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Recent Handyman reviews in Central London

Siamak was very reliable and he undertook a quality work

Fixing cracks, plaster in the living room in Islington

£175

Great communication and fixed my blinds very quickly - thank you!

Blind putting up

£25

Very efficient, helpful and great work!

I need maximum 10 picture frames fixed to walls

£75

Ola was able to complete the garden shed well and kindly answered all my questions before I settled on his offer

Build garden shed

£35

Definitely recommend. Efficiently and professional done.

Need garden shed fully assembled

£250

Great communication and work!

Put up a simple roller blind

£20

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

£65 - £150

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£65

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£100

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£150

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Central London

It's been great dealing Anthony, very professional, punctual and explained next steps very clearly.

Boiler check up / maintenance

£60

Vasil responded quickly, arrived on time, had all the required tools and assessed my situation well and in a timely manner.

Geze door closer TS4000 maintenance

£65

Liam is punctual, communicates well, checks that he understands the requirements and gets it done efficiently. He and his crew really went out of their way to help

Painting and other maintenance

£1,000

Really good work, went above and beyond.

Cabinet Hinges repair and maintenance

£100

I cannot recommend Rob enough! He went over and above in helping me- punctual, excellent communication, work was flawless! I will be 100% using him again and thoroughly look forward to working with him again!

Furniture building, furniture removal & general house maintenance

£150

Great communication throughout, arrived on time and got the job done while updating me on various little issues he found along the way.

Boiler maintenance and fix Nest

£160

What's the average cost of a general maintenance contractor in Central London

£80 - £200

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£130

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£200

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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 Central London

Hang a few shelves. Hang clock. Hang mini family portraits.

£80

Denmark Hill, Greater London, SE5

14th Oct 2026

Need this done ASAP. It’s a plastered wall 3 -shelf’s 25 x 11 x 30cm 5 - frame 6x4 1- clock 40x40cm

Need two blinds put up one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom

£50

Kennington, Greater London

13th Oct 2026

Literally just put up two blinds one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom there are currently blinds there but the blinds I now have are slightly bigger so it’s possible that two new holes would need to be drilled in order to fit these plans. It’s quite a simple job depending on how good job they do. There may be other work as I also need some rails fitted in the front room for the curtains.

Help with vinyl sticker installation

£150

Soho, Greater London, W1F

13th Oct 2026

2 window display stickers and one wallpaper

Putting up blinds

£100

Globe Town, Greater London, E2

13th Oct 2026

I have 6 blinds to go up. 2 single windows and 2 double sliding door windows

Marvellous job. I never had the screws for my blinds, but Rahul kindly went to screwfix [25 mins away from me] and bought the screws. Much appreciated his service. Will use again 1000%

Fitness equipment assembly

£500

Kensington, Greater London, W8

13th Oct 2026

assembly of x7 microformer beds

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

Install my new washer dryer

£40

Chalk Farm, Greater London, NW1

13th Oct 2026

Brand new washer dryer has been delivered and needs installing. Its in the utility area right next to all the relevant connections

Pleasure having Henry fit our washer dryer. Was super helpful and friendly, would highly recommend!

Install door handles on living room door

£170

Tooting Graveney, Greater London

12th Oct 2026

I've got a living room door (I'm guessing it's made of plywood as it's very light) that's never had a door handle on it, and it's driving me mad. I'd like you to install a double sided door handle and latch (doesn't need a lock on it). If you can find a door handle that's silver, that would be great as the other handles in my flat are silver too

Ibukun did a great job installing a double-sided door handle and latch onto my living room door. Really clean professional job that he did, will definitely be using him again for future tasks!

General repairs and painting around the house

£150

Tavern Quay, Greater London

10th Oct 2026

Moving out of flat repairs: 1. Repairing holes made by command strips - replaster + paint 2. Remove hanging nails and fill in holes 3. Touch up paint for marks around the home 4. Assess if anything can be done to minimise eroded wood (see picture) 6. Put blind back up

Jason is so great! He took care of all the problems in our home making it ready for move-out. He was wonderful company too and lovely to chat to!

Need a handyman

£100

Kennington, Greater London

7th Oct 2026

Need a handyman for the following - install curtain rails in bedroom and living room - to trim door in bedroom (wood filler needed) - install door handles on 5 doors - install blind in bedroom - install mirror onto corridor wall

Really nice guy, flexible with timing and happy with the work thank you so much !

Install a Dormakaba door closer today, 1 October

£80

Kennington, Greater London

1st Oct 2026

£80 fixed budget Please only offer if you can complete the job for this amount. Looking for someone experienced to install and adjust a Dormakaba door closer today, Thursday 1 October, in Stockwell, SW9. Door closer supplied. Please bring your own tools and confirm what time you can come 🌈

Great work! Punctual, quick and efficient. He called ahead, fitted the door closer properly and everything went smoothly. Professional and reliable. Highly recommend!

