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Recent Handyman reviews in Central London

Kevin was really helpful and discussed everything. He even went to find parts to fix problems. A really great guy with lots of skills!

Repairs around the house including gutter. shelves etc

£200

Everything was amazing!

Need to install a Roman blind in the bedroom

£50

Great work very detailed !! Thank you

Install all curtain rods (4x) and mount a mirror (1x)

£50

Kevin provided great service with his tools. I did not need to buy door handles. Great !

Installing bedroom door handle.

£100

Max is a white goods specialist and this was clear from his assessment of the task, showing me how the set up of the fitted kitchen was irregular and would create a barrier to completing the job. He was super punctual and communicative. I would reach out to him again for any future work involving the installation of white goods.

Integrated fridge-freezer door installation and fix sliding bin

£125

Tomasz did a perfect job on a a couple of different tasks: Sanded and filled a wall ready for painting. Fixed a tap issue. Replaced a part on my shower. Fabulous to have a handy man who can do all different tasks well. Pleasant and considerate. Would definitely choose him again ☺️ Thanks Tomasz, I’m chuffed.

Repair & Smooth Wall Ready for Paint

£100

What's the average cost of a handyman in Central London

£60 - £145

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£60

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£95

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£145

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Central London

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Central London

Liam is punctual, communicates well, checks that he understands the requirements and gets it done efficiently. He and his crew really went out of their way to help

Painting and other maintenance

£1,000

Vasil responded quickly, arrived on time, had all the required tools and assessed my situation well and in a timely manner.

Geze door closer TS4000 maintenance

£65

It's been great dealing Anthony, very professional, punctual and explained next steps very clearly.

Boiler check up / maintenance

£60

Martin did the job efficiently and well

Decking maintenance

£200

Great communication throughout, arrived on time and got the job done while updating me on various little issues he found along the way.

Boiler maintenance and fix Nest

£160

I cannot recommend Rob enough! He went over and above in helping me- punctual, excellent communication, work was flawless! I will be 100% using him again and thoroughly look forward to working with him again!

Furniture building, furniture removal & general house maintenance

£150

What's the average cost of a general maintenance contractor in Central London

£71 - £199

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£71

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£115

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£199

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Average reviews for General Maintenance Services in Central London

based on 22 reviews

4.64

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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 Central London

My mdf fireplace needs cutting to fit the fireplace pieces

£20

Denmark Hill, Greater London, SE5

27th Jun 2026

I have a cast iron fireplace and the internal part was damaged - I have put mdf board in the back but need it cutting to fit the pieces that go inside

Remove carpet, replace with soundproof underlay and laminate flooring

£1,000

Stepney, Greater London, E1

27th Jun 2026

I need a service to remove my carpet in 2 rooms, lay down Soundproofing & Acoustic Underlay, and put down laminate flooring or wooden flooring. Room 1 size: 3.91 x 2.97 m Rooom 2 size: 2.79 x 2.64 m

