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Recent Handyman reviews in Colchester
I had a very good experience with the fitter, I'm very pleased with the work and the service was very efficient.
Blind fitting
£50
Michael built this multi gym for me and done an absolutely amazing job! He’s a top bloke and stays till it’s finished! Very reliable , efficient and hard to find workmanship like it! If he accepts your job he’s definitely worth using!
Need a gym machine built
£250
Lee was excellent from start to finish. Good communication and did a great job fitting a vertical blind and curtains (including pole). He also fitted a bathroom mirror for me (not in the original request) free of charge. All been done exactly as requested. A very tidy job.
Fit vertical blinds and curtain pole
£50
Really helpful and engaging. Great experience and easy to work with.
Venetian blinds trimmed to measure and installed
£250
What's the average cost of a handyman in Colchester
£110 - £215
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£110
median
£110
high
£215
Average reviews for Handyman Services in Colchester
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5
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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.Â
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 Colchester
Wardrobe assembly plus some other small tasks
£200
Mile End, Essex
12th Sep 2026
I need help to complete some jobs: - Putting up 3 window blinds - Wardrobe assembly x2, needs a power socket hole cut out of the back - Cut the backs of bookshelves to make them flush with the skirting - Change ceiling light fixture and switch
New switch needed for fire place
£80
Abbey Field, Essex
8th Aug 2026
Got a fire place and wanted to put an electric heater but would need a switch in this area. I also need a loft light if that’s possible. Will provide materials.
Reseal Shower & fix loose toilet seat
£80
The Hythe, Essex
31st Jul 2026
Our shower is leaking, we suspect it needs resealing all around the base, and the toilet seat is loose on one side
Help fix a pulled window blind rope?
£20
The Hythe, Essex
15th Jul 2026
While trying to open the window blind it pulled out from the window with some of the rope cut.
Fix pressure washer
£35
Shrub End, Essex
13th Jun 2026
not starting up but is power
Trampoline repair
£100
Mile End, Essex
24th May 2026
Trampoline legs keep bending and we just straighten up it’s not metal that is bending
Mirror repair
£50
Colchester, Essex
22nd May 2026
Mirror is cracked and needs repaired please.
Need a gym machine built
£250
Berechurch, Essex
8th May 2026
Need a multi gym built for my garage gym
Michael built this multi gym for me and done an absolutely amazing job! He’s a top bloke and stays till it’s finished! Very reliable , efficient and hard to find workmanship like it! If he accepts your job he’s definitely worth using!
Hanging Chandelier in the Kitchen
£300
Welshwood Park, Essex
29th Apr 2026
In the Kitchen above the island, we want to hang a 12 light Crystal Chandelier. It's Heavy so need to find a supporting beam and do the power connections with dimmable wall switch - a new connection to the light and switch is required. We have the light available just needed to hang it and all the hardware required for the power supply and wall switch. Below is the picture of the chandelier and Kitchen.
Replace kitchen blind
£50
Berechurch, Essex
9th Nov 2025
Replace old ref kitchen blind with new blind
Internal door hanging
£90
Parson's Heath, Essex
30th Oct 2025
Hanging internal door to kitchen
I need my shed roof re felting
£80
Mile End, Essex
29th Jun 2025
The felt hass blown off on my shed we gave felt and some roof tacs as well as tar. We need someone reliable to cone do it its not a big shed sand shouldn't take more than 2 hours we also have a ladder here so no need to bring one you will need a hammer and something to cut the felt
Fitting roller blinds
£100
Mile End, Essex
24th May 2025
Fitting of 11 roller blinds; need to be cut to size. Located in Parsons Heath, Colchester.
Fit blinds
£50
Wivenhoe, Essex
4th Apr 2025
I need someone to put up two blinds (one small, one bigger).
Venetian blinds trimmed to measure and installed
£250
Abbey Field, Essex
14th Oct 2024
We have a large bay window and 5 other windows. We have bought blinds and need them trimmed to fit and installed.
Really helpful and engaging. Great experience and easy to work with.
Moving furniture, hanging pictures, install curtains rail drill wood
£60
Lexden, Essex
23rd Sep 2024
Move furniture from one room to another after decoration e g from bedrooms to living room and vice versa. To drill curtain rail, in kitchen To install wood and drill curtain rail in hall way To hang pictures. To help with hooks To dispose rubbish
Blind fitting
£50
Mile End, Essex
30th Aug 2024
2 roller blinds in bedroom
I had a very good experience with the fitter, I'm very pleased with the work and the service was very efficient.
I need a new letterbox including fitting
£80
Mile End, Essex
31st Jan 2024
My house was built in 2003. JunkMail and Post Office Delivery have taken 20 years to destroy my letterbox: Old casing is 11 1/4'. x. 2 1/4" Existing opening in door is 10 3/4" x 1 3/4" - Due date: Before Saturday, 10 February 2024
Macy’s hg 7000 Multi gym cables connected
£200
West Bergholt, Essex
29th Jan 2024
Cables keep twisting I do not think it has been installed right. Lower pull does not pull fly part does not work - Due date: Flexible
Fit vertical blinds and curtain pole
£50
Braiswick, Essex
22nd Jan 2024
- Remove two old vertical blind headrails (from a window and a patio door). - Fit new headrail and vertical blinds in the window. - Attach a new curtain pole to the wall above the patio door so that new curtains can be hung. - Due date: Flexible
Lee was excellent from start to finish. Good communication and did a great job fitting a vertical blind and curtains (including pole). He also fitted a bathroom mirror for me (not in the original request) free of charge. All been done exactly as requested. A very tidy job.









