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Recent Handyman reviews in Whitechapel

Top notch! Highly recommended

Wallpaper installation

£80

Excellent job with close attention to detail

Fix a wardrobe

£100

Very responsive and great to work with.

Install a sign on an external shopfront.

£80

Superb service! Highly recommend!

Wardrobe sliding door repair

£30

Very quick turnaround and great outcome!

Repair wardrobe door

£50

Good communication throughout. Work was completed on time and within budget. Would not hesitate to use again.

Fix a leak from shower

£400

What's the average cost of a handyman in Whitechapel

£60 - £150

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£60

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£97

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£150

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Whitechapel

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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 Whitechapel

Maintenance person

£15

Spitalfields, Greater London

16th Mar 2026

Maintenance person required Should know basics of: Electrical Plumbing General diy £15 per hour All around east London

Change roller shutters electric module

£100

Whitechapel, Greater London, E1

11th Mar 2026

Job: Change Roller Shutter Control from Key Fob to Keypad (Code Entry) I have an electric roller shutter that currently opens and closes using a remote key fob. I would like to change the system so that the shutter can be opened and closed using a wall-mounted keypad with a code instead of the remote. Requirements: • Remove or bypass the current remote control receiver • Install a secure keypad entry system • Keypad should allow opening and closing the shutter using a PIN code • The keypad should be mounted outside near the shutter • System must work with the existing electric shutter motor • Weatherproof keypad preferred for outdoor use Location: 18 Hessel Street, E1 2LP Please confirm: • If the current shutter motor is compatible • Total cost including parts and installation • How long the installation will take

Maintenance person

£20

Spitalfields, Greater London

8th Mar 2026

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

Very good person. Well mannered. Good workmanship.

Wire a small ceramic table lamp

£40

Wapping, Greater London, E1W

6th Mar 2026

Job is to wire a small children’s lamp which currently has no wiring/bulb. This is a night light, so need a v small, warm bulb (orange or yellow) which doesn’t get too hot, and a wire with in line switch and plug attached. Plain white is fine but if there are other options I’d like to see, as it’s a vintage lamp. I’m happy to order materials, or this quote could be for materials included.

Wall plaster & ceiling plasterboard repairs

£300

Tower Hill, Greater London

5th Mar 2026

Plaster on wall and hole in ceiling plasterboard to be repaired after built in cupboard removal. Unsure on cost - please let me know if off on budget

Assembling two pieces of furniture and hanging a few pictures

£200

Spitalfields, Greater London

1st Mar 2026

I need help assembling a bed and a wardrobe and hanging a few pictures.

Great experience with Simon. He helped me assemble a bed and wardrobe and was very flexible when my renovation timelines ran over.

Handy man needed for snagging list

£400

Tower Hill, Greater London

28th Feb 2026

Require handy man for end of project snagging. Various tasks including but not limited to: Replace 4 or 5 carpet tiles Align kitchen drawers Fit join panel to worktop Scrape off paint to meeting room windows both sides x6 and touch up Hang wire curtain Touch up paint to small areas Refit closers to doors Fit small magnet closer to cupboard Needs to be done this weekend. I wil be there 10am so can start then if available. Payment will be made Monday once client signs off work as complete

Great to work with. Turned up on time, was polite and most importantly worked really hard and to a high standard

Install 4 floating wooden shelves

£50

Wapping, Greater London, E1W

27th Feb 2026

Hang 4x floating shelves on wall

Fix 2 sets of doors

£100

Spitalfields, Greater London

27th Feb 2026

We have 2 sets of doors in our commercial warehouse, which don't shut properly. First set of door: There is a gap between the door and the frame, therefore the door is overwrapped. Second set of door: The bottom silver rail needs to be replaced.

Electric roof awning blind technician site visit

£220

Spitalfields, Greater London

27th Feb 2026

electric gibus awning / line not moving. need to programme a new Somfy Smoove and make sure everything connected to power it so it can move in and out again. This job is to site visit, to supply and programme a new somfy smoove. Any further work to be agreed and charged on top

Electric awning technician site visit

£100

Spitalfields, Greater London

25th Feb 2026

Site visit to review our electric awning

Fixing furniture, bathroom lock and hover cable

£40

Spitalfields, Greater London

24th Feb 2026

We require maintenance support to: Repair several door hinges Fix a Hoover cable Repair a bathroom lock

Someone to do maintenance on our Profitech Jump Espresso machine.

£100

Spitalfields, Greater London

23rd Feb 2026

The coffee machine hasn't been working as well. We're looking for someone to do some maintenance on it. It's the profitech jump espresso machine. Ideally this would be a barista or someone who has experience in this department. Thank you so much :)

Mirror Fix

£50

Tower Hill, Greater London

19th Feb 2026

As per previous post - mirror light fix in bathroom

Fix my light up mirror

£50

Tower Hill, Greater London

18th Feb 2026

My light up wall mirror in bathroom (including de-mister) light is broken due to loose cabling getting caught by the hinge. Someone already came one to “repair” it but it’s come loose again - I need a permanent fix. Will involve dissembling the light and fixing the wiring.

