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Recent Handyman reviews in Cairns

Cameron did a great job of fixing my treadmill. Communication from start to finish was excellent.

Treadmill repair

$150

Fixed the cabinet door to make it look new

Cabinet door fixed

$100

Matt was fantastic. Came at short notice. Knows his stuff. Courteous guy too. Will definitely use Matt again.

Dryer installation

$200

Esera was super fast and easy to organise for the job ! Highly recommend 👍🏽

Fix a few small holes in plaster wall

$100

Excellent efficient friendly service. Highly recommend Holger.

Fix one roller blind that won’t roll up

$50

Matt did an awesome job. Very skilled, awesome communication and managed to smash out a variety of jobs even with the pouring rain! Goes above and beyond and quality of work is excellent!

Handyman for house jobs

$150

What's the average cost of a handyman in Cairns

$100 - $300

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$100

median

$150

high

$300

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Cairns

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Airtasker has over 68 handymen in Cairns, with an average rating of 4.88 stars from 113 reviews. Get in touch with handymen such as Daniel H, Joel M, and Scott T today to get a wide variety of Handyman jobs done. From Blind Repairs, Clothesline Installation, and Curtain Rod Installation; you can get all types of Handyman done usually between $100-$300, with the median price of Handyman in Cairns being $150.
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Recent Handyman tasks in Cairns

Install pool light

$100

Manunda QLD, Australia

4th Nov 2025

Need a experienced person to disassemble old and broken pool light and frame and install new pool light and frame

Carpenter/handyman needed for multiple home projects

$123

Mooroobool QLD, Australia

3rd Nov 2025

We’ve recently purchased a home in Mooroobool and are looking for a reliable, skilled carpenter/handyman to help with multiple jobs. Ideally, one person to tackle several tasks rather than multiple people entering our home. Jobs include (but aren’t limited to): - Replace boundary fence and gates - Retaining wall repairs - Replace pool decking - Patio deck installation - Blinds/curtains installation - Security cameras & Starlink device installation and setup - Rubbish removal/dump runs - Landscaping - Removing TV brackets, artwork & screening Plus a few other general handyman tasks as we go. We have until June 2026 to complete the above Unsure of total costs — looking for your hourly rate and to discuss each project in further detail to get accurate pricing. I’ll check profiles for reviews or ask for references if you have few/no reviews. If you can’t do everything, that’s fine — even tackling a few key jobs is helpful. Thanks!

Repair a circuit board for a Noria pool chlorinator.

$200

Edmonton QLD, Australia

3rd Nov 2025

Repair a circuit board (and possibly replace transformer?) for a Noria pool chlorinator. The circuit board looks as though it may be damaged at the base of one potentiometer join (varies chlorination rate) and one transistor. replacement parts will be covered as extra.

Handyman / Tiler - Edmonton

$1,000

Edmonton QLD, Australia

2nd Nov 2025

We need a tiler / handyman to do some odd jobs at our property - the main one being the edge tiling of our patio has broken and we need to retile it. The tiles are in the shed. I'm hoping someone wants work before I fly up to do it myself. Also some roof sheets / screws might need replacing, and possibly some minor internal plastering and plumbing.

Have one cabinet door (laundry cupboard) to repair.

$300

Earlville QLD, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Bunnings advised they can order a new door however the inputs for the brackets, handle etc, they dont do and suggested handyman to either so the whole job of ordering a new door and drilling the slots to put the brackets etc. Just would like to know what my options are and if the repair is reachable and suggest other options.

Roller blind and curtains installed

$50

Aeroglen QLD, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Put brackets and install roller blind and hang curtains

Caravan awning repair

$300

Cairns QLD, Australia

30th Oct 2025

Tear in my awning I need repaired by 20 November

Remove old and install new 6 dispenser in Cairns

$300

Cairns City QLD, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Need to remove and reinstall new soap dispensers, paper towel dispenser and toilet roll dispenser 2 each total 6. We will supply all the dispensers.

