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Great, friendly and helpful service. Daniel also went over and above to do some handyman work fixing my Landry bi-fold doors - very clever work indeed! Highly recommended.

Fix Kitchen lazy Susan top shelf

$150

Thank you for your hard work

Install door excluders, to seal gap under door

$200

Turned up early and did a great job. Efficient and quality work. Would highly recommend.

Rendering

$500

Perfect job completed with efficiency

Fix my wall and ceiling

$250

Fantastic work removing and affixing my mailbox! Will definitely hire again :)

Remove mailbox and install new mailbox

$100

Daniel was a pleasure to deal with. Would recommend.

Install vertical blinds and drill holes for mirror and 2 paintings

$150

What's the average cost of a handyman in Sydney

$129 - $300

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Sydney

Ron was amazing to deal with, he was on time and a very tidy clean worker, I would absolutely recommend his services to anyone. Thanks again Ron

Various small maintenance jobs around the office

$200

Amazing service! I can only recommend him

Air conditioning maintenance

$200

Nicely done, highly recommended!

Handy man needed for some apartment maintenance needs

$150

Absolutely fantastic service. He went above and beyond fixing a few things around the house and was flexible with his availability.

House maintenance: screen door and tap washer

$200

Ronen was absolutely fantastic!! Such incredible attention to detail and patience! Took a lot of pride in his work. Thank you Ronen :)

Maintenance work

$75

Great job, would highly recommend Steven

Maintenance/ repair interior door handles

$100

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

$182 - $319

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$182

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$250

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$319

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If you're looking for related services in Sydney, some of the most popular on Airtasker right now include Blind Repairs, Gyprock Installation, Ceiling Fan Installation, Flyscreen Installation, and Curtain Rod Installation. Whatever you need done, you can post a task and get offers from local Taskers in Sydney.

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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 Sydney

Reinstate blind and door knob

$40

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2026

The door knob and blind have come loose from the screws. Need someone to screw them back in

External rendered wall moisture issue – diagnosis + repair (50m² wall)

$2,000

Newtown NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2026

We have an approximately 50m² external rendered wall. There are no visible external cracks, but we are getting internal moisture in one bedroom after heavy rain, with bubbling paint. We are looking for someone who can inspect and diagnose the source of water ingress (render permeability, sealing, flashing, or other causes) and then recommend and complete proper repairs (not just cosmetic patching or repainting). Experience with external render systems, moisture ingress, or building envelope issues is preferred. Please only apply if you have experience diagnosing moisture ingress in rendered double brick walls.

Rewire 2 Metal Table Lamps (Add Earth) – Qualified Electrician Only

$100

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Description: Looking for a licensed electrician to rewire two table lamps and ensure they are safely earthed. These are metal lamps and require proper earthing to the body. Scope of work: Rewire 2 x table lamps Add earth connection to lamp body Install new lampholders, cable, inline switch, and plug Test and confirm safe operation All hardware is supplied, including: Bakelite E14 Lampholder (Edison Light Globes) Black 10A Inline Switch 240V (Edison Light Globes) Fabric Covered Braided 3-Core Lighting Flex (Edison Light Globes) Black 3-Pin Side Entry 240V Plug Top (Edison Light Globes) Requirements: Must be a licensed electrician Location: Darlinghurst, NSW Timing: Flexible – ideally this weekend Let me know if you have any questions or need photos of the lamps beforehand.

Fix dry wall hole

$180

Rosebery, New South Wales

24th Apr 2026

I need to fix a hole in a dry wall & paint it white pls

Bed repair

$50

Rosebery NSW 2018, Australia

24th Apr 2026

I have a bed and I need someone to assemble it.

