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Recent Handyman reviews in Essex

Thank you very good guy And hard worker

Assemble strong ways multi gym

£120

Very efficient and fixed the problem straight away

Blocked kitchen sink

£75

Abu is very friendly polite and patient ti explain what he intends to do and ask if you are happy with it.

Fix two wall mirrors, Rail to put pictures in the lounge, put curtain

£100

Great work by Stuart, highly recommend

Install new heated towel rail

£100

Xavier is great and did a fantastic job. Can definitely recommend. 5 star service

Repair broken kitchen cabinet doors

£50

Came very fast, polite and very knowledgeable.

Blinds repair

£100

What's the average cost of a handyman in Essex

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£150

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Recent Handyman tasks in Essex

Install radiator

£100

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

11th Jun 2026

We have had a radiator removed. We are buying a new one which is the same size (within 1cm). We would like the new one installed and made fully functional.

Extractor Fan Installation

£130

Grange Hill, Essex

11th Jun 2026

Looking for someone to install a bathroom extractor fan and insulated ducting. I already have the extractor fan and insulation/ducting materials ready, so this is a labour-only job. The fan will be installed in an upstairs bathroom with ducting running through the loft. Looking for a neat, professional installation to help improve ventilation and reduce condensation. Please provide a quote for labour and let me know your availability. Thanks.

External roller shutter repair

£500

Lee Over Sands, Essex

11th Jun 2026

The manual cord to operate the external roller shutter over the french window has broken. In addition the door hinge has broken, due to a strong gust of wind, and the guide rail for the shutter has been slightly bent.

To mount a blink doorbell

£30

Southend On Sea, Essex

10th Jun 2026

I have a blink doorbell it needs drilling to a wooden doorframe

URGENT – Handyman / Carpenter Needed ASAP – Purfleet

£550

Purfleet, Essex

9th Jun 2026

I am looking for an experienced and reliable handyman/carpenter to complete the remaining work in my new home in Purfleet. Unfortunately, I had previously hired a contractor who was recommended to me and who had already started the work. However, halfway through the project they have stopped attending and are no longer responding, leaving several outstanding tasks outstanding. My birthday is this week and I have family and friends visiting this weekend, so I am looking for someone who can step in and complete the remaining work as soon as possible. Outstanding tasks include: Hallway • Fit wall mirror above hallway table Kitchen / Dining Area • Mount 43” TV securely to wall Downstairs Cloakroom • Assemble laundry storage cabinet Guest Room / Office • Assemble 2 storage shelving units • Assemble adjustable office desk • Assemble small bedside table • Mount 43” TV securely to wall Gym Room • Lay remaining gym flooring Master Bedroom • Assemble small bedside table • Mount 43” TV securely to wall Dressing Room • Assemble 1 remaining storage shelving unit Additional Work • Minor plaster repairs to a few damaged wall areas • Paint repaired wall sections Please note the remaining gym flooring consists of only two tiles that require cutting and fitting, and some furniture. I am looking for someone with: • Experience assembling flat-pack furniture • Experience mounting TVs and mirrors securely • Basic plastering and decorating experience • Good attention to detail • Own tools required • Availability ASAP Please provide details of your experience, availability and quote. Thank you. Esther

Dc fix wrap my kitchen

£100

Woodford Bridge, Greater London

9th Jun 2026

Dc fix wrap my kitchen sides and cupboards

Fix a kitchen cupboard door hinge

£50

Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9

8th Jun 2026

The hinge of a cupboard has come up, and can not be screwed back into the same holes as the holes themselves have been damaged and widened

Taking off existing internal door and fitting new one

£70

Harold Park, Greater London

8th Jun 2026

I need my existing internal sliding door to be taken out and a new normal non sliding door to be fitted - we have all materials new door to size handles etc just need labour

Fix blind

£40

Chadwell St Mary, Essex

7th Jun 2026

IKEA blind stuck and felling off one side

Install roof lantern blinds

£80

Woodford Wells, Greater London

7th Jun 2026

Install 2 roof lantern blinds and caulk around edges to fill gaps. Blinds have pre-drilled holes and need to be screwed into plasterboard with appropriate fixings.

Multi Gym Installation

£250

Purfleet, Essex

6th Jun 2026

I am looking for an experienced gym equipment assembler to assemble a Strongway Ultimate Multi Gym Smith Machine (3 Weight Stack Model) at my home in Purfleet, Essex. This is a large commercial-style home gym with: • Smith machine • Functional trainer/cable system • 3 weight stacks • Multiple pulleys and attachments The machine is brand new and boxed. Requirements: • Previous experience assembling Smith machines, multi-gyms, cable machines, or similar gym equipment • Ability to provide photos/examples of previous gym equipment assembly work • Own tools required • Careful and professional assembly to ensure all cables, pulleys, and safety components are correctly installed Location: Purfleet, Essex Please provide: • Your quote • Estimated assembly time • Details of your experience with similar gym equipment Machine: Strongway Ultimate Multi Gym Smith Machine (3 Weight Stacks) Please only apply if you have experience assembling large gym equipment, as this is not a standard flat-pack assembly job. “My budget is £250 depending on experience and previous gym equipment assembly work.” Thank you.