Toilet seat needs removing- nuts have seized to not bottom fixing

£40

Dalston, Greater London, E8

1st Oct 2026

Broken toilet seat needs removing. The metal bottom fixing nuts have rusted yo The bolts and need cutting to remove

Ali, was very efficient and turned up right on time

Install self adhesive vinyl to a round shower plate

£200

Kensington, Greater London, W8

22nd Sep 2026

I have a round shower plate ruined by chemicals. (see attached picture). I need to have self adhesive vinyl fitted on top (I have that vinyl, as per second picture). The shower controls (lever in the centre) cannot be removed however, so the vinyl needs to be cut around those controls.

on time, effective and tidy - would recommend

Re hang fallen blinds.

£40

Hornsey Vale, Greater London

20th Sep 2026

Our blinds fell off the wall and they need to be rehung

Showed up was wonderfully professional and quick and did a great job!

Put up 6 shelves, mount a mirror and fix a small tv unit to the wall

£50

Tulse Hill, Greater London

13th Sep 2026

My brother needs to have 6 shelves from IKEA put up in his front room. A large mirror also needs to go up and I need a tv cabinet secured to the wall. However to drill the holes, a hammer drill is needed. Pics of the items are attached to this task so you can see what needs to be done.

Helped my brother put up the shelves and mounted the tv cabinet on the wall

Fit a screw-fixed stairgate

£80

Kensington, Greater London, W8

6th Sep 2026

Fit a screw-fixed stairgate. The gate is: Babydan Extending Wooden Wall Fit Safety Gate https://www.johnlewis.com/babydan-extending-wooden-wall-fit-safety-gate-fsc-certified-beechwood/p110221562 One side is the wall, and the other side will use an adaptor mounted on two spindles. The adaptor is: Fred Safety Universal Stair Post Fitting Kit (wooden, need to cut short) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CG9YCN2S Picture of the stairs opening is attached. We have another task which can be evaluated/done at extra: a Crosswater shower door DQSSC12X8+ is not installed properly and cannot close tight. I'm available on Mondays and Fridays, and maybe certain weekends. One parking available at the venue. Thanks.

Excellent job done! Very helpful.

Coat Hanger installation

£70

West Norwood, Greater London, SE27

3rd Sep 2026

I need this Coat Hanger installed properly and for good. It needs to hold some heavy coats. As you can see from the pictures I am a novice and after many failed attempts I hope someone with the right tools and experience can help.

Great Work, had the right tools and equipment as promised a got the job done fast.

Handyman to screw in screws for 2 shelves into a hard wall

£50

South Lambeth, Greater London, SW8

31st Aug 2026

handyman to screw in screws for 2 shelves in a HARD wall. I do not have the screws so please make sure they are provided, need 4 screws.

Sam was great! Needed a job done fast and he came within 30 minutes! He did the job professionally and I am loving the results! Would definitely recommend to anyone on this site! Thanks, Sam! Great work!!

Replace Kitchen Sink & Fit New Tap

£50

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

30th Aug 2026

We just need a straightforward kitchen sink and tap replacement. We’re replacing the existing sink with a new Bower 1000 x 500mm 1.5-bowl stainless-steel sink and fitting a new GROHE mixer tap, which I’ve already bought, as shown in the photo. Everything will be supplied and ready to fit. It should be a small, straightforward job. Please send me your best quote.

He did a fantastic job installing the sink. I’m very pleased with the result and would happily book him again in the future

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Central London

Maintenance Handyman - Full-Time Subcontracting

£10

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

14th Oct 2026

I am looking for a full time maintenance handyman. Experienced with all sorts of jobs. Tidy, communicative, responding. With a working car/van. Fixed Monthly Pay. Plus extra bonuses depending on jobs. Also compensation for fuel. London Area.

Handyman Required – Small Maintenance Jobs (W1G)

£120

Marylebone, Greater London

13th Oct 2026

We are looking for a reliable and experienced handyman to carry out a few small maintenance jobs at our clinic on Harley Street, London W1G. The jobs include: Hanging two pictures on the walls, ensuring they are secure and level. Removing an existing window blind and installing a new one (replacement blind already supplied). Removing a stuck kettle plug from an electrical socket. The plug appears to be physically stuck. This will need to be assessed and safely removed by someone appropriately qualified to undertake electrical work. Ideally, we would like all jobs completed during one visit. Please bring your own tools and any necessary fixings. When responding, please confirm your availability, experience and whether you are qualified to undertake the electrical work. Thank you!

Did an amazing job - was really helpful. Thanks again!

Maintenance jobs around a gym

£180

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

23rd Sep 2026

1.8 x 1.2m Whiteboard installed in a gym studio: Installing on a plywood wall so correct Rawle Plugs will be required. Fixing a broken Toilet Seat: The toilet seat is intact. The Screws have just come loose. Realigning the studio fans that are out of place: Photos of nuts and bolts on the fans attached. We have a stepladder that can be used.

