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Recent Handyman reviews in Canterbury

Mo was great. Quoted quickly and competitively. Completed task on same day. Would definitely use him again.

Move a shower screen upstairs

£50

Warm and friendly,excellent and quick communication. Great job well done with attention to detail and sees the job through. Completely recommend.

Put up a blind in my bathroom. It's 180x160 drop .

£40

Thank you so much Edgar, fantastic work reliable and great communication.

Curtain track x 2 and Roman blind x 5 installer

£200

What's the average cost of a handyman in Canterbury

£95 - £187

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£95

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£140

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£187

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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 Canterbury

Treadmill repair

£300

Hawthorn Corner, Kent

3rd Sep 2026

Running/walking belt needs replacing

Put up curtain poles and a blind

£300

Whitstable, Kent

1st Sep 2026

purchasing a property and need 6 curtain poles and a blind installed

New toilet seat cover and rubber lining fitted on shower

£150

Canterbury, Kent, CT1

27th Jul 2026

I need a new square toilet seat cover fitted but for Have the toilet seat. The rubber lining around my bath screen has broken so I need a new one fitted

Curtain track x 2 and Roman blind x 5 installer

£200

Eddington, Kent

25th Jul 2026

If possible to please put up curtain tracks x 2 and 5 x Roman blinds. I also have some light weight pictures x4 and 1 x mirror

Thank you so much Edgar, fantastic work reliable and great communication.

Install curtain rods

£50

Street End, Kent

25th Jul 2026

Bought some curtain rods from Amazon need drilling and installing into the walls

Fix 2 rooms curtains and one room 3 roller blinds

£60

Northgate, Kent

9th Jul 2026

Curtains in two bedrooms, roller blinds 3 piece in living room and 3 easy fit lamp shades

Tightening a toilet seat or measuring for replacement

£50

Canterbury, Kent, CT1

7th Jul 2026

Check whether a toilet seat simply needs tightening - and tightening if so - or whether it needs replacing - and measuring for a replacement if so.

Replace toilet seats in W/C and bathroom

£120

Canterbury, Kent, CT1

11th Apr 2026

The toilet seats are loose and need replacing

Replace a broken toilet seat with same as existing

£60

St Stephen's, Kent

30th Mar 2026

Replace a broken toilet seat with same.as existing

Assembling wooden double bed and put up Roman blinds in bathroom.

£60

Hampton, Kent

25th Mar 2026

Wooden double bed frame needs assembling. I also have a Roman blinds from IKEA that needs going up in the bathroom. I don't have any screws, and I only have basic tools. I don't have an electric drill or electric screwdriver.

Fix my toilet seat part

£20

St Stephen's, Kent

25th Mar 2026

Fix a broken toilet seat

Put up two sets of chandeliers

£200

Swalecliffe, Kent

14th Mar 2026

I need my lights to be fitted and put together if possible, please it’s 2 of the same lights

Curtain rods installed

£30

Northgate, Kent

22nd Feb 2026

Bedroom ,living room and bathroom curtain rods installation

3 Venetians blinds need installing

£120

Canterbury, Kent, CT1

19th Feb 2026

Venetian blinds need hanging

3 Venetian blinds to be fitted

£120

Canterbury, Kent, CT1

18th Feb 2026

3 Venetian blinds fitted at 3 Juniper Close

Repair and remediation of timber window frames and doors

£2,000

Clapham Hill, Kent

26th Nov 2025

Repair and remediation of 18 x timber window frames and doors across the entire property. Works likely to include: Removal of decayed timber Splicing/piecing-in new timber sections Resin repairs where appropriate Full replacement of frames if / where repair is not viable Re-decoration Associated making good to surrounding masonry/render/reveals

Brick and render repair

£800

Seasalter, Kent

16th Aug 2025

Possible failed lintel above front door causing large cracks in render about 1 cm narrowing as moves along and possible brick movement under the render, front door is a lean too single block extension to the main house

End of tenancy general maintenance works.

£2,000

St Martin's, Kent

8th Aug 2025

End of tenancy works, need various tasks carried out in the house. From tao replacements, tiling and fire door installation. Have multiple properties close by looking for someone reliable that can carry out these works.

Help to install chandelier

£20

Canterbury, Kent, CT1

5th Jul 2025

Install chandelier ( 5m ceiling)

Curtain rod installation

£50

Westbere, Kent

14th Jun 2025

Installation of curtain roads

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Canterbury

End of tenancy general maintenance works.

£2,000

St Martin's, Kent

8th Aug 2025

End of tenancy works, need various tasks carried out in the house. From tao replacements, tiling and fire door installation. Have multiple properties close by looking for someone reliable that can carry out these works.