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Recent Handyman reviews in Essex

Gee is great. Very professional and tidy when carrying out the work. Did a wonderful job with fitting multiple internal door handles and corrected a number of mistakes made by a previous contractor. Would definitely book again. Thank you.

Add door handles to internal doors

£100

Rykki did an outstanding job fixing the blinds in my parents home, displaying both skill and professionalism. He also helped us fix one of the toilet seats at no additional cost. My parents are thrilled with the quality of his work and his thoughtful gesture, and they have expressed their confidence in working with him again in the future. We truly appreciate his excellent service and highly recommend him to others.

Fix two blinds within the next week

£20

Jason was so helpful and did a great job! Would 100% recommend and hire him again

Carpenter to fill holes on kitchen cupboards doors and drawers

£200

Came very fast, polite and very knowledgeable.

Blinds repair

£100

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

Kamal worked really hard and efficiently to get the handyman tasks done. Will definitely book him again

Handyman - several tasks

£200

What's the average cost of a handyman in Essex

£60 - £150

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Recent Handyman tasks in Essex

Assemble two sideboards, put up curtain pole

£100

Aveley, Essex

12th Apr 2026

To assemble two flat pack sideboards with draws and put up a curtain pole

Fix window lock, install door handle, fix ceiling holes, mount Kallax

£150

Harold Park, Greater London

12th Apr 2026

Fix window lock handle, install new door handle, repair two small ceiling holes, and wall-mount IKEA Kallax shelf (77x77cm).

Install new heated towel rail

£100

Woodford Green, Greater London, IG8

11th Apr 2026

Require installation of new heated towel rail in bathroom by replacing previous radiator. Qualified individual please who can drain and rebalance the system

Install electric skylight blinds

£60

Woodford Bridge, Greater London

11th Apr 2026

I have skylight blinds in my living toom, but i want to replace them with electric solar blinds. I am after someone to install them for me. You will require a small step ladder

Garden Shed Assembly

£70

Grange Hill, Essex

8th Apr 2026

Hi, I’m looking for someone to assemble a garden shed for me. It’s a standard flat-pack shed and all parts are included. I’d need you to bring your own tools. The shed will be going in my garden, and the base is already prepared. Ideally looking for someone experienced with shed or outdoor furniture assembly to make sure it’s done properly and securely. Please let me know your availability and quote. Thanks!

Ali did an amazing job building my shed. The quality of his work was excellent and everything was done properly and professionally. He even stayed overtime into the night to make sure the job was fully completed, which I really appreciated. Super reliable, hardworking, and easy to communicate with — I’d highly recommend Ali to anyone looking for great work.

Replace toilet seat and lid

£40

Highbury, Greater London, N5

8th Apr 2026

I need someone to remove my existing toilet seat and install a new one. The current seat is partially broken at one hinge, so removal may involve loosening or cutting stuck bolts. The mounting hardware looks accessible from the top and possibly underneath. Task includes: • Removing old toilet seat and lid • Installing new toilet seat (I will provide it and photos attached of this) • Ensuring it is aligned and securely fitted Tools will likely be needed (e.g. screwdriver, pliers, possibly a small saw if bolts are stuck). Should be a quick job for someone experienced with basic plumbing or handyman work. **please note I am located in Highbury. **

Great service, efficient and high quality job.

Fixing my blind, 1 side doesn’t roll up & torn lining.

£30

Foster Street, Essex

8th Apr 2026

1 side of the blind doesn’t roll up anymore. Inner lining of blind has ripped as we were moving bed out through the window.

Tiles installed around window Frame

£150

Hutton, Essex

7th Apr 2026

I have purchased all tiles and materials, even have tile cutter but just can't be bothered to do job. Have removed old tiles and prepared surface and PVA,d. Just turn up cut and apply to wall.

Ratchit on blind worn so not able to turn blind

£50

Witham, Essex

7th Apr 2026

unable to turn blind due to ratchet worn there unable to close the blind.

Small door repair – quick filler job

£27

Friday Hill, Greater London

7th Apr 2026

Looking for someone to repair a small hole/dent in an internal wooden door (see photos). • Damage has not gone all the way through • Just needs filling, smoothing and making it look neat again • Not expecting perfection, just a clean tidy finish This should be a quick job for someone experienced with filler/repairs. 📍 Location: Chingford 💰 Budget: £20 Ideally looking for someone who can do this soon. Please bring your own tools/materials.

General handyman tasks

£75

Galley's Corner, Essex

7th Apr 2026

2 shelves put up Basic water filter installed under sink Kitchen sink tap replaced Outside light replaced (Labour only)

Fix 3 Blinds, cupboard and desk

£150

Vange, Essex

5th Apr 2026

To fix 3 blinds (one for a long door and two for standard windows), and to fix a cupboard (a corner cupboard). Also to fix an electric desk. The old blinds would need removing. The cupboard is heavy. The old small cupboard would kindly need dismantling. All items to be fixed are boxed. Thank you

Toilet seat unscrew

£50

Cranham, Greater London

5th Apr 2026

I’ve got three toilet seats where the top fix is mountings are stuck in still. Need someone to come and unscrew them all and install new toilet seats (you’d have to provide the toilet seats ready for installation). Cheers

To fix a curtain rod which is coming out from one of its end

£20

Springfield, Essex

4th Apr 2026

One of the end of the curtain rod is coming out from the wall, needs to fix it.

Curtains supplied and fitted

£135

Mark Hall North, Essex

2nd Apr 2026

Need curtains supplied and fitted on windows in bedroom. I need the cheapest options as will only be at the address for short time

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

Replace and fit new toilet seat

£80

Brentwood, Essex, CM15

1st Apr 2026

Replace and fit new toilet seat pls

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.

Shower curtain rail fixture and painting

£10

High Beech, Essex

18th Nov 2025

Painting 1 wall in living room and fixing new shower curtain rail in bathroom (will need drill)

Very good and reliable. Helped me get a replacement shower pole as one I got was too small. Came back and finished the job. Definitely recommend.

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

General maintenance tasks at Children's nursery

£500

Shelley, Essex

10th Apr 2022

Various jobs starting with door closing mechanism adjustment, coconut fibre matting edge securing, fixing a toilet roll holder to a children's toilet, fire exit clearance, simple line painting marking out a fire escape route - other jobs as required when they come up. - Due date: Flexible