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Recent Handyman reviews in Merton

Excellent,got the issues resolved quickly. Very detailed and thorough. I highly recommend him.

Kitchen sink and bathroom sink blocked

£50

Eddy did a good job of fitting my letter

Install letterbox

£60

Quick, polite, excellent communication and perfect final job. Very happy!

Fix my bed

£70

Bartek is amazing! Super helpful, quick and gets the job done. Will definitely have him back for future home improvements and decorating. Thank you, Bartek :-)

Plaster and decorate around fireplace

£150

Incredibly helpful and flexible - super hard worker and so clean!

Garden Shed dismantle and removal

£100

What's the average cost of a handyman in Merton

£70 - £142

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£70

median

£96

high

£142

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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 Merton

Help removing the fireplace surround

£250

Wimbledon, Greater London, SW19

30th Aug 2026

Remove the fireplace surround from our chimney Replaster the wall behind the surround so it is repaired.

Install blinds

£75

Merton, Greater London, SW19

18th Aug 2026

Take down old blinds and install new pull down blinds in bay windows

Mount a video doorbell onto brick wall and fit a velum awning blind

£50

South Wimbledon, Greater London

11th Jul 2026

Drilling into brick wall by front door to mount a video doorbell. And the second job is to fix a velux awning blind to Velox window

Intermittent fault on electric blind

£100

South Wimbledon, Greater London

5th Jun 2026

Problem with mains powered electric blind with Somfi motor, controlled by lightwaveRF relay. Intermittent fault so stopped using. Needs fault finding and fixing. (We don’t think it’s the motor).

Garden Shed dismantle and removal

£100

South Wimbledon, Greater London

16th May 2026

Dismantle of garden shed and removal/disposal

Incredibly helpful and flexible - super hard worker and so clean!

Provide an additional layer of soundproofing between two bedrooms

£1,500

Merton Park, Greater London

30th Apr 2026

Apply an addition layer of soundproofing between 2 bedrooms. The wall is approx 3m x 2.4m. Install a set of shelves above a desk

Install an electric awning

£150

South Wimbledon, Greater London

3rd Apr 2026

Install an Outsunny electric awning over my deck. The awning is 3.5 m by 2.5 metres. It needs to be fitted to the wall securely and wired into the electric. If 2 people are needed to lift it up to the brackets, I can help with this. The photo is the area where the awning is to be fitted and the awning

Blinds put up x2

£30

Merton, Greater London, SW19

10th Mar 2026

2 blinds to be put up over 2 windows

Install letterbox

£60

South Wimbledon, Greater London

24th Jan 2026

Install letterbox on wooden front door. The hole in the door will need to be widened by approx 1cm to accommodate the flap on the letterbox. Two holes will need to be drilled for the fixing bolts. I will repaint the door myself

Eddy did a good job of fitting my letter

Change batteries on clock about 3-4 m high

£25

South Wimbledon, Greater London

13th Jan 2026

I have a clock that is very high up on the wall (above 3m) and needs a big ladder to access. I need someone to come with a big ladder to check what batteries are in the clock and then to put new ones in either on the same day or a different day.

Ben was very efficient at changing our clock battery - would recommend!

Reseal conservatory and shed plastic roof.

£100

Merton, Greater London, SW19

1st Nov 2025

Plastic roof leaks and previous sealing now perished.

Repair blind

£40

South Wimbledon, Greater London

9th Oct 2025

Venetian blind won’t stay up when I try to secure it at the top and the threads look messy.

Fixing toilet seat

£30

Collier's Wood, Greater London, SW19

24th Aug 2025

My toilet seat (Armitage Shanks) has come loose because one of the top-fix hinges has come out of place. The plastic expansion plug is still in the hole (see photos), but the screw has come out / is missing. The seat currently can’t be secured. I’ve bought a new toilet seat if it needs it too! I’ve put this as the final image

Hang Blinds and Stick Privacy film on windows

£50

Merton, Greater London, SW19

16th Jul 2025

I need blinds fit on 2 windows, and privacy film stuck on 4 windows.

Installation of curtain rod and gang the curtain

£15

Merton, Greater London, SW19

13th Jul 2025

One curtain rod needs to be install.

Build a fire place cover using plywood and mdf

£50

South Wimbledon, Greater London

25th Apr 2025

I can provide the mdf and plywood but I need something like picture (radiator cover) but to cover my fire place. Ideally, I like the panelling but don’t really want gaps in between, open to other options but just need something to cover this space fireplace without damaging it

Roman blind repair

£40

Merton Park, Greater London

22nd Mar 2025

Roman blinds in the bedroom do not roll up correctly (in a folded manner). I think the string and some of the plastic clips may have broken.

Windows measured, blinds & curtains fitted once ordered

£300

Merton Park, Greater London

26th Jul 2024

- Initial Visit: Measurement Visit the property to measure all windows that require blinds and curtains. Ensure measurements are precise to guarantee a perfect fit. Provide recommendations or advice if needed on the type of fittings. -Ordering Phase: I will order the blinds and curtains based on the measurements provided. -Second Visit: Installation Return to the property once the items have arrived. Install all blinds and curtains as per the measurements and design specifications. Requirements: -Immediate availability to conduct the initial measurement visit. - Experience in measuring and fitting blinds and curtains. -Attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements and high-quality installation. Timeline: -Initial Visit for Measurements: As soon as possible. -Installation: To be scheduled once the items have been delivered.

Treadmill repair

£10

Merton, Greater London, SW19

2nd Jun 2024

Treadmill seeems to be stuck - belt has been adjusted

My doorbell is broken and I would like it fixed.

£50

South Wimbledon, Greater London

12th Mar 2024

My doorbell is broken and need it fixed.