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Recent Handyman reviews in Islington

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Mahmoud. He was communicative, on time and skilled. No job was too much - he also took extra efforts to go to the DIY shop a number of times to source additional parts. Thank you so much! Strongly recommend working with Mahmoud!

Fix door hinges and closing mechanisms

£100

He knows his work well. Was quick and on time.

Window repair

£85

Great communicating, got the job done in good time! recommend!

Buy Ikea blinds and install in my home

£130

Bart helped put up the blinds in no time. Efficient, professional and punctual, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services. A job well done.

Install roller blinds

£45

As always, its been a pleasure doing business with Dave. Dave is polite, funny, on time, clean and quick with his task :)

Fix wooden nosing on staircase that has come out

£30

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

What's the average cost of a handyman in Islington

£55 - £145

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£55

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£95

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£145

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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

Maintenance in N1 house

£1,000

Islington, Greater London, N1

21st Oct 2026

Urgent (safety and hygiene) Hob doesn't ignite (gas engineer) Living room: dead socket behind the TV, and the loose socket surround by the window (electrician) Treat the mould and damp staining low on the bedroom wall behind the bed Check the airing cupboard for leaks (rust streaks below the valves) Make good the hole above the boiler flue Test the CO alarm and confirm the gas safety certificate is in date Electrician Repair the dead socket behind the TV Master bedroom: fix the light that doesn't work (try a new bulb first) 1st bedroom: replace the dim light with brighter bulbs, same colour temperature throughout Replace the blown E14 candle bulb on the landing Clean or replace the grubby switch plates and sockets Handyman Kitchen: tighten the wobbly cupboard door Kitchen: re-edge or replace the cabinet door with peeling edging Kitchen: reattach the fridge door shelf and the freezer door handle Kitchen: refit the plinth under the sink and replace the scotia Kitchen: repair the damaged floor Re-silicone behind the kitchen sink, around the bath, and around the shower mixer plate Bathroom: fix the broken sink cabinet and refit the loose fitting by the bath taps WC: refix the broken boxing panels behind the toilet WC: repair the split door frame around the latch 2nd bedroom: fit a door stop Airing cupboard: clear the loose boards and battens, refit the shelves, re-lag the pipes Living room: tidy the loose cables with clips or trunking Fit the new blinds (1st bedroom, WC, and the kitchen if replaced) Decorator Wash and repaint the kitchen walls, all bedroom walls, the hallway and the stairs Bedrooms: fill and sand the patches and scrub off the black scuffs before painting Living room: repair the peeling wall and make good around the socket and aerial plate Sand and repaint the banisters and handrail Repaint the flaking window frames and sills (bathroom and bedroom) Repair the cosmetic damage next to the fridge

Install 4x Indoor laundry/drying wall racks

£75

Islington, Greater London, N1

21st Oct 2026

I have min 4x 1 metre size wall dryer racks that need fitting to a solid wall - you will need a powerful enough drill for this.

Peter was fantastic, turned up early, was friendly and did the job brilliantly in less time than allocated. Brilliant job thank you Peter 10/10.

I need a regular handyman to complete various odd jobs in London.

£20

St Luke's, Greater London

19th Oct 2026

The tasks include painting, small plumbing and small woodwork tasks. We have 8 locations and we plan to open two more locations this year. The right person would have continuous ad hoc jobs permitting we build a good relationship. I would want someone who charges per hour.

Handyman required for Monday 19th Oct

£45

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

18th Oct 2026

Handyman required to fix a small glass bathroom shelf. Fix a sayayo lock on bedroom door and change the barrel on a lock. I have the 4 key yale lock. About an hour? Only respond if you can start at 10am as there's no flexibility with this please.

Excellent work! I'll definitely be using Matt again.

Fix door handles and frames so they close properly

£100

Islington, Greater London, N1

16th Oct 2026

There are 4 doors in my 2 bedroom flat Some of the door handles are falling off and think the wood underneath could be a bit rotten, and would like them fixed Also the door frames don’t close properly and would like them adjusted so they close easily

Chandelier

£170

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

13th Oct 2026

I live in a loft converted flat with plasterboard ceiling. I have a heavy (approx 8-12kg) chandelier I want to install but it’ll need to be fitted to joists/noggins behind the ceiling, and then the electrical wirings done too.

Arrived 10 minutes early and got the job done in an hour. Robert was very friendly person and very professional. We are extremely happy with the chandelier he fitted for us. 10/10 electrician

Fit a new kitchen sink and tap

£50

Islington, Greater London, N1

6th Oct 2026

I have a new ceramic sink to fit along with a new tap. I have measured it and it and the width of the cut out in the worktop is fine but length needs to be cut out a little bit further.

Excellent job done efficiently and really helpful 👍

Gym Rebounder Trampoline repairs

£1,000

Angel, Greater London, N1

6th Oct 2026

A large selection of rebounder trampolines need new mats and ropes at 2 gym locations

Assemble+securely mount a hanging kit to office wall

£40

St Pancras, Greater London

6th Oct 2026

We have purchased a home workout hanging bar frame that needs to be securely wall mounted. It comes with it's own set of instructions for the assembly.

I need to drill nails for large art into cement wall nails and fixdoor

£50

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

6th Oct 2026

Hi I have 2/3 large arts and mirrors that I need to hang on the wall but since I have cement walls I need a certain drill or nail or whatever I need for cement and need someone to come drill nails for me and also fix a door hinge on an cabinet

Curtains and blinds installed, window repaired (if possible)

£100

Islington, Greater London, N1

5th Oct 2026

I need blinds and curtains installed and would like for the lock on my window to be fixed if it is possible

Very sweet and proficient with the task!

