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Recent Handyman reviews in Essex

William is very punctual, polite and easy to talk. It was clearly a two people job what he did alone, that’s why it took a little longer than expected by justified. I highly recommend him.

Need assembly for multi home gym

£75

George was very quick and efficient whilst not compromising on the job. Will book him again

Install chandelier and undercabinet spot lights

£80

Very good with communication. Job done really well, very happy to recommend

Fix kitchen cupboard

£50

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

Open up fireplace

£300

Julien turned up on time, is polite and importantly hard working - he got the job done efficiently and in excellent time and also cleaned up after himself. Highly recommended 👍🏽

Gym assembly

£100

Prompt, thorough, efficient and skilled carpenter

Assembling Wooden Garden Shed

£250

What's the average cost of a handyman in Essex

£55 - £150

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Recent Handyman tasks in Essex

Rearrange furniture in bedrooms . Hang curtain rod for one window

£70

Chelmer Village, Essex

1st Sep 2026

I need wardrobes swapped between bedrooms( on same floor and would not need dismantling ) Changing the orientation of king sized bed in one of the rooms Hang up curtain rod for one window

A wonderful experience and would give 10 stars if I could ! Bobby was flexible and punctual . Very polite and also very quick as well. I highly recommend and will be contacting him for any jobs in the future ! Thank you

Couple bits hung up, some Sanding general home maintenance task

£100

Braintree, Essex

31st Aug 2026

Put up a photo Sand down a ceiling Fix a couple of holes I a wall Remove some screws and re seal holes Remove old shower tray and and cut new to size and fit in Potentially paint decking with wood protective covering

Curtain pole repair/refitting

£80

Brentwood, Essex, CM15

31st Aug 2026

Curtain pole has fallen down and needs to be securely refitted. As shown in the photos, adhesive/glue was previously used around the fitting. The wall is plasterboard and seems difficult to secure with screws alone. It may require additional adhesive, suitable heavy-duty fixings, and potentially a new wooden mounting piece due to the old adhesive residue. One air tasker already attempted the repair but wasn’t able to find a secure solution, so I’m looking for someone experienced with plasterboard walls/new-build properties who can properly and safely secure the pole, as the curtains are quite heavy. The task should probably take maximum 1hour

Toilet seat

£55

Chelmer Village, Essex

31st Aug 2026

Toilet seat leaking from the base when flushed

Portable lamp needs fixing

£50

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

29th Aug 2026

Portable lamp isn't quite working - switches off sporadically and dimmable function isn't working. Lamp model for reference https://tala.co.uk/products/the-muse-2-0-portable-lamp-in-pleasure-garden-green?variant=56912608723317&currency=GBP&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc_shopping&utm_campaign=23344781259&utm_content=189229980479&product_id=shopify_GB_15802703446389_56912608723317&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23344781259&gbraid=0AAAAAC_RHFgtbuiCvf8YWpHDJsVUU45Jp&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhsrUBhDxARIsAN3AQScuGSZUrU0MG-eVnzV7KMhdJSlZeR7uKvpUGNxMVhnxtEH0R9RgZvEaAjJ-EALw_wcB

JOB FOR TODAY - Remove fireplace & hearth

£250

Chingford, Greater London

29th Aug 2026

JOB NEEDS DOING TODAY 120cm wide, 110cm high Remove the fireplace, mantle, insert, hearth etc with as little damage to the wall and floor as possible Hearth is concreted in so will require experience getting it out

Fast, efficient, friendly and tidy. Highly recommend

Bolting gym rack to the ground

£60

Repton Park, Greater London

28th Aug 2026

I have a gym power rack that I need bolting down into the concrete in my garage. 6 screws

Install curtain rail

£100

Leigh On Sea, Essex

27th Aug 2026

Help me install long ceiling mounted curtain rail (485cm) to ceiling.

Need a piece of gym equipment built

£123

Springfield, Essex

27th Aug 2026

I need someone to build this gym equipment. It has arrived platpack.

Nice guy, very particular with his work. Great job.

