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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

£50 - £147

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£50

median

£60

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£147

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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

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.

Extension of current blinds by about 1cm

£100

Knighton, Leicestershire

3rd May 2026

Adjustment of current Roman blinds at the bottom by about 1cm - 5 bay window

Repair wall

£70

Westcotes, Leicestershire

27th Apr 2026

Wall repair………………………...please

My sliding wardobe door needs to be adjusted/fixed

£50

Highfields, Leicestershire

19th Apr 2026

The door is not moving in the middle

Odd jobs...Fix a wobbly toilet seat, etc

£40

Knighton, Leicestershire

17th Apr 2026

Couple of odd jobs. Probably a couple of hoirs to fix a toiket seat. Replace a shower hose etc

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.

Bathroom Leak repair

£300

Crown Hills, Leicestershire

14th Apr 2026

Remove old silicone around bath tub and re silicone with the bathtub filled. Secure the tub if there’s any movement. Silicone around floor edges and possibly use edging strips. Some grout missing on wall tiles, needs replacing.

Wardrobe installation

£20

Clarendon Park, Leicestershire

10th Apr 2026

Need to install the sliding door on the wardrobe. No instructions.

I need to put feller on my garden shed.

£30

Western Park, Leicestershire

2nd Apr 2026

I need feleting my shed roof. I have the felet. I need someone to measure and nail it on the roof

To remove blinds and fit curtain rods & curtains

£70

Barkby, Leicestershire

28th Mar 2026

Living room blinds are stick on. To remove blinds, fit 3 curtain rods (drill in) and hang curtains. Bedroom: remove blind (1 stickon), fit 1 curtain rod and hang curtains

Fix ceiling in bathroom.

£400

Thurmaston, Leicestershire

21st Mar 2026

Ceiling paint is coming off needs removing, priming and painting. 200 or offer according to job

Wardrobe fixing

£50

Black Friars, Leicestershire

14th Mar 2026

Wardrobe door has come off its rails

Letterbox Flap repair

£50

Thurnby, Leicestershire

12th Mar 2026

Repair outside flap to letterbox

To assemble cables

£250

Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1

7th Mar 2026

to assemble cable machine and mount to the wall

Install a basketball hoop on garage wall.

£55

Anstey, Leicestershire

26th Feb 2026

Wall mounted basketball hoop.Above the garage door.

Great work , extremely happy with the service.

Gym class installation

£400

Birstall, Leicestershire

23rd Feb 2026

Rpm multi gym tyr machine

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