Very professional work!

General home maintenance: see below

£35

Stepney, Greater London, E1

21st Sep 2026

Fix creaking / squeaky bed Fix 2x bedroom blind drawstring Put up 3x small floating bookshelves

Small Property Maintenance Job – Painter / Handyman & Electrical

£50

Homerton, Greater London, E9

17th Sep 2026

Green Street Cleaning & Property Maintenance is looking for a reliable and experienced person to complete a few maintenance jobs at a communal residential property. Work required: Paint a communal/front entrance door Touch up a section of wall Change/replace a communal light or light fitting, depending on what is required The property is currently being maintained by Green Street on behalf of the landlord. Looking for someone who: Has experience with painting and general property maintenance Works neatly and professionally Can provide their own basic tools/materials Is reliable and punctual For the electrical work, has the appropriate qualifications/competence and insurance for the work required Please include your availability, experience and your price/quote when applying. Photos of the areas and further details can be provided before the job is agreed.

Multi-Trader Required – Ongoing Property Maintenance

£10

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

15th Sep 2026

Multi-Trader Required – Ongoing Property Maintenance Experienced all-round multi-trader required for various repair and maintenance jobs across residential properties. Work includes painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, tiling, doors, locks, kitchens, bathrooms and general repairs/making good. Must be reliable, professional, able to work independently, have your own tools, own vehicle and a full driving licence. Ongoing work available for the right person. Please message with your experience, availability, location, vehicle details and day/hourly rate.

Maintenance work at Hostel

£100

Bethnal Green, Greater London, E2

4th Sep 2026

Instal shower caddies Fix toilet seat Fix hot water dispenser (clogged with limescale) Leaking pipe Shower handle Stabilize coat rack

Handy man and maintenance full day

£190

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

4th Sep 2026

basic plumbing, basic electrics, painting, assembling, checks, etc...

Maintenance work in bathroom

£100

Clapton Park, Greater London, E5

24th Aug 2026

Grouting on two rows of tiles + fix new bath panel and tighten all waste pipe fittings.

1. Rebuild a bedframe 2. Put up a coat rack 3. Maintain sash windows

£250

West Norwood, Greater London, SE27

16th Aug 2026

1. Take apart and properly rebuild a bed frame 2. Put q coat rack on back of wooden door 3. Maintain 9 sash windows (cleaning, lubricating (we have lubricant) and in limited places where paint is flakey, sanding and repainting

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

Treadmill maintenance and repair

£100

Lower Clapton, Greater London

31st Jul 2026

Treadmill may have been damaged by collapsing ceiling. Needs to be checkrd out so that it is safe to use.

Dishwasher Maintenance

£75

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

14th Jul 2026

My Siemens iq300 dishwasher no longer turns on. I have replaced the fuse in the plug and left it unpowered to reset but it seems to be dead. Would like someone to take a look before I get rid of it and order a replacement.

House maintenance, hanging of pictures and small clock.

£20

Homerton, Greater London, E9

18th Jun 2026

Hang x2 picture Hang x1 clock

5 stars! Very lovely guy

Maintenance person

£20

Spitalfields, Greater London

3rd Jun 2026

Maintenance person required Should know basics of: Electrical Plumbing General diy £20 per hour All around east London

Curtain maintenance

£50

Belgravia, Greater London

2nd Jun 2026

Curtain fell off the pelmet; requires repair

Very efficient and helpful

Maintenance Sink

£60

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

11th May 2026

Quite a simple job, as I was cleaning the kitchen sink, the plughole dosen't seem to attach to the drain anymore, I think it's just because the filaments got used in time. And as we're doing this I was thinking to might as well do a cleaning of the sink unit. There is a hardware store 2 mins from my building in case we need replacements.

Literally the best experience, good price, good communication, was very fast and efficient. Very good. Would gladly book him again!

Bbq ignition repair and calor gas heater maintenance

£100

Sewardstonebury, Essex

9th May 2026

Weber bbq ignition repair Calor gas heater service and or repair and replacement gas bottle.

General property maintenance

£150

Pimlico, Greater London, SW1V

8th May 2026

1. Bedroom socket is a bit loose and just needs tightening 2. Living room roller blind needs re-securing to the wall 3. Clean off mould from top section of utility cupboard – no concerns about further peeling of paint, just cleaning the mould. 4. Fill hole near skirting with filler/caulk – whatever you recommend 5. Bedframe repair – I believe the metal bars underneath need to be resecured, and the slats the fabric has broken. If they are flat wooden slats perhaps they can just be screwed in place.

Washing machine maintenance and repair

£50

Ratcliff, Greater London

2nd May 2026

Lamona washing machine error code E1. Manual says water inlet valve fault. Need someone to fix this and clear out the water inlet and washing machine filter

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Very hard working. Will use again