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Recent Handyman reviews in West Melbourne

Great job would recommend

Carpenter to install door locks

$400

Great job Would recommend

Wall repair

$100

Very knowledgeable and skilled. The work was done properly and efficiently.

Cabinet Door Installation

$500

Darren was nothing short of brilliant who far exceeded any expectations and did a phenomenal job. I've already discussed re booking him for another job as I know I will be in very safe hands with him. Thanks Darren - you are an absolute gem

Handyman for various tasks

$600

recommended good work

Install mirror on the wall

$50

Very punctual and kind! Thanks!

Handyman needed for small tasks around house

$200

What's the average cost of a handyman in West Melbourne

$100 - $250

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$100

median

$150

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$250

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in West Melbourne

Fantastic work ethic and very professional bloke. Will surely call him for more work and am pleased to meet someone who takes his craft sincerely. Was a pleasure meeting you Justin and thank you. This is the start of many more jobs with you for sure 😉

Plumbing maintainance

$100

Amazing service, went over and above, highly recommended.

Shower maintenance

$250

Justin completed the work in limited sunny window that we had and was quite professional in his service. Highly recommended!

Garage roof inspection and maintenance

$1,000

Thanks John

Maintainence of Evaporative Coooling Systems

$300

Arrived on time. Good communication. Adjusted doors. Fixed fence. Thanks.

Adjust doors. Fence maintenance.

$200

Sachin pulled through for us on a Sunday night and made some urgent repairs on our rental property. He did an excellent job. Speedy yet thorough! Thank you so much!

Help out with various household maintenance

$150

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

$120 - $291

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$120

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$194

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$291

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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 West Melbourne

Fix automatic roller shutter for alfresco

$300

Kurunjang VIC 3337, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Fix automatic roller shutter for alferoso area..It does not roll up and down, switch seems to be working fine

Retrofit motorised blinds

$800

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Retrofit motorised rollers to existing blinds. 4 blinds.

Blinds installed

$60

Tarneit VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Need blinds installed into all windows. Blinds and tools provided just need experience and time.

Wallpaper & wall adhesive installation - small pod room

$100

Brookfield VIC 3338, Australia

21st Mar 2026

I’m looking for an experienced handyman or professional to install wallpaper and wall adhesive in a small pod room at my home. All materials (wallpaper and adhesive) have already been purchased. The task includes: • Preparing the surfaces (cleaning if required) • Installing wallpaper with proper alignment and clean cuts • Applying wall adhesive smoothly (no bubbles or wrinkles) Details: • Location: Brookfield VIC 3338 • Area: Small space (pod / single room) • Date: Flexible (ideally soon) • Tools: Please bring your own tools (cutter, smoothing tools, level, etc.) • Experience: Preferred – please share photos or examples of similar work Attached are a few photos of the pod, wallpaper, and adhesive. We’re looking for someone detail-oriented who can deliver a clean, professional finish. Thanks!

Wall Plaster fixed

$150

Aintree VIC 3336, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Need a hole in wall repaired

Letterbox installation

$100

Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Need a new freestanding letterbox installed (which will require digging and concreting). Attached photo is the letterbox and stand purchased from Bunnings that needs to be installed.

Mirror frame installation

$75

Truganina VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Need mirror frame installation service on dry wall. Size 120x80x2 cms. Net weight 11.35 kg. Work must be professional.

Todd was excellent. Highly recommend him.

Install door

$200

Deer Park VIC 3023, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Wanting to add a door to this area, previously there was one however it has been removed. I will supply the door. Just wanting to know if possible for someone to install it.

Plaster Wall Patch Repair (Approx. 30x40cm)

$100

Williams Landing VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Hi, looking for someone to repair a hole in a plaster wall. • Approx. size: 30cm x 40cm • Located next to toilet (easy access) • Scope includes patching, setting, sanding, and leaving it ready for paint Photo attached for reference.

Easy to deal and fast!

House door installed

$100

Point Cook VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2026

I have a new door I need installed. It requires door cut outs, for door handle and hinges.

