Australia

7th Nov 2026

We are looking for a reliable, experienced handyman to complete two jobs at our apartment. Picture hanging and patio umbrella assembly

Delighted with Matthew's work, I would recommend him.

Want someone to put together my garden shed.

$80

Strathnairn ACT 2615, Australia

6th Nov 2026

Need someone to put together my garden shed. I have the shed just need it put together please.

Attach honeycomb blinds to brackets

$50

Curtin ACT 2605, Australia

6th Nov 2026

The blinds fell off the brackets, haven't been able to reattach. I need someone to put them back up. No repair needed. Should be a 5 minute job for someone with blinds installation experience.

Fix glass sliding door and replace screen door wheels

$250

Tuggeranong ACT 2906, Australia

6th Nov 2026

A screw has come out of the glass sliding door needing it fixed. Also needing screen door sliding wheels replaced and re installed. Budget flexible

Install a kids outdoor play gym

$500

Deakin ACT 2600, Australia

6th Nov 2026

Unbox and put together a kids outdoor jungle gym

Great work and super friendly

Plant a maple tree and do some basic maintenance

$150

Dickson ACT, Australia

6th Nov 2026

Remove a small tree from a large planter (Diam. 1m x 0.9h). Remove and replace soil and plant new Maple tree. Do some basic maintenance for our courtyard garden and give a bit of advice on maintainace.

Install double roller blind

$150

Denman Prospect ACT 2611, Australia

5th Nov 2026

Double roller blind, wall anchors and tools supplied, I just can’t figure out how to do this alone and am progressively collecting holes in my walls. Have HSS drill bit and steel screws, as well as gyprock options, due to size of blind seem to be unable to secure to steel wall stud and still have the blind centred

Tom came with no notice and did good, quick and professional work. A lovely, respectful and skilled person!

Fix angle on ceiling

$150

Whitlam ACT 2611, Australia

1st Nov 2026

Fix the loose angle. Better to apply liquid nails or similar rather than nails. You need a ladder about 5.5 m

Excellent work. Thank you

Handyman - Bidet, Showerhead and Light cover attachment

$200

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

31st Oct 2026

Hi, I wanted to have one bidet installed, shower head change and 2 x bathroom ceiling lights re attach. Please see photos for reference

Love your work Lee! Thank you so much. Appreciate it.

Furniture assembly (beds, chair), fix TV to wall and hanging wall art

$250

Narrabundah ACT 2604, Australia

29th Oct 2026

Furniture assembly (bunk bed and double bed), affix TV to wall and hang some artwork

Sugan is exceptional on all fronts. Highly recommend!

Renderer small patch job

$250

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Patch around added in window reveals Scissor lift provided for access

Sangay , was great , on time and did a quality job ! I will be using him again

Electric connection folding arm awning

$300

Campbell ACT 2612, Australia

26th Oct 2026

Connect Apollo Folding-Arm Awning – Licensed Electrician Looking for a licensed electrician to connect an Apollo folding-arm awning to the nearby existing power supply/junction box. Work required: * Connect the awning motor to the existing power supply. * Check and connect the wind sensor. * Check the existing wiring and confirm it is suitable for the motor and sensor. * Complete the installation safely and in accordance with Australian electrical requirements. * Supply any minor connection materials required. The power supply/junction box is nearby, so access should be relatively straightforward. Budget: $300 Please only respond if you are a licensed electrician and able to provide the required electrical compliance documentation.

Great service, thanks Michael

Heat lamp, ceiling fan smoke detectors replaced.

$1,000

Bonner ACT 2914, Australia

25th Oct 2026

Bathroom Tastic rattles (fan) ceiling fan in a bedroom rattles and smoke detectors go off all the time when cooking with no noticeable smoke inside.

Great helpful and affordable electrician

Handyman to remove siliconed framed mirror from bathroom

$100

Gilmore ACT 2905, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Remove Mirror which is framed but has been siliconed to VJ panelling

Corey did an amazing job on a super hard task - he persisted with it and we got a great result. Really went the extra mile, will certainly have him back again! ☺️

Install 2x retractable garden hoses onto the wall

$100

Whitlam ACT 2611, Australia

15th Oct 2026

I purchased 2x retractable garden hoses that I need mounted onto the wall. My first wall is next to the electrical box, NBN, and water (please see photo attached) Second garden hoses to be installed at the tap in my backyard.

Amazing work, Lee went above and beyond to install retractable garden hoses

Fix the door

$200

Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

13th Oct 2026

Looking for an expert to fix the door

Great work highly recommend 😀

Install, restring and dispose of old clothes line

$250

Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

8th Oct 2026

Remove and dispose of old washing line (brown) Install and restring new washing line (white)

Thank you for completing the task :)

Install New Front Door + Philips Smart Lock

$300

Gordon ACT 2906, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Looking for an experienced carpenter/door installer to replace our existing front entry door and install a new smart lock. We have already purchased: * New external front door – 2040 × 820 mm, timber with 4 glass panels * Philips EasyKey DDL615-5HBS Smart Handle Lock * Existing door frame/jamb is to remain The job will involve removing the existing front door, fitting/hanging the new door into the existing frame, trimming/adjusting the new door if required, fitting the hinges, and making sure the door opens, closes and seals correctly. We also need the Philips smart lock installed into the new door, including the required mortising/cut-outs and setup so the lock operates correctly. The existing door and current setup are shown in the attached photos, along with photos of the new door and smart lock.

