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Recent Handyman reviews in South London

Great work, easy to communicate with and flexible to get the job done. Would recommend!

Handyman / gardener for approx 4-5 hours work

£250

Ibukun was a pleasure to work with, punctual, honest and went beyond what I was expecting, ultimate professional

New Bathroom install

£20

Quick job, good work!

Fix my blinds

£20

Excellent service, really communicative and helpful, easy to arrange with. Brilliant job and a really lovely person to deal with.

Roller blind fitting

£50

Fantastic service. Tried his hardest to fix and when it was unrepairable with the current parts he fixed the window back on so I wasn’t stuck with an open hole. Thank you so much!

Window handle repair

£35

Edvinas did a great job! Will definitely use again.

Doorbell installed

£15

What's the average cost of a handyman in South London

£60 - £145

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£60

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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 South London

Install coving in bedroom

£200

Crystal Palace, Greater London, SE19

18th Apr 2026

Fit coving bought online on bedrooms walls which are a little uneven

Internal door assembly

£60

Summerstown, Greater London

18th Apr 2026

Internal door assembly the door is too tall and would need to be shaved down before it’s put in

Install heated towel Rack

£70

Broad Green, Greater London

17th Apr 2026

Need old rad taking out and new heated towel rack installed

Leaking sink trap / dishwasher waste connection under kitchen sink

£40

Beddington, Greater London

16th Apr 2026

There’s a small leak under my kitchen sink when the dishwasher or washing machine drains. It seems to be coming from the waste pipe connection where the appliance hose connects to the sink trap. Everything is easily accessible inside the cabinet. Likely needs tightening, resealing, or replacing a connector/trap. Photos attached

Trampoline repairs

£150

Beckenham, Greater London, BR3

16th Apr 2026

Hi there, We have a Telstar trampoline (i can provide pics and model number etc), where the zipper has broken, so the kids can't use it.. Do you do maintenance/repairs? We likely need to replace all the netting, the foam pole wraps and maybe look at re-tightening springs etc as we've had it 5 years or so now. Many thanks Nick

Kitchen cupboard door repair

£60

Beckenham, Greater London, BR3

15th Apr 2026

Under-sink unit door broken from the unit. Unit needs attention so door will affix properly

A really polite man who responded quickly and fixed my kitchen door without any fuss. Just how I like it but rarely get these days. Arrived on time and left no mess. Perfect!

Need handy man that can wall paper

£150

Woldingham, Surrey

15th Apr 2026

Had air conditioning machine taken down and now need my wall fixed I already have the wall paper

Looking for painter decorator handyman to put up coving in living room

£60

Purley, Greater London, CR8

12th Apr 2026

Looking for coving fitted in livingroom.

Door lock on bathroom door needs fixing

£50

Thornton Heath, Greater London

12th Apr 2026

Need herbal maintenance / decorator for two bed flat Urgent job: Door lock on bathroom door needs fixing. Also need quotes for larger jobs, redecorating and general maintenance of flat: 1. Kitchen skirting board 2. Flux box 3. Cabinet to cover boiler 4. Plasterboard in carbonate

Fix dry wall and tile

£350

Walton On The Hill, Surrey

12th Apr 2026

Slipped and pushed a hole through the wall under tile

Wood Panel + TV | Soundbar Installation - Living Room

£150

Coulsdon, Greater London

18th Mar 2026

Acoustic Wood Panel Installation Approx Space - 240cm L x 60cm W (you 5 panels) Panels are provided Adhesive gun provided Adhesive Glue provided (2) Flatscreen TV 122cm x 70cm included Soundbar 100cm Wall Mount Bracket included Order Steps 1. Plan layout 2. Run cables & power 3. Install backing/support 4. Install acoustic panels 5. Mount TV bracket 6. Mount TV 7. Mount soundbar 8. Clean up cables Use Case - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTL94KAkS90/?hl=en

Fantastic work! Abdul is an expert at his craft and I was more than pleased with his quality of work. All around highly recommend! Well done.

Fixing my door. Door hinge broken

£50

Warlingham, Surrey

26th Feb 2026

Door very stiff to open, handle broken off

Marv did an amazing job and had excellent customer rapport I recommend him a 100%

I have kitchen sink leaking water is that something you can fix?

£50

Thornton Heath, Greater London

26th Jan 2026

have kitchen sink leaking water is that something you can fix?

Punctual and helpful, nice one Joe

Shelves re fixing

£30

Addington, Greater London

10th Jan 2026

4 shelves are fixed to the wall but fixings have come loose and shelves have dropped a few cm’s

Nicholas was great! He did a great and thorough job and was very friendly 😊

Install 3 Curtain Rails & Hang Curtains

£100

Downham, Greater London

6th Jan 2026

Looking for someone experienced to install three sets of curtain rails and curtains in my house. Tasks: 1. Install curtain rail and hang curtains in the living room 2. Install a small curtain rail across a doorway to help prevent drafts 3. Bedroom: remove existing curtain rail brackets and fit new brackets correctly, then re-hang rail and curtains What’s provided: • All curtain rails and curtains • A 3-step ladder for use on site Requirements: • Please bring your own tools Estimated Time: 1.5 - 2hrs

Job was completed efficiently, great communicator, also hoovered up afterwards too! Would definitely hire again.

Cat flap installation SW

£40

Tooting Bec, Greater London, SW17

2nd Jan 2026

I need a cat flap installed into UPVC back door I have the cat flap already!

