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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
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Bed Repairs
Blind Repairs
Curtain Rod Installation
Door Installation
Fireplace Installation
Fitness Equipment Installation
Garden Shed Installation & Repair
Internal Door Installation
Kitchen Cupboard Repair
Kitchen Drawer Repair
Kitchen Sink Installation
Mirror Repair
Roman Blinds Installation
Shower Screen Installation
Venetian Blind Repair
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Ring Doorbell Installation
Treadmill Repair
Toilet Seat Fitting
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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