Fix rail for doors

£100

Spitalfields, Greater London

18th Feb 2026

The silver rail at the bottom of 2 doors are bent, and the doors are not aligning properly. This job is for 2 sets of the doors.

Electric awning / blind technician

£400

Spitalfields, Greater London

17th Feb 2026

fix a retractable electric gibbus awning

Painting and light maintenance like hanging a bathroom mirror

£200

Wapping, Greater London, E1W

12th Feb 2026

I need help painting. I can paint with you to make it quicker but I am an amateur. I have all the supplies and don’t need a professional but I do need help. I need kitchen and living room painted. Could potentially be done in 1 day. 1 and a half days maximum.

Good communication

Fix my shelf

£50

Tower Hill, Greater London

7th Feb 2026

hi, i have two wall shelves in a bedroom that are pulling away from the plasterboard wall and look unsafe. they need to be refixed securely so they won’t fall. can you come take a look and give a quote? thanks

Fix windows blinds

£20

Whitechapel, Greater London, E1

8th Jan 2026

Fix vertical blinds , it just got tangled up or misaligned over time

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Whitechapel

Maintenance person

£15

Spitalfields, Greater London

16th Mar 2026

Maintenance person required Should know basics of: Electrical Plumbing General diy £15 per hour All around east London

Maintenance person

£20

Spitalfields, Greater London

8th Mar 2026

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

Very good person. Well mannered. Good workmanship.

Someone to do maintenance on our Profitech Jump Espresso machine.

£100

Spitalfields, Greater London

23rd Feb 2026

The coffee machine hasn't been working as well. We're looking for someone to do some maintenance on it. It's the profitech jump espresso machine. Ideally this would be a barista or someone who has experience in this department. Thank you so much :)

Painting and light maintenance like hanging a bathroom mirror

£200

Wapping, Greater London, E1W

12th Feb 2026

I need help painting. I can paint with you to make it quicker but I am an amateur. I have all the supplies and don’t need a professional but I do need help. I need kitchen and living room painted. Could potentially be done in 1 day. 1 and a half days maximum.

Good communication

Handyman Required – Maintenance Multiple Tasks

£100

Tower Hill, Greater London

29th Aug 2025

Handyman Needed Today – Light Maintenance in Rental (Central London). We are looking for a skilled and reliable handyman to complete a light maintenance tasks at a 1 bedroom property in central London. This is a same-day job, and all materials will be on-site or arriving as scheduled, except for one part noted below. Tasks to be completed today: - Tighten loose door handle (photo available) - Install floor transition strip between carpet and wood flooring (strip provided, photo available) - Replace dimmer switch cover (cover provided, photo available) - Paint shelves of built in wardrobe & it’s doors - Supply and fit brackets to reattach integrated fridge door to cabinet front panel (photo available) Requirements: - Own tools for basic fittings - Experience working in premium residential properties - Good attention to detail and high standard of finish - Must be available to complete the job today Location: Central London (exact address provided on confirmation) Timing: Work must be completed by the end of today

Curtains and bathtub maintain

£80

Whitechapel, Greater London, E1

24th Jan 2025

Curtain drop off and the bathtub outlet handle broke

Espresso machine maintenance

£200

Spitalfields, Greater London

12th Mar 2024

My coffee doesn’t have any smell to it after I grind and put it through an espresso machine, It also tastes slightly burnt, One of the washers has also broke which makes the coffee and water leak everywhere.

Create access door in loft to outside roof gullies for maintenance

£1,000

Tower Hill, Greater London

21st Nov 2022

We need to create an access - door - through the roof from the loft to get access to the roof gullies for inspection and maintenance. - Due date: Flexible

Bathroom maintenance, repair and cleaning

£800

Whitechapel, Greater London, E1

19th Sep 2022

1. Replace bathroom extractor fan with a very high extraction / more efficient model. Let me know here if we should source or best for you source. We will need to check specifications before going ahead 2. Fix the electrics for the bathroom ceiling light and extractor fan circuit - I think the pull light has failed. What would be the cost of replacing with a wall switch outside the bathroom v replacing the pull light unit? 3. Mould treat the bathroom ceiling and do works to make it back to good 4. Reseal and regrout around bath tub 5. Deep clean current tiles to remove residues (see photos) 6. Replace the side bath panel (see photo) happy to provide measurements - Due date: Flexible

General maintenance & replacing sealant around sink and bathtub

£100

Wapping, Greater London

12th May 2022

Replace light bulb under cooker hood, fix cooker hood coming a bit loose, fix light fitting which has come loose to the wall, fix coat hook behind door which has become loose, replace sealant behind bathroom sink and around bathtub - Due date: Flexible