Put up a shelf, one Roman blind and a curtain rail

£100

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

27th Aug 2026

I need to have a shelf unit put up, one Roman blind and a window rail for a bay window

Blind to cut at the bottom and re-sow to as the bottom is damaged

£80

Chipping Ongar, Essex

26th Aug 2026

Blind has to be cut and resewed - very large blind

Assembling multigym

£150

Totham Plains, Essex

23rd Aug 2026

Assembling a stongway multigym

Treadmill repair

£100

Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9

20th Aug 2026

The treadmill is making noise at high speed

Hang up an indoor Venetian blind

£40

Wanstead, Greater London, E11

20th Aug 2026

E11 - Leytonstone close to Leyton Tube I have a Venetian blind above my staircase that needs hanging. I have a stepladder available and the kit I bought from Amazon comes with screws / parts.

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

Move a Multi Gym from my house and assemble in my garage

£150

Great Totham, Essex

19th Aug 2026

I would like a Multi Gym dismantled in my house and reassembled in my garage.

Install 1 blinds and 3 curtain rails pls needs to be done today

£90

Brook Street, Essex

11th Aug 2026

3 curtain rails 1 blind to be fitted please 🙏

Amazing would recommend!!

Install 2 Chandeliers & Assemble Display Cabinet

£40

East Tilbury, Essex

27th Jul 2026

Looking for someone to install 2 chandeliers/light fittings and assemble a display showcase cabinet. Work required: * Safely remove existing light fittings if required * Install and securely mount 2 chandeliers * Connect the chandeliers to the existing electrical points * Assemble the display showcase cabinet * Ensure everything is securely fitted and working correctly Budget: £40 Please only apply if you have experience with chandelier/light fitting installation and furniture assembly. Electrical work should be carried out by someone suitably qualified/competent.

He installed the Chandeliers for us and it looks amazing.

Pick Up and Dispose of Internal Door

£10

Warley, Essex

8th Jul 2026

Need someone to pick up and dispose of an internal door. Is currently outside our house in our carport. Has glass in door and this makes the door heavy. Do not now the weight of this door. Please see picture attached.

Came on time. Would highly recommend! :)

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Essex

Couple bits hung up, some Sanding general home maintenance task

£100

Braintree, Essex

31st Aug 2026

Put up a photo Sand down a ceiling Fix a couple of holes I a wall Remove some screws and re seal holes Remove old shower tray and and cut new to size and fit in Potentially paint decking with wood protective covering

Painter and decorator; property maintenance

£850

Springfield, Essex

25th Jun 2026

Paint a three bedroom house including kitchen and bathroom. ceiling of kitchen needs painting, no walls to be painted as rest is tiled, but some wood work painting needed for the cabinets. hallway and landing: walls and woodwork painting needed, Bathrooms, living room and dinning: walls painting needed. with one wall in bedroom to be made good. Bedrooms - walls and woodwork painting needed. Open to offers.

Hard working gentleman. Did a great job painting our house. Thanks

Doors and general maintenance

£500

Burton's Green, Essex

17th Nov 2025

I need some fire escape doors replacing and just some general repairs needed around the depot

Hot tub maintenance

£100

Maylandsea, Essex

11th Mar 2025

I need a possible service as the temperature isn’t getting hot only like warm

Property maintenance

£800

Thurrock Park, Essex

3rd Oct 2024

Property maintenance/repair during 26/10 - 10/11 for below: • Replace front bath panel with an UPVC cut open access. • Replace the broken bath wall panels with a cut open access door to drainage eyes. Varnish all bath panels with dark wood varnish. • Correct the sink to the wall with adhesive mastic where needed. • Filler the top wall behind the oven. • Put one white shelf up above the oven. • Hang 3 cupboards doors needed and correct all the screws tight on all other cupboards doors that needed. Hinges provided. • Remove old carpet and replace bathroom hallway with Vinyl. Vinyl will be provided. • Strip old carpets on stairs, sand down and varnish the wooden stairs

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

Extension Flat Roof needs Maintenance (refelting and gutter clean)

£500

Waltham Abbey, Essex

13th Nov 2023

When we have heavy rain, we have water leaking from the ceiling and window frames To do: Roof needs refelting and then maybe the gutter should be cleaned to help water flow. Note: Roof is a flat roof part of a kitchen extension. - Flexible but ideally Before Friday, 24 November 2023 - Due date: Flexible

Service maintenance

£250

West Horndon, Essex

15th Mar 2023

2 x service on a wall mounted split system - Due date: Flexible

Wood frame window repair/maintenance

£1,200

Canvey Island, Essex

25th Sep 2022

Replacement of handles on wood frame windows. Maintenance of windows / latches - Due date: Flexible