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Recent Handyman reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Brendan is efficient and quickly removed an old door and installed a new one for our garage. He also installed a lock for the door. Friendly, great communication and timely response. Would definitely hire again if needed.

External door installation for garage

$200

Good Guy! Thanks Jordan

Fix curtain rod brackets for double rods (9)

$75

Reliable and trustworthy, definitely recommend super friendly

Fly screen door

$200

Good fixed quickly :):):):):)

Changing fly screen mesh

$60

Ravi was efficient at the job!

Replace door seal on front loader washing machine

$100

David installed an internal door for us. He was professional and friendly, communicated well, arrived on time, delivered the task with good precision, and tidied up the site.

Install door

$205

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

$120 - $300

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$120

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$188

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$300

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Outer East Melbourne

good service, reasonable price

Washing machine maintenance

$150

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

Young, punctual and very good, highly recommended

Garden maintenance

$400

Hunter was excellent to work with, he spent time understanding what I wanted and made every effort to make sure I was happy. Would recommend.

House Maintenance

$5

All 5 Star ⭐️ great to work with

Fence maintenance pine

$200

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

$96 - $462

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$96

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$273

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$462

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4.88

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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 Easyshed Garden Shed 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

Handyman for end of lease

$50

Melbourne VIC 3152, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Need handyman for end of lease 1. White silicon in showers (2) 2. White silicon near the sink in kitchen. 3. Paint on wood above the sink area 4. Glue toilet roll handle Please refer to the pictures attached.

Install Hanging Plants & Mirror

$100

Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia

4th Nov 2026

30 Min job. 2 x Indoor hanging plants to be attached to the roof 1 x Heavy mirror to be attached to the wall Have all the materials to do the work, just need someone to hang them

Retractable fly screen 2056x896mm

$10

Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Retractable fly screen 2056x896mm

Outdoor verandah roof plaster hole from leak fixed

$600

VIC 3139, Australia

4th Nov 2026

We had a leak in the roof of the outdoor area by our front door and there is peeled and mould plaster in one spot that needs to be replaced

Fix a window and door

$50

Warrandyte VIC 3113, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

I need a door frame and window fixed immediately if possible

Replace sliding door hardware and repair door.

$80

Donvale VIC 3111, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Replace sliding door hardware to fix sliding door which keeps falling off track after self repair. Include supply of required hardware.

Install 3 ceiling fans New ones with led light and remote

$220

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Wanting a price on installation of 3 ceiling fans. There has never been a ceiling fan installed previously so it’s starting from scratch no previous fans

Minor plaster repair and touch up painting

$120

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Minor plaster repairs and touch-up painting – 2 areas Looking for an experienced handyman or plasterer to repair and repaint two small areas of internal wall damage. Scope of work: 1. Area 1: Repair a horizontal crack and a small section of damaged plaster above the tiled splashback. 2. Area 2: Fill three small screw holes and smooth out existing patch marks above a light switch. 3. Sand and prepare both areas to achieve a smooth, seamless finish. 4. Apply primer where required and touch up with colour-matched paint, blending into the surrounding walls. 5. Clean up after completing the work. Additional details: - Both areas are completely dry, with no moisture damage. - These are minor cosmetic plaster repairs. - Please supply all necessary tools and materials, including paint if possible. - Looking for a professional finish with no obvious patch marks. Location: Rowville VIC 3178 Photos attached for reference. Please provide a quote inclusive of labour and materials, and confirm whether you can colour-match the existing paint.

Very professional, thorough and reliable. He did a great job with the plastering and painting repairs, taking the time to try different options to get the closest possible colour match. The work was completed on time and with great attention to detail. Would happily recommend!

Doorway openning plaster repair

$200

Knoxfield VIC 3180, Australia

2nd Nov 2026

Doorway openning to be finished with trim edge,filled with coat and sended if posible to be ready for painting on both sides.

Easy going and very proud of his job. Great work Ka

Handyman to to fix gate and other small tasks

$500

Donvale VIC 3111, Australia

2nd Nov 2026

Wooden gate has fallen down has been screwed together with a pailing but needs to be properly fixed Curtain railing needs to be reaffixed to wall Concertina door needs to removed and hopefully replaced for new

Mason did everything I needed and more. Highly recommend!!

Replace 3 flyscreen

$50

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

25th Oct 2026

Replace 3 fly screens almost this size. Bought the fly screen from bunning just need labour

Noel is a very nice guy. He has done a fantastic job. I will use him again.

TV Wall Mounting & Dressing Table Mirror Installation

$200

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

24th Oct 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman to complete two jobs at my home. First is mounting a 55-inch Samsung TV on the plasterboard wall in the upstairs living area. I have already purchased a Sanus 42–90 inch fixed wall mount. The power point and cables are already in place. Just need the TV securely mounted, centred above the entertainment unit. Second is attaching a large Wentworth mirror to its matching dressing table. I have the assembly instructions and two wooden support strips which I believe are the original fittings, but the screws are missing. Need someone to check the fittings, bring suitable screws, securely attach the mirror and anchor the dresser to the wall for safety. Please bring the necessary tools and standard fixings for both jobs. Photos attached for reference. Looking for someone experienced with both TV mounting and furniture installation.

Very happy with Samuel. Clear communication and arrived on time and got the job done swiftly and smoothly to the requirements.