Redecorating and handyman work

£2,500

Noak Hill, Greater London

27th Jun 2026

The redecorating job is to repaint the interior of a 3 bed 3 bath town house, 1482 sqft. Standard celing height except one hallway and bedoroom is 11ft. preparation including filling and sanding where required to ensure smooth finish. 2 coats of emulsion on walls and ceilings (white ceilings, various wall colours), 2 coats dulux satinwood on all internal wood surfaces in 3 bathrooms, 8 internal doors, 5 glazed wooden frames & all skirtings & radiators. External 5 glazed units need repairs to rotten wood and repainting. Install a hardwood ceiling finishing threshhold 30cm wide and 3m long in the dining room next to a new skylight (see photo) . Dining room engineered floor (12ftx7ft) requires light sanding and restaining, living room floor (softwood planks) has gaps need to be closed (perhaps using suction pads to shift the floor planks) . Lift and replace 2m2 floor tiles from one bathroom (2 tiles are cracked and if airtasker can repair this will avoid full floor tile replacement), regrout 2 bathroom floors each of 2m2, replace 3 toilet seats, tighten (not replace) any lose door handles and towel rails, fix one toilet flush handle currently disconnected from cistern (easy access), replace 3 pull cords, replace shower door rubber seal strip, replace kitchen cupboard and drawer shaker style handles with new handles (same size), replace glazing on 2 small bathroom cabinet doors, replace 14 existing wall lights with new standard wiring wall light fittings. Replace 8 halogen spotlights in a cabinet with LED spotlights. Check and replace flickering/fuses bulbs internally and externally, hang three pairs of curtains, remove 2 ventian blinds and fit two new cloth blinds, assemble one flatpack sideboard, one tv consol and one hallway table. Fittings supplied, floor & carpet/surface coverings required to protect surfaces. Interior of house including windows internal & external cleaned prior to completion. External decking to be cleaned. All waste to be removed from site

Need 4 door knobs installed on internal doors.

£150

Canonbury, Greater London

26th Jun 2026

Need 4 door knobs installed on internal doors. The old handles/knobs have already been removed, so it’s just fitting the new ones. Looking for someone with experience in fitting door hardware/tools included. Please message with availability and quote

Putting up a curtain tracker and curtains and a blind

£50

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

26th Jun 2026

Removing an existing double curtain pole and installing a curtain tracker and new curtains. Also installing by the same window a roller blind.

I need a velux blind installed in my bedroom

£40

Chelsea, Greater London

26th Jun 2026

My landlady bought a velux blind for the skylight in my bedroom. She told me to install it myself but I've tried now (with a screwdriver, electric screwdriver etc.) and can't figure it out.

Ceiling fan repair of the ceiling

£45

Homerton, Greater London, E9

26th Jun 2026

Refix to the ceiling and keep it secure.

Fix wobbly and misalligned toilet seat

£50

St Luke's, Greater London

26th Jun 2026

Toilet was fitted badly and is loose and needs alligning.

Hang roller Blinds

£75

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

22nd Jun 2026

We need roller blinds to be hung on 4 windows in our studio - the blinds also need to be cut to size.

Mike is an absolute Gentleman. He finds solutions when faced with difficult tasks.

Resecure a Venetian blind

£50

Maitland Park, Greater London

21st Jun 2026

One of the chords has become a little bit tough to pull and that has resulted in it becoming unsecured on one side at the top of the blind. Blind needs securing at the top and lubricating.

He came quickly and completed the job. Lovely guy. Will definitely use him again. 10/10

Assemble chair, sofa bed & table; hang 2 mirrors and 2 prints.

£60

Soho, Greater London, W1F

13th Jun 2026

I just need help hanging two mirrors and putting together legs on a sofa bed and table also hanging two small prints.

Timodh is fantastic great work! Highly recommend 5 stars

Install led bathroom mirror 60x60cm

£50

Farringdon, Greater London

13th Jun 2026

I need my led bathroom mirror installed

Great worker got job done

A Metal Garden Shed 8.5x6.5 FT, with Floor Base to assembly

£100

Holland Park, Greater London

12th Jun 2026

A Galvanised Steel outdoor Storage

Ahmed is a nice guy , did complete the work although late but will check it tomorrow morning He is a handy guy

Privacy blind installed - requires drilling through concrete

£100

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

11th Jun 2026

I have a privacy blind I need installing on my patio terrace

Very helpful and responsive!

Fix bath panel and stair carpet

£50

Kentish Town, Greater London, NW5

3rd Jun 2026

Bath panel was removed to check the pipes and hasn’t been reattached properly. Stairs the carpet has come away from the grips underneath so just needs reattached.

So helpful and friendly cannot recommend them highly enough!!