Fix soft close kitchen drawers & other smaller jobs

$150

Botany NSW 2019, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Have two sliding kitchen drawers on a soft close mechanism that won’t close properly.They are constantly slightly ajar Likely to require replacement runners or whole new draws maintaining the same draw front if possible 2) some acrylic cabinet covering that needs to be re glued on three cabinets to smarten it up aesthetically 3) gas fob lighting unevenly 4) waterproof sealant between wall & vanity unit in bathroom

Fix a shower door

$100

Pyrmont NSW, Australia

24th Apr 2026

I’m looking for quotes to get this shower door fixed. There are two sliding doors that are supposed to move together, but they’re currently overlapping and skipping. There is a broken plastic part that supposed to make this happen. Also the wheels that support the doors also came loose, so would need new ones. I’ve removed one of the doors for now to prevent it from falling, but it will need a proper fix by a handyman. I’m happy to send a video showing what’s happening

Small floating shelf install

$80

Alexandria NSW, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Install a small floating shelf in my living area, wall is concrete. Job entails: - drill two holes - attach bracket to the wall - hook the shelf onto the bracket

Really great and efficient, highly recommend

Replace toilet seat

$80

Rushcutters Bay NSW, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

Have new toilet seat to install, but old toilet seat difficult to remove as I don't have the right tools. Bolt surrounded by plastic that won't move by hand, and too deep to use pliers or wrench. Job is to remove old seat, and install new seat. Photo shown of bottom side of bolts on existing seat, and a photo of new seat. Will be home Fri 10:10 onwards, prefer done early from then on if possible as need to go out again later.

Great job and fast!

Painting hung on wall and one 900mm floating shelf installed

$100

Zetland NSW 2017, Australia

20th Apr 2026

I have a painting that needs to be hung on the wall and a small floating shelf to be installed. The wall is gyprock and I think concrete might be behind the gyprock so a hammer drill and wall plugs could be required however I’m not 100% sure. It’s a small job that should take 60 minutes or less.

He did a great job, highly recommended.

Reinstallation

$100

Eastgardens NSW 2036, Australia

19th Apr 2026

There’s a layer of a desk is fallen off. Need to reinstall, it was supported by a small pin as picture shown.

Nicely done, good job!

Re-install wall dryer

$200

Camperdown NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Re-install wall dryer closer to wall

Wai done a great job wall mounting our clothes dryer. Highly recommended.

Handyman to hang festoon lights and fix safety chain to door

$120

Waterloo, New South Wales

16th Apr 2026

I need a handyman to hang 2 strings of festoon lights on a balcony (approx 3M each- 2 hooks per sting)- you will need to bring your own ladder, ceiling height approx. 2.9m. Hooks provided. Additionally I have a security chain and latch I need fixed to the front door (image attached) Please only make offers if free to do before 25th April. Off street visitor parking

Friendly and efficient- thanks again

Need this door re installed

$10

Glebe NSW, Australia

16th Apr 2026

Need this door re installed and also need the 2x timbers replaced behind the door

Good guy that knows his trade will use again

Install a wall mounted clothesline into a brick wall

$130

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Install a 1.3m fold-down wall-mounted clothesline to a brick wall. Clothesline is an Austral fold-down unit line (1.3m). 4 drill holes required into brick All parts supplied Ground-level installation Easy access Located in Surry Hills Looking for someone with a hammer drill and experience mounting into brick

Patrick did an excellent job installing my clothesline. He was efficient, friendly, and took the time to explain how everything works and what to look out for going forward. Would happily recommend him.

Patch ceiling, hole in the wall and install a door stopper

$300

Potts Point NSW, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Three jobs- 1. Patch around light fixture on ceiling and make presentable to best of ability 2. Patch wall behind a door where door knob has made a whole. Make presentable to best of ability 3. Install a door stopper (just pick one up from Bunnings)

Really good job done with no fuss or complications. Thank you!

Small rendering job

$400

Redfern NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2026

Need a small patch rendered: 1.3m H 0.55m W

Polite friendly on time with quality work. Couldn’t ask for more

Fix internal door and repair 2 stairs

$200

Marrickville, New South Wales

11th Apr 2026

One internal door won’t close and needs to be repaired. I also have 2 wooden stairs which need to be glued

Extremely punctual and thorough

Fix my wall and ceiling

$250

Hillsdale NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Needed to cut access holes to run cable - Attempted to patch & paint holes didnt turn out great

Perfect job completed with efficiency

Fix wall.

