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Recent Handyman reviews in Leytonstone

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

Meticulous work and very good communication! Would book again for any other jobs

Open up fireplace

£300

Went above and beyond task.

Fix internal door

£80

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

Brilliant , really helpful and great communication thank you so much we will definitely work with Bart again!

Put up blinds

£20

What's the average cost of a handyman in Leytonstone

£50 - £126

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£50

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£75

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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 Leytonstone

Fix coffee machine steam

£75

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

25th Jul 2026

I have a Sage Barista Express Pro. The steam wand has stopped working. When I try to steam nothing comes out the wand and then after a few seconds / when I turn the wand off steam comes out the base of the machine.

Handyman Required

£160

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

15th Jul 2026

Handyman needed. For these tasks: -Realign bathroom cabinet doors. -Replace basin tap and bath tub waste/overflow. -Install 2 corner shelves in the bathroom. -Install corner cladding on garden extension wall, it's about 4m high, 9 pieces but they will need to each be cut from the side to fit so you need tool for that and silicone gun - Remove and replace silicone in small bathroom Please inbox with your labour price.

Rethread Venetian blind

£40

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

11th Jul 2026

Venetian blind cord needs replacing and rethreading

Install fire door

£500

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

29th Jun 2026

Install certified fire doors

Put up my Roman blind

£20

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

22nd Jun 2026

I need my folded Roman blinds to be put up

Install radiator

£100

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

11th Jun 2026

We have had a radiator removed. We are buying a new one which is the same size (within 1cm). We would like the new one installed and made fully functional.

Handyman to assemble furniture and install shelves

£850

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

8th Jun 2026

1. Assembly: 1x King Size IKEA bed + 1x baby cot 2. ⁠Installation: Shelving in reception room and shelving in kids room. 3. ⁠Installing curtain rails on 3 x Bay windows and 2 x regular windows 4. ⁠Decorating: Installing paintings on walls 5. ⁠Install a Runner Rug on stairs

Fit a letterbox

£25

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

7th Jun 2026

Remove and replace a letterbox

Brilliant job! Very happy!!

Shelf and vent installation

£100

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

2nd Jun 2026

I need a couple of odd jobs done Install a wall shelf and apply filler where the previous drills where Install a vent in an outdoor pipe not in use anymore to prevent squirrels and other pests getting in A couple of garden items that need finishing building (hose on stand and bbq grid)

Toilet seat change

£30

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

27th May 2026

Have a new toilet seat. Need the old one removed and the new one installed.

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

Exceptional workmanship! Joey has done an AMAZING job painting and touching up the apartment and fixing the bed ! I’ll have his number on speed dial for any DIY and painting jobs. He was is so helpful, friendly and a clear communicator. Very importantly a trustworthy person, I left him in the apartment to finish the job on his own and he left it so tidy ! More than I could have asked for from an Airtasker! 💯 recommend 5⭐️

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.

Plaster up wall and close up fireplace and re-tile

£200

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

11th Apr 2026

Plaster up wall and close up fireplace and re-tile. I would like the fireplace closed up, and plastered borded up. The damaged wall around the fireplace to be plastered. I would it to paint ready. The floor that is currently tiled to be re-tiled. We don’t have the right tools or materials apart from the tiles, so please include in price.

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.

Seal off and plaster a fireplace

£200

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

29th Mar 2026

To seal off, plaster our fireplace and hearth. The images attached are similar to what we would like. But we DO NOT need it tiled yet.

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.

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