Wesley was very professional and did an amazing job. I would highly recommend Wesley to anyone.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in ACT

Pruning a tree and maintaining fig tree

$50

Curtin ACT 2605, Australia

8th Nov 2026

I have a fig tree that I want to maintain. I only want general work and nothing fancy. Only organic fertilizers to be used or no fertilisers at all is fine. My budget is limited to 50 AUD.

Plant a maple tree and do some basic maintenance

$150

Dickson ACT, Australia

6th Nov 2026

Remove a small tree from a large planter (Diam. 1m x 0.9h). Remove and replace soil and plant new Maple tree. Do some basic maintenance for our courtyard garden and give a bit of advice on maintainace.

Home maintenance in City ACT-fix sink mixer and repair kickboard

$120

Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

22nd Oct 2026

Repair dislodged tap mixer Replace dislodged kickboard

Maintenance on my multi gear bike

$100

2611, Australia

16th Oct 2026

My gears are clunky, especially if I change them under pressure.

Water tank maintenence

$80

Tuggeranong ACT, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Hello, I have two water tanks at my place which have been unloved for the last two years. I’m looking for someone to clean out the filters and show me how they work. I think they are hooked up to the irrigation system but I’m unsure.

Door maintenance

$200

Mawson ACT 2607, Australia

20th Sep 2026

I have a pair of aluminium frame glass sliding doors that need leveling/their wheels replaced

Great guy, identified and fixed issue very quickly

Washing Machine maintenance/fix needed

$150

Bonner ACT 2914, Australia

17th Sep 2026

We have a fisher Paykel washing machine which has had the inner seal patched but the drum is causing loud banging noises. The cycle won’t rinse and spin properly and it’s leaking water heavily on every cycle It’s now staining clothes with little black dots Looking for advice on a fix/ someone to fix please price can be negotiated for a full fix

Lift maintenance, servicing, inspections, repairs and support.

$9,999

Capital Hill ACT 2600, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Seeking a qualified provider for lift system maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs at Australian Parliament House in Canberra. Work is expected to commence in February 2027.

Dishwasher maintenance

$250

Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Need a dishwasher maintenance urgently

Metal roof maintenance

$1,000

ACT 2600, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Replace the wear and tear silicon seal on the colorbond roof.

Scooter Maintenance

$200

Bruce ACT 2617, Australia

26th Aug 2026

I need some brake maintenance done on my Kaabo Wolf King GTR. It actually arrived with some loose brakes in the front and brakes that scraped a bit on the back so wanted to do a good maintenance on it before I ride it again.

Amazing work. High quality and communicative

Tree trimming and garden maintenance

$1,000

Macquarie ACT 2614, Australia

7th Aug 2026

Tree trimming and weeding front yard backyard and clean up Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Multiple Home Maintenance Tasks

$100

Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia

5th Jul 2026

1. Repair damaged cupboard door around the hinge area. 2. Realign and adjust cupboard doors so they open and close properly. 3. Repair the cracked/damaged cabinet panel. 4. Realign the kitchen drawer front so the gaps are even and it closes properly. 5. Replace 2 bathroom exhaust fans. 6. Wall mount mirror. 7. Baby-proof shelf beside mirror

Gym equipment maintenance (fix)

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

5th Jun 2026

Needing a leg extension machine fixed

Kitchen maintenance

$150

Isaacs ACT 2607, Australia

25th May 2026

Fix the hole so the oven fits properly and the paint it

Looking for day rate handyman for House maintenance

$10

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

14th May 2026

Various maintenance jobs, painting, grouting,change light fittings etc old house just require a bit of maintenance. Looking for day rate handyman or we can negotiate a deal, at least a few days worth of work

Various home maintenance tasks

$200

Canberra ACT, Australia

1st May 2026

Various home maintenance tasks like anchoring shelves, putting up paintings, putting together ikea furniture. Looking for someone who can come for a few hours from 10-1 and then again on Monday 11 May to build a simple headboard and some shelves (to be discussed, this ad is just for the first round of work). More work likely available. Carpentry experience preferred.

1. Window lock cannot be unlocked. 2. sliding door needs maintenance

$250

Dunlop ACT 2615, Australia

17th Apr 2026

Window locked and cannot be unlocked. Sliding door needs maintenance as it is difficult to move. Thanks

Maintenance of gas hot water service.

$500

Nicholls ACT, Australia

10th Apr 2026

I’m seeking a quote from a licensed, registered and insured gas Plumber (in the ACT) to supply and install parts to my gas hot water service as shown in the attached photo.

Aircon maintenance

$50

Oxley ACT, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Ducted aircon maintenance checks