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Recent Handyman reviews in Hertfordshire Watford

Was on time and completed the task well. It needed some careful thinking and planning to fit it perfectly. Great job done and well done.

Skyline blind

£40

Extremely professional and polite. Did a fab job. I’ll hire again.

Install a few shelves and ikea skadis, clocks etc

£50

Great service! On time and completed my shed really well. Excellent job. Will give more jobs

Garden shed assemble

£50

Careful, tenacious and high quality work

Replacement hinges on UPVC conservatory door.

£150

Excellent work done. Thank you

I need to fix nest doorbell

£50

Fantastic tasker. Super helpful. Went above and beyond my needs- highly recommended for future jobs!

Patch up my conservatory Wall (Paint and remodel)

£200

What's the average cost of a handyman in Hertfordshire Watford

£70 - £158

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£70

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£105

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£158

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Hertfordshire Watford

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What do handyman services include?

Not everyone has the skills, tools, or time to tackle home maintenance and repairs, which is why handyman services are readily available to book on Airtasker. Save yourself the trouble of pulling a DIY by connecting with a reliable handyman near you. 

Here are some tasks you can request from your Tasker:

General handyman services

Most handymen are all-rounders, ready to take on a bit of everything around the house. When you hire one, you can sort out multiple issues in one fell swoop, from yanking up carpets and hanging doors to swapping out light bulbs.

Indoor installations and repairs

Struggling to install recently purchased homewares? Or perhaps you can’t replace your damaged appliances just yet? Handymen could easily smooth out these minor bumps. They are equipped to assist with tasks like putting up blinds and curtain rods, installing kitchen sinks and pet doors, and even wallpapering.  If you need a home security system installed, you can also book a Tasker to set this up for you.

Outdoor installations and repairs

Your outdoor area goes through the wringer, enduring everything from heavy rains to the mess left behind after playtime. To keep your backyard in tip-top shape, have outdoor items expertly installed or repaired. Seek out a handyman near you who can assist in tasks like putting up your garden shed or clothesline, mending windows, fixing your mower, and fitting outdoor blinds.

Bricklaying and building work

Handyman services can also cover basic home construction, such as bricklaying and building work. If you need a seasoned builder to help you put up garden walls, repair loose brickwork, install MDF, or construct a chicken coop, count on Taskers to handle them for you. For maintenance, you can also book separate services for gardening work or brick cleaning.

Wall hanging

If you need to free up space in the living room or garage, get a handyman to mount your TV or bicycle on the wall. Instead of pulling a DIY, working with a tradesperson for your wall hanging needs ensures your furnishings are level and fitted securely. Taskers can hang picture frames, mirrors, or heavier electrical items like dryers. Having trouble with your electrical wiring? Have it fixed beforehand by booking another service on Airtasker.

Furniture repair

Before having your broken furniture repaired, specify the type of furniture to make sure you get a Tasker whose skills align with your demands. For instance, get a Tasker with carpentry experience to repair your wooden coffee table, wardrobe, or sofa bed. If the issue is electrical work, such as fixing ceiling fans or digital fitness equipment, ensure your handyman is experienced in this area.

Home maintenance

When you have access to home maintenance services near you, it’s easier preserve your place’s top-notch condition. You can count on your local handyman to help with cleaning the gutters, pressure-washing driveways and paths, resealing windows and doors, and sorting out minor roof repairs. Avoid letting small issues turn into expensive problems with regular home maintenance.

Recent Handyman tasks in Hertfordshire Watford

Handyman needed

£100

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17

28th Mar 2026

I have a cupboard under my sink I would like to prepare to install a dishwasher. The cupboard has a wooden panel on either side that needs to be removed for the dishwasher to go in. I simply need someone to remove these 2 panels

Sliding Wardrobe railing fix

£50

North Watford, Hertfordshire

16th Mar 2026

Wardrobe sliding doors to be fixed and put back on possible new railing installed, the doors keep getting stuck so need a new railing installed and sort it out

Kitchen counter wrapped and kitchen cupboard painted white

£500

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17

15th Mar 2026

kitchen counter wrapped and stick on tiles

Hi can fix a media wall for me ?

£10

Garston, Hertfordshire

12th Mar 2026

I need someone to give me a quote for awall media

Install a door seal on Bosch variopoint4 washer BusheyWD23.

