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Super job, great person to deal with.

Plane the bottom of 2 x internal doors.

€5

Simon has done a great job for us. Whenever we have a job to do again, he is our first choice. We can only recommend him.

Installation of an attic ladder and flooring

€700

He is a very effective worker. I'd highly reccomend him.

I need the wheels of my table tennis board repaired and tightened

€75

He was really kind and finished the job quickly.

Help me to fix the curtain holder (which is stick to the wall)

€10

Simon is very good at what he does and also a very nice person to work with. He definitely knows his trade and is very helpful.

Repair faulty recessed lighting and a few more odd jobs.

€100

Eanna was great. Efficient communication and completed the job in a timely manner. Would hire again!

Fix a skylight window in a bathroom (will need to have long ladders)

€100

What's the average cost of a handyman

€60 - €170

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€60

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€107

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€170

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Are you facing a mounting list of DIY tasks around the house that you just can't seem to find the time for? Whether it's putting up bike racks or replacing outdoor light bulbs, it's time to seek out a handyman near you. Find a tradesperson with a well-rounded skill set and top-notch customer service on Airtasker and watch them swiftly tick off items from your list, no matter the size of the job.

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Top Handyman related questions

The median price to hire a handyman near you is €107, based on 32 completed tasks on Airtasker. Most customers in Ireland pay somewhere around this figure, though the final cost will depend on the size of the job, any materials required, and the experience level of the Tasker you choose.

For a more complex or time-intensive job, you may pay above the median — while smaller or more straightforward tasks can often come in below it. Posting your task and comparing quotes from local Taskers is the best way to get an accurate price for your specific needs.

Posting a task on Airtasker is a great way to find an expert in home maintenance services in your area. The platform’s transparent review system can help you select the most suitable Tasker to complete your task to a high standard.

It really depends on the Tasker’s individual skill set. Some may specialise in certain areas, while others offer general home maintenance services. To make sure you find the right expert, be as specific and detailed as you can when posting your task.

A handyman typically handles smaller, day-to-day repairs and maintenance jobs around the home. A contractor, on the other hand, manages larger projects that may require specific licences and expertise, such as project management and coordination. Understanding the difference between a handyman and a contractor can help you choose the right professional for your needs.
A handyman can often help with minor electrical tasks, such as replacing light fixtures, installing ceiling fans, changing sockets and switches, and installing new electrical appliances. However, they may not be qualified to handle more complex jobs like wiring upgrades or major repairs. For any electrical work that could pose a safety risk, you should consult a qualified electrician.
Yes, many handymen provide emergency repairs for urgent issues like replacing broken locks, fixing leaking taps, minor electrical faults, or patching damaged plasterboard. However, availability can depend on your location and the type of emergency. For critical issues such as major plumbing issues or electrical problems, a licenced specialist is often required.
Absolutely! Many handymen can perform several jobs in a single visit, making them a convenient option for getting through a to-do list of repairs, installations, or home maintenance tasks. You can book them for a range of jobs like repairing furniture, fixing door handles, installing shelves, and even minor interior painting touch-ups, all in one go.
Yes, while a handyman can handle a wide range of home repairs and maintenance, some jobs must be carried out by a qualified professional with the proper licence. For instance, major electrical, plumbing, or gas work typically requires a certified tradesperson. Likewise, tasks like gas fitting, asbestos removal, or large-scale renovations should be handled by specialised professionals. It's always a good idea to check the relevant requirements before hiring for complex jobs.

Top General Maintenance related questions

General maintenance covers the broad range of tasks involved in looking after, cleaning, and repairing a space. Typically, these tasks don’t require highly specialised skills, but they do call for a good general knowledge of how things work and which tools are best for the job.

A maintenance worker’s duties typically involve looking after a specific area. This includes responsibility for cleaning and minor repairs to ensure the space is kept in good condition.

Common jobs for a general maintenance Tasker include fixing wall or ceiling damage in a home or business, replacing tiles, changing tap washers, cleaning and replacing appliance filters, and clearing leaves and debris from roofing and gutters. You can also hire a Tasker for letterbox replacement if needed. Find out how much it costs to replace and install a letterbox before posting your task.

General maintenance requires a broad range of skills and tools. They should be able to confidently use common tools like a pressure washer, drill, hammer, screwdriver, paintbrush, sander, and saw.

While most Taskers bring their own toolkit and general supplies, it’s always a good idea to confirm what’s needed for your job beforehand. Consumables like paint, detergents, and nails may need to be supplied.

The median price to hire a handyman near you is €107, based on 32 completed tasks on Airtasker. Most customers in Ireland pay somewhere around this figure, though the final cost will depend on the size of the job, any materials required, and the experience level of the Tasker you choose.

For a more complex or time-intensive job, you may pay above the median — while smaller or more straightforward tasks can often come in below it. Posting your task and comparing quotes from local Taskers is the best way to get an accurate price for your specific needs.

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What do handyman services include?

