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Recent Handyman reviews in Canberra

On time, good communication, professional and helped find a solution to my problem. I would definitely use Steve again.

Anchor furniture to wall

$60

Punctual, friendly and professional. The job was a bit trickier than first thought but Hao handled it really well and the finished job was excellent. Will use him again.

Seal kitchen & and laundry sinks. Maybe other general handy work.

$400

Very professional and relatively quick. Smooth experience

Patch and paint, hide cable and fix canvas

$200

Brendan was professional and friendly and went above and beyond to finish the task and a few other things that needed attention. He was responsive and a friendly and a good communicator. Thanks Brendan.

Install curtain tracks and roller blind

$170

Excellent work. Thank you Steve.

Garden shed to be installed

$100

High quality work. Happy to recommend.

Fit kaboodle kitchen

$10

What's the average cost of a handyman in Canberra

$100 - $250

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$100

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$150

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$250

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Canberra

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Recent General Maintenance reviews in Canberra

Awesome job

General maintenance before selling the property

$111

Friendly professional service. I highly recommend Christian.

Home maintenance and odd jobs

$250

Great with communication and planning requirements, and working out what was needed. Fantastic job, I am very happy with the results. Thanks!

Home Maintenance

$240

John was great- low fuss and helpful.

Taps and toilet maintenance

$100

I highly recommend Ronald. He is efficient in his work. Has a very pleasant attitude. Punctual.

Pond maintenance

$150

Patrick did a great job on the various ones I requested, I would highly recommend him

Various maintenance works outside

$200

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

$127 - $313

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$127

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$214

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$313

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Average reviews for General Maintenance Services in Canberra

based on 25 reviews

4.92

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What do handyman services include?

Have some untackled DIY tasks at home that you can’t seem to find time for? Find a highly skilled handyman near you with remarkable customer service by using Airtasker. 


Here are some handyman services you might find useful:


General handyman services

Start chipping away at that growing list of odd jobs around the house. By hiring a general labour handyman, you can get several things done expertly and efficiently. Request your Tasker to help you with tasks like pulling up carpets, replacing light bulbs, or hanging shelves so you can focus on finishing work, running your business, or taking care of your kids.


Indoor installations and repairs

Whether you need assistance with installing newly bought homeware or fixing old ones to avoid purchasing replacements, your hired handyman can cover for you. Have them work on installing curtain rods and blinds, fitting the kitchen sink, setting up pet doors, and even wallpapering. If a home security system is what you need installed, you can book a separate service to make this happen.


Outdoor installations and repairs

Your outdoor setup tends to take a beating, from heavy rains or the messy aftermath of kids playing. Keep your backyard in top shape by getting outdoor items fixed up right. Find a handyman near you who can tackle tasks like setting up your garden shed or clothesline, patching up windows, getting your mower back in action, and installing some outdoor blinds.


Bricklaying and building work

If you’re in need of basic home construction, go for handyman services provided by Taskers with ample bricklaying and building experience. These experts can help you build garden walls, repair loose brickwork, install MDF, or even construct a chicken coop. To maintain these areas, you can also hire Taskers to perform gardening work or brick cleaning as needed.


Wall hanging

Want to free up space by mounting your TV or bicycle on the wall? Get a handyman for any wall hanging needs to ensure your furnishings are level and fitted securely. From picture frames and mirrors to heavier electrical items like dryers, count on your Tasker to do a thorough job. Need help with your cable TV wiring? You can also book a service for this on Airtasker.


Furniture repair

When booking a repairman for furniture fixes, be specific about the item that needs fixing to make sure you hire the right people. For example, handymen with carpentry experience may be suitable if you’re looking to have your wooden coffee table, wardrobe, or sofa bed repaired. On the other hand, hire a tradie with electrical experience for fixing ceiling fans or digital fitness equipment.


Home maintenance

Keeping your home in top-notch condition is a breeze when you have access to regular home maintenance services near you. A local handyman can help with cleaning the gutter, pressure-washing driveways and paths, resealing windows and doors, and working on minor roof repairs. Regular home maintenance can prevent small issues from turning into costly problems, keeping your place looking schmick and running smoothly.

Recent Handyman tasks in Canberra

Data cabling

$140

Belconnen ACT, Australia

12th Jan 2025

I'm thinking of running a single CAT6 cable, approximately 5 metres straight run inside roof from a hallway to the front door. Hallway area just need a simple Ethernet wall point on the plasterboard wall next to my router (see photo). Front door area just need the RJ45 connector simply left inside the roof above the eaves.

Plaster/paint

$50

Ainslie ACT, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Signs of water damage around window surround. Needs fixing.

Carpet fix

$300

Coombs ACT, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Fix my carpet which is uneven

Install a blind

$80

Phillip ACT, Australia

12th Jan 2025

I need a 2100mm single black out blind installed tonight or tomorrow.