Assemble and install one IKEA kitchen drawer

£40

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

28th May 2026

Assemble nee ikea kitchen drawer and replace on tracks

Prompt,, communicative and a good job

Handyman to fix multiple items in 2 bed flat (bedroom, windows, bath)

£250

St George In The East, Greater London

19th May 2026

Handyman / Jack of all trades to fix up the following items: Bedroom 1 1) Ensuite - reattach wall mounted shower attachment 2) Ensuite - bottom shelf under sink has discoloration needs to be sanded and painted Wardrobe - bottom shelf has been broken 3) Window - has come off hinge , to refix (does not open laterally) 4) Ensuite - replace downlight Bedroom 2 4) Window - has come off hinge , to refix (does not open laterally) Main bathroom 5) Shower glass screen is loose to the frames and needs to be refixed 6) Mirror - repaint next to right hand side due 7) Toilet roll holder - loose needs to be refitted 8) Toilet seat and lid - loose needs to be refitted Kitchen 9) Floor skirting loose in 2 places - side of fridge and behind door, needs to be glued down 10) 1 downlight under cupboard needs to be replaced Hallway 11) Fit new supplied smoke alarm Furniture 12) kitchen table - tighten up loose leg

Great communication and completed to work to a high standard. Will also help to complete some work where parts are required. Thankyou

Maintenance Sink

£60

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

11th May 2026

Quite a simple job, as I was cleaning the kitchen sink, the plughole dosen't seem to attach to the drain anymore, I think it's just because the filaments got used in time. And as we're doing this I was thinking to might as well do a cleaning of the sink unit. There is a hardware store 2 mins from my building in case we need replacements.

Literally the best experience, good price, good communication, was very fast and efficient. Very good. Would gladly book him again!

Fit blinds, put nets up and install shelves inside a pantry cupboard

£150

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

6th May 2026

To fit blinds at my kitchen and living room window, fit shelves inside my pantry cupboard, to put up nets up at 2 bedroom Windows.

Had a wonderful experience, very good tradesmen to work with and very knowledgeable.

Blinds2Go Put Up

£90

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

4th May 2026

Pls see photos! I have 4 Blinds2Go brackets to put up. 3 windows measuring the same and 1 larger window.

Really great, thank you!

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Central London

House maintenance, hanging of pictures and small clock.

£20

Homerton, Greater London, E9

18th Jun 2026

Hang x2 picture Hang x1 clock

5 stars! Very lovely guy

Maintenance person

£20

Spitalfields, Greater London

3rd Jun 2026

Maintenance person required Should know basics of: Electrical Plumbing General diy £20 per hour All around east London

Curtain maintenance

£50

Belgravia, Greater London

2nd Jun 2026

Curtain fell off the pelmet; requires repair

Very efficient and helpful

Maintenance Sink

£60

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

11th May 2026

Quite a simple job, as I was cleaning the kitchen sink, the plughole dosen't seem to attach to the drain anymore, I think it's just because the filaments got used in time. And as we're doing this I was thinking to might as well do a cleaning of the sink unit. There is a hardware store 2 mins from my building in case we need replacements.

Literally the best experience, good price, good communication, was very fast and efficient. Very good. Would gladly book him again!

Bbq ignition repair and calor gas heater maintenance

£100

Sewardstonebury, Essex

9th May 2026

Weber bbq ignition repair Calor gas heater service and or repair and replacement gas bottle.

General property maintenance

£150

Pimlico, Greater London, SW1V

8th May 2026

1. Bedroom socket is a bit loose and just needs tightening 2. Living room roller blind needs re-securing to the wall 3. Clean off mould from top section of utility cupboard – no concerns about further peeling of paint, just cleaning the mould. 4. Fill hole near skirting with filler/caulk – whatever you recommend 5. Bedframe repair – I believe the metal bars underneath need to be resecured, and the slats the fabric has broken. If they are flat wooden slats perhaps they can just be screwed in place.