Check Bathroom Door and Clothesline for Wear and Tear

$100

Brinsmead QLD, Australia

28th Oct 2025

1. Bathroom Door is swelling due to damp. Need this to be checked out and advise recommended action. 2. Clothesline is old and needs to be checked - advise recommended action.

Check noise from Ceiling Fan

$250

Brinsmead QLD, Australia

28th Oct 2025

Our tenant is reporting noise from ceiling fan. We need someone to check and repair the ceiling fan in Brinsmead (Cairns).

Needing handy man to patch up 2 holes on sliding doors, & fix 6 chairs

$150

Cairns QLD 4869, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Task 1 Patch 2 holes in sliding doors. Must be knowledgeable what you’re doing and ensure the task is completed with a clean finish. Task 2 Fix 6 dining chairs, the legs are currently wobbly making them unstable. The screw threads are insufficient and some of the leg supports are loose

Gate & shower screen & kitchen drawer repair

$250

Woree QLD 4868, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

Looking for someone to: - Fix/replace shower screen - Fix kitchen drawers (drawer face has come off) - Fix a front yard gate joint Photos attached. Happy to discuss material options. Prefer all done in one go.

Great work. Efficient. Easy to work with. Highly recommended.

Lock/door repair

$200

Cairns North QLD, Australia

21st Aug 2025

Was locked out and had to break through the door. Lock mechanism still works. Just need the bracket re-fit, and the split wood repaired.

Max did amazing work. The door looks like nothing ever happened. 5 stars 🌟

Handyman chores

$130

Bayview Heights QLD, Australia

29th Jul 2025

Looking for a handyman to help with the following tasks please: Fix the kitchen tap which has become loose; Swap out the broken handle on the butlers pantry barn door with another one affixed to my door in the ensuite; Fix the butlers pantry barn door so that it slides smoothly (currently catches on tiled floor when trying to close); Attach a pot plant ring to external concrete wall on rear deck; Fix the bathroom basin sink plug so that it pops up and down properly; and Reposition the bottoms of 2 downpipes in backyard so that they direct the water into the dry creek beds (creek beds currently under construction). Price to include the supply of any products required (eg. silicone). Preferred date to complete tasks is Thursday, 31st July 2025. Must have handyman experience and positive reviews for similar tasks.

Managed all the handyman tasks with great efficiency. Very happy with the work.

Handyman to Repair Wall & Re-mount Thermostat

$150

Cairns City, Queensland

24th Jul 2025

Hello, We are looking for a skilled handyman to repair a section of wall and securely re-mount a thermostat at our retail store, in Cairns Central. The Issue: A Johnson Controls thermostat/sensor has been pulled from the plasterboard wall in a customer area. The screw anchor has failed, and the wall behind it is damaged, meaning it cannot be simply screwed back in. The unit is currently hanging loose, which presents a safety hazard. The Job: The task is to properly and securely re-attach the unit to the wall. The scope of work will include: 1. Assessing the damaged plasterboard. 2. Repairing the hole and installing a new, robust fixing (e.g., a suitable wall mate, toggle bolt, or other plasterboard anchor). 3. Carefully re-mounting the thermostat so that it is stable and sits flush against the wall. 4. Ensuring the final repair is neat and tidy. Please see the attached photos which show the loose unit and the damage to the wall. Requirements: - You must have experience with plasterboard repairs and securely mounting items to walls. - You must bring your own tools and all necessary materials (e.g., appropriate wall anchors, filler). - Ability to work cleanly and professionally within a retail environment. - Public liability insurance is required. Location & Timing: Location: Shop L01 106, Cairns Central, 1-21 McLeod Street, Cairns City QLD 4870 (exact location will be provided once the task is assigned). When: As this is a safety issue in a customer area, we need the job completed as soon as possible. Please state your availability in your offer. Please provide a quote for the complete job, inclusive of labour and any materials. Thank you.

Joss did a great job re-mounting the thermostat at our store. He was professional, efficient, and completed the task to a high standard. Highly recommended!

