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Recent Handyman reviews in Brixton

Really friendly, good communication and efficient! Thank you

Put up curtains

£40

Miha installed the blinds perfectly. He was very efficient, communication was easy and he even helped out with hanging up a mirror. Would definitely request his help again!

Install blinds (4x roller and 3x wooden blinds)

£150

Really nice guy, got the job done quick, good comms. Would recommend working with him!

Install bathroom cabinet

£40

Liam was absolutely brilliant, fixed a very damaged front door architrave on an old Victorian terrace house, and has finished it better than I could have hoped for. A real pleasure working with him and I can't recommend him enough. He is highly experienced, very knowledgeable, and very capable.

Repair front door frame/architrave

£200

Amazing service! Quick, professional and very nice person! Would highly recommend ☺️

Curtain pole fitting

£45

Meting did the jobs thoroughly and communicated well with me after the booking was done.

Bleed radiator, fix light switch, install coat hooks

£70

What's the average cost of a handyman in Brixton

£55 - £130

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£55

median

£85

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£130

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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 Brixton

Uninstall bathroom cabinet with a new one, and fix door knocker.

£70

Stockwell, Greater London

8th May 2026

Take existing broken bathroom cabinet off the wall and replace with a new one. Tighten loose door knocker.

Fit blinds, put nets up and install shelves inside a pantry cupboard

£150

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

6th May 2026

To fit blinds at my kitchen and living room window, fit shelves inside my pantry cupboard, to put up nets up at 2 bedroom Windows.

Had a wonderful experience, very good tradesmen to work with and very knowledgeable.

Wall Repair, Full Plastering & Repainting

£300

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

4th May 2026

I’m looking for an experienced plasterer/decorator to repair, skim plaster, and repaint a wall in a small room (see photo). The bedroom wall has had fittings removed and needs full surface preparation and finishing

Blinds2Go Put Up

£90

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

4th May 2026

Pls see photos! I have 4 Blinds2Go brackets to put up. 3 windows measuring the same and 1 larger window.

Really great, thank you!

Handyman odd jobs

£100

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

30th Apr 2026

- fixing the fan in the bathroom - putting up solar, motion-activated lights outside - hanging a new wardrobe pole - installing a knife rack in the kitchen - Install a new lock in the door

Hang Internal Door (Labour Only)

£150

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

27th Apr 2026

Planing and trimming door to fit existing frame Cutting recesses for hinges and latch Hanging the door Fitting door handles and latch Adjusting for smooth closing

Leroy did a great job. I'm very pleased with his work.

Fix bed and wardrobe

£100

Stockwell, Greater London

24th Apr 2026

Need a Wardrobe and Bed to be fixed

great job!! would book again

Put up a blind over some stairs. Will need a ladder

£70

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

12th Apr 2026

We have a blind to put up from blinds direct. They are easy to put up but we need it installed over some stairs. You will need a ladder and possibly a stair ladder

Did a great job with our blind

Fitting roller blind

£60

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

11th Apr 2026

Fit roller blind to mount above window. There is a mount above the window for the brackets. I drilled holes but not deep enough fir the plugs to go in

Very quick and efficient

Blinds install

£30

Stockwell, Greater London

10th Apr 2026

Fit roll blinds cut down to size. Brackets already fitted

Blind fitting

£30

Stockwell, Greater London

10th Apr 2026

Dunelm double blinds brackets are installed just cut down of blinds and fitting needed

Fix a clothing rail to the wall

£30

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

4th Apr 2026

I need a rail fixed to the wall. It needs to be drilled / screwed in. This is a rental property, so I’m looking for someone who can do it with minimal damage to the wall that can be filled afterwards. I’m fairly confident it’s a brick/masonry wall.

Help me install external pull up bar

£35

Stockwell, Greater London

22nd Mar 2026

Install external pull up bar into a brick wall It needs to be secure. Will need to bring a heavy duty drill All extension bolts provided :)

My kitchen sink is blocked

£100

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

20th Mar 2026

My kitchen sink drain is blocked, tried a few tricks but nothing worked.

Fix wardrobe door

£80

Stockwell, Greater London

17th Mar 2026

Rebooking task between Joe and Selami

Did a great job - on time, polite and fixed my problem. Thanks!

Built my blinds for me (bay window)

£10

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

14th Mar 2026

i’ve got no blinds and no curtains i need someone that has a experience to put them up for me

Put up Blinds

£50

Stockwell, Greater London

12th Mar 2026

I have 4 sets of Blinds2Go blinds to put up.

Fit a blackout blind including removing skirting board

£100

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

2nd Mar 2026

Hello, I’ve brought a blackout blind for my sons room that was made to measure. There is some skirting board at the bottom of the window that I was going to remove but it’s trickier than I thought because the skirting goes under the window ledge. I need someone with the right tools to cut the skirting board out and then install the blind. Please get in touch if you’re able to take on this task. Thanks

Great service, Joseph was professional and a great problem solver. He consulted me with options at each stage of the installation of my blackout blinds. He was also very fast and efficient! Thanks so much Joseph!

Install door lock

£50

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

27th Feb 2026

I’m looking for an experienced handyman/locksmith to install a secure lock on my bedroom door. * Install a new secure lock (keyed lock). * The door is a standard interior timber door. * You may need to supply the lock (please include the cost in your offer), or I can purchase one if you advise which type to buy. * Ensure the lock is properly aligned and functioning smoothly. If the task goes well, I would be happy to have you install a lock on another door as well. Please bring your own tools and have experience with door lock installation. Please let me know your availability and total price (including materials if supplying the lock). Thank you.

Help with furnture assembled and misc

£200

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

3rd Dec 2025

I need 9 pieces of furniture assembled and approx 11 paintings hung up, tv mounted (I have the tv mount, 5 wall lights hung up (plugged into socket) and 6 shelves and 2 poles inserted into a wardobe

Extremely good, he did so well that I increased the payment. 5 stars for everything, will definitely use him again. I very much highly recommend him.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Brixton

House maintenance odd jobs

£200

Stockwell, Greater London

25th Apr 2023

- Supply and fit 2x bulbs - Re-fit the top floor cupboard handle - Supply and fit new draw bearings - Clean the extractor - Supply and fit a new light string - Supply and fit new toilet seat as the connections to affix the lid is insufficient to re-fit - Tighten the screws to the bottom of the front door. - Replace sealant around the affected areas (kitchen and bathroom sinks/bath) - Due date: Flexible

Raymond did some work for a tenanted house which I let. He communicated with me well , was happy to deal directly with the letting agent and the tenants were delighted with his work. I would happily use Raymonds services again.