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Recent Handyman reviews in Outer East Melbourne

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Changing fly screen mesh

$60

Pat was very helpful and kept in regular contact which was very much appreciated!

Install sliding cavity door in bathroom

$5

Fantastic service! Was quick and efficient.

Repair electric garage door

$160

Very happy with the roller blind repair. Thanks. 🙏

Fix two roller blinds.

$100

Great job, really happy with new installation

Install four down lights and replace a ceiling fan

$10

Daniel was responsive, punctual and communicative. Had the job done within the hour and could explain to me clearly what the issue was and how he fixed it.

Fixing front door/door frame as the door won't close properly anymore.

$120

What's the average cost of a handyman in Outer East Melbourne

$116 - $300

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$116

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$180

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$300

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Outer East Melbourne

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Outer East Melbourne

All 5 Star ⭐️ great to work with

Fence maintenance pine

$200

Amir was very friendly, thorough and effective. I would gladly call him to help again.

General household maintenance

$350

Efficient completion of tasks. Good communication. Recommend! Thanks Kane.

Handyman / Maintenance jobs

$400

Taff was extremely easy to communicate with and arrived on time, doing the job to a high standard. Will happily use him again.

Handyman for various maintenance jobs

$300

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

$96 - $431

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$96

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$258

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$431

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Top Handyman related questions

If you're looking for related services in Outer East Melbourne, some of the most popular on Airtasker right now include Blind Repairs, Door Installation, Garden Shed Installation & Repair, Flyscreen Installation, and Ceiling Fan Installation. Whatever you need done, you can post a task and get offers from local Taskers in Outer East Melbourne.

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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 Outer East Melbourne

Put together flat pack galvanized steel chicken coop and run

$150

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Need someone to put together a medium sized galvanized steel chicken coop and extension ASAP

Need roller door to be fixed

$100

Melbourne VIC 3153, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Roller door needs to be fixed

3 Window locks installed + 3 Fly screens

$300

Lysterfield VIC 3156, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Need 3 window locks installed with a lock mechanism and the other windows locks checked.tonmake sure they close property also need 3 new fly screens installed metal white look similar to other pictures included of old window lock that needs to be replaced and windows for fly screen.

Washing machine leakage and kitchen sink tap leakage

$100

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Washing machine water leakage and kitchen sink tap leakage

Experienced Wood Heater Installer Needed

$50

Montrose VIC 3765, Australia

4th Aug 2026

I'm looking for an experienced and professional installer to install a freestanding wood heater in my two-storey home in Montrose, VIC. The job includes: Complete installation of the wood heater Installation of the flue The flue will exit through the external wall and continue up the outside of the house Installation must comply with Australian Standards and Victorian regulations Please send me your quote, your availability, and details of your licence and insurance (if applicable). Thank you.

Fix a master bedroom door knob

$50

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

4th Aug 2026

I am looking to get a quote for a master bedroom door knob fixed please. The property is in Forest Hill and it is an internal door of the master bedroom without any locks.

Fix plaster water damage

$100

Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Water damage in bathroom needs to be fixed & balcony under the balcony has had water damage to it too. Refer to pictures. Need it re plastered

Paint window frame

$300

Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

28th Jul 2026

Paint aluminum frame in and out we will supply paint

Great to deal with thanks again

Hang door and install hardware

$120

Belgrave Heights VIC 3160, Australia

27th Jul 2026

Hang 1 timber door and install handle hardware

Great work thanks Jim

End of lease small fixings

$100

Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia

21st Jul 2026

Door scratches needs to be fixed before end of lease And some areas of the house patch painted and fixed

Very good service and timing

Install door nobs and fix cupboard panel

$250

Ringwood East VIC 3135, Australia

16th Jul 2026

I’m looking for an experienced handyman to replace the handles/knobs on the internal doors, wardrobes and cupboards in my property. Scope: - 5 standard internal doors, including 1 bathroom door requiring a privacy lock - 5 wardrobe doors - 1 linen cupboard - 2 small narrow cupboard doors Approximately 13 doors/cupboard doors in total, subject to confirming the linen cupboard configuration. I’m considering white heritage-style knobs with chrome rosettes for the internal doors and brushed-nickel passage knobs for the wardrobes/cupboards. I will provide the door nobs, I have not confirmed but likely to purchase the following: - https://www.bunnings.com.au/ikonic-brushed-nickel-ruby-passage-knob-set_p0755244 - https://www.bunnings.com.au/ikonic-white-heritage-door-knob-with-chrome-rosette_p4091336 Please quote for installation and advise: - Estimated labour cost and time - Whether any additional drilling, patching or adjustments may be required If possible please have experience installing door hardware and include any relevant photos or reviews.

Paul was great, good communication, good workmanship, happily work with Paul again

Fix small hole in wall

$40

Croydon South VIC 3136, Australia

16th Jul 2026

Small hole in wall from dinning chair falling off table into it, just need it patched up

Got the job done, didn’t show up one day but was here the next and job was done properly :)

Handyman required at Ringwood North

$160

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

13th Jul 2026

Multiple small Handman jobs to be done at Ringwood north. Will pay 40 dollars per hour. 4 hr work.

