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Recent Handyman reviews in Cairns

Adam responded at short notice and got the work done with efficiency and good quality

Hanging art installations on new ship

$560

Great result, very efficient and professional. A few unexpected challenges and Dennis took all in stride and he was able to complete job like an absolute champion. Will use again and very appreciative of his care.

Looking for handy person for repairs Cairns

$450

Thank you!

Handy person fix wood etc

$60

Excellent work, quick service. No issues.

Outdoor clothesline

$50

Can not recommend tom enough! his one of the best air taskers i have come across. very honest!!

Handyman needed 4 fixing a kitchen draw and a door

$140

Thomas absolutely 10/10 in every way from Comunication to finishing the job in a professional manner & cleaning up after himself. Thomas consistently worked on the task with no time wasting. I highly recommend him for the future of any work l need. Regards Phil.

Hang 3 new blinds Venetian

$100

What's the average cost of a handyman in Cairns

$98 - $295

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$98

median

$150

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$295

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Cairns

based on 109 reviews

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Airtasker has over 70 handymen in Cairns, with an average rating of 4.86 stars from 109 reviews. Get in touch with handymen such as Matthew M, Charlene H, and Luke M today to get a wide variety of Handyman jobs done. From Blind Repairs, Clothesline Installation, and Curtain Rod Installation; you can get all types of Handyman done usually between $98-$295, with the median price of Handyman in Cairns being $150.
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Recent Handyman tasks in Cairns

Ceiling fan installation

$500

Freshwater QLD, Australia

19th Mar 2025

I have three fans that I'd like to replace with this bunnings one, thanks

Install Menu Board at my store

$100

Smithfield QLD, Australia

15th Mar 2025

Need a menu board installed at my store, take down the old one and put up the new one

Fix sagging Ford Territory roof lining – repair or replace needed.

$150

Kamerunga QLD, Australia

12th Mar 2025

Task: Fix sagging roof lining in a Ford Territory – repair or replace. Issue: The roof lining has detached and needs re-gluing or full re-lining. Requirements: • Experienced auto upholsterer or handyman • Remove old lining and apply proper adhesive or new material • Ensure a smooth, factory-quality finish Location: Cairns, Kamerunga 4870 Timeframe: Flexible, but sooner preferred Budget: $100 Open to quotes based on experience and materials

Curtain rod hung above sliding door/window . Not the curtains.

$100

Cairns City, Queensland

11th Mar 2025

Curtain rod put on wall. Steel or metal beam is behind plaster. Just the curtain rod. I don't want the curtains hung.

Did a great job and was very helpful. Helped put the curtains up too. A nice guy and obviously a good tradesman.

Curtain rod above sliding door steel frame behind plaster

$100

Mooroobool QLD 4870, Australia

11th Mar 2025

Curtain rod above sliding door/windows. Steel/metal frame behind the plaster where the rod needs to go.

Reclad external wall, install insulation and replace 2 windows.

$5,000

Bayview Heights QLD 4868, Australia

11th Mar 2025

Old wall is masonite and needs replacing, while its off i want to install insulation and replace the two windows.

Repair cane chair. Chewed by dog

$100

Redlynch QLD, Australia

9th Mar 2025

Just want a reasonable looking result

Assemble a garden shed - 3m x 2.6m

$300

Holloways Beach QLD, Australia

6th Mar 2025

Assemble a brand new garden shed - 3m x 2.6m - onto a cement slab.

I need my NordicTrack treadmill fixed.

$200

Woree QLD, Australia

4th Mar 2025

It only works at 2klm, 4klm, 6klm etc It only stops by pulling the emergency cord.

Fix toilet and re grout showers

$500

Edge Hill QLD, Australia

4th Mar 2025

Fix leaky toilet, change toilet seat, re grout showers and hang blinds

A number of issues in my small back yard need fixing up.

