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Recent Handyman reviews in Leytonstone

Shane did a great job fitting a cat flap. He was polite, tidy and did a quick installation.

Install Cat Flap into UPVC door

£50

Very helpful,great job. Recommended

Curtain rod installation

£20

Can highly recommend Neal. He installed two radiators and a sink for us, and went above and beyond! Really lovely to be around as well. Five stars!

Move two radiators and install a sink

£150

Great ....will def book him again...and again.....thank you!!! 😁😁😁😁

Fit a roller blind

£20

Very professional, friendly and helpful. Done a great job on the door as well! Definitely recommended. Thank you!

Install automatic stormguard on front door

£60

Fred did a great job. He was punctual, polite and completed everything to a great standard. Will definitely use his services again! Thank you

Fixtures fitting

£50

What's the average cost of a handyman in Leytonstone

£50 - £112

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£50

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£70

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£112

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Handyman Services

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 Leytonstone

Touch up jobs incl, Painting and fix bed

£80

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

15th May 2026

Small touch up paint job in a 1 bedroom apartment. Paint door frame , walls that need touching up, Fix plug sockets , put cable back in place , fix bed Only available today and tomorrow

Unscrew fixtures from wall (tiny/quick job)

£15

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

5th May 2026

Need to take out some screws from the wall - 4 screws in total. (Our electric screwdriver doesn't work)

Brilliant. Friendly & professional

Put up trellis and install cat flap

£160

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

27th Apr 2026

I want some trellis panelling in front of the black chest and stairs, i don’t have a car so ideally you would go and buy it and any materials needed to put it up and add it to overall cost, i also need a cat flap installing in my kitchen door.

Ali was very helpful, he went out and purchased the trellis panels for me and worked efficiently to install them and the cat flap! Thank you Ali!

Repair ceiling crack

£170

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

13th Apr 2026

A leak occurred in the upstairs flat a while ago, and has left cracking on the ceiling. We would like the crack repaired and the ceiling repainted please. The ceiling is small and less than 2m by 2m.

Top work, would absolutely recommend!

Few odd jobs - blinds, extractor and drawer handles fan fixed

£80

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

13th Apr 2026

Few jobs that I hope are simple enough but I'm not practical! Drawstring on blinds has broken so blinds are stuck down;and need knobs properly attached to a check of drawers. If possible I would also like the same person to see if they can fix our extractor fan, not sure what the issue is with it.

Put up a chandelier

£40

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

11th Apr 2026

Just need an electrician to put up a chandelier for me. I’ve taken the old ceiling light off so it’s all ready to go. I just need a professional to do the wiring.

Really friendly guy. He was here exactly when he said he would be and easily put the light up for me. He also talked me through what he was doing and had the whole thing done in next to no time. Would definitely use Wasif again. Thank you 🙏

Cut and fit roller blind

£40

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

7th Apr 2026

Hi there, We need a roller blind cutting to size and installing. Measurements of the window are W 1755w x D 2003 and the blind is W 1830 x D 2000. The blind is this link - https://www.dunelm.com/product/blackout-roller-blind-1000079473?colour=White&blindSize=W+183cm+%2872%22%29+x+D+200cm+%2879%22%29 Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Foyzul did a great job and I'd highly recommend him! He was punctual, professional and made sure everything was finished to a high standard. The blind he was putting up was damaged out the box and he even took care of returning it to the store and getting a new one sorted, which was much appreciated.

Hang curtains

£50

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

29th Mar 2026

Hang curtains in bedroom. Need to provide own tools as well as longer screws and wall plugs

Did a great job. Quick and efficient

General Maintenance

£65

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

28th Mar 2026

Take care of a snag list of minor faults around my apartment. 1. Fix bed slats. Needs a more sturdy support. 2. Fix door handle so it closes properly 3. The window lock is stiff and may require some lubrication 4. Replace/tighten screws on dining chairs. 5. Secure aerator switch properly to wall

Put up some black out blinds, they need to be cut to the right size

£20

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

25th Mar 2026

I need my blinds cut to a certain size and fit into my window frame

Measure windows for new blinds

£30

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

23rd Mar 2026

I need some measures taken so that I can order some new blinds.

Rykki came and took some measures for new blinds. He was was attentive, professional and gave some great tips and advice which will help with my projects around the house. I'll be Ryyki again to do some more jobs for me.

Fireplace surround installation

£500

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

16th Mar 2026

Removal of current log burner, removal of tiled hearth, tiling of internal cavity, fitting of marble fireplace surround

Repairing a kitchen wall which has blown due to condensation

£100

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

1st Mar 2026

Repair kitchen wall which needs repairing due to condensation

Pull string on Venetian blinds needs to be repaired

£20

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

28th Feb 2026

Blinds work fine however one of the pull strings has snapped off. It still functions fine but is missing one pull cord. I have the cord still.

Replace shower screen, fix/relay loose floor tiles, and fix leaky tap.

£175

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

26th Jan 2026

Looking for someone to remove a shower screen and fit a new one (new one is in hand ready to go) and fix a few loose bathroom floor tiles. My kitchen tap also has a minor leak that I would like fixed (think it is coming from the base). I've marked on the pictures which bathroom floor tiles are loose. I've also marked where I think the tap is leaking from.

Painting, roof vent fixing, radiator fixing

£50

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

25th Jan 2026

Need bathroom ceiling painted, a radiator heat control fixed, and a roof vent fixed (leaks water into the tube)

A bathroom mirror installed on new microcement wall

£100

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

15th Jan 2026

Installation of a large mirror and accompanying shell on a bathroom wall recently updated with a microcent wall.

Repair kitchen ceiling and electrics

£500

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

8th Dec 2025

We have a leak in a kitchen roof that needs repairing (it's causing an issue with the lighting) and some electric radiators that aren't working in a nursery in Leytonstone. Could you let me know when you might be able to come and look at it?

Fit in/fix door handle

£40

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

4th Dec 2025

I tried to drill a hole to screw in a door handle and the drill part snapped in side the hole. I need help either making a new hole or somehow getting out the snapped metal.

New toilet , vanity unit , bath shower screen put in bathroom

£1,000

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

24th Nov 2025

I need a new toilet , vanity sink unit, bath shower screen and wall cupboard put in an existing bathroom

Alan did a fantastic job. He explained what was required clearly ,showed an amazing attention to detail and getting the job done to a high standard. Would recommend him highly.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Leytonstone

General Maintenance

£65

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

28th Mar 2026

Take care of a snag list of minor faults around my apartment. 1. Fix bed slats. Needs a more sturdy support. 2. Fix door handle so it closes properly 3. The window lock is stiff and may require some lubrication 4. Replace/tighten screws on dining chairs. 5. Secure aerator switch properly to wall