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Great communicating, got the job done in good time! recommend!
Buy Ikea blinds and install in my home
£130
Abdul was professional and came prepared. He did a great job, Highly recommend!
To remove blind. Then put up new blind. Will need drill and 4 screws
£25
Amazing working with Derec! He fixed 2 beds, was very friendly and responsive and I’ll def be working with him in future
Fix Bed Joint
£50
Darren carried out the job efficiently and was very communicative during the process, would recommend!
Install catflap
£75
What's the average cost of a handyman in Islington
£55 - £136
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£55
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£90
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£136
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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.Â
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 Islington
5x Internal door installation
£500
Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7
19th Aug 2026
Looking to install 5 oak fire doors through my flat. They'll just be slabs of wood (ie. what I think is industry standard?) from Leader Doors, so will need cutting to the exact size, hinges chiselling in, handle install etc. QUOTE - I'm collecting quotes currently so ballparked £100 per door. Won't be offended if this is out
Fix wall & apply latch to a cupboard door
£90
Finsbury, Greater London, WC1X
19th Aug 2026
A door fell out due to wind. It damaged the wall on the way down, the damage looks plaster-level. Need that smoothing over and painting + some smaller paint jobs on the stairs perhaps. Also need a latch applied to said door to prevent it falling again!
Jason was quick, efficient, great work & communicated really well.
Assemble Blinds Now
£20
Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7
18th Aug 2026
need blinds assembled asap
Install 5 x 1m ikea floating shelves and 5x30cm
£70
Barnsbury, Greater London, N1
16th Aug 2026
5 1m floating shelves and 5 smaller ones to be installed onto plaster wall today
Super friendly and such a knowledgable and quick operator. Made the job super simple and was amazingly quick and tidy. Definitely use Max for all your DIY needs
I would like 3 curtain rods put up
£60
Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7
13th Aug 2026
3 curtain rods to be hung into the wall.
On time done the job to high stanard
Tree maintenance
£150
Pentonville, Greater London
9th Aug 2026
Tree in garden needs maintenance Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No
Incredible job!!! Couldn’t have been better
Require a handyman, painting, and a few small repairs in the property
£350
Barnsbury, Greater London, N1
6th Aug 2026
Require a handyman, en-suite bathroom ceiling painting- 0.8m x 1.4m and a few small repairs in the property inc tightening carpet/handles etc
bath shower screen replacement
£120
Holborn, Greater London
6th Aug 2026
Replace existing broken bath shower screen with replacement If possible also replace extractor fan
Prompt work. Easy to work with
Repair wardrobe door
£40
Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7
5th Aug 2026
Wardrobe door has come off. The screws which go into the wardrobe have looked and come out. Tried to repair myself but couldn't do much. Would like someone with experience to fix the door back onto the wardrobe.
Hang pictures, fix a blind (will require a drill), fix a fridge door
£40
Barnsbury, Greater London, N1
3rd Aug 2026
I need some pictures hung, a blind that has come off the wall fixed and then my fridge door has broken away from the cupboard door that it was fixed too, so i need this re-attached (fridge pictured).
My toilet seat has cracked need a new one and to be fitted please
£40
Barnsbury, Greater London, N1
2nd Aug 2026
Toilet seat cracked need a new one and to be fitted please
Fixing door/window/kitchen door
£60
Barnsbury, Greater London, N1
27th Jul 2026
1. Bedroom door handle will not latch shut - does not clasp and needs fixing. 2) uPVC tilt and turn window does not stay open in strong breeze; adjust hinges/friction stays/mechanism so window remains open 3) To re-secure kitchen cupboard door with integrated fold-out ironing board - awkward angle to screw securely and heavy. I've also lost the 2 screws needed.
Took great care and time on tasks - real attention to detail. Thanks!
Lockbox installed and light-switch needs repairing
£55
Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7
26th Jul 2026
Need lockbox drilled into brick exterior. Also need a light switch repaired - the mechanism fell out and needs replacing
Punctual and polite thanks so much!
Repair kitchen doors draws
£5,000
Islington, Greater London, N1
26th Jul 2026
Kitchen doors and draws suffer damage and need replacing or respray. Shaker style mdf
Roller blinds fitting.
£50
Angel, Greater London, N1
22nd Jul 2026
1 x 150 cm wide blind for one window 2 x 120 cm wide blinds for the other window. In total 3 roller blinds for 2 windows. I do not own a ladder though i might be able to find one. I cannot provide a parking space. I prefer someone local because i am not able to pay the additional costs of C charge and parking. The walls are incredibly hard so you would need a powerful tool. Thank you.
Shower Screen replacement
£300
Angel, Greater London, N1
20th Jul 2026
Take down old bath/shower screen & replace with new one .. .. Replace basin pop up waste & bottle trap Both replacements are already on site Thanks
Excellent Work 🎯💯 Easy as & all sorted
Shower screen installation
£150
Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7
20th Jul 2026
i need a shower screen installed by someone with experience. the screens bought are a bi-fold shower screen enclosure from Durovin Bathrooms
Really good attention to detail and is able to do complex tasks. I had a difficult shower screen that needed fitting and he did a very good job- it looked better than I imagined when I bought the screen! He communicated well throughout and asked for my preferences upon installation. Very happy with the service and would definitely recommend
Install a ceiling fan in bedroom
£100
Islington, Greater London, N1
9th Jul 2026
Hi there! I need help building and installing a ceiling fan in my bedroom. The ceiling fan is in a box and needs to be assembled first. It will replace the light fixture that is already there (last picture). BYO tools (including drill).
Clean, tidy, punctual and very professional!
Blinds repair
£70
Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7
9th Jul 2026
Venetian blinds repair is required. The tilt wand came off.
Outdoor heater installed
£50
Canonbury, Greater London
4th Mar 2026
I have an oudoor heater that needs installing on a brick wall that is very hard to drill in to
Very helpful, prompt and efficient
Recent General Maintenance tasks in Islington
Tree maintenance
£150
Pentonville, Greater London
9th Aug 2026
Tree in garden needs maintenance Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No
Incredible job!!! Couldn’t have been better
Maintain my immersion heater
£110
St Luke's, Greater London
3rd Feb 2026
Annual maintenance of immersion heater
Looking for someone to help with ad hoc office maintenance
£80
Islington, Greater London, N1
22nd Aug 2024
Ad hoc tasks around the office: - Putting a key box on the wall - Sanding and Painting over a few imperfections on the walls It would be great to find someone we can continually rely on for future tasks
Fire door maintenance
£250
Islington, Greater London, N1
5th Jul 2023
I need some work done on a fire door at my flat in Essex Rd Islington. - Install an intumescent strip - Install a third hinge - Install a door closer - Install a Dorgard fire door release. - Due date: Before Thursday, 6 July 2023









