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Recent Handyman reviews in Oaklands

Very happy with Deep’s work, would recommend him and utilize him again.

Install a dog door

£150

Darren installed a cat door for us and did an awesome job. He was polite, tidy, and did the job in a timely fashion. I would definitely hire him again. Thanks, Darren!

Install cat door

£60

Gee did a great job installing the skirting boards throughout the 3 rooms. He cares a lot about the quality of his work and the finish is to a high standard, thank you.

Install MDF skirting boards to x3 rooms

£100

Really happy with his work - arrived early and got the job done without fuss

Fit a new tap in the kitchen sink

£150

What's the average cost of a handyman in Oaklands

£107 - £166

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£107

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£142

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£166

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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 Oaklands

Needs handyman for putting tv unit on wall etc

£50

St Albans, Hertfordshire

6th Sep 2026

I need a a few things putting on the wall such as tv unit, coat hooks and radiator cover

Put up blinds

£80

St Albans, Hertfordshire

10th Jul 2026

Putting blinds up in commercial premises

Handy man needed to install x3 blinds and x6 ceiling curtain tracks

£50

St Albans, Hertfordshire

27th Feb 2026

Handy Man needed to install x3 blinds and x6 ceiling curtain tracks.

Install 3 crittal aluminium internal doors and new architraving

£150

St Albans, Hertfordshire

6th Feb 2026

Install 3 internal crittal aluminum doors including adding new architrave from wood and installing these door handles.

Install MDF skirting boards to x3 rooms

£100

St Albans, Hertfordshire

28th Jan 2026

Install skirting boards to x3 Rooms.

Gee did a great job installing the skirting boards throughout the 3 rooms. He cares a lot about the quality of his work and the finish is to a high standard, thank you.

Replace u bend on kitchen sink

£100

St Albans, Hertfordshire

10th Nov 2025

The plastic pipes are leaking under my kitchen sink. I’ve done a bodge fix but theres still a slow leak. It really needs completely replacing.

Thanks for your help!

Putting up pictures on wall and installing a ring doorbell

£100

St Albans, Hertfordshire

5th Nov 2025

12 pictures to put up on wall and ring doorbell to install on front door

Install a dog door

£150

St Albans, Hertfordshire

2nd Jul 2025

Petsafe Staywell Dog Door, needs to be installed in an exterior door. The door has a glass panel on top, the lower half is a single wooden panel. Picture of door attached, link to the dog door is below: https://www.petsafe.com/gb/product/staywell-aluminium-pet-door/?sku=660ML

Very happy with Deep’s work, would recommend him and utilize him again.

Fix my bedside drawer

£5

St Albans, Hertfordshire

21st Oct 2024

To assemble a small bedside drawer

Fit a new tap in the kitchen sink

£150

St Albans, Hertfordshire

27th Jun 2024

Kitchen tap needs replacing. We will buy a new mixer tap and ask you to remove the old tap and fit the new one

Really happy with his work - arrived early and got the job done without fuss

Help move a garden shed, wood, 6ftx6ft

£40

St Albans, Hertfordshire

12th May 2024

Wooden garden shed with felted roof, on wood beams. Measures 1.7m x 1.7m (5ft10 x 5ft10). Approx 2.08m high (82 inches) to be dismantle and bring back to Barkingside, Ilford, Essex. The seller is happy to help dismantle and carry the shed if needed.

Handyman to deal with skylight blinds

£100

St Albans, Hertfordshire

6th May 2024

Have blinds on manual opening skylights and would like quotes for either repair or replacement of blinds.

Blind repairs

£100

St Albans, Hertfordshire

12th Apr 2024

repair 2x venetian blind and one roller blind

Internal door locks re-aligned 8no. Bi-fold wardrobe door fixed.

£150

St Albans, Hertfordshire

11th Jul 2023

1. 8no. Internal door locks realigned / fixed. 2. One bifold wardrobe door fixed 3. Stair gate packed out to fit wall / stair configuration 4. Potentially shelves put up 5. Quote for bespoke bedroom furniture - Due date: Flexible

Install cat door

£60

St Stephens, Hertfordshire

8th Jan 2023

Hello. We are looking for someone to install a cat door into a PVC panel. Preferably for the week starting on the 9th.

Darren installed a cat door for us and did an awesome job. He was polite, tidy, and did the job in a timely fashion. I would definitely hire him again. Thanks, Darren!

Install garden shed

£200

St Albans, Hertfordshire

11th Dec 2022

Need a garden shed installed in the allotment plot. Already have the garden shed - it needs to be moved to the allotment and installed in the desired spot. There may be other material required that need to be purchased - will need some advice on that so we can purchase them beforehand (or include the additional material as part of the service). Shed dimension: External Height: 1845mm, Width: 935mm, Depth: 640mm. Footprint: Width: 879mm, Depth: 560mm Ideal Base: Width: 929mm, Depth: 610mm Shed package sizes: 180cm x 90cm and 180cm x 56cm See pictures showing finished shed and the two packages it's currently in. See also photo of where the desired location for the shed on the allotment plot. - Due date: Before Saturday, 24 December 2022