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"Logan did a great job assembling our gym. Will definitely get him back for future jobs!"
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"Max is the best, he has such a good eye for detail! "
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Very pleased with the job. Charlie was very friendly and prompt with his communications.
Replace 6 ceiling fans. We have new ones.
$500
Excellent, helpful and friendly. Holger went above and beyond to complete the task in a timely manner. Would definitely seek his help again for similar tasks
Cut and install roller blinds, and assemble bed. Negotiable
$200
Jamie was great, knew what he was doing, Very professional.
Hang pictures and curtain rods
$150
Adrian was great, he was on time and did a great job, I would definately call him back for any other electrical work that I need in the future.
Replace a ceiling fan
$100
Kyle is absolutely the best. He is fast, efficient, friendly, professional, communicates excellently, I cannot fault this guy. I could throw anything at him and he could do it. Did a great job, exactly what he said and in the time he said he could too. Such a capable guy, I will use him again and again for anything building, plastering, moving things, just anything. He can do it.
Gyprocking, handyman and chippy work ASAP
$1,500
Cannot recommend Jamie highly enough. He goes above and beyond.
Garden shed build
$300
What's the average cost of a handyman in Cairns
$100 - $307
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$150
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"Great job Pat and Reagan. Our kids are very happy to have the tramp and swings ready to play straight after school. "
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"Really great worker - will hire again "
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"Very efficient - arrived and finished early! Thorough with the breakdown of what was being fixed and very friendly! "
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"Max is the best, he has such a good eye for detail! "
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"James painted a room…. We are happy with the result"
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Clothesline Installation
Curtain Rod Installation
Door Installation
Flyscreen Installation
Garden Shed Installation & Repair
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Kitchen Cupboard Repair
Pet Door Installation
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Cut and remove hillshoist clothes line
$80
Cairns QLD 4870, Australia
4th Sep 2026
Old metal hills hoist clothesline needs to be removed. I don't have any power tools, I imagine an angle grinder is needed? Also unsure about easiest way to dig the concrete block out.
Aligning a kitchen cupboard door
$40
Parramatta Park QLD 4870, Australia
4th Sep 2026
Aligning a cupboard door as it’s scraping the floor.
Kitchen sink basket straner assembly remove and replace
$100
Brinsmead QLD 4870, Australia
1st Sep 2026
Remove basket sink assembly that's silicone in and replacing with already supplied assembly. Must have done this before
Fix Fiamma Awning
$200
Brinsmead QLD, Australia
25th Aug 2026
Fiamma awning isn’t closing and has a small hole to patch. Bonus points for fixing the mounting bracket.
Repair mechanical arm on retractable awning
$9,999
Brinsmead QLD 4870, Australia
24th Aug 2026
Wiring is knackered in swingarms on external retractable awning
Gym install
$10
Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
23rd Aug 2026
Install gym in cairns.
Installation of outdoor clothes line, one pole
$100
QLD 4870, Australia
9th Aug 2026
Need an outdoor clothes line to be installed. One pole only. Needs to have existing pole that removed has broken off at ground level and new pole concreted into place.
Clothesline installation
$150
Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia
4th Aug 2026
install clothesline to be installed on the concrete wall
Assembling a plastic garden shed and replacing a door lock.
$150
Manunda QLD 4870, Australia
31st Jul 2026
I am buying a plastic outdoor storage shed and need it assembled. Also I need a lock replaced on front door.
Garden shed
$5,000
Redlynch QLD, Australia
29th Jul 2026
I need to install garden shed at back of the house on concrete slab.
Home gym set up
$800
Edmonton QLD 4869, Australia
29th Jul 2026
Set up of Bruteforce AlfaCut Home gym equipment https://www.bruteforceaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ALFA-CUT_2026-01-07.pdf https://youtu.be/N6y6Z1ADuI4 I think it will require 2 persons to assemble
Logan did a great job assembling our gym. Will definitely get him back for future jobs!
Replace2 bedroom doorknobs with lockable ones
$100
QLD 4870, Australia
16th Jul 2026
Looking for someone to help replace the two existing bedroom doorknobs with lockable doorknobs that fit the current doors. Assistance with choosing suitable replacement doorknobs before installation would be appreciated. Preferably done today (16/07) or tomorrow morning. Thanks!
Thanks so much for the last-minute help, Mark 🙏🏼 The doors look great and are working perfectly!
Fold down clothesline restrung
$80
Woree QLD 4868, Australia
14th Jul 2026
Has 10 lines and is situated attached to the wall, in my garage. I have the cord to supply for the job.
Great experience.Will employ again.
Maintenance Partnership
$123
Cairns QLD 4870, Australia
14th Jul 2026
Ongoing handyman/carpenter work
Put up new Garden Shed 3m x 2m.
$100
Kanimbla QLD 4870, Australia
10th Jul 2026
To erect a new shed on the concrete pad in backyard
House maintenance jobs
$150
Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia
1st Jul 2026
I need screen doors put back on rails, clothes line to be put up and retentioned for hanging up clothes , a few little repairs ie small coffee table to tighten one leg, fix a trolley one wheel come off, and other very small repairs but just start with these first happy to pay more if there is any other small repairs to do.
Clothes line installation on fence
$150
Smithfield QLD, Australia
18th Jun 2026
Install clothes line on fence
Great job, highly recommend
Handyman Need To Install Doors and windows and few other handyman jobs
$2,000
White Rock QLD 4868, Australia
17th Jun 2026
Handyman need for few doors and windows and few handyman job
New mesh on fly screens, stainless steel bath drain replacement, etc
$200
Smithfield QLD 4878, Australia
17th May 2026
Will pay hourly rate. I am preparing my home for the rental market, so I need lots of small jobs completing. Most of my fly screens need new mesh, stainless steel bath drains need replacing, leaking tap, a few gaps filled and general maintenance. Thank you!
Adaptable and a very lovely fellow too! Highly recommend.
Remove and dispose of 2 metal garden sheds (demolition required)
$400
Manunda QLD 4870, Australia
28th Mar 2026
Remove and dispose of 2 metal garden sheds (demolition required) Description: I need two old metal garden sheds removed and disposed of from my backyard. Details: * Location: Manunda * Two adjoining metal sheds (see photos) * Bolted to a concrete slab * Will require: * Dismantling/demolition * Removal of all materials * Disposal (tip/recycling) Access: * Easy side access * No need to preserve materials (can be cut up) Requirements: * Bring your own tools and equipment * Remove everything and leave the area clean (leaving only concrete behind). Photos attached Flexible with timing but would prefer within the next 1–2 weeks. Budget is $400 for full dismantling, removal and disposal. Open to reasonable offers depending on scope.
Thanks for the great work Kayne, greatly appreciated. Highly recommended.
Recent General Maintenance tasks in Cairns
Maintenance Partnership
$123
Cairns QLD 4870, Australia
14th Jul 2026
Ongoing handyman/carpenter work
House maintenance jobs
$150
Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia
1st Jul 2026
I need screen doors put back on rails, clothes line to be put up and retentioned for hanging up clothes , a few little repairs ie small coffee table to tighten one leg, fix a trolley one wheel come off, and other very small repairs but just start with these first happy to pay more if there is any other small repairs to do.
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.