Absolutely 💯 recommend this young man, courtesy, punctual and professional and very reasonable with quote. Very happy I selected him 🙏

Install Cat Door to Glass Panel

$150

Ardeer VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2026

I need a quote installing a cat door to a window pane. The window pane size is 40x55cm, with aluminium panels around (see pic).

Daniel was easy to communicate with and he gave us a good rate for the job. We had the cat door installed but it still needs minor tweaking from our end (it wasn't tight, so we had to buy extra padding to hold it in place, just a minor inconvenience more than anything). Overall, am happy with the results.

Hot Water (Gas) System Repair & Maintenance

$100

Wyndham Vale VIC 3024, Australia

15th Mar 2026

I have a gas hot water system (attached photo) which works perfectly for most of the time but at times the hot water stops upstairs when someone is using it downstairs, earlier the water would still be hot upstairs with a lesser pressure but now it altogether stops. May need to be checked and repaired for any issues.

Mitch was amazing, he came right on time, and helped me understand the issue with the water flow on my gas water heater, fixed it quickly! Will recommend him for any tasks he accepts!

Change water kitchen sink tap

$100

Point Cook VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Replace old kitchen sink water tap

Efficient and good communication

Handyman to assist with replacing locks and sanding

$200

Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2026

End of lease inspection failed . A list of fixes to get the bond back includes replacing a handle on the garage door, replacing lock on letterbox due to lost key, resanding and repatching some plaster board fixes. A couple of hours work perhaps ?

An excellent job of repairing rental property to receive bond. Neat and precise . Would employ again

Replace door lock

$40

Keilor Downs VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2026

Need to replace the door lock with a dead-blot that has a snip inside so it can be opened from inside without a key. You need to provide the new lock as well. I have attached a photo of something similar for an example.

He did an excellent job.

Fix plaster hole in wall

$100

Yarraville VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Need a hole in my wall plastered over

Duress was a lovely guy and did a great job

Repair fly screen

$100

Tarneit VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Repair fly screen with something stronger as have young kids

Excellent job, easy to organize.

Kitchen sink tap replacement

$50

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Kitchen sink tap is leaking. Need a replacement

Very efficient.. job done very quickly

I need a certified electrician to install a ceiling fan

$200

Footscray VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2026

I need a certified electrician to install a ceiling fan in a small bedroom at an apartment. Will also need a switch installed. I have the switch. Please see photos for the space in the ceiling. It's for an apartment so limited space. There is concrete in the ceiling a a gap of about 30cm between ceiling plaster and concrete.

Thanks mate, absolutely perfect job on the fan. 👍

Internal doors not closing, require handyman to make good.

$100

Hillside VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2026

Internal doors not closing, require handyman to make good.

Hadi was very polite and professional, highly rate his work and recommend him without hesitation. Anthony

Recent General Maintenance tasks in West Melbourne

Household maintenance

$100

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

20th Mar 2026

4 different odd household jobs, hoping somebody can fix them all in one go: -small plaster damage on wall -bathroom towel rack has detached from wall -bathroom tp holder loose -handles on sliding door wardrobe broken off not too fussed on timing as this is annual maintenance, open to pricing negotiation, would like to have prices explained! thank you!

Garage door maintenance

$200

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

17th Mar 2026

Garage door track along the wall bent because of hitting by a car, and few wheels from the tracks came out while closing. Need to fix. It’s eco residential garage.

Amir arrived at scheduled time and completed the job.

Hot Water (Gas) System Repair & Maintenance

$100

Wyndham Vale VIC 3024, Australia

15th Mar 2026

I have a gas hot water system (attached photo) which works perfectly for most of the time but at times the hot water stops upstairs when someone is using it downstairs, earlier the water would still be hot upstairs with a lesser pressure but now it altogether stops. May need to be checked and repaired for any issues.

Mitch was amazing, he came right on time, and helped me understand the issue with the water flow on my gas water heater, fixed it quickly! Will recommend him for any tasks he accepts!

General repairs and maintenance handyman req.

