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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

£58 - £150

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£100

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Recent Handyman tasks in Essex

Fly screen

£1,500

Takeley, Essex

23rd Sep 2026

I have 5 bedroom house I want all windows and garden doors three doors fly screens and upstairs fly screen doors as well

Blind cord repair x2.

£70

Beacon End, Essex

23rd Sep 2026

Blind cords frayed so unable to open/close.

Assemble wardrobe and garden shed

£100

Braintree, Essex

22nd Sep 2026

To assemble a metal shed in the garden

Assemble a multigym

£90

Newport, Essex

21st Sep 2026

Assemble a new TecTake Arnie multi gym

Routine care home repairs, furniture, lights, doors and general upkeep

£300

Colchester, Essex

21st Sep 2026

General maintenance tasks include routine repairs and upkeep to keep the care home safe, secure and in good working order. Duties include assembling and dismantling beds and furniture, securing furniture to walls, replacing light bulbs, repairing or adjusting doors, handles and locks, and completing minor repairs to fixtures and fittings. The role also includes identifying maintenance concerns, reporting significant defects, and completing other general maintenance tasks throughout the premises as required.

2 BLINDS KEEP FALLING DOWN

£250

Lower Sheering, Essex

20th Sep 2026

2 BLINDS KEEP FALLING DOWN

Put up 2 curtain rods.

£60

Chelmsford, Essex

20th Sep 2026

Put up curtain rods on wall. I have drills. Preferably today as I’ve just moved into my new flat and I have no curtains.

Fix my blinds

£50

Colchester, Essex

20th Sep 2026

the blind has fallen off. need to put it back up

New toilet seat

£250

Coopersale, Essex

19th Sep 2026

Fit new toilet seat and fix the door

Repair ceiling and re plaster

£250

Chalkwell, Essex

18th Sep 2026

Repair a ceiling crack and re plaster

Installing a blind

£50

Potter Street, Essex

17th Sep 2026

I need a venetian blind installed

Curtain pole fitting

£60

Hutton, Essex

17th Sep 2026

Metal curtain fitting above patio doors.

Install ceiling fan/light

£50

Chelmsford, Essex

17th Sep 2026

Remove existing ceiling rose and connect circular fan and light shade. Amazon reviews state you will need thick gloves as product is fiddly and a bit sharp.Instructions state you will need: Philips and flat head screwdrivers Adjustable Wrench Step ladder (I have one) Wire stripper Electrical tape

Can't fault Jeff for his lovely manner, but unfortunately the light fitting didn't work so will have to send it back.

Install it

£50

Grays, Essex, RM17

17th Sep 2026

Hi there I need some to install this one too access my loft

IKEA SKYTTA Sliding Doors Assembly & Installation (2-Person Job)

£100

Takeley, Essex

13th Sep 2026

Looking for two Taskers (or a primary Tasker with an assistant/partner) to assemble and install IKEA SKYTTA sliding doors to close off a recessed alcove in the master bedroom. The wardrobe interior is already built and in place—only the doors and framing system remain to be installed. ​ ​Assembly: Assemble 2 IKEA SKYTTA sliding doors. ​Frame & Track Installation: Fix the SKYTTA top and bottom rail frame system directly into the ceiling and surrounding walls to frame out the alcove. ​Carpentry / Alterations: A small section of the existing skirting board will likely need to be trimmed/notched to allow the frame/tracks to sit flush against the wall. ​Requirements & Tools Needed: ​Standard assembly tools (drills, screwdrivers, spirit level, measuring tape) and multitool - we can provide these if required ​ ​Prior experience installing IKEA SKYTTA or similar recessed sliding track systems is strongly preferred. ​Product Reference: ​Model: IKEA SKYTTA Sliding Door System ​ For reference, the two videos below explain the full job that's required. https://youtu.be/uDYRh-_KB-8?is=y24T313241zKOKDI https://youtu.be/ttEHjsXkqfc?is=A5T38Gm9Rr2B7Q7P

Kitchen cupboard adjustments

£75

Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9

13th Sep 2026

Fridge door isn’t closing properly (integrated) as the hinge needs adjustment.

Would highly recommend Dan and Jay. They fixed our integrated fridge issue quickly and were both friendly and professional. Thanks so much!

Handyperson to hang curtains

£75

Leigh On Sea, Essex

12th Sep 2026

I need someone who knows how to put up the curtain rod for two windows in my house. I have a drill.

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