An Airtasker handyperson striking a happy pose with her customer in a 90s setting.
An Airtasker handyperson striking a happy pose with her customer in a 90s setting.

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  • General labour
  • … or a jack of all trades
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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, 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 flat pack furniture assembly or furniture repair, you’ll need to be specific about the furniture that needs fixing. For example, handymen with carpentry experience may be better if it’s your wooden coffee table, wardrobe, or sofa bed that needs 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 in Durham

Make 3 internal doors fit and close smoothly

£85

The Sands, Durham

11th Dec 2023

I have three internal wooden doors that don’t fit and close perfectly - they need either planing or sanding etc to make them fit - Due date: Before Thursday, 21 December 2023

Block paving drive

£300

The Sands, Durham

3rd Nov 2023

Around 150m2 with an outside tap - Due date: Flexible

2. Venetian wood blinds. Fitted

£200

The Sands, Durham

19th Jul 2023

Bought 2 Venetian blinds need them fitting - Due date: Flexible

Holes in my knitwear

£30

The Sands, Durham

23rd May 2023

There are wholes in my knitwear that I can’t fix - Due date: Flexible

Net repair and surrounding blue foam plastic pinning down

£100

Crossgate Moor, Durham

11th Apr 2023

Small hole in net and the blue surrounding plastic ring needs cliping down - Due date: Before Sunday, 7 May 2023

Bottom replacement - the bottom of the laptop has popped off

£50

Gilesgate, Durham

24th Nov 2022

bottom replacement - the bottom of the laptop has popped off and with it a couple of the screws. It therefore doesn't shut without considerable pressure and has lead to issues with it running - Due date: Before Sunday, 27 November 2022

Fix a new zipper onto my duffle bag

£20

The Sands, Durham

15th Nov 2022

The zipper, which was rather weak, gave in and snapped, leaving the bag unable to be zipped up. - Due date: Flexible

Hole repairing in trampoline net

£100

North End, Durham

19th Jul 2022

There is a large ter in trampoline net. Can this be repaired - Due date: Flexible

New roof lining placed on 1998 audi a3

£250

Gilesgate Moor, Durham

2nd Jun 2022

my roof lining on my 1998 audi a3 is missing and i need a new one fitting. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 4 June 2022

Installation of metal shed

£300

Framwellgate Moor, Durham

30th Mar 2022

fix the already purchased metal shed on my garden - Due date: Before Monday, 18 April 2022

Guttering replaced,

£100

Brasside, Durham

9th Mar 2022

To replace guttering back and front of a bungalow - Due date: Before Sunday, 20 March 2022

Gear linkage loose

£100

Durham, Durham

1st Feb 2022

Gear linkage loose stuck in second gear butclutch works - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 1st Feb 2022

Replacement of crank shaft pulley

£80

Newton Hall, Durham

6th Jan 2022

I have the part but I need it replacing - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 6th Jan 2022

Help me drill a clothes hanger

£20

Framwellgate Moor, Durham

9th Dec 2021

I purchased a cloth-hanger a few weeks ago. It has to be drilled to the wall but unfortunately I do not have a power drill to do it. - Due date: Flexible

Chandelier installation

£90

Durham, Durham

13th Sep 2021

ceiling victorian chandelier to be installed

Storage built for scooter and wheelchair indoors

£50

Durham, Durham

13th Apr 2021

I need a small storage cupboard to put my fold flat scooter and wheelchair under in kitchen

Help with roof on chicken run

£200

Durham, Durham

4th Feb 2021

I have a chicken run in the garden but the roof is letting the water come in and I've tried a few things but the ground underneath is getting ridiculously muddy and I need some help to waterproof the run

Handyperson needed

£80

Durham, Durham

17th Jan 2021

Hey there, my name is Ben. I need to hire a handyperson to help me in Durham, UK. What do you need done? Installation What is the type of property? House Which areas of the property need work? Hang door What would you like the handyperson to work on? Hang door and install handle

Repair / replace kitchen drawers

£150

Gilesgate Moor, Durham

16th Nov 2020

3 of my Kitchen drawers are either off or loosened from runner tracks. I need new fixings to make the drawers run and close correctly

Repair to sliding wardrobe door

£50

Durham, Durham

15th Nov 2020

Piece of fabric stuck under the roller