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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 Sunderland City

Toilet Seat

£100

Pallion, Tyne and Wear

16th Apr 2026

The cistern lid broke, now i’m looking for someone who can fix the cistern

Help with fixing chandelier

£100

Concord, Tyne and Wear

15th Apr 2026

Helping fixing chandeliers in the house

Install loft hatch

£150

Hillview, Tyne and Wear

10th Apr 2026

need hatch there now enlarging and installing new hatch with wooden ladder, just need labour as i have all materials..

Treadmill repair

£10

Ashbrooke, Tyne and Wear

7th Apr 2026

My treadmill makes an unpleasant noise when jogging/running on an incline. I’ve tried playing with the belt and cleaning it, but nothing seems to fix the issue.

Well-equipped, knowledgeable and down-to-earth guy. Would highly recommend!

Putting up picture and curtain and an internal door handle

£10

Broom Hill, Tyne and Wear

1st Apr 2026

Hi I'm looking for someone to put up some curtains, a picture and a new internal door handle asap. Is this something you could do please? My address is dh5 9bl. Thanks

Reduce x2 and a smaller doors and fix x2 windows handles

£30

Hertburn, Tyne and Wear

15th Mar 2026

X2 lounge doors and a smaller door need reducing and screwing back on.

Fixing a door and handle

£50

Concord, Tyne and Wear

18th Feb 2026

The key and door is bad needs a new one

Bathtub glass and shower installation

£200

Ford, Tyne and Wear

15th Feb 2026

Bathtub glass door and shower fixing

Fix heating unit - drywall anchor

£30

Fence Houses, Tyne and Wear

12th Feb 2026

The screws lose and needs fixing

Service / repair treadmill

£80

Ryhope, Tyne and Wear

29th Jan 2026

Keep stopping and coming up with an error code P1 and E00 I think

We are looking for a new handyman to work alongside our letting agent

£500

Town Centre, Tyne and Wear

11th Dec 2025

we are looking for a new handyman to work alongside our letting agency. this can be an array of jobs and would work on an ad hoc basis.

I need bedroom curtains fitting

£25

Sulgrave, Tyne and Wear

8th Dec 2025

I need bedroom curtains fitting, sheer curtains and then thick curtisns

Refurbish blinds

£100

Whitburn, Tyne and Wear

26th Nov 2025

Recently moved into this house most of the blinds work ok but some need restringing, serving etc.

Coving installation

£220

Grindon, Tyne and Wear

20th Nov 2025

I am installing coving in every room upstairs, already have all the gear (lightweight polystyrene type coving and adhesive) I've done the main bedroom took my awhile to get my head around how to make the cuts. Gladly pay someone to do the other two bedrooms and landing if they are more confident/experienced than I am. I'm renovating the property and have other tasks now and in the future lined up for the right handyperson.

White guttering repair . A square down pipe and shoe require fitting.

£100

Fence Houses, Tyne and Wear

14th Nov 2025

A white square downpipe and shoe requires fitting to guttering. All necessary supplies will need to be purchased as I am unable to go and buy. The cost of these items should be included in any offers.

Fix my multi gym

£50

West Herrington, Tyne and Wear

5th Nov 2025

My multi gym wires are stuck in the wrong part of the wheel.

Treadmill repair

£150

Broom Hill, Tyne and Wear

26th Oct 2025

The electrics on the treadmill are playing up. Pretty sure it is the linked wiring inside the treadmill but currently it is not useable

Install kitchen wall cupboard and affix pelmet to existing units

£200

Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear

26th Oct 2025

Put up one wall mounted kitchen cabinet and install pelmet/architrave to existing wall units. Some small finishing bits

These guys have such a great work ethic. Nothing phased them. More than happy with the result and happy to have them in my home. Thank you

Recliner repair

£120

Concord, Tyne and Wear

25th Oct 2025

Electric recliner has stopped working. I checked the fuse, I tried alternative plugs, I’m assuming it’s the motor.

Fuse box tripped, tighten fixtures .

£100

Glebe, Tyne and Wear

20th Oct 2025

Fuse box tripped, need some fittings and fixtures tightened, drain radiators