Washing machine maintenance and repair

£50

Ratcliff, Greater London

2nd May 2026

Lamona washing machine error code E1. Manual says water inlet valve fault. Need someone to fix this and clear out the water inlet and washing machine filter

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Very hard working. Will use again

Fuse box maintainence

£300

De Beauvoir Town, Greater London, N1

28th Apr 2026

There is a clicking noise coming from the fuse box - it started today. It stops when I switch it off

efficient and friendly

Tightening tap onto work surface/regular plumber for maintenance.

£100

Elephant And Castle, Greater London, SE1

19th Apr 2026

Re-tighten/seal loose base of tap onto work surface.

Fitness equipment maintenance and bike fix

£90

Balham, Greater London

15th Apr 2026

I require my assault bike chan mechanism to be fixed as well as a concept2 rower.

Boiler maintenance issue

£100

Shacklewell, Greater London

31st Mar 2026

Boiler safety inspection certificate came up with following: Condense fitted incorrectly - Flue not sealed as per MI’s (AR)

E scooter maintenance

£40

Primrose Hill, Greater London

19th Mar 2026

Need my e-scooter maintaining as it’s a bit stiff on the road when riding it

Maintenance person

£20

Spitalfields, Greater London

8th Mar 2026

Maintenance person required Should know basics of: Electrical Plumbing General diy £20 per hour All around east London

Very good person. Well mannered. Good workmanship.

Scrubber/dry UV stained wood floors and then apply a maintenance oil

£400

Marylebone, Greater London

24th Feb 2026

Need someone with a scrubber/dryer machine to clean our UV oiled engineered hard wood floors and then apply a maintenance oil coat. The main area is fairly small (30sq meters) but would also like the staircases done as well.

Someone to do maintenance on our Profitech Jump Espresso machine.

£100

Spitalfields, Greater London

23rd Feb 2026

The coffee machine hasn't been working as well. We're looking for someone to do some maintenance on it. It's the profitech jump espresso machine. Ideally this would be a barista or someone who has experience in this department. Thank you so much :)

Painting and light maintenance like hanging a bathroom mirror

£200

Wapping, Greater London, E1W

12th Feb 2026

I need help painting. I can paint with you to make it quicker but I am an amateur. I have all the supplies and don’t need a professional but I do need help. I need kitchen and living room painted. Could potentially be done in 1 day. 1 and a half days maximum.

Good communication

Maintain my immersion heater

£110

St Luke's, Greater London

3rd Feb 2026

Annual maintenance of immersion heater

Home Maintenance

£100

Canonbury, Greater London

2nd Feb 2026

Replace 6 Spot Lights Clogged Sink Sliding Doors That Won't Move Replace Toilet Seat

BathBathroom maintenance & minor repairs

£220

Haggerston, Greater London, E2

15th Jan 2026

I’m looking for a reliable, experienced handyman (or bathroom specialist) to help with several small but important jobs in my flat. Ideally someone who can handle bathroom repairs, silicone work, minor carpentry and cabinet fixing. Job to be done: - Replace mouldy silicone sealant around the shower (possible condensation under the tray → may need a **small air vent**). - Outside the window: remove mould and replace the white wooden plinth/skirting in the corner. - Replace the plastic seal on the shower door to stop water leaking. - Remove limescale around the shower tray (DIY attempt didn’t fully work). - Fix cabinet door: replace faulty hinge causing clicking/resistance, then repair the small thermofoil tear or replacement - Scrape back and repaint peeling ceiling paint just above the shower Please bring your own tools. Happy to discuss materials needed (I can purchase if preferred). Looking for someone experienced, tidy, and able to advise on best long-term solutions (especially for mould/condensation).

***Boiler maintenance*** The pressure keeps going to zero easily

£40

Streatham Hill, Greater London, SW2

10th Jan 2026

The boiler pressure gauge keeps going to zero. I think there is a small leak in the valve/pipe.

Very useful handyman! Knew what he was doing and offered good advice for all services. Would definitely use again