Handymen can tackle a wide range of indoor and outdoor home DIY tasks. Here are some tasks you might ask a _local handyman near you_ to pop round and help with: ### General handyman services Got a list as long as your arm of odd jobs that _need a handyman_ to complete? Hire general labour handymen to get several things done at once. They can help with pulling up carpet, hanging doors, fixing broken appliances, garden work, and more.  ### Indoor installations and repairs  A local handyman can help install newly bought homewares or fix broken possessions (so you can hopefully save some money). For example, they can _help with _[_DIY_ blind installation and repairs](category_url_2912), fitting and repairing the kitchen sink, fitting pet doors, hanging shower screens, and even wallpapering. They’ll get it done using their own specialist tools and will let you know if you need to provide or pay for any additional materials. ### Outdoor installations and repairs  Your outdoor area and belongings have to deal with a lot. So help them withstand whatever nature (or your family) throws at them for longer by getting them professionally installed or repaired._ Find a handyman_ who can help with garden shed installation, BBQ repair, fitting outdoor blinds, window repairs, fixing your mower, putting up your clothesline, and even repairing[ your kids’ trampoline](category_url_131).     ### Bricklaying and building work You can _hire a handyman_ near you with [bricklaying and building experience](category_url_2472) to help build garden walls, repair loose brickwork, install MDF, or even construct a chicken coop. When [getting quotes from tradesmen](category_url_5), mention if you’ve got the building materials already, or if you’d like them to supply the materials as part of the job.    ### Wall hanging From pictures and TVs to bike racks and mirrors - [if you need help with wall mounting](category_url_2867), get a _DIY handyman_ to fit your furnishings securely and make sure they’re level. Most handymen will bring their own tools, but you may need to supply extra materials such as screws, picture wire, or mounts for heavier electrical items like TVs and driers.  ### Furniture repair When booking a handyman for furniture repair, you’ll need to be specific about the furniture that needs fixing. For example, [handymen with carpentry experience](category_url_253) may better if it’s your wooden coffee table, wardrobe, or sofa bed that need repairing. Meanwhile,[ a handyman with electrical experience](category_url_476) may be right for any ceiling fan or digital fitness equipment fixes. That’ll ensure you get the best handyman near you for the job, plus the right tools to get it done.

Recent Handyman tasks

Experienced Handyman for Shelves,putting up Frames, & Drilling)

€150

Ringsend, Dublin

18th Jun 2026

Hi there! I am looking for an experienced, detail-oriented handyman for about a half-day to a full day of work to help with various small installations around the house. The most important requirement is that our walls are plaster. You must have proven experience working with plaster walls (knowing how to avoid cracking, finding studs, or using the correct heavy-duty plaster anchors). Key Responsibilities: Shelves in Drawing room (above TV unit) and for the cupboard in bedroom: Measuring, leveling, cutting (if needed), and securely mounting shelves and shelves frames Hanging Items: Precisely drilling and hanging picture frames and other small fixtures. General Fixes: Various small fitting and drilling tasks around the house. Requirements for the Tasker: Tools: You must bring your own tools, including a high-quality drill, level, measuring tape, and cutting tools. Supplies: Please bring a variety of different types of nails, screws, and specifically high-quality plaster/drywall anchors (e.g., toggle bolts or heavy-duty screw anchors) capable of holding weight on plaster walls. Experience: Clean workmanship is a must. Please highlight your experience with plaster walls in your offer. Time Estimate: 4 to 6 hours (Half-day+).

Repair roman blinds (probably a snapped cord, wont go up)

€70

Balgaddy, Dublin

16th Jun 2026

Roman blind suddenly stopped pulling up. Everything looks alright. Looks like the control side is not really working anymore as you pull on the chain and nothing really happens. No visible damage or snapped string.

Install clothes line pole as one in situ.

€200

Ballinteer, Dublin

14th Jun 2026

One clothes line pole fell down, so looking for one pole to be installed. If this not possible , open to suggestions.

Would highly recommend James

Replace velux blind

€60

Merrion, Dublin

12th Jun 2026

I need to have an old velux blind removed and replaced with a new blind (type GGL 606).

Fix kerwood shelf, reattach 3 bathroom tiles

€80

Carmanhall, Dublin

11th Jun 2026

Kenwood pantry drawer broken which concealed screws and needs fixing. Three bathroom tiles need reattaching

I need an internal door fitted in. Light comes in through the door

€280

Dublin, Dublin

11th Jun 2026

Light currently comes through the door. I need someone to look at the door and see if it's just the door or the frame as well. I need the whole solution from start to finish.

Install one shower screen on my bathtub

€70

Diswellstown, Dublin

9th Jun 2026

My bathtub never had a shower screen, so I got one and I need it fixed in.

