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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Excellent rating - 4.3/5 (9300+ reviews)

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Recent Handyman reviews in Balham

Excellent tasker. Thanks Faisal.

Mend a Roman Blind Mechanism

£30

Polite, punctual, did the job quickly, tidied up after himself. Cannot fault his service, and would recommend to anyone.

Roller Blind Repair

£75

Top man, thank you for your help

Fix our Intercom

£80

Excellent work. All tasks completed without issue or fuss. I would highly recommend hiring.

Handyman/ electrician

£45

Colin was very helpful and approachable. Thank you again tremendously, I am so happy you were able to fix my chair and I don't have to buy a new one :)

Repair my office chair

£70

Lovely professional guy who was happy to help and turned up fast and on time!

Fix clothing rail installation

£40

What's the average cost of a handyman in Balham

£52 - £100

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£52

median

£70

high

£100

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Balham

based on 38 reviews

4.92

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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.

Airtasker has over 46 handyman in Balham, with an average rating of 4.92 stars from 38 reviews. Get in touch with handyman such as Luciano C, Ion O, and Ed A today to get a wide variety of Handyman jobs done.
Don't live in Balham? We also have handyman available in Shoreditch and West Norwood available today.

Recent Handyman tasks in Balham

Blind repair

£25

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

16th Aug 2025

Blind chain not picking up blind

Fix my Rancilio Silvia

£75

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

15th Aug 2025

Rancilio Solvia developed an electrical fault

The pipes under my kitchen sink came apart and won’t go back together

£50

Poynders Parade, Greater London

2nd Aug 2025

The pipes under the sink have come apart and won’t go back together. The seal on the inside seems to have come apart as well.

General handyman

£120

Balham, Greater London

29th Jul 2025

1. Blinds & Curtains Installation: • Hang 3 x Roman blinds • Hang 1 x curtain (rod and curtain supplied) 2. Silicone Sealing (Internal): • Seal around two shower bases and screens with clear silicone • Seal behind tap holes (clear silicone) 3. Silicone Sealing (External): • Seal only the base of 11 external windows using white exterior sealant Materials provided: Blinds, curtain, rod, and sealant (clear and white) Requirements: • Must have experience with blind/curtain installation and silicone work • Own tools required • Clean, neat finish essential

Handyman - flat pack assembly. Window blind installation. Etc

£200

Balham, Greater London

25th Jul 2025

Job Title: Flat-Pack Assembly & Home Installations – Wardrobe, Bed, Blinds & Wall-Mounted Items Description: I’m looking for a skilled and reliable h tradesperson to complete a few home assembly and installation tasks. The work includes: Assembly Tasks: • Assemble 1x double wardrobe (flat-pack – image provided) • Assemble 2x bedside tables (flat-pack – image provided) • Assemble 1x king-size bed (image provided) Installation Tasks: • Hang 30–40 items including: • Mirrors • Pictures • Bathroom fixtures (toilet roll holder, towel rail, etc.) • Install 3x Venetian blinds Requirements: • Must bring your own tools (drill, screwdriver, level, etc.) • Experience with furniture assembly and secure wall-mounting • Ability to work efficiently and neatly • Able to advise on appropriate fixings if needed (plasterboard, brick, tile, etc.)

Unfortunately, we couldn’t get the timing to align on this occasion, which was disappointing as I was keen to get the task done. It seemed to be a case of unfortunate timing rather than lack of willingness. Communication was polite throughout, and I appreciate the effort to coordinate. Hopefully things work out more smoothly next time.

I need my bbq repaired

£100

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

21st Jun 2025

I can hear we have gas coming through but the bbq won't light, I can see the spark however. Unsure how to take aprat but there must be a blockage in the system

Fix a spring on my sofa

£100

Clapham Junction, Greater London, SW11

30th May 2025

Looking for a broken spring to be replaced on my leather sofa

Had a broken spring in my sofa that made it super uncomfortable to sit on. Ion came by to fix it and did a great job — quick, friendly, and knew exactly what he was doing. The sofa feels solid again, like it did when it was new. Way cheaper and easier than buying a whole new one. Definitely glad I called Ion!

Shower Screen Replacement

£100

Balham, Greater London

28th May 2025

I am looking forward someone to fit a new over a bath shower screen. The hinge on the current one has snapped which means the whole thing needs replacing.

Es was extremely helpful and courteous. I would throughly recommend him

Fitting blinds

£60

Summerstown, Greater London

25th May 2025

I need three blinds fitted maybe need to cut by 3 cm each side to fit

Fitting blinds

£60

Balham, Greater London

25th May 2025

I need three blind ls putting up in the front room blinds need cutting just a bit to fit maybe 3cm each side

General handyman work

£150

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

22nd May 2025

fix two door handles fix a light switch to the wall

Fix a broken bed

£100

Balham, Greater London

14th May 2025

The wooden part of the bed frame needs fixing

So helpful - brilliant!

Mirror door repair

£50

Balham, Greater London

11th May 2025

Cracked the mirror when reattaching the handle, want to know if this can be repaired or needs to be replaced?

Repair my poorly done wall patch

£75

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

5th Apr 2025

I had my bathroom light changed from a pull light to a wall switch and I attempted to repair the holes in the wall myself but it doesn't look very good. The job is to fix what I've done so it's smoother and nice so I can paint the wall.

Repaired a PVC window hinge

£40

Balham, Greater London

19th Mar 2025

Unable to close a small kitchen PVC window properly, unless having to manually lift it up and push it into the window frame. Thanks.

Fix door handle that won’t stay up, fix door lock that is very stiff

£50

Balham, Greater London

16th Mar 2025

We have a bathroom door handle that won’t stay upright, we have bought new parts for it but can’t work out how to fix it properly. We also have a front door deadlock that is very stiff that we need to fix. We would also have outside lights that need changing and a toilet seat that is loose that would need fixing.

Redouane was very professional and friendly and found solutions to get things around the house fixed. Would definitely hire again

Fix broken string on blinds

£40

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

14th Mar 2025

Venetian blinds have broken string so don’t work

Remove shower screen sealing, clean, dry and apply new sealing

£70

Balham, Greater London

8th Mar 2025

This task is only to seal the part outside of the shower where the shower screen and shower tray connect with eachother (see pictures for more context). 1.Remove old sealant: Use scrapers and utility knives to remove all old silicone Be careful not to damage surfaces 2.Clean and dry: Remove any mold with mold spray Clean joints thoroughly Use a hairdryer to ensure all areas are completely dry 3.Final cleaning: Wipe all joints with methylated spirits for a clean surface Apply new silicone Use a high-quality, mold-resistant silicone sealant Apply silicone along the outside edges of the shower tray and screen Use a caulking gun for even application 4.Shape and smooth: Use a Fugi kit or similar tool to shape and smooth the silicone

Blind string repair

£100

Balham, Greater London

27th Feb 2025

The string on one side of my venetian blinds has snapped and requires a new string alongside a new wand for the blinds.

Unblock kitchen sink

£110

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

20th Feb 2025

We need kitchen sink unblocked, food disposer installed and shower sealer repaired