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Recent Handyman reviews in Islington

Shane was excellent. Would recommend

Install two mobility grab rails on entrance to sitting room.

£50

Selami was great - very professional and helpful. Both jobs completed quickly!

Install a blind and hang a mirror

£40

Great communication before the job, very conscientious and skilled in completing the task, and a very friendly and courteous guy. Many thanks!

Hang 2 roman blinds, fix door handle and light switch

£50

Incredible professionalism and persisted to complete the job which was challenging and complicated. Would highly recommend Rhys!

Install toilet seat

£50

Great! I’m very happy. I appreciated the small gestures like taking his shoes off on arrival and showing me how things works too. Professional, good advice and efficient. I highly recommend :)

Fixing door handle, fixing kitchen cabinet, new seal in shower

£50

Very friendly, got the job done, would defo use again!

2 vintage lamp repairs

£50

What's the average cost of a handyman in Islington

£50 - £126

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£50

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£85

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£126

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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 Islington

Handyman in zone 1 to carry out ad hoc handyman jobs.

£20

St Luke's, Greater London

13th May 2026

We want an ongoing handyman who to support with Odd jobs and general tasks within our 8 locations across zone 1 in London

Fix coffee machine

£100

Islington, Greater London, N1

13th May 2026

Water stopped flowing from machine, seemingly blocked. We’ve tried group head and steam wand and it’s not working. Likely blockage.

I need a roller blind installed

£30

Islington, Greater London, N1

11th May 2026

I need a roller blind installed. High ceiling

Fire door installation & door handles

£180

Islington, Greater London, N1

9th May 2026

I need a handyman for several jobs in my home: * Supply and fit 1 internal FD30 fire door (living room) – door will be provided * Fit/replace door handles on 3 internal doors (kitchen, bedroom x2) Budget for labour is around £180–£220 depending on scope. Please only reply if you are able to work within this range.

Restring my blinds

£30

Canonbury, Greater London

7th May 2026

My blinds have a frayed cord that I need restringed. I've tried to fix it but the string still gets stuck in the mechanism.

Fixed my blinds perfectly 👍

Fix a heavy 20kg mirror to wall

£35

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

3rd May 2026

To fix a circular mirror to a plaster wall in a victorian house - c.20kg

Fit blinds

£50

Angel, Greater London, N1

2nd May 2026

I need my current blinds removing and some new ones fitting according to this make/model’s instructions: https://www.makemyblinds.co.uk/how-to-fit-vertical-blinds/

Render repair - cracks and missing render covering an exterior planter

£300

Islington, Greater London, N1

1st May 2026

I am looking to have the cracks patched up on exterior render covering a planter on our roof terrace.

Fix wardrobe sliding door

£30

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

1st May 2026

Sliding door of wardrobe came out and needs to be fit in

Drill and hang L-shape curtain rod on wall & concrete ceiling

£75

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

25th Apr 2026

I need help with drilling into concrete ceiling and plaster wall to hang an L-shape curtain rod. The ceiling is concrete so you would need a special tool for it.

Fix and paint a rotted planter and lid to the storage shed

£150

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

24th Apr 2026

Construct and paint planter on the fence. Replace and paint lid to outside storage shed. I can provide measurements but will need help acquiring wood planks. BYO tools. Paint provided.

Mirror repair or replacement - black stains / desilvering

£80

St Luke's, Greater London

23rd Apr 2026

Hi, I have a mirror in my flat that has developed black stains around the edges (desilvering/foxing of the backing). I'm looking for someone experienced with mirrors who can assess and fix the issue.

Install in total 8 floating shelves in 2 alcoves

£500

Hoxton, Greater London

22nd Apr 2026

Install 8 floating shelves in 2 alcoves on either side of master bed. Back walks are brick, leftmost wall of left alcove is brick. The rest are plaster walls.

Replace my toilet seat

£70

Islington, Greater London, N1

20th Apr 2026

i need to replace my toilet seat

Fire exit door repair

£750

Canonbury, Greater London

8th Apr 2026

Fire exit door had a hole drilled in, looking for repair. Must be certified in fire door safety.

Window specialist - need help fix soundproofing

£100

Pentonville, Greater London

7th Apr 2026

We have the same type of window throughout the flat. However, in the bedroom, we can hear noise from outside coming in. We're on the first floor by the way and by the road. The rest of the flat is fine, and we do not have this issue elsewhere. As shown in the photo, there appears to be a gap between the window and it's adjoining section, so I think that may be the part that needs fixing. We need help with fixing this or some other parts that actually need fixing if that's not the cause.

I need a roller blind fitted. In my living room - ladder needed

£20

Islington, Greater London, N1

30th Mar 2026

It’s quite high up so would need someone with a ladder. It’s a roller blind and would need it done in the morning

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

Handy man jobs

£100

St Luke's, Greater London

20th Dec 2025

I need some handy man jobs around my flag as just moved in - trash removal / bring 2x boxes, 3x rubbish bags to basement bins - mirror hanging - print hanging - build my Chester draws - dismantle 2x bedsidetables so I can store them

Amazing work and very quick and thorough - thank you so much!!

Hole drilled through wall and motorised garage door fixed

£200

Angel, Greater London, N1

20th Nov 2025

I need a hole drilled so I can have power outside to my icebath as my wife is fed up of window being open. Our garage door clickers have stopped working and I need them fixed.

Highly recommend! You must use Martin!

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Islington

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