Concrete Slab for Chicken Coop

$123

Kallista VIC 3791, Australia

24th Oct 2026

Hi everyone! We’re looking for someone experienced in concreting to prepare and lay a concrete slab for our new chicken coop at our property in Kallista, VIC. Slab measurements: * Length: 6.10 metres * Width: 2.44 metres * Total area: approximately 14.9 m² The slab will be located towards the bottom of our property, so please be aware that access may be a little more challenging than a standard driveway or front yard but it still has pretty simple access just further away from the driveway We’re looking for someone who can complete the job from start to finish, including ground preparation(It is completely flat just covered in weeds and already marked out, formwork, reinforcement, concrete supply, pouring and finishing. Ideally, we’d like someone who has experience with similar projects and can advise on the appropriate slab thickness. Please provide a quote including labour, materials and any additional costs associated with accessing the area. We’re flexible with dates and happy to arrange a site inspection if needed. Thanks so much!

We highly highly recommend Travis! Such a lovely guy and great communication and great price and the finally job was great exactly what we were after ! We will definitely be recommending him to family and friends and using him again for any future projects!

Replace awning window chain winder

$60

Vermont South VIC 3133, Australia

22nd Oct 2026

Need an existing awning window chain winder replaced with a Whitco lockable winder. I can supply the winder or please quote if you prefer to supply and install. Also, lever sets on two bedroom doors are not latching/closing properly and need to be adjusted so they shut smoothly.

Thanks for the work. Very thorough. Will hire again

To fix a floating shelf

$70

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

21st Oct 2026

Need to install a floating shelf in the garage

Great experience! Ethan was punctual, professional, and did a fantastic job installing the floating shelf. Neat finish and great attention to detail. Highly recommend!

Install Hills wall mounted clothes line on brick wall

$100

Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Need a handyman with the right tools to install a wall mounted folding clothes line in Ferntree Gully today

Great work. Thank you

Install 4x ceiling fans

$400

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

13th Oct 2026

I have purchased 4x Claro ceiling fans. Wiring is in the ceiling already attached to a switch. 3x are needed in bedrooms, 1 is needed in our alfresco area.

Awesome electrician with an eye for detail. A+++

Plaster fix and painting

$200

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

12th Oct 2026

Two small areas to be fixed and painted

Thanks you for prompt work

French Doors Installed

$200

Kallista VIC 3791, Australia

11th Oct 2026

We are requiring someone will skills and experience to install our next front entrance French doors, plus the door handle and flush bolt at the top of one door. The previous owners obviously possible cut the door frame wrong so it’s slightly too big and they have just added another piece of wood to the door to make it fit so if we could have a discussion to what would look the best to solve this issue for the new doors that would be appreciated!

Looks great thanks mate!

Replace kitchen sink mixer tap

$100

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

11th Oct 2026

Need to replace existing tap with new one, I have the tap

He was great at communicating, came and changed kitchen mixer. I would recommend

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Outer East Melbourne

Home maintenance- Handyman required

$100

Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

26th Oct 2026

Hi, I need a handyman to complete 4 small repair jobs around the house: 1. Side wooden gate: gate is loose and rattles/noisy when it’s windy, please tighten and make it secure. 2. Bathroom basin tap: tap dripping, please repair. 3. Ensuite light switch: the switch has sunken, please refit the light switch. 4. Internal window frame trim: paint is peeling, please touch up the paint. All photos for the tasks attached

Childcare Centre Pre-Opening Maintenance

$400

Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia

20th Oct 2026

-building flat packs -installing shelves -moving furniture (a trolley would be helpful) -recycling rubbish removal-there are a large number of boxes to be flattened and removed

Maintenance and trimming off boundary trees

$1,200

Lysterfield VIC 3156, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Some tall trees that they trimming I have large ladders to do the work. All we need to do is supply labour and Tools also thinking the best option hiring an bin for all the clippings. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Weeding, Hedge trimming Size of garden: Above 300m² Will need to site before going ahead Has green waste bin: No

General maintence

$1,000

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

I'm looking for a handyman who wants warm good quality referrals, someone who wants to network with others? if you're interested I'd like to introduce you to my referral partners. We really need a good quality reliable handman in the Rowville area.

Few holes in walls fixed, and some minor maintenance to door

$110

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

18th Sep 2026

Several holes in walls, small damage to door and needing door internals fixed. Only small room would be fairly quick job. Haven't had utensils to fix. Happy to give you a 4-6 pack of bourbons or beers also. Let me know on your availability! Thanks

Needing maintenance and repair to an ooni pizza oven

$100

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

13th Sep 2026

The oven isn’t staying lit and won’t light from the spark plug. And then the dial won’t stay active or clicked in to feed the gas to the oven. Need these fixed to use the oven

Office maintenance and odd jobs

$500

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

27th Aug 2026

1. To install some floating wooden shelves onto wall. 2. To fix toilet roll holder 3. To have a look at our hot water as its not working. 4. some potential office window frosting installation

Vincent was absolutely lovely! He was amazing at problem-solving and always came up with helpful ideas and practical solutions. He made everything so much easier; everyone needs a Vincent!

Caravan maintenance

$400

Croydon South VIC 3136, Australia

10th Aug 2026

We have a Red Centre caravan and Diesel heater not working, with code error HO2 probably due to water contamination. Fuel system needs to be bleed so ignition will reignite. Also BM pro oddysey 35 blue tooth connection to charger not working.Battery charger not charging due to error.

Basic house maintenance

$300

Croydon North VIC 3136, Australia

9th Aug 2026

1. Basic plastering and touch up paint 2. Repair locks 3.General Tap lekage 4. Electric switch point

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.