River City Handyman is Brisbane's trusted local handyman for repairs, installations, and property maintenance. From fixing sticky doors and mounting TVs to patching walls, building flatpacks, and refreshing tired decks — we get it done properly, on time, without the runaround.
Fully Insured • Licenced • Police Checked
We provide a comprehensive range of handyman services across Brisbane, covering general repairs, wall and ceiling plaster patching, painting touch ups, flatpack assembly, TV mounting, outdoor maintenance, and minor plumbing fixes.
Whether you know exactly what you need or if you want something taken care of, check out our services below, or just call us and tell us what needs fixing.
Save your Saturday and your sanity. We assemble flatpacks without the frustration, mount TVs securely into studs or masonry, and hang heavy mirrors and artwork.
Accidentally put a hole in the wall? Moving out and need to sort bond repairs? We patch, sand, and touch up for homeowners and renters.
Neat, level installations for shelving and skirting boards. We handle the finishing touches that complete a room.
Keep your property looking sharp. We handle the dirty jobs, so you don't have to.
Dripping tap keeping you awake? Old showerhead spraying everywhere? Simple plumbing fixes done quickly.
Homes come in all shapes and sizes — from charming heritage houses with high ceilings, VJ walls, and timber floors, to classic brick veneer homes, contemporary townhouses and modern apartments. We’ve worked across this full spectrum and understand the unique challenges each property style presents.
Common jobs include flatpack assembly, TV mounting, or bathroom accessories installed. For rental and investment properties, bond-related repairs such as wall patching, paint touch-ups, and minor plumbing work are often required before new tenants move in.
Whatever type of home you have, we have the expertise to complete the job efficiently and with care.
Our Brisbane clients are as diverse as the city itself. Those who simply don't have the time or tools for weekend DIY, or who want jobs done safely by someone they can trust. If you're retired, busy, an owner or a tenant, we can assist you.
We partner with landlords, property managers, and strata managers to provide reliable handyman services. We handle vacancy maintenance and end-of-lease repairs quickly for real estate agents across Brisbane. If you manage properties, ask about our maintenance options.
Brisbane homeowners deserve a trusted, reliable handyman they can count on. That’s why so many locals choose River City Handyman — we stand out from the crowd with our dependability, attention to detail, and friendly service, and our customers return time and again because we deliver what others can’t.
If we say 8am, we mean 8am. No vague windows, no half-day guessing games. We respect that your time matters — and if something comes up, we will call you.
We’ll explain exactly what we plan to do and provide a clear breakdown of the estimated costs before getting started, so you know what to expect from the outset.
We use drop sheets, wear boot covers, and make sure to tidy up when we're finished. Your home receives the same attention as our own, since we understand you'll appreciate the difference.
We carry full Public Liability insurance so you’re protected on every job. No cowboy contractors, no shortcuts. Just licensed, professional tradespeople you can trust in your home.
We know allowing someone into your home is a big deal, which is why all our tradespeople carry current police checks for your family’s absolute peace of mind.
We arrive prepared — right tools, right parts, and the experience to handle surprises. We work with you to understand what needs to be done, so we can get the job finished promptly.
"Booked River City Handyman to patch three holes in our walls and touch up the paint before putting the house on the market. The finish was seamless — our agent couldn't even tell where the patches were. Punctual, tidy, and the price was exactly what was quoted."
"I manage a small portfolio of rental properties in the inner north and River City Handyman is my first call for maintenance jobs. They're reliable, communicate clearly, and the tenants are always happy with the outcome. That's rare in this business."
"We had a list of about 12 little jobs that had been building up around the house — fly screens, a sticky door, mounting a TV, and fixing the gate latch. Knocked them all out in one visit. Efficient, friendly, and spotless when he left. Highly recommend."
"Now my husband has passed away I rely more and more on a good, honest and reliable tradie. When I needed some help with a leaky tap and stuck window, River City were fast, reliable and couldn't be more helpful."
"Had a pressure wash and deck oil done before listing our investment property. Ken was on time, communicated well throughout, and the finished result made a real difference to the street appeal. Will be using River City again for our next property."
"Moved into a new place and needed a whole lot of bits and pieces sorted — curtain rods, towel rails, a couple of shelves, and a TV mounted low for the kids. Everything was done in a couple of hours. Super tidy, very reasonably priced. Exactly what you want."
Fill out the form or give us a call. Tell us what needs fixing.
We'll discuss the job and give you a clear, honest price.
We arrive on time, do the work properly, and clean up.
Enjoy your home without that annoying to-do list hanging over you.
No hidden fees, no hourly guessing games. Here's how our pricing works.
We have a minimum call-out charge that covers our travel, set-up, and the first portion of time on site. This applies whether the job takes 20 minutes or an hour. It's how we keep our pricing transparent — you know upfront what the minimum cost will be before we arrive.
The total cost depends on how long the job takes, the materials required, and the complexity of the work. We'll always give you a clear estimate before we start.
Pro tip: Have a few small jobs that need doing? Combine them into a single visit to get more done in less time — it's better value for you and more efficient for us.
River City Handyman was founded on a straightforward principle: Brisbane homeowners deserve a dependable handyman who arrives on time, delivers high-quality workmanship, and leaves your home tidied up. Having witnessed countless people struggle to organise basic repairs—chasing unreliable tradespeople or being overcharged for simple fixes—we decided to offer a better approach.
