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Recent Handyman reviews in Brixton

Liam was absolutely brilliant, fixed a very damaged front door architrave on an old Victorian terrace house, and has finished it better than I could have hoped for. A real pleasure working with him and I can't recommend him enough. He is highly experienced, very knowledgeable, and very capable.

Repair front door frame/architrave

£200

Amazing service! Quick, professional and very nice person! Would highly recommend ☺️

Curtain pole fitting

£45

Meting did the jobs thoroughly and communicated well with me after the booking was done.

Bleed radiator, fix light switch, install coat hooks

£70

very fast and great service. thank you!

Disinstall old cooker install new one, remove the old one

£60

Really friendly, good communication and efficient! Thank you

Put up curtains

£40

Miha installed the blinds perfectly. He was very efficient, communication was easy and he even helped out with hanging up a mirror. Would definitely request his help again!

Install blinds (4x roller and 3x wooden blinds)

£150

What's the average cost of a handyman in Brixton

£52 - £130

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£52

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£85

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£130

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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 Brixton

Help me install external pull up bar

£35

Stockwell, Greater London

22nd Mar 2026

Install external pull up bar into a brick wall It needs to be secure. Will need to bring a heavy duty drill All extension bolts provided :)

My kitchen sink is blocked

£100

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

20th Mar 2026

My kitchen sink drain is blocked, tried a few tricks but nothing worked.

Fix wardrobe door

£80

Stockwell, Greater London

17th Mar 2026

Rebooking task between Joe and Selami

Did a great job - on time, polite and fixed my problem. Thanks!

Built my blinds for me (bay window)

£10

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

14th Mar 2026

i’ve got no blinds and no curtains i need someone that has a experience to put them up for me

Put up Blinds

£50

Stockwell, Greater London

12th Mar 2026

I have 4 sets of Blinds2Go blinds to put up.

Fit a blackout blind including removing skirting board

£100

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

2nd Mar 2026

Hello, I’ve brought a blackout blind for my sons room that was made to measure. There is some skirting board at the bottom of the window that I was going to remove but it’s trickier than I thought because the skirting goes under the window ledge. I need someone with the right tools to cut the skirting board out and then install the blind. Please get in touch if you’re able to take on this task. Thanks

Great service, Joseph was professional and a great problem solver. He consulted me with options at each stage of the installation of my blackout blinds. He was also very fast and efficient! Thanks so much Joseph!

Install door lock

£50

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

27th Feb 2026

I’m looking for an experienced handyman/locksmith to install a secure lock on my bedroom door. * Install a new secure lock (keyed lock). * The door is a standard interior timber door. * You may need to supply the lock (please include the cost in your offer), or I can purchase one if you advise which type to buy. * Ensure the lock is properly aligned and functioning smoothly. If the task goes well, I would be happy to have you install a lock on another door as well. Please bring your own tools and have experience with door lock installation. Please let me know your availability and total price (including materials if supplying the lock). Thank you.

Install front door pull

£30

Stockwell, Greater London

22nd Feb 2026

I there, we are looking for an experienced handyman to install a large pull knob on our external front door. The knob will be fixed using a threaded through-bolt that passes through the door and fastens on the inside, so it needs to be installed securely and aligned properly. We don’t have any power tools ourselves so you’ll have to provide your own drill and suitable drill bits. We already have the knob and bolt. Product details: • Knob diameter: 73mm • Backplate diameter: 81mm • Projection: 78mm • Bolt: 70mm length x 10mm diameter • Nickel plated solid brass, suitable for exterior use Please ensure the knob is level, secure, and suitable for regular use. Experience installing exterior door hardware preferred. Additional photos available on request.

Repair and repainting bathroom ceiling

£150

Stockwell, Greater London

21st Feb 2026

We need our bathroom ceiling repaired and repainted as it has been damaged from excess moisture exposure. The paint is cracking and peeling in places, there are also some areas where mold is starting to grow, so we need the surface to be stripped back, and repainted. Ideally, if you have a cordless sander, I think that would be the easiest way to get the current affected layers off. We have the paint (it’s water resistant and antibacterial) and the rollers already

Change old toilet seat and fix flush

£50

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

21st Feb 2026

I have a Twyford top fix toilet seat that needs changing and the flush to be controlled as it sometimes has issues

Had all necessary equipment, was quick and efficient!

