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  • Home maintenance
  • Home improvements
  • Property maintenance
  • Art/mirror hanging
  • General labour
  • … or a jack of all trades
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Recent Handyman reviews in Basildon

Work completed professionally.

Ring doorbell installation on front of the house.

£20

Ross arrived on time for his appointment and maintained close communication before and during the work. He also came with 2 extra persons ensuring that work was performed on time and to a good quality. I will definitely recommend his services.

Setup chandelier

£150

5 stars Would definitely recommend

Set up blinds

£100

Xavier was great! Communicated with us well and carried out the job at hand efficiently! I highly recommend his services!

Install Tap and curtain rod

£65

He did a fantastic Job, I will definitely use him again.

Kitchen cupboards

£150

Really great work by Julien on a complex task. Good patience to get the job done 🤝. Thoroughly recommend.

Primal strength gym equipment

£300

What's the average cost of a handyman in Basildon

£95 - £200

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£95

median

£120

high

£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 Basildon

Repair my ceiling

£125

Vange, Essex

5th Sep 2026

I need a multi‑skilled tradesperson with experience in plastering and basic electrical work to complete a small job in my toilet next Monday or Tuesday. I would like the job completed by 5 pm, as I have work

Fix ceiling and repair pipes on macerator

£300

Vange, Essex

5th Sep 2026

I need a multi‑skilled tradesperson with experience in plastering, basic electrical work, and plumbing to complete a small job in my toilet on Monday or Tuesday next week. Work required: patch a small area of the ceiling so it’s ready to paint; move/fit the existing light to the centre; inspect the macerator (installed in January) and replace pipes or seals if needed.

Change shower screen and put 2 locks on back gate

£40

Lee Chapel South, Essex

19th Aug 2026

Change over the bath shower screen and put 2 locks on back gate

Boxed garden shed

£40

Pipps Hill, Essex

13th Jul 2026

Just help to lay it flat as it was delivered vertically

Fix a blind

£60

Tarpots, Essex

24th Jun 2026

Looking for a Venetian blind to be fixed

A small back garden wall rendered.

£500

Steeple View, Essex

21st Jun 2026

I need a small garden wall rendered, see picture - it runs the same on the left as it does on the right (wall if roughly 5m wide by 800mm high for the main part)

Set up blinds

£100

Ghyllgrove, Essex

2nd Jun 2026

Set up blinds for the house

5 stars Would definitely recommend

Installation of YODOLLA 4x3m Retractable Manual Awning

£60

Laindon, Essex

25th May 2026

Installation of YODOLLA 4x3m Retractable Manual Awning, Garden Sun Shade. In the back yard above doors and windows

Hang blinds

£30

Fryerns, Essex

25th May 2026

Hang blinds in the bedroom

Plumber to fit a Water2 filter under kitchen sink

£100

Langdon Hills, Essex

20th May 2026

Water2 filter to be fitted

Need decking repaired, door trimmed and kitchen drawer repair

£100

Vange, Essex

15th Apr 2026

1. Need the decking replaced where it’s the plinths are broken 2. ⁠the fence would need replacement 3. ⁠the font door needs to be repaired as it’s touching the ground and may need a replacement lock too. 4. ⁠one of the kitchen drawers needs to be repaired.

Fix kitchen drawer

£20

Laindon, Essex

30th Mar 2026

The drawer front panel has come off

Fitting my chandelier

£40

Fobbing, Essex

27th Mar 2026

Fitting a chandelier from Dunelm - Audra Diner Bar Clear - Item number: 30999091

Blind repair

£100

Steeple View, Essex

8th Mar 2026

I have wooden blinds and the string to pull them up and down has broken.

Refit 3 internal doors

£115

Fryerns, Essex

1st Mar 2026

We.need help adjusting three internal doors: Bedroom 1: Door has already been removed. It needs trimming at the bottom to allow clearance over the new carpet and then rehung. Bedroom 2 & 3: Doors are still on the hinges but are not closing properly not sure why.They likely need hinge adjustment, realignment, or refitting so they close smoothly. Looking for someone experienced in door fitting. Please bring your own tools. Please provide a quote. Thank you

Install an internal door

£50

Barstable, Essex

22nd Feb 2026

Replace a bifold internal bathroom door with a single panel door

Replace my blind

£40

Basildon, Essex

23rd Jan 2026

I need my blinds replaced, it’s in a tight angle

Fix treadmill

£150

Dry Street, Essex

21st Dec 2025

Turns on but doesn’t work when you press start button

Mirror repair

£30

Steeple View, Essex

10th Oct 2025

Broken mirror that needs repairing

Pool table recover

£500

North Benfleet, Essex

4th Oct 2025

Recover my pool table.Also, all the pockets our torn and need repairing all changing and maybe possibly some of the cushions might eat it as well.And also , the legs are oak varnish , and it could you be polished

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Basildon

Handy maintenance job

£100

Fryerns, Essex

23rd Dec 2023

Curtain pole installation Putting lock on a small cupboard Putting door stoppers Hanging decorations - Due date: Flexible