$10

Sunshine North VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Looking for a handyman to join our team for full time work. General repairs in most aspects, rehang doors, cupboard hinges, fence repairs, gate repairs, shower screen installation, blind installation. Working hours Monday to Friday 8-5pm. Van and tools provided. Servicing rental properties in Metro Melbourne. White card, WWCC, drivers license req.

Repair and maintenance of security shutters

$10

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Need a repair of 3 security shutters. I think it’s out of grip as the motor is still working.

Garage door maintenance

$10

Deanside VIC 3336, Australia

7th Mar 2026

The garage door is doing a beeping sound + a loud noise while opening and closing

Evaporative aircon maintenance

$1,000

Point Cook VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Need someone to fix an evaporative cooling system

Roof plumber for roof repair and maintenance

$50

Point Cook VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

2 level house roof need to be maintenance in point cook: Repairs To Be Carried Out Maintenance repairs you offer me the total costing - Replace broken roof tiles-20 new tiles available yet - Repair pointing throughout the whole roof-material you bring to site - Repair barge flashing -material you bring to site - Repair gap in wall panels - Clear gutters Storm related repairs,photo token by assessment,it's show excatly location and condition,no inspection needed. hope it done in 7 days,thanks

Help with bathroom maintenance work

$35

Werribee VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I’m a handyman myself, just needing an extra set of hands to help with some bathroom maintenance work (applying grout) as I’ve hurt my back. It’s a small area, won’t take more than an hour.

I’ve worked with Deanna a few times now. She always does a great job, shows up on time and is really easy to work with. Thanks again.

Honda high pressure washer maintenance and service

$200

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

24th Feb 2026

I am looking someone to check Honda high pressure to get serviced and the engine is working but the water pipe is not working

Maintenance and check for breville oracle

$150

Rockbank VIC, Australia

24th Feb 2026

maintenance and check for breville oracle

Home maintenance

$250

Maribyrnong VIC, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Plaster patching and other light maintenance

Our smart cat fence proofing needs maintenance

$250

Deanside VIC 3336, Australia

4th Feb 2026

Our smart cat fence proofing was installed early this year and worked amazingly. It for some reason stoped working. Needing someone to come and fix the problem and fix one corner of the fencing.

Door maintenance- handles and hinges

$100

Williamstown VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

3 doors for repairing - 1st door handle is very loose and needs tightening/adjusting -2nd door keeps coming off hinges and scraping floor -3rd door off hinges or has moved out of place because it keeps hitting top frame and hard to close and open

Rehan was very efficient and helped fix up some doors around the clinic for us. Would highly recommend.

Reattached towel rail with 4 plaster wall plug handman maintenance

$80

Sunshine VIC, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Reattached towel rail with four plaster wall plugs and plaster patch-up of the old holes, with paint touch-up.

Chris is a reliable, skilled professional.

Maintenance treadmill

$50

Sunshine West VIC, Australia

29th Jan 2026

My treadmill needs maintenance. The belt stops after about 15 minutes of use. Looking for someone experienced in treadmill repair and servicing.

Evaporative cooling system maintenance

$200

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Need to service the evaporative cooling system

Very good service.Thanks Miled.

Selection of maintenance jobs on house

$30

Truganina VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2026

We have a selection of maintenance tasks to be completed on a rental including; - reattaching plaster to roof structure in garage (minor sag in corner) - replace door to garage (we will supply door) - clean roof and gutters - seal the oven in - regrout gaps in shower sealing to make sure it's waterproof

Chris was very thorough and detailed with his fixes, would highly recommend

Fence Repair and Maintenance

$200

Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

I am looking for a proper, long-lasting repair rather than a temporary patch. - Reinforce the existing fence to restore its sturdiness. - Repair all damaged and broken sections to ensure durability.

Fantastic work!! I will recommend him!

Maintenance man to fix a bed in Yarraville

$140

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

6th Oct 2025

I need a maintenance man to fix a bed tomorrow (Tuesday, 06.10.2025) morning. The slate's are broken either need new ones or the ones that are there can be reused hope

Very happy with the service. Faith was willing to take the job on the last minute. We will be happy to use he’s service again in future