Dog door installed

€100

Ennis, Clare

6th Jun 2026

Cut the rectangle and fit the dog door into a composite door

Vertical blind re-corded

€80

Yellow Walls, Dublin

3rd Jun 2026

Blind needs to be re-corded

Handyman works

€200

Dolphins Barn, Dublin

2nd Jun 2026

- check Vacuum cleaner not working i think tenants just don't know how to put all the pieces back after they opened to clean it ⁠- main bathroom lock not locking need fixing - ⁠the sink is clogged for the en-suite bathroom but not fully maybe pipe just need cleaning so let's do a pipe cleaning for all 3 sinks, shower and bath as well if possible - ⁠all bed make noise while switching sides so need screw tightening and applying wd40 with silicon which I bought already - hang 6 jacket wall racks in all rooms on a wall, confirm with me the location in each room - balcony door handle is loos need tightening - hang a mirror which have 3m glue stickers on it no drilling needed - replace hinges on 2 kitchen cabinets door which I bought already - Hang fire extinguisher and blanket in the kitchen, confirm the location with me - Check fire alarms are working - lift the cooker hob just to get the serial number for me to order new knobs for this model

Venetian blinds repair

€70

Yellow Walls, Dublin

2nd Jun 2026

I need to fix a venetian blind (first two pictures) that's stuck because of an issue with one thread. I'd also ask for adjusting two roller blinds in the ceiling which seem to be adjusted badly (last two pictures). I'm based in St Edmunds, next to Liffey Valley. Are you available to fix it? May you provide me your availability? Thanks in advance! Héctor

I have a leaking kitchen sink that needs to be repaired

€100

Kilmainham, Dublin

25th May 2026

The sink is leaking. It is mounted on a granite work top and is leaking from the sides of the sink

Need new clothes line and pulley from fixed to the wall

€100

Kilcarbery, Dublin

22nd May 2026

Need new line and pulley fixed to wall

Install 2 flatpack wardrobes and 2 blackout blinds

€220

Newtown Little, Dublin

18th May 2026

I need an experienced handyman to complete two jobs at my property in Dublin 14: 1. Build 2 wardrobes Assembly and installation of 2 wardrobes (Next brand) https://www.next.ie/en/style/st755506/129964 2. Install 2 BlocOut blackout blinds Install 2 window blinds from BlocOut (blocout.com) — these are made-to-measure blackout roller blinds Installation involves mounting a 3-piece baton frame and securing brackets (recess, edge, or surface fitting depending on window type) Video installation guides available from BlocOut

Repair the cracked door frame

€50

Dalkey Commons, Dublin

17th May 2026

One of the door frames in our house has a split in it, and it's been getting wider recently. I need to get someone in to sort it out.

Had a great experience working with Simon. They rebuilt our walls and door frames and did a flawless job with the painting. Communication was top-notch, Simon was always super quick to respond. He was also great at explaining things clearly on-site. As a lovely bonus, he kindly fixed our bathroom door for us too! Simon is just fantastic, highly recommend!

Dog door installation

€100

Intake, Dublin

12th May 2026

Need dog door installed in door, low half of which is wooden

Plasterboard repair (Dublin) – Patching & painting a 15–20cm hole

€100

Ballsbridge, Dublin

11th May 2026

Looking for a handyman or plasterer to fix a hole in a plasterboard wall (approx. 15–20cm wide, see attached photos with tape measure). ​The job requires: ​Patching the plasterboard securely. ​Matching the slight rolled texture on the wall. ​Painting the repair to blend in similar colour is fine. (I do not have the original paint, so color-matching or painting the section will be needed). ​Please reply with a rough quote, whether you can source/match the paint, and your soonest availability. Thanks!

Did a great job repairing the hole in my plasterboard. Worked quickly.

Plasterboard or drywall Repair

€350

Parkmore, Galway

8th May 2026

Plasterboard or drywall Repair Skimming

Anyone can fix my letterbox damaged door?

€50

Dublin, Dublin

6th May 2026

Someone tried to open my letter box forcefully and bent its door.

Home gym assembly

€150

Bowling Green, Tipperary

6th May 2026

Looking to install a wall mounted pulley machine in my shed. Just want to price it

Recent General Maintenance tasks

Maintenance

€10

Knocknacullen East, Cork

2nd Sep 2025

Fit Nappy Changing unit to wall, fit post box, hang notice board, radiator covers assembled and fixed to wall, door hinge covers fitted, window restrictors fitted, replace ceiling tiles and other small maintenance items. We will need to be billed for this as we are a small company, please provide a quotation.

Lawnmower maintenance

€50

Waltersland, Dublin

9th Aug 2025

Suspect carburretor clean from a dirty fuel source. Getting a starting from it but not continuing. Only serviced recently. Hoping to have someone come around and fix it. Thanks!

General maintenance

€50

Springfield, Mayo

20th Aug 2024

Need to check my clutch master cylinder, something is making noise in my front tyre

Carpentry, guttering maintenance tasks

€300

Lisduggan, Waterford

16th Feb 2023

Carpentry adjusting locks, easing doors, preparing house to let. Patching small areas ceiling ? Clean power hosedown areas. Gardening planting, installing 4M of 150mm concrete copings to gare - Due date: Before 18 February 2023

General house restoration and maintenance

€1,234

Lisnasassonagh, Cavan

20th Dec 2022

General house improvements Lock changes Fire protection improvements (window restrictors, blanket install etc) Small tiling and grouting Install new white appliances Small timber works Silicone works (removal and install) Small amounts of furniture flatpacking Lots of property’s to do. Good tradesman will get lots of continued work. All north east areas. Cavan/Louth/Meath/Monaghan - Due date: Needs to be done on 09 January 2023