All-rounder help. 2 Handy men

£300

Barbican, Greater London, EC2Y

5th Oct 2026

I have just moved in and have a lot of odd jobs around the house. Namely, three large rugs in three rooms need to be put down, two single beds and a large headboard need unwrapping and taken downstairs to put my mattresses on to, coffee table unboxing and assembling, help flattening out and sorting all the cardboard boxes and recycling, putting empty suitcases in storage under stairs or in shed, basic kitchen storage/hanging metal storage assembly and help installing in a pretty complex pull-out bin. I just need two skilled, strong and capable people to help me with everything please.

Super great guy! Works hard and does a fantastic job at that. Very friendly and professional - will definitely book again!

Install 2 floating shelves into solid concrete wall (N1)

£45

Hoxton, Greater London

3rd Oct 2026

Task Overview: Looking for an experienced handyman to mount 2 floating shelves onto a solid concrete wall in N1 (Islington). Details & Hardware: Location: N1 area (third floor apartment). Shelves: 2 floating shelves (mounting brackets attach directly to the wall). Walls: Solid concrete wall. Materials provided: Floating shelves, wall mounting brackets, screws, and concrete masonry fixing plugs/rawlplugs are all provided on site. Requirements: Must bring your own hammer drill / SDS drill with suitable masonry bits. Ideally bring a spirit level or laser level to ensure precise, straight installation. Experience with solid wall/concrete anchor installations preferred. Timing: Flexible on date and time, happy to coordinate with your schedule this week.

Repairs of blind, drawer and replace a toilet seat

£200

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

1st Oct 2026

3 repairs 1 - a roller drawer is broken, bracket needs repair. 2 - a roller blind had fallen down - make Good with better plugs ideally or drill new holes 3 - replace a toilet seat - new seat will be at the flat

Patient, professional, effective.

Build fitted alcove shelving & cupboards either side of fireplace

£1,000

Angel, Greater London, N1

26th Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced carpenter/joiner to build fitted alcove units on both sides of our fireplace in our living room. We’d like: * Full-height fitted shelving in both alcoves * Approximately 3–4 open shelves on each side * Large closed cupboards at the bottom for maximum storage * Traditional/Shaker-style cupboard doors * Units built neatly into the alcoves so they look original to the room * Shelves and cupboards painted to match the existing woodwork/walls * Ideally concealed or neatly integrated fixings I’ve attached a photo of the room as it is now, plus a visual showing roughly the style and proportions we want. We’re happy for you to advise on the best materials and exact shelf/cupboard dimensions. We’d like the bottom cupboards to be as deep and spacious as practical. Please quote for labour, and let us know whether your quote includes materials, preparation and painting. We would like someone who has examples of previous fitted alcove/joinery work.

Cat Flap installed

£70

St Luke's, Greater London

23rd Sep 2026

I have a door that has glass , I was wondering if anyone can install a cat flap on the door.

Refix a broken toilet seat x 1 + check why hot tap isn't working

£30

St Pancras, Greater London

23rd Sep 2026

Toilet seat needs to be re-fixed to the seat as there were screws missing. I've ordered a universal toilet fixing pack of screws (see pictures). Just need someone to come in asap to quickly refix. The hot tap isn't working in our kitchen - think the valve is closed or been switched off at the tank (see pic) Office hours are 9am - 6pm

For shower screen

£30

Finsbury, Greater London, WC1X

21st Sep 2026

Install shower screen into tile

Mirror repair

£70

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

15th Sep 2026

I need this mirror fixed. The mirror glass smashed - the wooden frame is still completely in tact - but will need dismantling to replace the mirror.

Install curtains and cieling lights

£150

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

11th Sep 2026

I need help from someone expert (electrician ideally) to install 2 blinds and 1 curtain road (and curtain), and install 4 ceiling lights.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Islington

Maintenance in N1 house

£1,000

Islington, Greater London, N1

21st Oct 2026

Urgent (safety and hygiene) Hob doesn't ignite (gas engineer) Living room: dead socket behind the TV, and the loose socket surround by the window (electrician) Treat the mould and damp staining low on the bedroom wall behind the bed Check the airing cupboard for leaks (rust streaks below the valves) Make good the hole above the boiler flue Test the CO alarm and confirm the gas safety certificate is in date Electrician Repair the dead socket behind the TV Master bedroom: fix the light that doesn't work (try a new bulb first) 1st bedroom: replace the dim light with brighter bulbs, same colour temperature throughout Replace the blown E14 candle bulb on the landing Clean or replace the grubby switch plates and sockets Handyman Kitchen: tighten the wobbly cupboard door Kitchen: re-edge or replace the cabinet door with peeling edging Kitchen: reattach the fridge door shelf and the freezer door handle Kitchen: refit the plinth under the sink and replace the scotia Kitchen: repair the damaged floor Re-silicone behind the kitchen sink, around the bath, and around the shower mixer plate Bathroom: fix the broken sink cabinet and refit the loose fitting by the bath taps WC: refix the broken boxing panels behind the toilet WC: repair the split door frame around the latch 2nd bedroom: fit a door stop Airing cupboard: clear the loose boards and battens, refit the shelves, re-lag the pipes Living room: tidy the loose cables with clips or trunking Fit the new blinds (1st bedroom, WC, and the kitchen if replaced) Decorator Wash and repaint the kitchen walls, all bedroom walls, the hallway and the stairs Bedrooms: fill and sand the patches and scrub off the black scuffs before painting Living room: repair the peeling wall and make good around the socket and aerial plate Sand and repaint the banisters and handrail Repaint the flaking window frames and sills (bathroom and bedroom) Repair the cosmetic damage next to the fridge

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