Very happy with the work. Very professional and did everything to perfection.

Door Frame Removal, Plaster, Barn Door Installation

$550

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

11th Jul 2026

I’m looking for an experienced carpenter/handyman to complete the following job: Scope of work: * Carefully remove the existing internal door frame/jamb and timber trim. * Patch and re-plaster the edges of the opening so the doorway has a clean, seamless finish ready for painting. * Assemble and install a supplied barn door and track over the existing doorway. * Replace any small section of skirting board affected by the frame removal (if required). * Paint the repaired plaster and skirting to match the existing wall. * Remove and dispose of all demolition materials and leave the area clean. Please provide: * Your total quote (including labour and disposal). * Your earliest availability. * Photos of similar work you’ve completed. The barn door and hardware will be supplied. I’m looking for a neat, high-quality finish where it looks like the original door frame was never there.

Nick has been an absolute legend. He is helpful, knowledgeable, resourceful and, most importantly, a genuine bloke who truly cares about doing the right thing. He explained everything clearly, gave us valuable extra information, and completed the job to an impeccable standard — even better than we expected. He suggested a solution that will save us a fair amount of money while still delivering a high-quality, long-lasting result.

Repair paint patch

$80

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

29th Jun 2026

Need a handyman or painter to repair and repaint two small chipped patches on an internal wall. Looking for a neat, colour-matched repair so the patches blend seamlessly with the existing paint finish. Location: Forest Hill VIC

Gabrielle did a pretty good job, making it look like the paint was never chipped and it was all neat and tidy.

Install bathroom door

$200

Ringwood East, Victoria

28th Jun 2026

Install bathroom door to frame and installing door knob and hinges. Materials supplied also need a door cut down to size. Preferably someone who can come out on a weekend as it’s hard for me to get a day off work.

Very good job. We love our new bathroom door. Thank you so much Brendan, we will keep you in mind for any future projects.

Install floating shelves

$100

Scoresby VIC 3179, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Install 3x floating shelves in bedroom Put together and install 3 tier bookshelf Put together and install another floating wall shelf.

Great job hanging shelves and very quick and efficient

Laundry floor repair

$10

The Basin, Victoria

24th Jun 2026

I need the floor in my laundry repaired. It has been water damaged and sagging. Its yellow tongue boards. Photos show the sag. Needs to be level before tiling. I already have a tiler in mind as there is a lot of other areas to be tiled. Please just quote on the floor repair

Andrejs was punctual, did an amazing job. Would highly recommend

Security door fix

$55

Wantirna South VIC, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

Security door next to be fixed

Great guy will get him back

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Outer East Melbourne

Fridge maintenance

$270

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Our fridge is a kelvinator it’s maybe we had it for 6 year now It’s not cold in the fridge it’s siting at 11 degrees very thing is going off Then the freezer on top isn’t working either not keeping things frozen

Quote for maintenance tasks getting house ready for sale

$100

Heathmont VIC 3135, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

House is in good general condition and just needs some tidy-up work before it goes on the market. Photos attached — please refer to them for the detail and extent of each item. Scope of work: - Top dress front lawn and reseed - Clean driveway - Patch and paint cracked render on the facade - Install new letterbox and dispose of the old one - Spot patch and paint inside walls and doors - Mulch garden beds - Acid clean back decking and re-oil - Top up grout in shower Please note: this listing's quoted price is for you to come out, inspect the property, and provide an estimate for the full job — not the price to complete the work itself. When you submit your offer, please include in your comment your estimate for the total cost of the project based on the photos, so I can compare quotes before booking anyone in. We're keen to get this work done ASAP so we can list the property. I can meet you onsite for an initial walkthrough.

Bambu Lab A1 and P1S repair and maintenance

$80

Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia

29th Jun 2026

Repair and maintenance of machines. Everything from cleaning, lube, nozzle changes, layer issues, inability to load filament, etc. Multiple machines onsite, can arrange funds to cover a set amount of time. Must have knowledge of these machines! (Bambu Lab A1 & P1S)

Need a handyman for small maintenance issues

$100

Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

27th Jun 2026

1. Two 1.2m floating timber shelfs on the wall are a bit loose 2. Ensuite - Door is hard to open and close seems to get a bit stuck rolling 3. Taps are a bit loose

very efficient and good communication

Commence maintenance schedule at commercial Kitchen in Boronia VIC

$500

Boronia VIC, Australia

19th May 2026

We have taken over a commercial kitchen and need to have a maintenance register of the appliances and fixtures, as well as having everything tagged and tested. Items in place that need to be maintained are: 1. two upright drinks fridges 2. 8 burner gas stove and oven 3. pass through dishwasher (not on site as yet-being bought second hand) 4. oven hood 5. three deep freezers (non commercial) less than 12 months old each 6. hot water service various small appliances for tag and testing. Please let me know what your quote for this work is. We are looking to get things organised with contractors and costing now.