When you welcome us into your home, you’re engaging a professional with extensive practical experience across repairs, carpentry, maintenance, and installations. We’re not a franchise dispatching subcontractors—our team is locally based in Brisbane, genuinely invested in our reputation, and committed to delivering excellence on every project, regardless of size.
We treat your home with the utmost respect. Floors and surfaces are carefully protected, clear communication is maintained throughout, and we ensure your space is clean and tidy before we leave. You won’t encounter leftover dust, off-cuts, or packaging. Reliability and respect are core values for us—and our client reviews reflect this commitment.
As a locally owned business, our reputation is everything. We treat every home or office like our own, providing the consistent, reliable service our community expects.
$20 million Public Liability Insurance. Police checked for your peace of mind. Test and Tag Licenced. You can let us in, knowing you are covered.
We commit to a time window and honour it. If anything changes, we call you before it becomes an issue.
A snapshot of the finishes we aim for — clean lines, safe installs, and tidy workmanship.
Real jobs, real results. A sample of recent work completed across Brisbane.
A timber deck on a pre-war Queenslander had three rotted boards, loose balustrade posts, and weathered timber throughout. We replaced the damaged boards to match, re-secured the posts, sanded back the whole surface, and applied a quality oil finish. The deck is now structurally sound, protected for years, and looks like it belongs on the property.
A homeowner preparing to sell had accumulated years of scuffs, door-handle holes, and hairline cracks across several rooms. We patched eight plaster holes, repaired corner damage on two walls, matched the existing paint colour, and touched up throughout. The result looked freshly repainted and helped the property present at its best on open home day.
A property manager needed a unit turned around quickly between tenants. Jobs included a sticky bathroom door, two broken cabinet hinges, a loose towel rail, a dripping kitchen tap, and full gutter clear on the single-storey section. All completed in a single three-hour visit, with the unit tenant-ready the same day — exactly what property managers need to keep vacancy gaps short.
A young couple moved into a new apartment and needed a full set-up day: three IKEA flat-packs assembled (wardrobe, TV unit, bookshelf), a 65" TV mounted on the feature wall with cord concealment, blinds fitted in two rooms, and shelving put up in the study. Completed in one efficient booking — the apartment looked like a home by the time we left.
Answers to the questions we hear most from Brisbane homeowners, landlords, and tenants.
Pricing depends on the type of job, time required, and materials needed. We have a minimum call-out rate that covers travel and the first portion of time on site. Most standard Brisbane handyman jobs — fixing a door, patching walls, mounting a TV, or assembling furniture — are completed within a two-to-three hour window. We always provide a clear quote or estimate before starting, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
We cover a broad range of general property maintenance and repair work: door repairs and adjustments, TV mounting, flatpack assembly, plaster patching, paint touch-ups, shelving and blind installation, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, deck oiling and board replacement, tap and showerhead replacement, curtain rod fitting, fence and gate repairs, and much more. If you're unsure whether we can help, just send us a message or give us a call — chances are we can.
We do our best to accommodate urgent requests, and same-day or next-day bookings are often possible depending on our schedule. For non-urgent work, we can usually book within a few business days. The best approach is to call us directly — we'll let you know our earliest available time and work around yours where we can.
Yes, absolutely. We hold $20 million Public Liability Insurance, which covers you and your property while we're on site. We are also police checked, so you can feel confident letting us into your home. We're happy to provide proof of insurance on request — just ask.
Yes, and we enjoy working with property managers. We understand that vacancy maintenance needs to happen quickly and without fuss. We provide clear communication, itemised invoicing, and reliable scheduling — exactly what's needed to turn a property around between tenants. If you manage multiple properties in Brisbane, ask us about ongoing maintenance arrangements.
We cover a wide area across Greater Brisbane, including the inner suburbs (Paddington, New Farm, Toowong, West End), the inner north (Kelvin Grove, Windsor, Ashgrove), the western corridor (Indooroopilly, St Lucia, Taringa), and southern suburbs (Woolloongabba, Fairfield, Annerley). We also service North Lakes, Browns Plains, and Ipswich. If you're unsure whether we come to your suburb, just ask — we service most of Greater Brisbane.
No. For most standard jobs, we can provide an estimate over the phone or by email if you send us a description and a photo. For larger or more complex projects, we offer a free on-site assessment with no obligation to proceed. We want you to feel comfortable with the scope and price before we ever start work.
It's up to you. We carry standard consumables — screws, anchors, sealants, patching compound — in the van. For specific items like door handles, towel rails, or taps, you're welcome to purchase them yourself, or we can source them on your behalf (time spent shopping is charged at our standard rate). We'll always let you know what's needed before the job so you can decide.
We handle minor maintenance plumbing (tap washers, showerheads, toilet seats) and non-hardwired electrical items (swapping light globes, tightening fixtures). For work that legally requires a licensed electrician or plumber — new circuits, drainage, gas — we'll let you know and can refer you to trusted tradespeople we regularly work alongside.
We're based in Brisbane and cover a wide service area across the city — from the inner city suburbs and western corridor through to the northside, southside, and surrounding growth areas. Whether you're in a renovated Queenslander in Paddington, a unit in South Brisbane, or a family home in North Lakes, we can come to you.
Don't see your suburb listed? We service all of Greater Brisbane.
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