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Recent Handyman reviews in Hove

Great work, thanks Oscar!

Install bedroom curtain rod

£40

Oscar was friendly and capable - would use again

Handyman tasks

£200

Scott did an excellent job.

Fix sliding wardrobe doors

£30

Very good and professional

Assembke chest drawer and fixing curtain with in a victorian

£100

David was a real pleasure to work with. He exceeded my expectations and raised the bar in what an Airtasker experience can be. He was here from 10:30am-6pm diligently getting the shed in a great shape leaving only once for materials. He removed the broken door and overgrown vegetation and all out clean up. Although he was unable to discard the rubbish he made very neat organised stacks of it on the side entrance making future haul very simple.

Shed Repair - Seal broken Door -Portslade

£200

What's the average cost of a handyman in Hove

£86 - £205

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£86

median

£112

high

£205

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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 Hove

Repair string on blind (Roman blind)

£200

Aldrington, East Sussex

23rd Jul 2026

String to pull up blind has split and not going around roller. Loose connection with roller Some of the strings that raise the blind have snapped

Door handle broken and needs fixing

£65

Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1

23rd Jul 2026

The lever has broken off the spindle

One of the sections in my blind needs to be repaired please advise

£30

Southern Cross, East Sussex

22nd Jul 2026

One of the sections of the blinds is broken and needs to be replaced. The blind works fine but one part of the slides is broken. Please advise.

Restring a pleated paper/fabric-style blind

£80

Hove, East Sussex

22nd Jul 2026

the string had come out of out pleated paper/fabric-style blind. Due to the stopper falling off.

Repair multigym

£200

West Blatchington, East Sussex

8th Jul 2026

Cable needs replacing on weights

2 large blinds, they only half close, 1 with a stuck string

£50

Aldrington, East Sussex

2nd Jul 2026

2 large blinds that only half close, one with a stuck string. At the front of the house, one downstairs and one upstairs.

Washer dryer installation

£100

Hove, East Sussex

1st Jul 2026

Installation of an Electriq washer dryer, primarily plumbing in the water inlet hose and drain hose. Washer dryer to be located in utility room next to kitchen. Kitchen sink provides water supply and drain.

Put blinds up

£80

Mile Oak, East Sussex

23rd Jun 2026

4 blinds need putting up

Fit a new shower. Mount a tv. Assemble a wardrobe

£100

Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1

19th Jun 2026

Assemble a flat packed wardrobe. Mount a tv to the wall

Fix blinds

£175

Hove, East Sussex

13th Jun 2026

Two roller blinds need restringing. Five need chains replaced

Adjusting Roman blinds

£120

Hove, East Sussex

11th Jun 2026

Need a Roman blind narrowing, width too big for window

Roman blinds fitted

£50

Southern Cross, East Sussex

7th Jun 2026

I am a curtain maker who needs a regular blind fitter

Blinds fixed

£100

Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1

5th Jun 2026

The pulley got tied up at the top. Tried to pull it out and the cord snapped.

Handyman Needed to Cover Graffiti on Timber Fence

£350

Southwick, West Sussex

1st Jun 2026

Handyman Needed to Cover Graffiti on Timber Fence and Paint with Anti Climb Paint. Also Fence Needs to be made taller. We would like the graffiti painted over on fence. Clean the graffiti as much as possible with a graffiti remover or sugar soap. Apply a stain-blocking primer (oil-based or shellac-based). Paint or stain the fence. Fence is a light oak but may need a medium oak, cedar, or walnut stain to make sure removed fully. Also fence needs to be made taller - some sort of timber slatted toppers or trellis. Advice welcome - would like privacy.

Shed Repair - Seal broken Door -Portslade

£200

Southern Cross, East Sussex

27th May 2026

Updated: • Removing vegetation/debris from around the building and affected areas • Bagging up vegetation and loose debris neatly • Breaking down and bagging any leftover loose materials from the previous clearance to help create additional space • Boarding/securing the rear opening using treated OSB/plywood • Sealing accessible internal gaps/openings where suitable with exterior sealant/foam • General tidy up of the working area once completed

David was a real pleasure to work with. He exceeded my expectations and raised the bar in what an Airtasker experience can be. He was here from 10:30am-6pm diligently getting the shed in a great shape leaving only once for materials. He removed the broken door and overgrown vegetation and all out clean up. Although he was unable to discard the rubbish he made very neat organised stacks of it on the side entrance making future haul very simple.

Blinds fitted

£100

Aldrington, East Sussex

26th May 2026

3 roller blinds putting up

Fix damaged blind - pole

£40

West Blatchington, East Sussex

25th May 2026

Just the blind is broken with the pole falling off.

Handyman tasks

£200

Aldrington, East Sussex

15th May 2026

Various handyman tasks including hanging mirrors, pictures, mounting a washing line and laundry racks, installing toilet roll holder and towel rail and a connecting a washing machine

Oscar was friendly and capable - would use again

Hang a blind

£50

Aldrington, East Sussex

7th May 2026

Hang a blind on an upstairs bedroom window. I have the blind

Treadmill repair

£40

West Blatchington, East Sussex

30th Apr 2026

I have just got a Reebok jet 300 treadmill and it was working fine but I wanted to oil the belt and after working on the tensions I have messed it up and cannot get the belt to realigned it will go all the way the right or left and scrape

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Hove

General Maintenance tasks for a retail shop in Brighton and Worthing

£500

Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN1

16th Sep 2023

Painting Tiling Mending Installing Email will need to be sent to each store for a list of jobs - Due date: Flexible