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Excellent work

1) Wire wardrobe system reinstalled. 2) drawer front reattached

$500

Very helpful guy, thanks Shane

Speaker repair

$50

Amazing problem solver. Very detailed and thoughtful. Highly recommended.

Need shutter blade repair

$120

Very kind, patient, and very efficient. A task which others think was impossible was made possible by Hamish. Retrieving a drone in a cliff was done smoothly. Highly recommended!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Drone retrieval

$200

Thanks a lot Marcus for fixing my chairs. Happy with the work done. 4 stars because of delayed delivery and not an excellent workmanship, as all of the chairs backrest top side were slightly scuffed. Very friendly to deal with, all the very best

To fix dining chair loose joints

$150

Great Service. Very Professional!

Pull up bar install

$60

What's the average cost of a handyman

$77 - $232

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$77

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$135

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$232

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Why book a handyman in my area through Airtasker?

When you don’t have the time, tools, or know-how to do those niggling home DIY tasks such as mounting bike racks on the wall or changing outdoor light bulbs, outsource these jobs by finding a handyman near you. Given their well-rounded skill set and excellent customer service, these home maintenance experts can cross tasks off your to-do list in no time, no matter how big or small the job is.

On Airtasker, you can book the handyman services you require with just a few clicks. By posting your task on the platform, you get to connect with all the best tradies who are qualified to take on any request, from simpler odd jobs and installations to furniture repairs and building work. Click the ‘Post a task’ button to start receiving complimentary quotes from experts in home maintenance service near you.

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Top Handyman related questions

The cost of hiring a handyman starts at $40 per hour and can reach up to $90, depending on the complexity of the task, the time and tools required, and your location. Handymen can also charge by project. Request a detailed quote from your Tasker for a more precise estimate.

Posting a job on Airtasker is the best way to find an expert in home maintenance service near you. The transparent review system on the platform can help you select the most qualified Tasker to complete your task to a high standard.

It varies depending on your handyman's skill set. They may either specialise in particular areas or offer general home maintenance services. To make sure you get the right expert, be as specific and detailed when posting your task.

A handyman typically handles smaller, day-to-day repairs and maintenance tasks around the home. On the other hand, a contractor manages larger-scale projects that require specific licences and expertise, taking on tasks like project management and coordination. Understanding the difference between a handyman and a contractor can help you choose the right professional for your needs.

Handyman services can cover minor electrical tasks such as replacing light fixtures, installing ceiling fans, replacing outlets and switches, and installing new electrical appliances. However, they may not be licenced to work on more complex tasks such as wiring upgrades or major repairs. For any electrical work that poses potential safety hazards, consult a qualified electrician.

Yes, many handymen provide emergency repair services for urgent issues like replacing broken locks, fixing leaking taps, minor electrical faults, or patching damaged drywall. However, availability may vary based on location and the type of emergency. For critical issues like major plumbing issues or electrical problems, a licensed specialist may be required.

Absolutely! Most handymen offer multiple services in a single visit, making them a convenient option for tackling 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 session.

Yes, while handymen can handle many home repair and maintenance tasks, there are some jobs they cannot legally perform without the proper licence. In Australia, major electrical, plumbing, and structural work typically require a licensed contractor. Similarly, tasks like gas fitting, asbestos removal, or large-scale renovations should be handled by specialised professionals. Always check local regulations before hiring a handyman for complex jobs.

Top General Maintenance related questions

General maintenance services refer to the broad range of tasks that are involved in maintaining, cleaning, and repairing a space. Usually, these tasks won’t require high skill levels, but they will require a general knowledge of how things work and what tools are best for the job.

Maintenance workers’ duties usually involve taking care of a set area. They’re responsible for cleaning and minor repairs, ensuring the space is well maintained.

Common projects for general maintenance workers are fixing wall/ceiling damage around a home or business, replacing tiles, replacing tap washers, cleaning and replacing filters on appliances, and removing built-up leaves and debris from roofing and gutters. You can also hire them for letterbox replacement if needed - know how much it costs to replace and install a letterbox before booking a task. 

