An Airtasker handyperson striking a happy pose with her customer in a 90s setting.
An Airtasker handyperson striking a happy pose with her customer in a 90s setting.

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  • Home improvements
  • Property maintenance
  • Art/mirror hanging
  • General labour
  • … or a jack of all trades
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Recent Handyman reviews in Leicester

Attention to detail ,very professional

Help fix my hand rail on the stairs

£50

Very professional and came at short notice

Dishwasher door refit, clothes rail and chair assembly

£50

Thanks for your help. Will use again

Replace socket faceplate & fix cupboard hinges

£30

Great work! Highly recommended

Gym Smith Machines Installer

£100

Very good work...I am very happy with the outcome of the job.

Wooden slat to be replaced on venetian blind. I have the new slat.

£50

So professional.great job and excellent communication

Ring doorbell installation

£80

What's the average cost of a handyman in Leicester

£51 - £183

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£51

median

£97

high

£183

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Leicester

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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 Leicester

Fix damaged broken house equipment

£30

Black Friars, Leicestershire

14th Aug 2026

1. Ceiling / Light Fitting The ceiling light fitting appears to have become detached, leaving exposed fixing points and damage around the area where it was previously secured. The fitting needs to be safely re-secured to the ceiling, with the damaged area repaired and made good. 2. Kitchen Cupboard Door The kitchen cupboard door has become damaged/detached from its hinges. The hinge fixings appear loose or pulled away from the cabinet, meaning the door is not securely attached. The hinges and fixing points need repairing or replacing so the cupboard door can open and close properly. 3. Flooring / Doorway Trim The flooring/threshold area around the doorway has damaged and loose edging/trim. There are visible gaps and deterioration around the edges, with sections appearing worn and uneven. The damaged trim and surrounding area need to be properly secured, repaired and made safe to prevent further deterioration or a trip hazard.

York fitness multi gym building

£70

Glenfield, Leicestershire

8th Aug 2026

Need my multi gym building

Assembling several pieces of gym equipment

£700

Belgrave, Leicestershire

30th Jul 2026

4 pieces of gym equipment to be assembled: 1. Marcy SM4500 Smith Cage Power Rack 2. RIP X 180kg Cable Crossover Machine With Pull Up Bar & Swivel Pulleys 3. RIP X Stationary Lat Pulldown Machine (With Extra Pulley For Seated Crunches) 4. Centr 108kg Rubber Dumbbell Set With Rack Please only respond to this task if you are experienced in assembling such equipment

Wall has a crack needs fixing

£100

Thurmaston, Leicestershire

30th Jul 2026

New build wall has a crack needs fixing

Standing lamp rewire and table lamp repair

£60

New Found Pool, Leicestershire

25th Jul 2026

Electrical Repair of antique Standing lamp and also of a vintage table lamp

Repair blinds

£30

Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1

22nd Jul 2026

Unable to roll down blinds as the string is torn

Toilet seat replacing and top baby stair gate

£100

Fosse Park, Leicestershire

21st Jul 2026

The nut on the toilet seat is really tight. I need the toilet seat replacing. I also need a baby stair gate to be fitted on top of the stairs to a bannister

Really efficient and did the job quickly and effectively. Would recommend.

I need someone to fix my bed

£100

Mowmacre Hill, Leicestershire

21st Jul 2026

I need someone to fix my bed and to put it up

Mirror Install

£60

Stoneygate, Leicestershire

12th Jul 2026

I have a 2440x1332mm mirror so a very large mirror which needs to be stuck on to a wall. I have the glue and the mirror already but need someone to stick the mirror on the wall for me.

Assemble my multi gym

£100

New Parks, Leicestershire

8th Jul 2026

i need my Rival Omni-Series Power Rack with Dual Free Arm Plate Loaded Cable System assemebled and bolted to the garrage floor

Curtain rods need realigning and drilling firmly into place.

£30

Humberstone Garden, Leicestershire

1st Jul 2026

Curtain rods in my house are loose and coming off. Need realigning and drilling firmly into place.

Putting up a roller blind

£30

Birstall, Leicestershire

30th Jun 2026

Fit a 182cm roller blind over a long high window

Fix ring door bell

£15

Belgrave, Leicestershire

23rd Jun 2026

Fix ring doorbell onto door

Help build gym equipment

£25

Stoughton, Leicestershire

13th Jun 2026

Help put together a piece of gym equipment , leg press/hack squat machine

Installing a awning

£35

Belgrave, Leicestershire

2nd Jun 2026

Mounting awning onto wall outside.

To install my Garden Shed 257x580x181 cm Metal Anthracite

£10

Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1

20th May 2026

I want to install my Berkfield Home Garden Shed 257x580x181 cm Metal Anthracite. Base is not ready.

Drywall repair

£100

Southfields, Leicestershire

14th May 2026

Small dent in the drywall, I am looking for the repair to make it look like there was never a dent there in the first place

Kitchen drawer fixed

£50

Thurmaston, Leicestershire

10th May 2026

The front of our kitchen drawer has come off and the the bit that holds the tray to the front has broke

Fixing a shower screen

£30

Barkby Thorpe, Leicestershire

9th May 2026

Shower screen got detached as it was not originally fixed well, I need help fixing it back please x

Assemble and install Rep Fitness gym equipment

£300

Stoneygate, Leicestershire

6th May 2026

Assemble and bolt down a Rep Fitness PR5000 6 post power rack with Ares 2.0 and Smith Machine attachments similar to the set up in the attached image.

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Leicester

Handyman for ad hoc maintenance emergencies

£50

Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1

17th Apr 2026

I’m looking for a handyman to regularly help out with adhoc maintenance of a hmo 5 bed flat - on site support when needed. Also someone who is fairly local. The flat is located in Leicester city centre.

Blind repair/maintenance (127mm blinds)

£500

Anstey, Leicestershire

11th Aug 2025

We are based in an office in Anstey, and our 127mm blinds (10 windows, varying sizes) have been in place since we moved into the building – around 5 years. Overall, the are mostly still in good condition, but they are due for maintenance/repair, and a couple are in need of rehanging.

Have some maintenance in my home

£1,000

Glen Parva, Leicestershire

30th Jul 2025

Damp repairing, window glass changing,some plumbing