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Recent Handyman reviews in Kensington VIC

Gabrielle was awesome. Fast and efficient work that looks great. Really appreciated that he came out during the New Year period too. Highly recommend.

Fix holes in plasterboard

$400

I would highly recommend David. Communication was excellent and in a timely manner, with a friendly but very professional approach. He managed the task very professionally and efficiently. I only have good feedback to share. Thanks David!

Help take down outdoor retractable awnings/blinds

$300

Doug was great to deal with and did a great job involving some required creativity on his part. Would highly recommend.

Install temporary dog door (see video)

$120

Thanks heaps Michael. He did a great job and really friendly. Communicated well before coming here to fix my railing. Very professional.

Handyperson to fix hand railing on wall

$90

Jim did the job perfectly and quickly. Honest and a great bloke. Thanks Jim 🙏

Handyperson needed

$100

Very friendly, good communication, completed the job promptly

Replace two ceiling fan lights with oyster lights

$150

What's the average cost of a handyman in Kensington VIC

$102 - $283

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$102

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$162

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$283

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Kensington VIC

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4.97

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Airtasker has over 158 handymen in Kensington VIC, with an average rating of 4.97 stars from 187 reviews. Get in touch with handymen such as Jack P, Khaled T, and Sil L today to get a wide variety of Handyman jobs done. From Window Repair, Garden Shed Installation & Repair, and General Maintenance; you can get all types of Handyman done usually between $102-$283, with the median price of Handyman in Kensington VIC being $162.
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Recent Handyman tasks in Kensington VIC

Minor bathroom repairs

$350

Kensington VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Silicone shower base and replace skirting boards & paint

Labourer Needed for a Day’s Work in Kensington

$250

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Labourer Needed for a Day’s Work in Kensington All materials supplied. Need help hanging plasterboards internally in my warehouse office – also odd jobs tiding up and light lifting easy jobs, mainly screwing plaster boards into the wall frame. Offering $250 for a full day, I’m very flexibility on times AM or PM weekends and weekdays. Potential for more work if you’re keen. Also If you’re comfortable with the stopping of the joints with the top-coat & spatula, if you know how to do it, it will be great. (very small job)

Install ceiling fan and repair plaster

$300

Kensington VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2024

I have bought and tried to install a new ceiling exhaust fan in bathroom but not sure it’s the right fit for the space. Need some advice and for this or a new fan to be installed. I think the plaster around the hole in the roof will also need repair. I also have an area around a new air conditioner outlet that needs plaster repair.

Repair 3 Top hung wooden windows Kensington Vic 3031.

$200

Kensington VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

The are 3 wooden top hung windows - 1 downstairs in the dining room and 2 upstairs in the rear bedroom. (1) The winding mechanism to open and close the windows may need repairs or replacements. (2)The bottom edge of the window panels may need to be adjusted or shaved as it's scraping the window sill causing jamming and straining the winding mechanism. (3)One of the vertical sliding internal window may need adjustment as the swivelling lock doesn't engage properly. Work has to be done neatly and shoes not worn in the house.

Simpn was quick, efficient, industrious, on time, honest and a good communicator. I'm very thankful for his committed approach to work.

Fix sliding doors and replace lock

$200

Kensington VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2024

2 sliding cavity doors need to be fixed. One door does not align with the lock and the other does not open and close smoothly. The second door also needs a lock installed (I will supply part - see photo). To be done at the end of November.

Remove small kitchen cabinetry

$100

Kensington VIC, Australia

7th Nov 2024

Remove a kitchen cabinet currently part of a larger unit. See photos. Need to fit a larger fridge in the space

Quick, friendly and really helpful. Thanks SIL!

Remove & re plaster wall

$500

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

5th Nov 2024

Wall needs re plastering. See photos. Roughly 2.5m x 2.5m (does not need to be painted)

Help me with fixing up a couple of things in my house in Melbourne

$300

Kensington VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2024

The front door bottom seal has come loose and half of it has broken away leaving a gap between the front door, the house and the ground below. Below is a pic Dom has sent through to me. It is going to allow quite a draft to come through the house. A handyman would be able to sort this easy. As mentioned on my last routine inspection, the toilet seat is in need of repairing.

Install bird net to seal off my courtyard

$100

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

30th Oct 2024

We have a courtyard out the back of our place. Birds keep coming in and setting up nests which is becoming very annoying. Would like some netting installed to seal off the courtyard. The picture attached is from the outside of the house, showing the gap that needs to be sealed up with some netting. Pretty quick job but need some help as I’ve got quite a sore back currently.

Very professional and did a wonderful job helping me out with some work in my courtyard. Brought his own gear and clearly very experienced.

Install a baby seat

$70

Kensington VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2024

I need somebody to install a baby seat into my car (Maxi Cosi Nero Convertible rear-facing) after 6.30pm on Wednesday. It is brand new and comes with all the clips and straps to do the job.

Jack installed a baby seat like a pro!

I need a carpenter to fix a balcony

$5

Kensington VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2024

Due to last week storm my balcony got some damage. I need a carpenter to come by and take a look and give me a quote to fix. Thanks

Reliable and attention to detail

Replace broken slats in Venetian blinds

$300

Kensington VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Dog had eaten some slats on my Venetian blinds so looking for somebody to replace these. There are three different blinds to be fixed

Remove kitchen drawers

$100

Kensington VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2024

Remove drawers completely wanting to put a dishwasher in space

Require someone to drill 3-4 hooks aprox in to ceiling

$50

Kensington VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2024

Require someone to drill 3-4 hooks in to the ceiling so that I can hang a rail to put paper and ribbon on for flower studio. Images attached of ceiling and flower ribbons to help you understand set up.

Replace one cornice

$150

Kensington VIC, Australia

3rd Oct 2024

Old cornice in the garage is falling down from previous water damage. We need it replaced. 3.3m long.

Single garage door requires spring replacement

$100

Kensington VIC, Australia

3rd Oct 2024

Single garage spring (black and green spring) has snapped, and requires replacement (including purchase of a new spring) and putting the new spring in place.

Fence repair

$100

Kensington VIC, Australia

25th Sep 2024

Our fence has become dislodged in the high winds recently, so we are looking for someone to install some brackets of some sort and connect back together and close the gap.

Thanks Steven, great job!

Balustrade repair

$200

Kensington VIC, Australia

24th Sep 2024

Balustrade has fallen off from our balcony and urgently needs to placed back.

Install milkcan letter box

$120

Kensington VIC, Australia

18th Jun 2024

Hello! Looking to get our new MilkCan letterbox installed into our fence. I’ve included pictures of our fence, as well as the dimensions of the post box. Installation information is here: https://www.milkcan.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/258-Geneva-Instructions-v1.0-3.pdf Thank you, Jo

Love our new postbox! Thanks Korey, great job.

drill 8 dynabolt holes and stick dynabolts that I have into cement

$100

Kensington VIC, Australia

26th May 2024

I have a gazebo that needs to be fastened to the cement and I already have the bolts Just need someone with a power drill to come over and do the drilling

Great service and efficient task completion.