£50

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17

12th Mar 2026

Washing machine Replacement of Door Seal on Bosch Varioperfect 4 Gasket. I have a replacement door seal but found it tricky to put it on myself . Also check if the machine has a short & check plug. It works but seal needs putting on properly. It works but spin cycle not starting, pump may be blocked

Assemble furniture and make good small holes in porch wall

£150

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17

11th Mar 2026

Assemble a flat pack wardrobe: https://arthauss.co.uk/products/arti-2-3-sliding-door-wardrobe-250cm?variant=32750058897485. And move a wardrobe to another bedroom either by carrying it or disassembling it and reassembling it: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/visthus-wardrobe-grey-white-90493446/ Make good shallow holes (where cavity wall insulation was put in) in the porch internal wall. See photo. 5 in total. I have white paint.

Install ring doorbell, keybox, stairgates, curtains, and childs desk

£100

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17

7th Mar 2026

Handyman odds and ends. New move Install ring doorbell Attach keybox to outside wall Wrap kitchen worktop Take four curtian poles down Install one pole (moving one of the poles to another room) Take one blind down Install 2 curtain tracks with curtains Put up 4 curtains unto a pole already installed Install 4 stair gates Put together children's desk

Amazing work, really helpful and prompt. Great customer service. Will use them again.

Washer dryer removed and new one installed

£80

Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, WD3

6th Mar 2026

Washer dryer removed and new one installed. AO.com came said they could not remove the left leg to take out old washer dryer

Drill curtain rod to wall

£30

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17

5th Mar 2026

Get a curtain rod drilled on the wall and repair holes where the old curtain was. The holes are 3-4 mm big, the fixers are still on the wall

Put up a blind

£50

Bushey, Hertfordshire

24th Feb 2026

Need a blind putting back up.

Serg put up a blind and sorted out some plumbing. Punctual and thorough. Very happy.

2 handyworks - put a mirror up and some hooks

£20

South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, WD19

22nd Feb 2026

Handy works putting a mirror up n some hold behind a door

I need a Handyman to carry out few jobs.

£100

Leavesden Green, Hertfordshire

20th Feb 2026

Move Mirrors and Paintings around. Put up Shelves.

Install 3 doors

£100

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17

19th Feb 2026

install 3 bedroom doors

Venetian blind control broken and mechanism difficult to turn

£60

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17

16th Feb 2026

I need the control code to my Venetian blinds reattached in 1 room and mechanism oiled In 3 rooms

Fixing a door on cupboard

£20

North Watford, Hertfordshire

9th Feb 2026

Door is out of place and needs to be fixed

Fix the door

£50

West Watford, Hertfordshire

4th Feb 2026

Hi I would like to fix my bathroom door such that it opens from inside, right now open outside seems like it was wrongly fixed

Install curtain rail, hard to reach place

£70

Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, WD3

28th Jan 2026

I require someone to install a curtain rail for my grandma. Access is a little more difficult as there are some books and files in the way. Small ladder required.

Fix plantation blinds

£40

Holywell, Hertfordshire

28th Jan 2026

Some slats are broken in our plantation-style fixed wooden shutters. We have the replacement slats; just need help fixing and attaching them.

Gym equipment

£150

North Watford, Hertfordshire

27th Jan 2026

Big gym rack, lifting equipment, bench, and much more

Julien was great, he was so efficient and made sure the equipment was very safe. He came on the day I decided and was very helpful doing above and beyond

Hamdyman repairs on kitchen cupboards , some door handles

£130

North Watford, Hertfordshire

19th Jan 2026

Bath screen trim needs replacing Corner unit in kitchen . Dividing plinth in middle needs repairing .. come off . The door to living room bedroom and bathroom (3 handles ) needs looking at . Needs a part inside to make them shut properly . Bathroom handle has come off … I need a shelf unit for kitchen being made up ( flat pack) First step on my stairs to my flat is wobbly . Another home nearby needs new bathroom door handle

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Hertfordshire Watford

E bike maintenance, check clean drive chain , brakes , spokes .

£150

Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, WD3

5th Feb 2024

E-bike , check clean adjust. Drive chain , brakes , spokes , ect , ie bike service . - Due date: Flexible

A few bolts maintain

£30

Oxhey, Hertfordshire

13th Apr 2023

My sons wheel got taken off from sone teenagers so fixing mountain bike - Due date: Flexible