Polytechnitis covers repairs, painting, doors, carpentry and general maintenance across Canberra and the ACT. A local team. Free quote. The price you're told is the price you pay.
Welcome. If you need a handyman in Canberra who shows up when they say they will, does the job right and doesn't load the invoice with surprises, you're in the right place.
We are an insured Canberra-based team of specialists with police clearances, servicing the entire metro area and available to travel to surrounding areas when needed. With over 10 years of hands-on experience in repairs and property maintenance, there's not much that hasn't come up on a job at some point. From quote through to the last bit of cleanup, you deal with people who do the work themselves, no subcontractors handed your job.
The core jobs we take on. If yours isn't listed, pick up the phone and ask, we'll be straight with you.
Stiff doors, broken locks, rollers that won't track, this is everyday handyman work. Door repairs, lock installs, sliding door adjustments and general door maintenance for Canberra homes and commercial properties.
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Interior, exterior, ceilings, patching, plaster repairs and crack filling. Plasterwork is done before painting, not instead of it. Finishes are clean, edges are straight, and the area gets left tidy.
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Deck maintenance, skirting boards, timber trim, handrail installation, furniture repairs and general carpentry work. If a job is structural or needs a licence, we will tell you straight.
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Yard levelling, paving, concrete work, fence repairs and general outdoor maintenance. Sorted backyards, laid pavers and fixed up outdoor areas across Canberra and Queanbeyan. The site gets cleaned up.
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Cleared, flushed and checked. Loose brackets re-fixed, downpipe blockages cleared, leaks patched. One visit, the gutters do their job through winter.
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TV wall mounts on plasterboard, brick or concrete with the cables kept out of sight, plus shelving, appliance installs and picture hanging. One visit, multiple tasks knocked off the list.
READ MORE about TV Mounting & InstallationsNo charge for the quote. No obligation. We'll call back the same day and book a time that suits you.
Google reviews from customers across Canberra.
"Steve did a wonderful job fixing my old doors, without having to replace them. He was very friendly and efficient. I would definitely recommend him. Cathy H"
"Highly Recommend Steve! Steve did an amazing job fixing our sliding door, fast, professional, and very affordable. He explained everything clearly and made sure the result was perfect. Reliable handyman you can trust in Canberra!"
"Steve had a tight schedule and wasn't able to take our job, but he made the effort to come to our house to check the job and give us a quote. He finally squeezed the job in his schedule and finished it. He was very honest and clean with his job. Paid attention to every detail. We are very happy with the job that his ve done! job description ( patch and paint gyprock, restore three of our doors and install new locks)"
"Steve from Polytechnitis Handyman Services did a great job with painting my walls and doing some flat packs for me. He was fast and efficient with attention to detail."
"Steve assembled a console table for me. He did an excellent job I am 100% satisfied . He was on time and very pleasant to deal with. I would not hesitate to use his services again and would highly recommend him"
"What a godsend! Steve came to our house to stain our two decks, refix loose pavers, replace a broken door under the house and undertake numerous other internal maintenance work. He and Costa were super efficient, friendly and honest and very fair with pricing. Would definitely recommend!"
"We called Polytechnitis to come and fix some broken drawers and replace the bathroom silicone. Steve did a really good job and very quick. The price was reasonable , we are very happy with his job"
"Steve from Polytechnitis Handyman Services has been a fantastic partner for our team. He has completed several handyman and maintenance jobs for our retail site in Canberra, and his work has consistently been top quality. His communication is prompt, clear, and professional, making the whole process seamless from start to finish. Highly recommend Steve for any commercial maintenance or handyman needs!"
"Steve did a fabulous job completing a long list of various household and maintenance jobs for me. He was professional at all times, completed the work as requested to a high standard, answered any questions I had, and arrived when he said he would for both the quote and completion of work. All in all, a reliable, seamless process. I highly recommend Steve."
Photographed on site, not stock. The kind of work that fills a normal week across Canberra.
We cover the whole metro area. If your suburb isn't on the list, call and we'll let you know.
Polytechnitis Handy Man Services was founded in Canberra in 2025 by tradespeople with more than 10 years on the tools between them. The business is new, the hands doing the work are not.
We are a team, not a single operator, and we use no subcontractors. Every job is done by our own people: fully insured, police cleared, and ACT Working With Vulnerable People registered. That is what a 5.0 rating from 72 Google reviews is built on.
Polytechnitis covers doors and locks, painting and plaster repairs, carpentry, general home repairs, outdoor work, paving, gutter maintenance, appliance installations and most property maintenance work. If you're not sure whether the job fits, call and ask, we'll be straight with you.
Yes. Polytechnitis stands behind the quality of our work. If there is an issue related to the work completed, we will come back, inspect it and make it right.
Pricing depends on the job and its scope. Polytechnitis provides a free quote before any work starts, so there are no surprises when the job is done. Pricing is honest and explained upfront.
Yes. Polytechnitis carries public liability insurance on every job. We can also provide police clearances and Working With Vulnerable People documentation on request.
Yes, small jobs, one-off repairs and the odd jobs sitting on the list for months are exactly what Polytechnitis was built around. No job is too small.
Yes. Polytechnitis covers Canberra, Queanbeyan, Bungendore and Cooma. Call to confirm your location.
Polytechnitis holds an ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration and provides safe, respectful and reliable handyman services for all clients. We work across Canberra and have also completed jobs in nearby NSW areas such as Cooma, helping homeowners, families, elderly clients, vulnerable people, property managers and general residential customers with trusted repair and maintenance work.
We provide reliable, professional handyman services for NDIS participants. We are fully insured and hold a valid ABN, Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card and National Police Check, giving clients and support coordinators confidence, safety and peace of mind. We pride ourselves on honest workmanship, respectful service and dependable support tailored to individual needs. Support coordinators can read more on the NDIS handyman services page, which sets out the work we take on.