Handyman services for diy at home

£500

Chingford Green, Greater London

5th Jun 2026

handyman to carry out various diy tasks at home such as putting up blinds, painting, light plumbing/joinery, moving things

Mirror repaired

£100

Potter Street, Essex

4th Jun 2026

I have a large mirror which is framed in mirror, it is quite hard to describe but the big part of the mirror is fine it’s just the bottom of the mirror Frame that has shattered

Garden gate and laundry room door installed

£100

Chingford Hatch, Greater London, E4

3rd Jun 2026

Installation of garden door-gate and one additional exterior door

Set up blinds

£100

Ghyllgrove, Essex

2nd Jun 2026

Set up blinds for the house

5 stars Would definitely recommend

Shelf and vent installation

£100

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

2nd Jun 2026

I need a couple of odd jobs done Install a wall shelf and apply filler where the previous drills where Install a vent in an outdoor pipe not in use anymore to prevent squirrels and other pests getting in A couple of garden items that need finishing building (hose on stand and bbq grid)

Putting up 2 blinds

£50

Chignall St James, Essex

1st Jun 2026

Install two Venetian blinds.

Handyman needed Wednesday 3 June in Goodmayes, RM6 4DE

£120

Hainault, Greater London

29th May 2026

I am the landlord of a house in Goodmayes, RM6 4DE, and I am looking for a handyman to fix 4 simple issues. Please see photos attached. The work required is as follows: 1. Light socket/bulb holder - The bulb holder on the first-floor corridor is faulty and no longer holds a bulb. Please replace it with a new holder and fit a new bulb. 2. Window handle - The window handle is broken. Please see the attached photo. The window is currently not closing properly and needs to be fixed. 3. Toilet seat - The toilet seat is brand new, but the tenants do not know how to install it. Please fit it securely for them. 4. Doorbell - The doorbell outside the house is no longer ringing. It may only need a new battery. If so, please buy and replace the battery. If the bell itself is faulty, please buy a basic replacement doorbell from the local shop, and fit it. ... Please note that the task involves you buying any necessary parts yourself from the local shop, with your own money, as I am currently out of the country and cannot do this myself. The cost of the parts should be included in your offer. I need someone on Wednesday 3 June at 4pm as my tenants will be home during that time.

Brilliant. Do not hesitate to book Wasif!

Hang two TV's and assemble a modular sofa

£200

Woodford Wells, Greater London

2nd Apr 2026

1. Two TV's need to be hung on the walls. One of which has a bracket already on the wall but needs to be strengthened, the other needs to bracket to be installed. 2. The sofa is a modular (ready-made) one and needs to be put together. 3. IKEA furniture assembly - we have two small cabinets that need to be assembled and hung on the wall, along with 3 IKEA shelves (which need to be trimmed slightly by approximately 4cm and hung on the wall in between the two cabinets. There is a skip on site with all empty bozes to be cleared at the end of the job

Mohammed is highly knowledgeable and went over and above to get our tasks done. Looking forward to the next project with him

Bath screen supply and installation

£150

Repton Park, Greater London

15th Dec 2025

We have a bathtub with a curtain rail at the moment. Want that replaced with a bath/shower screen. Need supply and installation

Very thorough and professional.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Essex

Doors and general maintenance

£500

Burton's Green, Essex

17th Nov 2025

I need some fire escape doors replacing and just some general repairs needed around the depot

Hot tub maintenance

£100

Maylandsea, Essex

11th Mar 2025

I need a possible service as the temperature isn’t getting hot only like warm

Property maintenance

£800

Thurrock Park, Essex

3rd Oct 2024

Property maintenance/repair during 26/10 - 10/11 for below: • Replace front bath panel with an UPVC cut open access. • Replace the broken bath wall panels with a cut open access door to drainage eyes. Varnish all bath panels with dark wood varnish. • Correct the sink to the wall with adhesive mastic where needed. • Filler the top wall behind the oven. • Put one white shelf up above the oven. • Hang 3 cupboards doors needed and correct all the screws tight on all other cupboards doors that needed. Hinges provided. • Remove old carpet and replace bathroom hallway with Vinyl. Vinyl will be provided. • Strip old carpets on stairs, sand down and varnish the wooden stairs

Handy maintenance job

£100

Fryerns, Essex

23rd Dec 2023

Curtain pole installation Putting lock on a small cupboard Putting door stoppers Hanging decorations - Due date: Flexible

Extension Flat Roof needs Maintenance (refelting and gutter clean)

£500

Waltham Abbey, Essex

13th Nov 2023

When we have heavy rain, we have water leaking from the ceiling and window frames To do: Roof needs refelting and then maybe the gutter should be cleaned to help water flow. Note: Roof is a flat roof part of a kitchen extension. - Flexible but ideally Before Friday, 24 November 2023 - Due date: Flexible

Service maintenance

£250

West Horndon, Essex

15th Mar 2023

2 x service on a wall mounted split system - Due date: Flexible

Wood frame window repair/maintenance

£1,200

Canvey Island, Essex

25th Sep 2022

Replacement of handles on wood frame windows. Maintenance of windows / latches - Due date: Flexible