Subaru Forester 09 maintenance

$350

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

5th May 2026

I’ve got a 2009 Subaru Forester NA with what looks like an oil leak around the oil cooler/oil filter area on the passenger side. Coolant level is stable and the car isn’t overheating, so I’m hoping it’s the oil cooler seal/O-ring rather than anything major. Can you please quote for: - Diagnosing/fixing the oil leak around the oil cooler area - Standard oil + oil filter service - Replacing the accessory/serpentine belt - it is worn and needs to be replaced Current mileage is 174k

Jeep maintenance car

$1,000

Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia

25th Mar 2026

I've had a roadworthy check completed today and am looking for a skilled mechanic with Jeeps who can assist with: * oil leak - transmission pan * oil leak motor main area * fix right shocker leak * brakes need machining due to a small vibration Jeep is a 2011 jeep cherokee wagon (petrol) and will be put up for sale once work is completed. Please let me know costs for parts plus labour with a breakdown, if you can assist. Thanks!

Maintenance / Handyman Tasks

$200

Chirnside Park, Victoria

10th Mar 2026

Look for a qualified handyman / maintenance person (with a WWCC) to do jobs around the house. Needs to be done on or before Friday. Jobs include replacing door handles, re-caulking and grouting some small areas, fixing a wardrobe door. Maybe 3-4 hours of work.

Only did a couple of very basic tasks in 3 hours, even though I’d given him things to do. Didn’t seem to want to do the work that was detailed when he took the job. Wouldn’t re-hire.

Small maintenance task

$250

Bayswater North VIC 3153, Australia

4th Mar 2026

I have a section of eave sheet that needs to be replaced at a townhouse . It's on an upper level but there is a section of roofing that is stable to stand on. Hoping to have the section cut in and replaced maybe painted across the 3m length to blend the repair. Looking for a neat result using the correct product. Eave joint and new sheets. Not just a silicone finish. There may be other items we can do/resolve with the right tradesman.

Air conditioners maintenance

$100

Ringwood VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Need maintenance to my air conditioners mainly cleaning of filters.

Maintenance Tasks

$350

Chirnside Park VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Looking for someone to do maintenance tasks BEFORE MONDAY when a house is being painted. Removing door handles and towel racks, taking down curtains, shaving doors for easy closing, re-gluing a few skirting boards, re-caulk some areas, etc.

Job done well. Thanks James.

Maintenance on gas stove

$150

Forest Hill VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

The flame remains weak despite our attempts to clean it. as u see from picture, the flame is really weak, pls help to fix it

Weatherboard maintenance

$500

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Our townhouse is 12 years old has 4 side has weatherboards and they need to be repainted to be the same Color. One of them has 2 cracks on it need to be filled or replace if necessary. (Where the weatherboard connect to bricks there are a metal frame that covers bricks looks like bent and slightly peeled from the bricks. If this can be done together then great! See arrows in red in photo) I will circle all those cracks in photo .

Good work. Thanks for coming!

Rv air conditioniner maintenance

$200

Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Dometic air conditioner not turning on.

House maintenance

$1,500

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Need a piano dismantled, deck repaired, shelves, mirrors put up, rotten windows frames repaired, plaster work finished around a cupboard, window frame work finished in garage room

Very honest and reliable. A very rare find.. Love the can do attitude. Highly recommend. Will use again.

Maintenance staining of existing decking at house in Olinda

$2,000

Olinda VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2026

existing decking needs its annual staining. I’m not there to take particularly helpful photos but I have pulled some off my phone That may be useful The outdoor wood stain is a Cabots product Beach House Grey I have had a few new boards added that havent been stained yet at all

Thank you for professional and experienced work

General Property maintenance

$800

Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

15th Jan 2026

Need someone with general handyman skills with excellent experience. Job will not be renegotiated onsite after commencing. Duties needing to be undertaken for an old property is as follows: -fix a crack in wall plaster inside and outside to a bedroom, render type plaster and sealing. Photos to follow. - Fix interface between cornices in all house rooms between cornices and ceiling plaster. -Fix some other cracks as pictured. -Fix plaster render next to an antenna point checked by electrician as safe, photos provided. -Fix bedroom door which won't close due to house movement. -General wall plaster cracks need rendering repair photo attached. No painting required. Rooms are mostly empty and undergoing renovations. When a decision is made and offer placed, work can start next week asap.

Excellent communication and job knowledge, highly recommend.

Basketball ring maintenance

$50

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2026

To help lubricate/fix/extend the basketball to make it higher as currently seems stuck

Luke was efficient and easy to deal with. Professional and knew what he was doing with the maintenance and fixed the problem. Thank you!

Air conditioning Maintenance

$10

Chirnside Park VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Wanting maintenance of 5 split systems and an outdoor unit

Izan was fantastic, prompt and had great communication. Would recommend and will be getting the call for the routine service

Handy man to maintenance window frame garage leaking and fence

$750

Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Window frame, garage leaks on floor, colorbond fence needs to be fixed ,gutter need to be repaired And some cracks in the roof need to be fixed Basically it’s a handyman’s job