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

While most maintenance technicians bring their own toolkit and general supplies, it’s best to check what equipment is needed for your job ahead of time. Consumables like paint, detergents, and nails may need to be supplied.

General maintenance costs between $100-$260 for most jobs booked on Airtasker. But the price will depend on what you need to be done and how many hours it’ll take your maintenance technician.

What does a handyman service 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, 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.    

Bricklaying and building work

You can hire a handyman near you with bricklaying and building experience to help build garden walls, repair loose brickwork, install MDF, or even construct a chicken coop. When getting quotes from tradesmen, 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, 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 may better if it’s your wooden coffee table, wardrobe, or sofa bed that need repairing. Meanwhile, a handyman with electrical experience 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

Roof car repair

$200

Auckland AUK 1060, New Zealand

4th Jul 2025

I need the interior roof of the apartment repaired. The fabric fell down.

Swing gates installed. Have purchase a Richmond GTR058 unit

$500

Auckland AUK 1041, New Zealand

2nd Jul 2025

Have purchased the units and need these installed. Will need to buy a compatible keypad

Repair of a piece of custom office machinery

$200

Auckland AUK, New Zealand

1st Jul 2025

I have a piece of custom built office machinery which incorporates automation and components similar to those used in 3D printers. It is having a minor technical issue. I am looking for a technician who can work with our engineer over the phone to diagnose this problem. The machine is not large or dangerous in operation and is not very complex. It uses parts such as stepper motors, belt drives and several sensors in its operation. We need someone technically minded to help fix the issue, if this works out we could have repeat business in the future for maintenance of this machine.

door sticking Window handle broken Rain gutter clogged

$525

Lyall Bay WGN, New Zealand

30th Jun 2025

Front door sticking Window handle broken Rain gutter clogged Installing double glazed windows possibly

Vinyl patch + ceiling mark repair

$500

Auckland AUK 2102, New Zealand

30th Jun 2025

vinyl patch + ceiling mark repair, 12‑day deadline

HOLES ON A KNITTED JUMPER REPAIRED

$25

Auckland AUK, New Zealand

30th Jun 2025

I HAVE A LARGE HOLE I NEED SEWED UP

Home Maintenance

$150

Auckland AUK 1052, New Zealand

29th Jun 2025

Several tasks - attach new washing machine and remove old washing machine - take old washing machine away with you - remove old seal around shower floor, and seal edge with new grey or clear sealant (shower is small 1.5m x 5m area) must seal around edge Location Sudbury Street Parnell.

Great work thanks for attending last min

Install Curtain Rods

$100

Auckland AUK 1010, New Zealand

27th Jun 2025

I need someone to install two curtain rails at just below ceiling height and put the curtains up (they just have pockets that slide onto the curtain rod). You will need to bring a ladder.

Door Installation

$300

Auckland AUK 1041, New Zealand

25th Jun 2025

I would like to replace a Sliding door with a swing door.

Roof liner repair

$600

New Plymouth TKI 4372, New Zealand

23rd Jun 2025

Sagging headliner replacement

Repair power mirror malfunction on side morror

$200

Auckland AUK 2010, New Zealand

20th Jun 2025

Power mirror malfunctioning on left mirror of mazda cx5

Restring my Venetian blind

$100

Kohimarama AUK, New Zealand

16th Jun 2025

A pvc blind that the strings have frayed and need to be replaced. Approx 1.55 x 1.25

Prempanel wood slats installation

$100

Auckland AUK 0610, New Zealand

15th Jun 2025

Need a tradie to install the prempanel wooden slat (material from bunnings) in the tv wall in my living room. Need to measure, cut and install it neatly.

Repair foot rest on recliner chair, it doesn't work

$100

Mangateparu WKO 3373, New Zealand

13th Jun 2025

The mechanics of the foot rest seem damaged and it doesn't fully operate

I have 5 awnings fixed but some of the coverings have blown off.