Great work and faced an issue at the end but immediately solved it - super happy thank you

Handyman to drill external wall

£35

Norbury, Greater London

13th Dec 2025

Hi! I know it’s a simple job but I don’t have the right tools. I need someone to install a house number outside and a rechargeable solar light ( no electrics needed only drilling on external wall )

Perfect service! Great guy . Thanks

Curtain installation

£50

Sutton, Greater London, SM1

28th Nov 2025

2 Sets of Dunelm Pleated Curtains need putting up, the rail already exists, I have new hooks and rings

Henryk fitted my curtains efficiently and expertly.

Seal on our front door needs fixing

£50

Merton, Greater London, SW19

19th Nov 2025

The seal on our front door has come off, meaning there is a gap which lets a draft through. We need to re-seal the door. We’re not sure if we need to provide the seal?

Sean was really helpful, efficient, friendly and did a great job. Would definitely use again

General handyman job,changing electric sockets,bulbs ,etc

£50

Purley, Greater London, CR8

23rd Oct 2025

Changing electric sockets,bulbs, fixing cupboard door etc

Excellent job,5*****, highly recommended

Recent General Maintenance tasks in South London

General maintenance

£100

South Norwood, Greater London, SE25

3rd Feb 2026

General odd jobs re silicone kitchen tiles, regrout bathroom tiles

Builder property maintenance

£30

Norbury, Greater London

4th Jan 2026

Builder maintenance looking for works

Odd household maintenance tasks

£140

New Addington, Greater London

17th Dec 2025

Need the below done 1.⁠ ⁠Refit new door bell mechanism 2.⁠ ⁠⁠Refit new door bar thresholds x2 3.⁠ ⁠⁠Secure toilet fitting to wall 4.⁠ ⁠⁠Remove dispose some slabs from the garden You will need to provide any material and door bell fitting etc Thanks

Roman blinds needs re stringing/basic maintenance x3

£80

Croydon, Greater London

7th Sep 2025

Roman blinds - strings have come out and no longer go up/down. Need re stringing, string and plastic parts at end of string needed. Cannot offer more than £80 for the job unfortunately.

Moped service / maintenance cuts out while riding

£50

Kingswood, Surrey

4th Aug 2025

Moped cutting out / no power when riding. Starts fine and runs on the stand fine.

Paint maintenance

£50

Wray Common, Surrey

8th Jul 2025

I need some little paint maintenance for some small stains on the wall and ceiling. Just to lightly refreshen the look.

Inspect the 2 apple trees and give advice for garden maintaince

£100

Morden, Greater London, SM4

6th May 2025

Need some advice on garden design, maintainance,and how to take care of the 2 apple trees, 1 holy tree and 1 olive tree. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Repair and maintain bbq, ensure gas lines are working

£150

Earlsfield, Greater London

5th Apr 2025

Bbq is a char broil gass bbq. Not heating up well. Needs clean up, tune up and ensure gas is flowing correctly

Day rate handyman in South London for property Maintainence

£150

Croydon, Greater London

20th Jan 2025

We are seeking a skilled and reliable General Builder/Handyman to join our property maintenance team, managing a portfolio of residential and commercial properties across South London. Key Responsibilities: Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and minor building works. Handle a variety of tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and basic electrical work. Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies. Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure properties are kept in excellent condition. Requirements: Proven experience in general building or property maintenance. Ability to work independently and manage a diverse workload. A full UK driving license is essential. Own tools and a van are preferred but not mandatory. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.

Home maintenance

£100

Purley, Greater London, CR8

1st Dec 2024

I need handyman service for several small bits and pieces in my house. A couple of taps, loose cupboards, door lock and bathroom exhaust fan needs repairs

Window maintenance/repair

£150

Croydon, Greater London, CR0

17th Sep 2023

Hi team, We are looking for window maintenance on an annual basis for our 2-bed property with windows as mentioned below: https://youtu.be/yhyv7AE_uww?feature=shared Kindly get back to us at your earliest convenience. Many thanks, Nikhil. - Due date: Flexible

Regular maintenance job/ handing man

£48

Tooting Graveney, Greater London

29th Aug 2023

We are real estate agency and look after many properties all over London. We will provide regular job opportunities every week. £16/hour. Minimum 3hours per time. We have one property on construction right now and need some help. Pls see the to do list. Pls DM for more information if you need. You better have your own tools. Materials are on site, if not,we will buy them. 1. Hanging the new front door with three hinges, a lock and a handle 2. Hanging a new bedroom door with two hinges, a handle and a doorstop 3. Attaching two white panels to the holes near the bedroom window 4. Install kitchen plinth 5. Paint the bathroom door with a primer and two coats of water-based white wood paint 6. Removing the old silicone from around the tub and one corner of the bathroom and putting in a new one 7. Fitting the worktop under the boiler 8. Installing two blinds 9. Installing a window sill in the kitchen 10. Installing two threshold Looking forward to hearing from you. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Hot tub maintenance

£150

Risley Close, Greater London, SM4

2nd Nov 2022

Air blower in bath stopped working and need to fix it - Due date: Flexible

24 hr maintenance for 5 flats in croydon as and when needed

£1,000

Selhurst, Greater London, CR0

21st Apr 2022

We are looking for a handyman to cover the maintenance of 5 No. flats in croydon from pluming and electrics to roof repairs. Would you be interested on a as and when needed basis - if so please provide costs and a list of the trades covered. Many thanks - Due date: Flexible