$50

Potts Point NSW, Australia

8th Apr 2026

Hi As you can see in the picture the wall has been damaged. Need to be fix please

Great job, good communication

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Sydney

Carpet maintenance and floor laminate

$250

Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

8th Apr 2026

I need a small section of carpet replaced in my unit. The damaged area is very small, approximately 3 cm x 3–4 cm. I already have the matching carpet piece, so the job only involves cutting out the damaged section and installing the replacement patch neatly.

Ice-cream machine clean and maintenance

$70

Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Ice-cream machine clean and maintenance program Empty mix, disassemble machine, sanitise Reassemble, place pump back together Lube all o-rings and beater seal Test with water no leaks Add mix Run to production - test ice-cream product Track on I-phone before/after pics Suitable for handyman who is mechanical hands on ability Training provided Prorated $50 per hour. Single 1.25 mins = $70.00 Recurring each 2 weeks, Kings Cross, World Square, Circular Quay Thanks so much

Handyman / General Maintenance / Painting

$150

Sydney NSW, Australia

1st Apr 2026

a) Paint a ~3.5 metre wall (white). b) Repair the painting frame mounting point. c) Remove nail from the wall and patch the hole cleanly. d) Fix a loose wall socket that has come out of the wall (should be a quick re-secure; no major electrical work). e) Hanging up 2 large paintings. Looking for someone experienced with paintings, wall repairs and minor electrical fixes. Please all bring tools and materials needed. Flexible on time. Located in Martin Place, Sydney.

Looking for Handyman / Home Maintenance in Darlinghurst

$300

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2026

Looking for Handyman / Home Maintenance, I’m in Darlinghurst and have 3 jobs that ideally I’d like done in one visit: Kitchen sink has dropped approx 3cm from the benchtop Needs to be properly re-secured (not just silicone) Likely requires brackets/support underneath + reseal Balcony bedroom door lock/handle has come off Needs repair or replacement Rangehood (Miele) downlights not working Could be bulbs or fitting/transformer Looking for an experienced handyman who can handle above.

Ice cream machine clean and maintenance

$70

Sydney, New South Wales

13th Mar 2026

Ice-cream machine clean and tune up kit maintenance program Empty mix, disassemble machine, sanitise Training provided. Reassemble, place pump back together, Lube all o-rings and beater seal Test with water no leaks Add mix Run to production - test ice-cream product Track on I-phone before/after pics Suitable for handyman who is mechanical hands on ability Prorated $50 per hour. Single 1.25 mins = $70.00 World Square, Circular Quay, Kingscross, Bondi Recurring each 2 weeks, Thanks so much

Bicycle Maintenance

$100

Potts Point NSW, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Gears are shifting clunky on my road bike, need a thorough clean, grease and check on my derailer. Travelling with the bike on a plane tomorrow.

Air conditioning maintenance

$250

Alexandria NSW, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Reattach air con unit to the wall and check/fix any existing problems. Observation is that it leaks water but that might just be due to the fact it isn’t currently attached to the wall properly.

Amazing, professional and would highly recommend.

Aircon Maintenance

$250

Rosebery NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2026

The main unit is new but the duct needs new filters also maintenence to an small unit.

Apartment maintenance

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

30th Jan 2026

I need you to do maintenance on the apartment of these items that are bad The bathroom shower screen has an issue The bathroom skirting board needs repair There is a leak under the bathroom sink The toilet flush is not working properly The corridor light is not functioning The kitchen light is not functioning The dishwasher is leaking water and I believe it requires maintenance

Assist with vehicle maintenance

$50

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Check DIY air flow duct seated correctly Diagnose likely cause of high pitch noise. Provide assistance with or complete the install of new serpentine belt and tensioner.

Air conditioning maintence

$200

Rosebery NSW, Australia

19th Jan 2026

A simple maintenance and clean up in a kelvinator air conditioning

Aircon filter, downlights & skylight maintenance. Tall ladder needed.