Help changing toilet seat

£75

Stockwell, Greater London

21st Feb 2026

The toilet seat is broken and needs to be replaced, but the fittings seem to be stuck, making it difficult to fit a replacement seat. The task is to remove the fittings, which might take some force (as we haven’t been able to do it ourselves even with WD40).

Fix a door frame

£100

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

19th Feb 2026

The wooden door frame was damaged when someone had to break in when the lock stopped working and needs fixing

Really friendly and efficient!

Soundproof hallway ceiling

£500

Stockwell, Greater London

1st Feb 2026

Seeking a skilled and knowledgeable trader who specialises in soundproofing ceilings. I have the materials but if other items are required please let me know. This is a trial therefore, depending on how effective the soundproofing of my hallway is. I will need further soundproofing for my other ceilings.

Fixing holes

£100

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

31st Jan 2026

I have many holes in which I need to be fixed and covered. Holes on the walls

A complete pleasure to have

Wallpaper installation

£100

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

26th Jan 2026

I’ve got two wallpapers I want to put up in different rooms and want an installation quote https://uwalls.co.uk/wall-murals-forest/wall-murals-forest-tropics/image/u79682 And https://www.worldofwallpaper.com/theme/tropical/animal-kingdom-wallpaper-ochre-grandeco-a49301.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21381051556&gbraid=0AAAAADHPXEooH6mDNnYHAth-ZtMZZn0jG&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvtzLBhCPARIsALwhxdq6dUm37JYvE7DlOu1ObHLiiOLQxn9Td-CbwHXpMPXdTEm9SrJQk9IaApokEALw_wcB

Fix a velux blind

£50

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

18th Jan 2026

Velux blind not pulling down due to broken string

Fantastic work, punctual and got the job done very quickly! Would definitely recommend Saya in future!

Install my cat door

£50

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

13th Jan 2026

Hi I purchased a cat door (without a flap) and I need to install it into one of my internal doors so that I can hide the litter box. I’d prefer if you didn’t need to take the door off which I think can be done with a drill and jigsaw. You would need to have the tools as I only have the cat door. An example of what it should look like it attached except the cat door will be on the right side instead of the middle

Help with furnture assembled and misc

£200

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

3rd Dec 2025

I need 9 pieces of furniture assembled and approx 11 paintings hung up, tv mounted (I have the tv mount, 5 wall lights hung up (plugged into socket) and 6 shelves and 2 poles inserted into a wardobe

Extremely good, he did so well that I increased the payment. 5 stars for everything, will definitely use him again. I very much highly recommend him.

Hang blinds

£60

Stockwell, Greater London

4th Nov 2025

Fix curtain rail and hang two blinds into window frame

Stuart did a great job of hanging our blinds.

Install Venetian blinds

£60

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

21st Oct 2025

Looking for someone to install the blinds (2 total) in the bedroom (recess without blinds in pictures) in as they have been done in the sitting room (pictures with blinds) the brackets etc for drilling are provided but I would need someone to come with all the correct equipment/would be helpful to have spare screws etc if needed. Looking for someone to install on Friday the 24th or Saturday the 25th if possible.

Ben installed some Venetian blinds for me, he did an excellent job and I would use his services again :)

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Brixton

House maintenance odd jobs

£200

Stockwell, Greater London

25th Apr 2023

- Supply and fit 2x bulbs - Re-fit the top floor cupboard handle - Supply and fit new draw bearings - Clean the extractor - Supply and fit a new light string - Supply and fit new toilet seat as the connections to affix the lid is insufficient to re-fit - Tighten the screws to the bottom of the front door. - Replace sealant around the affected areas (kitchen and bathroom sinks/bath) - Due date: Flexible

Raymond did some work for a tenanted house which I let. He communicated with me well , was happy to deal directly with the letting agent and the tenants were delighted with his work. I would happily use Raymonds services again.