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Recent Handyman reviews in Essex

Abu is very friendly polite and patient ti explain what he intends to do and ask if you are happy with it.

Fix two wall mirrors, Rail to put pictures in the lounge, put curtain

£100

Jason has done a fantastic job for us as most of our doors did not close properly. Jason arrived and sorted all for us. He is also friendly and polite. His communication was stellar and we are very happy with him. Highly recommend him.

Adjust 7 internal doors and another external door.

£250

Xavier is great and did a fantastic job. Can definitely recommend. 5 star service

Repair broken kitchen cabinet doors

£50

Came very fast, polite and very knowledgeable.

Blinds repair

£100

Very efficient and fixed the problem straight away

Blocked kitchen sink

£75

Thank you very good guy And hard worker

Assemble strong ways multi gym

£120

What's the average cost of a handyman in Essex

£60 - £150

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£60

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£100

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£150

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Recent Handyman tasks in Essex

Pressure washer repair

£60

Hullbridge, Essex

9th May 2026

Does not switch on even after fuse change

Handyman to put up shelves

£50

Felmore, Essex

9th May 2026

I’m looking for a handyman to install small shelves in my home. The job will involve securely mounting the shelves onto the wall and ensuring they are level and sturdy. Please bring your own tools

Handyman to help with small jobs in my property

£60

South Stifford, Essex

9th May 2026

Hi, I’m looking for a handyman to help with a few small jobs at my property: Reattach/fix toilet seat securely onto the toilet Screw the back panel of a wardrobe back into place Replace a bathroom air extractor fan

Internal fire door installation

£300

Purfleet, Essex

8th May 2026

I am seeking a qualified and experienced person to carry out the formation of a new internal doorway and installation of a compliant fire door. Scope of Works: - Alter and widen an existing internal archway to form a suitable door opening - Form new opening and install door lining/frame - Allow for relocation of adjacent light switch if necessary - Make good all disturbed areas, including plasterboard and finishes - Supply and install a certified FD30 fire door set (door, frame, intumescent strips, seals, hinges, closer, and all ironmongery) - Fit architrave and skirting to match existing - Prepare and decorate all new joinery to a high standard Compliance & Certification: - All works must comply with UK Building Regulations (Approved Document B) and relevant standards (e.g. BS 8214 via BSI Group guidance) - Provide certificate of installation/compliance for fire safety on completion - Alternatively, coordinate with Building Control for inspection and sign-off if not registered under a competent person scheme

Need a gym machine built

£250

Berechurch, Essex

8th May 2026

Need a multi gym built for my garage gym

Ceiling repair

£200

Linford, Essex

8th May 2026

Hi , I have recently decorated my kitchen and have a small filler repair left from a hole electricians made. After sanding down and repainting I have made a horrible orange peel texture around the area that stands out on the rest of the smooth ceiling . I thought I better stop as I’m making the area worse

Trimming venetian blinds

£10

Loughton, Essex, IG10

7th May 2026

Trimming Venetian blinds, I don’t have the tools

Concrete base for 10ft x 10ft Garden shed

£500

Stanway, Essex

7th May 2026

I need to construct a concrete base of 10ft X 10ft for my garden shed

Various - toilet seat replacing, wardrobe door put back on hinges...

£200

South Woodford, Greater London, E18

7th May 2026

1 x bathroom cabinent flat pack to put together Door under stairs will not shut Wardrobe door needs to be refitted Change toilet seat to new one replace bath panels around bath

Verticals blind repair

£25

Chelmsford, Essex

7th May 2026

The vertical blind is jammed or broken, I’m unable to determine, so will need to see if it can be repaired

Blinds Fitting

£40

Snaresbrook, Greater London

5th May 2026

Rebooking task between Saul and Rykki

Fit an electric skylight blind

£75

Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9

5th May 2026

Fit and screw an electric Velux skylight blind. Quite a high ceiling so will need ladder.

Handyman needed – shelving, wall repairs & socket reposition prep

£150

Little London, Essex

4th May 2026

Description: Looking for a reliable, experienced handyman to help with a few jobs around the house. Ideally someone who is detail-oriented and tidy, with experience in wall finishing and general carpentry. Scope of work: * Install shelves (standard wall-mounted shelving – materials can be provided or discussed) * Repair and make good walls (filling, smoothing, prepping for paint where needed) * Reposition a plug socket slightly along the same wall (or prepare area for repositioning) * Patch and plaster around affected areas to a clean, paint-ready finish Key requirements: * High-quality finish – especially on plastering/making good * Ability to assess walls and advise on best fixing method for shelves * Clean and tidy working (protect floors, minimal mess, proper finish) * Own tools required Notes: * Happy to discuss the best approach to the socket positioning and any prep work needed * Flexible on timing but would like this completed efficiently * Photos of the areas can be provided When applying, please include: * Examples/photos of similar work (shelving, wall repair, plastering) * Your availability * Rough estimate or day rate

Assembleand hang items

£30

Colchester, Essex

4th May 2026

Hang curtains and put the bathroom cabinet on the wall and the build the bedside table Don’t have any photos as gonna be ordering from Ikea

Handyman tasks

£280

Moulsham, Essex

4th May 2026

4 replacement door handles within the house, kitchen tap replacement, bathroom tap replacement, shower door fixed, outside lean-to roof panel replacement, 2 toilet seat replacements, toilet roll holder replacement, large art sculpture mounted to the wall. We will need an in-person review to discuss the tasks and sourcing of the materials required please.

Install sink vanity unit

£100

Grays, Essex, RM17

4th May 2026

Existing pedestal sink to be replaced with a new vanity unit and basin. Tiles behind the current sink to be removed if needed to fit the new unit.

SHED REPAIRS

£300

Thorrington, Essex

3rd May 2026

I want help clearing this area and then repairing the shed windows, and sanding this side of the shed ready for me to paint. Also shed roof refelted

Peg boards from IKEA installed on a brick wall

£20

Wickford, Essex

3rd May 2026

Ikea peg board X2 to drill into brick wall

Bath screen supply and installation

£150

Repton Park, Greater London

15th Dec 2025

We have a bathtub with a curtain rail at the moment. Want that replaced with a bath/shower screen. Need supply and installation

Very thorough and professional.

Shower curtain rail fixture and painting

£10

High Beech, Essex

18th Nov 2025

Painting 1 wall in living room and fixing new shower curtain rail in bathroom (will need drill)

Very good and reliable. Helped me get a replacement shower pole as one I got was too small. Came back and finished the job. Definitely recommend.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Essex

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