Handyman Small Jobs Melbourne
All Melbourne Handyman takes on the small jobs and odd jobs that pile up around the house, from mounting a TV and hanging pictures to fixing a sticking door or a broken fence paling. Give us your list, and one handyman works through it in a single booking, with the tools and fixings to do each job properly.
A Handyman for Small Jobs and Odd Jobs in Melbourne
- One booking covers several small jobs, so you are not calling a different trade for each one.
- We bring the drill, fixings, levels and ladders the job needs.
- Every job gets a free, itemised quote, so you know the cost before we start.
- We are fully insured for the work we carry out in your home.
TV Wall Mounting in Melbourne
A wall-mounted TV frees up floor space and puts the screen at the right height, but it has to be fixed to something that will hold it. We check the wall first. On plasterboard, the bracket goes into the timber studs, not just the plaster. On brick and concrete, we use masonry anchors rated for the load.
- Fixed, tilting and full-motion brackets. We fit the bracket that suits your TV size, weight and viewing angle.
- Height and position. We set the screen at eye level from your seat and check it is level before the TV goes up.
- Soundbars and devices. Soundbars, set-top boxes and shelves can be mounted with the TV.
- Tidy cables. Cables can run in a paintable cover along the wall.
If you want a new power point behind the TV, that is work for a licensed electrician.
Picture Hanging, Mirrors and Shelves
Picture hanging looks simple until a heavy frame pulls out of the plaster or a gallery wall ends up crooked. We pick the right fixing for the wall and the weight, whether that is plasterboard anchors, a stud, masonry plugs or a picture rail in an older home.
For groups of frames, we lay the arrangement out before drilling, so the spacing is even and the set is centred on the wall. Large mirrors get secure brackets or cleats rather than a single hook. We also put up floating shelves, bookshelves, towel rails, hooks, curtain rails and blinds.
If the wall is damaged from old fixings, we patch it first. For bigger wall repairs, see our plasterer in Melbourne page.
Door Repairs
Doors drop, swell and loosen with use and Melbourne’s changes in humidity. For new doors or larger timber work, our carpenters in Melbourne can help. For door repairs, we fix:
- Sticking or binding doors, planed and re-hung so they close cleanly.
- Loose or worn hinges, tightened or replaced.
- Broken door handles, latches and locks, replaced and aligned.
- Sliding doors that jump or drag, with tracks cleaned and rollers adjusted or replaced.
- Missing door stops, worn weather seals and draughty gaps.
Fence Repairs
A damaged fence is a security and privacy problem, and small damage spreads once a post starts to lean. We repair timber fences and gates:
- Broken or missing palings replaced.
- Loose palings re-fixed to the rails.
- Rotten or cracked rails replaced.
- Leaning sections braced and straightened.
- Sagging gates rehung so they swing and latch.
- New gate latches, hinges and drop bolts fitted.
- Repaired sections painted or stained to match.
Flat Pack
Furniture Assembly
Flat pack furniture takes longer than the box suggests, and a wardrobe that is not square will never close properly. We assemble flat pack beds, wardrobes, desks, drawers, bookshelves, outdoor furniture and office furniture, then place it where you want it.
Tall pieces such as bookshelves and wardrobes should be anchored to the wall so they cannot tip. We fix anti-tip brackets into the studs or masonry as part of the job.
Other Small Jobs Around the Home
Odd jobs in Melbourne homes come in every shape. Other small jobs we take on include:
- Patching holes and dents in plaster walls.
- Replacing mouldy or split silicone around baths and showers.
- Re-fixing loose or cracked tiles.
- Adjusting cupboard doors, hinges and drawer runners.
- Installing curtain rails, blinds and window furnishings.
- Fitting shelves, hooks, towel rails and toilet roll holders.
- Installing baby gates and cabinet locks.
- Pressure washing paths and cleaning gutters.
What Affects the Cost of Small Jobs
The price of a small handyman job depends on:
- The number of jobs. Grouping several small jobs into one visit makes better use of the booking.
- Wall type and fixings. Brick, concrete and hollow walls each need different fixings.
- Materials. Replacement parts such as hinges, palings, latches or brackets.
- Access. Work at height, such as high shelves or double-storey gutters, needs extra equipment.
- Size and weight. Large TVs, heavy mirrors and big furniture take two people.
Areas we service
We do small jobs across Melbourne, typically within about 30 km of the CBD. That includes inner-city suburbs such as Richmond and Albert Park, and bayside suburbs including Elsternwick. For bigger projects, see our full range of handyman services in Melbourne.
Bundle your jobs
Make a list before you call. One visit that covers several small jobs is simpler for you and easier to plan.
Itemised quotes
Your free, no-obligation quote lists each job separately, so you can see the cost of each one.
Materials and fixings
We supply the fixings each job needs, or install parts you have already bought.
When a licensed trade is needed
New power points, plumbing and gas work must be done by licensed tradespeople. We tell you if a job on your list falls into that category.
Fully insured
All Melbourne Handyman is fully insured for the work we carry out in your home.
Got a List of Small Jobs?
Booking
How It Works
Booking a handyman for small jobs is straightforward. Got a list waiting? Call 0422 094 891 and we will quote the lot.
- 1. Call 0422 094 891 and tell us what is on your list.
- 2. We give you a free, itemised quote for each job.
- 3. We book a time that suits you.
- 4. We arrive with the tools and fixings for every job on the list.
- 5. We work through each job and clean up as we go.
- 6. You check the finished work before we leave.
Book Your Small Jobs
Whether it is one TV bracket or a page of odd jobs you have been putting off, we will work through the list properly and leave the house tidy. Call 0422 094 891 to book your small jobs.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What small jobs can a handyman do?
A handyman can mount TVs, hang pictures and mirrors, put up shelves, assemble flat pack furniture, fix doors, repair fences and gates, patch plaster and replace silicone. Work on electrical wiring, plumbing and gas needs a licensed tradesperson.
Can I book a handyman for just one small job?
Yes. We take on single small jobs, such as mounting one TV or fixing one door. If you have a few other jobs, adding them to the same booking makes the visit go further.
How much does a handyman charge for small jobs in Melbourne?
It depends on the number of jobs, the materials and fixings needed, and access. We give a free, itemised quote before we start, so you know the cost of each job.
Can you mount a TV on a plasterboard wall?
Yes. We fix the bracket into the timber studs behind the plasterboard, which carry the weight. Plasterboard alone is not strong enough for a wall-mounted TV.
Do you supply the fixings and materials?
Yes. We bring standard fixings, anchors and screws for each job, and we can supply parts such as hinges, latches and palings. If you have already bought a bracket or part, we can install it.