Remove curtain rods and install new ones

$100

Braddon ACT, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Please remove two curtain rods off the wall, patch up holes, and install two sets of hooks for new curtain rods

Glue wood planks back together on pergola

$75

Dickson ACT, Australia

12th Jan 2025

I have some wood planks on my pergola that have been split after being glued together by the previous owners. I’m happy to supply the glue, but don’t have a ladder or clamps.

Repair to concertina laundry door

$100

Tuggeranong ACT, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Our laundry concertina door has come loose and hinges need re drilling and tightening up please

Install ceiling fan

$80

Gungahlin ACT, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Install ceiling fan in apartment

Doggy door installation

$150

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

11th Jan 2025

My partner and I need a doggy door installed. We tried to do it ourselves to replace a previous cat door but do not have the right tools.

Nicholas was amazing! He came on a Sunday when we needed our doggy door installed ASAP. Super polite and cleaned everything up after. We now have a very happy puppy. Would definitely recommend! 😇✨

Window winder replacement

$70

Belconnen ACT, Australia

7th Jan 2025

Looking for a handyman to do a small job (window winder replacement). I have bought replacement from Bunnings. It will take 20 mins at most for the job. The only reason I couldn't do it myself is I don't have the appropriate tools. Thank you.

Jamal is a wonderful trade person, good communicator and get the job done well.

Help remove IKEA lock fasterners

$15

Lyneham ACT, Australia

6th Jan 2025

I was putting together IKEA furniture (malm drawers) and accidentally placed the top pice the wrong way. The top piece is screwed down and secured with some cam lock fasteners. I require assistance to remove them as I do not have the proper tools. I estimate this would be a 5-10 minute job.

My Yen was a literal lifesaver! I posted the add and within two hours she was here. She did a super quick and efficient job.

Replace ceiling fan with a new one

$200

Phillip ACT, Australia

5th Jan 2025

Looking to replace current ceiling fan in bedroom . New ceiling fan has been bought.

Aaron was very efficient and did the job professionally. Would recommend for shy electrical job

Build brick mailbox

$400

Denman Prospect ACT, Australia

2nd Jan 2025

Need a brick mailbox built pls - have mailbox and bricks. Need slab, cement and expertise!! Mailbox size needs to be slightly extended. I have the parts. Anyone keen to do this pls

He did a brilliant job - he is very knowledgeable and so professional. He worked quickly and even cleaned up the job site when finished. I would definitely use him again. A delightful tradie!

Paint, re-render or otherwise seal some old eroded brick

$150

Kambah ACT, Australia

31st Dec 2024

House recently bought, part of the house is on a slope and as such has what I can only assume to be some water erosion of some of the render/underlying brick. Does it just need some paint? Maybe some mortar? Whole new render? Not pedantic, probably just need to stop water getting in. I am looking into getting some additional drainage put in separately.

Good dude, efficient, knows a lot about property maintenance.

Small holes in brick walls patched

$100

Holder ACT 2611, Australia

31st Dec 2024

I'm moving out of my rental and will need holes in the walls patched where pictures were hanging.

Great job friendly service

Handyperson for a day

$550

Campbell ACT, Australia

30th Dec 2024

We are looking for a handyperson to work with us for a day to help with a range of small jobs, from fixing latches to replacing fly screens. This is not a 'per job' quote, but rather we would like a day rate, and we will pay for materials.

Hao was terrific. Reliable, knowledgeable and fast!

Hang shelves and artwork in concrete walls

$150

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

27th Dec 2024

Looking for someone who can hang a number of artworks in my hallway, and also install a few shelves in a closet. The shelves are floating floorboard panels that have been cut to size. I do not have fixtures. All of the walls involved are concrete, so you will need powerful drill and vacuum. Note that the closet where the shelves will be installed is very narrow.

Really wonderful. Fast efficient and good at everything!!

Caulk/fill gap in wall.

$50

Phillip ACT, Australia

27th Dec 2024

Need to fill gap on wall in a couple of tiny spots as in pictures. Would prefer to get it done on Saturday or Sunday.

Nice guy and did a good job.

Hang 2 curtain rods

$50

Kaleen ACT, Australia

27th Dec 2024

I need two curtain rods hung at ceiling height. Both around 2.5-3m wide. I have rods, brackets and screws

Robbie was prompt, communicated clearly and offered reasonable options to achieve my outcomes

Install -erect two small stratco garden sheds 1800x850mm

$600

Canberra ACT, Australia

21st Dec 2024

HM 1 shed parts in packs as delivered; ground bases done and levelled; all parts need assembling from manual provided by Stratco; no installer now in Canberra ;Sydney installer charges abt about $300 per shed; I have sprained my wrist since delivery; no urgency re timing : say anytime over school holidays ie till end Jan 2025

Very efficient worker !