Handyman services
Need a Handyman for Jobs Around the House?
Those small jobs have a way of adding up: the door that sticks, the hole in the wall, the gate that won't latch. Tell us what needs doing and the TradeDash team will personally review your job, then help connect you with up to three suitable, approved local trade businesses, subject to availability.
- Free to post
- No account required
- No obligation to hire
Common handyman jobs
Handyman work covers a wide range of general repairs and upkeep. Typical jobs include:
Doors, windows & hardware
Sticking or sagging doors, loose handles and hinges, latches, catches and window stays.
Minor building repairs
Small timber repairs, replacing skirting or trims, and fixing damaged or rotten boards.
Wall patching & touch-ups
Filling holes, small Gib repairs and tidying up marks before you repaint or move out.
Hanging & assembly
Shelves, curtain rails, TV brackets, mirrors, picture rails and flat-pack furniture.
Outdoor upkeep
Loose fence palings, gate latches, small deck board repairs and general property maintenance.
Getting a property ready
A list of small fixes before selling, renting out or moving into a home.
Electrical, plumbing and gas work in New Zealand must be done by a licensed professional. If your job includes any of this, mention it in your job description and we'll look for a suitably licensed trade business where available.
How TradeDash works
1. Post your job free
Tell us what you need in a few minutes. No account is needed to post.
2. We personally review it
The TradeDash team checks every job before anything is shared.
3. We look for suitable businesses
We help connect suitable jobs with up to 3 approved local trade businesses, subject to availability.
4. You decide
Talk with the businesses and choose who to go ahead with. There's no obligation to hire.
Tips for a great handyman job post
- List every small job you'd like done, so it can be quoted as one visit.
- Add photos of each item. They help a business understand the job quickly.
- Include your suburb and town or city so we can look for businesses nearby.
- Let us know your timing and anything about access, parking or pets.
Where we can help
We currently have approved Trade Partners offering handyman services in Wellington, Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty. Matching depends on your location, the type of job and availability, so we can't promise a match in every area. You're still welcome to post a job from anywhere in New Zealand and we'll let you know how we can help.
See where TradeDash operatesCommon questions
Is it free to post a handyman job?+
Yes. Posting a job on TradeDash is completely free for homeowners, and there's no obligation to hire anyone.
Do I need an account to post a job?+
No. You don't need an account to post. We'll email you a secure link to set a password if you'd like to follow your job online.
How many businesses will I hear from?+
We personally review each job and help connect suitable jobs with up to three approved local trade businesses, subject to availability in your area.
How quickly will someone get in touch?+
We review jobs as quickly as we can, but timing depends on the job, your location and business availability, so we can't guarantee a response time.
Can a handyman do electrical or plumbing work?+
Not if the work legally requires a licensed professional. Electrical, plumbing and gas work must be done by appropriately licensed people. Mention it in your post and we'll look for a suitable licensed business where available.
What does TradeDash Approved mean?+
Trade businesses are reviewed before they're approved to join TradeDash. You can read how we review Trade Partners on our TradeDash Approved page.
Learn more about how we review Trade Partners or read our homeowner guide.
Ready to get your handyman services job sorted?
Free to post. No account required. No obligation to hire.