$200

Forest Lodge NSW 2037, Australia

14th Jan 2026

I have an apartment with tall ceilings. Need someone to do the following: 1. Replace downlights (I can get these) 2. Clean air conditioner filter 3. Clean air duct 4. Clean / Dust skylight Note the ceilings are high. The air conditioner and downlights are in a ceiling about 4m high. The skylight is a bit higher, approx five metres. Please see photos. HENCE LADDER AND HEIGHT IS ESSENTIAL. You will need to bring one also. Access is on the second floor or an apartment building.

Quote maintenance repairs

$50

Newtown NSW, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Quote for a few building maintenance repairs - must be able to provide invoice required for my insurance company of any works completed to prove maintenance done. Includes jobs like minor wall rendor repairs (cracks), replacing wooden balcony door seals, a few skirting tiles. Hard to explain in post hence seperate post to provide quote.

Punctual and friendly - gave good knowledgeable advice

General building maintenance

$800

Newtown, New South Wales

11th Jan 2026

Need work in imagine done and must be able to provide invoice for proof of repairs as it is required for insurance company. The work is a mix of simple sealing door frame, minor rendering patch etc - see image. Ideally can do all but if not let me Know what work you can do.

Washing machine maintenance

$120

Stanmore, New South Wales

5th Jan 2026

My Simpson swt7055tmwa has an error of E30 and we have checked the hoses for blockage, nothing seems to be the issue. Schedule: Need job done urgently Budget: $120 Site Visit: Anytime Attached File:

2003 honda ct 110 maintenance

$250

Potts Point-Woolloomooloo NSW, Australia

1st Jan 2026

Oil and filter change, brake pads replacement. Chain replacement and chain guide.

Air conditioning maintenance

$250

Alexandria NSW, Australia

22nd Dec 2025

It’s blowing cool air but not actually cold. It’s clean but it hasn’t been maintained in a few years

Handyman / Maintenance Legend Needed

$700

Marrickville, New South Wales

16th Dec 2025

Hey there! We're a business in Marrickville looking for a reliable handyman/maintenance person to help us knock out a few odd jobs before our Christmas break. This needs to be done early in the morning (around 7am start) so everything is finished and dry before our venue opens at 12pm. Jobs we need done: 1. Paint Concrete Bollard Wall (Front Patio Area) - Handyman to supply paint in the exact colour: HEX: #865D2F RGB: 134, 93, 47 - Apply a non-sacrificial anti-graffiti coating after painting. Options include: Dulux Precision Anti-Graffiti Coating OR Wattyl Graffiti Barrier Paint must be fully dry before midday trading — hence the early start. 2. Fix Clip Frame on Bathroom Door - One clip frame has come loose on the back of a bathroom door. 3. Install a Gate on Brewer’s Loading Dock Side - Gate is fully supplied — just needs to be installed. - Requires handyman to provide screws/bolts to secure it. - Also install two hasp & staple latches (supplied). - Must be drilled/bolted into brick and a metal gate frame. 4. Install A Few Signs Around Site - Signs supplied. - Will need drill, screws, and a level to install cleanly in various locations around the venue.

Washing machine maintenance

$120

Stanmore, New South Wales

12th Dec 2025

My Simpson swt7055tmwa has an error of E30 and we have checked the hoses for blockage, nothing seems to be the issue. Schedule: Need job done urgently Budget: $120 Site Visit: Anytime Attached File:

Ricky was efficient and delivered excellent service

Electrician needed for repairs & maintenance

$350

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

11th Nov 2025

Investigate power usage as meter spinning even when everything is off. Double check old outdoor airconditioning units are disconnected, to ensure these aren’t source of power leakage. Replace faulty pendant light (we have replacement) Replace faulty light switch, disconnect dimmer (we have replacement) Remove 3 faulty sensors, and install light switch instead ( two may need new switches?) Disconnect old hardwired smoke alarm We are flexible with date, prefer this week after 12 noon. (This is for 3 terrace houses within 50 metres of each other) Parking provided.

Simply amazing! Best electrician ever! Very professional and knows exactly what needs to be done! Thankyou so much!!!