$750

Auckland AUK 1041, New Zealand

12th Jun 2025

I have 5 awnings fixed but some of the covers have blown off. Need to replace all of them with acrylic sheet or any other sturdy material. Thanks

I need my 6 dining chairs to be repaired

$100

Auckland AUK 2105, New Zealand

12th Jun 2025

The top layer of the leather is coming off. The chair frame is steel. I would like it to be replaced with other material.

Handyman needed

$500

Wellington Central WGN, New Zealand

11th Jun 2025

Bits and pieces of work needed to be done by a handy man. In Dannevirke

Headphone Hinge Fix

$75

Pukekohe AUK 2120, New Zealand

8th Jun 2025

Issue Description: The hinge that connects the headband (arch) to the right earcup has partially broken off. It’s come loose and no longer holds securely. The headphones are still in one piece, but the right side is unstable due to this damage. Model: JBL Tour One M2 Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones (Champagne) Note: The attached images are for reference only—my headphones are the same model.

Supply and install curtain rod for eyelet curtains

$200

Auckland AUK, New Zealand

8th Jun 2025

We need a silver metal curtain pole that is straight and has a left hand side bend Supplies and installed for eyelet curtains

Lock on letterbox

$60

Auckland AUK 0616, New Zealand

7th Jun 2025

I need to make my letterbox lockable.Do you have rivets and tool for riveting? I have purchased the parts to be installed just need the handyman for the job

Recent General Maintenance tasks

Home Maintenance

$150

Auckland AUK 1052, New Zealand

29th Jun 2025

Several tasks - attach new washing machine and remove old washing machine - take old washing machine away with you - remove old seal around shower floor, and seal edge with new grey or clear sealant (shower is small 1.5m x 5m area) must seal around edge Location Sudbury Street Parnell.

Great work thanks for attending last min

Preventive maintenance manual swing doors

$200

Wellington, New Zealand

12th Feb 2024

Preventative maintenance & IQP building compliance checks to fire doors and manual/access control swing doors. - Due date: Before Saturday, 9 March 2024

Maintenance in my home

$600

Auckland 0610, New Zealand

3rd Oct 2023

Needing 2x holes in wall fixed. Fix a door that a dog chewed on Blocked drain in bathroom Hang up broken curtain tracks - Due date: Flexible

Exterior house maintenance

$300

Norsewood 4974, New Zealand

2nd Oct 2023

Housewashing and string up some lines of fishing line under veranda roof to stop birds roosting and soiling everywhere - Due date: Flexible

Clean gutters, fix gate, roof maintenance

$500

Palmerston North, New Zealand

23rd Aug 2023

Clean gutters, Change a small part of rotten board of the exterior wall Seal a hole of the roof of garage Ease the window to open of bathroom - Due date: Before Friday, 1 September 2023

Home maintenance

$400

Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand

26th Jul 2023

Fix or replace a kitchen window handle Fix a kitchen drawer handle Fix a living room sliding door lock Fix a kitchen cabinet hinge Fix a bedroom door knob - Due date: Flexible

Pump needs replacing as it has stopped working. pond maintenance

$500

Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand

30th Mar 2022

pump needs replacing in outdoor pond and pond needs maintenance - Due date: Flexible

Timber floor repairs in bathroom and a bit of home maintenance

$2,500

Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand

30th Jan 2022

Tongue and groove timber (think is likely Tawa - nz native hardwood) flooring repairs in bathroom, approx area of 2 m x 2 m, flooring has dry rot and possibility of bearer repair also. Existing flooring needs lifting and rot replacing. Outside of house has a couple of spots where there is dry rot in weather boards and on one window frame. Boards need removing, replacing, and painting to match. - Due date: Flexible

Replace kitchen cabinets hinges euro style; other maintenance items.

$200

Waikato 3204, New Zealand

1st Dec 2021

Some Kitchen cabinet hinges in rental need replacing; door on laundry cabinet needs easing (painted over joint); other door hinges to be replaced. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 15th Dec 2021