$750

Freshwater QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2025

Details as per previous note. Photos attached

Front door supplied and installed

$350

Parramatta Park QLD 4870, Australia

26th Feb 2025

I need a front door supplied and fitted asap, thanks

I need a handyman to fix a few things around the house

$300

Kanimbla QLD 4870, Australia

19th Feb 2025

1) I need the palm fronds removed from the garden (as pictured) 2) I need a dead plant removed from the garden (as pictured) 3) I also need someone to help change the clothes line 4) I need a leaky tap fixed I’m happy to pay for the items that needed to be bought from bunnings just send me receipts

Install curtain rod brackets into concrete.

$100

Bentley Park QLD, Australia

13th Feb 2025

I need to put up a curtain rod and when I tried myself, but couldn't get through the concrete/brick.

Great communication, did the job perfectly and so very friendly. Would gladly get her help again.

Handy man required to put new sliders in a kitchen drawer

$100

Mount Sheridan QLD, Australia

13th Feb 2025

Kitchen drawer sliders need to be replaced Sliders can be obtained from Bunnings Task should take less than 2 hours Will need own screwdriver

Deklin Is easy to deal with and he is keen to find the right result

Build 2 sliding flyscreen doors

$500

Caravonica QLD, Australia

13th Feb 2025

Looking for someone to build 2 sliding flyscreen doors for my new place. Sliding door has tracks already and used to have sliding screens in the past. Just need to build frame, I also don’t necessarily need them to be lockable as house it’s a 2 story. Can be a simple flyscreen mesh, doesn’t need to be crimsafe Approx door dimensions are 2000x1000

Photo Frame installation

$80

Earlville QLD 4870, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Need a few photo frames installed in lounge room.

Fixing gate

$250

Cairns QLD 4869, Australia

12th Jan 2025

We have a side gate that is broken and is no longer attached at the bottom

Good at communicating, came in and got the job done. Very happy.

Build frame for a privacy screen

$400

Bayview Heights QLD, Australia

16th Dec 2024

Here is a description for the task: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/urjayh11tbker3rqbcr55/Screen-under-cottage-new.mov?rlkey=w5udzbdpka8i1bj3vl98gjx59&dl=0 The price if for your work only (doesn't include materials)

Matthew is capable and hardworking. The end result was what I was expecting 👍🏻

Install 2 roller blinds

$75

Mooroolbark VIC, Australia

18th Oct 2024

Install 2 new roller blinds

Fantastic in every respect. I highly recommend Jordan, efficient, polite and friendly😊

Recent General Maintenance tasks in Cairns

Sliding doors maintenance

$500

Whitfield QLD, Australia

15th Nov 2023

maintenance of sliding doors - Due date: Flexible

Handyman for minor maintenance and repairs

$600

Cairns City QLD, Australia

2nd Nov 2023

Repair minor roof leak, complete general maintenance on walls, repair stairwell tiles, stairwell railing and other minor fixes. Large commercial space, preparing for new tenants. - Due date: Before Sunday, 26 November 2023

House maintenance, painting, fencing & general labour

$30

Caravonica QLD 4878, Australia

18th Jan 2023

External painting of house (all ready to go) Fencing Other various jobs for cleaning and touching up fixtures, fittings and outdoor areas to prepare house for sale - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 20 January 2023

Experienced Mechanic to help complete maintenance work on engines.

$200

Portsmith QLD, Australia

21st Oct 2022

Looking for help completing maintenance on Diesel engines on fishing vessel when it returns to port. Possibly next Tuesday 25 October or Wednesday 26 October.

Various maintenance jobs around the house

$800

Bayview Heights QLD, Australia

21st Feb 2022

Small rendering patching work, small tiling regrouting, alighning kitchen cabinet doors, replacing sliding door rollers, screwing down sliding wardrobe track, etc, - Due date: Flexible

General Property Maintenance

$125

Bayview Heights QLD, Australia

29th May 2021

Painting, plastering, changing door locks, tightening kitchen doors, silicon application, air conditioner cleaning, etc.