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Recent Handyman reviews in Brixton

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

Absolutely amazing job. Cut and fitted all blinds for 3 bedrooms and my kitchen. Luiz came with positive & happy attitude started the work immediately, took his time and has a lot of pride in his work. Very comfortable with him around ,100% will recommend him to family & friends. Will also be using him again definitely thank you so much for making our house a home.

Cut and fit blinds

£70

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

What's the average cost of a handyman in Brixton

£55 - £130

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£55

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£82

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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

Cleaning , painting and fixing headboard

£150

Stockwell, Greater London

23rd May 2026

2 jobs : - As pictures show, my tenant left a bedroom with loads of stains on the walls. I cannot tell what they are but I need someone to go in the flat and rub them off and apply a layer of paint over the areas affected. Perhaps its just as simple to apply a coating throughout the walls of the bedroom ( no need to do ceiling) For size reference it is a standard double room 3m x 3m with a window on one of the walls. I also bought a new headboard which will need to be fixed to the bed. The headboard can be fixed by hand in less than 5 min.

We have 3 illuminating signs that need to be installed.

£1,500

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

20th May 2026

Hi, We have 3 illuminating signs that need to be installed for our storefront. We have attached as much information about the project as we have.

Blocked kitchen sink

£50

Stockwell, Greater London

17th May 2026

My mums kitchen sink is blocked

Secure wardrobe to wall, fix two doors, tighten Ikea bed frame

£60

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

16th May 2026

Ikea Wardrobe needs securing to wall. 2 interior doors need fixing, IKEA bed frame needs tightening

Builder to fix damp wall and possible leak coming from brick walls

£100

Stockwell, Greater London

13th May 2026

i need someone to check and fix the damp and flaking paint in our flat. we suspect water maybe coming from the outside brick. If you could do free inspection and give us quote.

Hang Roman Blind

£50

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

11th May 2026

Need someone to hang a single roman blind in our bedroom. No current blind in place. We have all attachments required to hang it.

Fix new bathroom cabinet to the wall and tighten door knocker

£60

South Lambeth, Greater London, SW8

11th May 2026

Fix new bathroom cabinet to the wall. Tighten loose door knocker, I don't have the back caps for the door knocker. They've dropped and are missing.

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 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.