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Recent Handyman reviews in Essex

Lovely guy. Helped to install my doorbell too. Highly recommend

Install ring doorbell

£20

Timely arrival, great workmanship, good suggestions. Thank you.

Build a gym

£100

John, was an absolute legend. He does what he says on the tin. Patient, respectful and great quality work. I couldn’t recommend anyone more.

Dayrate handyman

£150

Excellent and highly recommended.

Ikea Pax sliding door repair

£75

Hé was awesome Would recommend him 👍🏾

Fit my blinds

£50

Foyzul takes his time and gets the job done to a hight standard. A very clean job.

Install Blinds around my house

£100

What's the average cost of a handyman in Essex

£56 - £148

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£56

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£97

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£148

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Recent Handyman tasks in Essex

Change door locks and small handy work

£85

Springfield, Essex

20th Dec 2025

Change a door lock to a new lock with keys Bleed radiator Assemble a small toddler table and chair, high chair Hang TV on the wall

Assemble an outdoor storage box, fix curtain pole, hang up 7 frames

£80

Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9

19th Dec 2025

- I tried assembling this outdoor storage box but got stuck and need someone else to do it: https://www.dobbies.com/Darwin-Store-It-Out-Wheelie-Bin-Store-Green/5639084826.p?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23229541418 - I need 7 frames hung up on walls (mix of brick and plasterboard) - I have two curtain poles hung up that were shoddily done and the fixing is falling out of the wall, I need those fixed

Electrician and handy man

£80

Brentwood, Essex, CM15

19th Dec 2025

build a light and change it build ikea shelves

Need a handyman to set up ring / eufy doorbell

£20

Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9

19th Dec 2025

Need a ring / eufy doorbell set up. Easy access to power by the front door

Circuit board repair

£150

Abbey Field, Essex

19th Dec 2025

replace SMD from one to another one

Fire alarms installed for building regs

£3,000

Hockley, Essex

18th Dec 2025

new fitness facility refurb.....

Install Smart Meter into Consumer Unit and bidirectional rcbo

£65

Berechurch, Essex

17th Dec 2025

As the title shows, I need someone to install my EcoFlow Smart Meter into my electric box along with a bidirectional rcbo for future Solar installation, preferable a qualified electrician

General handyman to finish renovation works

£9,999

Theydon Bois, Essex

17th Dec 2025

Hi tradesmen We have a house that is almost complete and need a skilled contractor to do the general fixing and finishing of a house renovation. My Dad has had major heart surgery and will be unable to see the project through. Starting 23rd Jan ideally

Cupboard needs to be fixed. It keeps falling off

£100

Hainault, Greater London

16th Dec 2025

The hinges on the cupboard keep coming off. I think it needs new ones?

Got the job done in the end. But missed original days booked in to fix.

Repair loose fitting

£25

Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9

15th Dec 2025

Repair lose fitting of lamp holder

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.

UPVC door removal and install new door

£250

Brentwood, Essex, CM15

15th Dec 2025

Someone with experience and knowledge of installing front doors to assist another person who will be doing majority of the work. Just need someone with experience to help and make sure it’s done correctly

Install/paint wood panelling to a 4m wall, move/replace 2 plug sockets

£900

Sewardstonebury, Essex

14th Dec 2025

I'd like some wood panelling installed behind our bed head with a thin shelf above it for pictures. 2 plug sockets need replacing with USB/C fixtures and one of these moved by about 20cm and then fitted nicely into the panelling. The panelling then needs painting. I have bought the panelling and shelf plus 2 plug sockets. Will need to buy paint.

General minor repairs

£100

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23

13th Dec 2025

Put up a double bed Fix a door handle Fix a door that has come off a cupboard Install a bathroom lock Move some hooks higher

Fix treadmill

£50

Prittlewell, Essex

13th Dec 2025

Treadmill stopped while using and error code - E-02

Install blind in window reveal.

£100

Rise Park, Greater London

12th Dec 2025

The Blind needs to be installed so it fixes to the top part of the window reveal. I think there is either a concrete or steel lintel in the way

Really lovely chap to spend time with. Thanks for what you did.

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.

Handyman needed to assemble exhibition stand

£350

Deer's Green, Essex

11th Sep 2025

Hi! We are a company that sells bike racks. We need a handyman tomorrow (Friday) to assemble our exposition stand in our photography studio this Friday. We are a bike storage company and need the stand set up for our next photoshoot. The stand is made up of 3 walls made of wood / MDF board which are easily to assembly (see attached photos). You will also need to assemble a couple of bike stands. No electricity skills are required. We would like to shoot some video and photography content of the Tasker assembling the bike stands - please only make an offer if you are happy to have your photograph / video taken that we can use in our advertising.

Anton did a great job today assemble a stand for an exhibition. Would highly recommend booking him if you are considering using him for your task!

Fix my dryer

£40

Woodford Wells, Greater London

3rd Aug 2025

Drum of the dryer is not spinning. Need this looked at and fixed.

George went above and beyond.

Handyman - hanging a few things in house

£100

Mile End, Essex

26th Jul 2025

Hang x2 shelves Hang two lights Hang x2 towel rails Hang shower tray Hang towel ring Hang toilet paper holder Redrill & Hang door 90 - 120 mins

Victor was very professional and did a great job. Would recommend and would hire again

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