New Fly screen

$65

Bungalow QLD, Australia

22nd Jul 2025

Fly screen needing to be fixed please

Great job! 👍 thanks Mark

Install large bathroom mirror

$50

Yorkeys Knob QLD, Australia

15th Jul 2025

Hi there! I need help mounting a large 180cm mirror in my bathroom (horizontally). It has two keyhole mounting holes on the back, but they don’t line up with any wall studs, and I don’t feel comfortable relying on them alone. I’m thinking of purchasing a Hangman 34kg French cleat from Bunnings. I’d like someone to: • Locate studs and install the cleat safely into at least 2 • Mount the other half to the mirror frame (may need new pilot holes) • Hang and level the mirror securely The wall is plasterboard, and the mirror will be in a bathroom, so I want it to be very solid. Can you help? What would be the cost?

Excellent to deal with and highly recommended!

Put up clothes line

$75

Edge Hill QLD, Australia

6th Jul 2025

Put up clothes line, need level to ensure straight

Brilliant guy and efficient and friendly

Install Bathroom Shaving Cabinet

$5

Redlynch QLD, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

I have a mirrored shaving cabinet I’ve purchased from Bunnings that I would like installed in my bathroom. There is an existing mirror in place so this will need to be removed and the cabinet secured to the wall. The cabinet is here physically already- still new in packaging. 1500mm in size and pics attached of item and where it will go! Listed @$5 but let me know cash pricing Please let me know if this is something you can help with 🙂

Broad skill and knowledge allowed Max to help us install a shaving cabinet and a towel rack with ease. Thank you!

Artificial Plant Wall Install

$550

Cairns City QLD, Australia

19th May 2025

Hey There We are looking for someone to help with this job, and hopefully ongoing work, as we get a few jobs in Cairns, we need someone who can install artificial green wall panels onto a fence, using nylon plugins, or similar, the panels get secured to each other (clips along the edges), 1m x 1m panels, you can check out how to videos on Designer Plants, to see how - the area is needing 20 panels 10 x 1.7m, as there will be the final end needing some cutting (with scissors is fine),.

Easy, fast and good dealings

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Cairns

Window Maintenance

$500

Westcourt QLD 4870, Australia

12th Sep 2025

6 external ground level windows require cracked brittle putty removed from the most detoriated spots or all edges, cleaned and re filled ready for painting.

Maintenance leaving a rental

$200

Bentley Park QLD, Australia

30th Aug 2025

Screens and touch up paint work

Car Maintenance Urgent

$50

Woree QLD 4868, Australia

25th Apr 2025

Have drove from Tablelands Friday got to Cairns and Car won't start need help urgently not sure if my car needs a brand new battery but not sure ??

Sliding doors maintenance

$500

Whitfield QLD, Australia

15th Nov 2023

maintenance of sliding doors - Due date: Flexible

Handyman for minor maintenance and repairs

$600

Cairns City QLD, Australia

2nd Nov 2023

Repair minor roof leak, complete general maintenance on walls, repair stairwell tiles, stairwell railing and other minor fixes. Large commercial space, preparing for new tenants. - Due date: Before Sunday, 26 November 2023

House maintenance, painting, fencing & general labour

$30

Caravonica QLD 4878, Australia

18th Jan 2023

External painting of house (all ready to go) Fencing Other various jobs for cleaning and touching up fixtures, fittings and outdoor areas to prepare house for sale - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 20 January 2023

Experienced Mechanic to help complete maintenance work on engines.

$200

Portsmith QLD, Australia

21st Oct 2022

Looking for help completing maintenance on Diesel engines on fishing vessel when it returns to port. Possibly next Tuesday 25 October or Wednesday 26 October.

Various maintenance jobs around the house

$800

Bayview Heights QLD, Australia

21st Feb 2022

Small rendering patching work, small tiling regrouting, alighning kitchen cabinet doors, replacing sliding door rollers, screwing down sliding wardrobe track, etc, - Due date: Flexible