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Enter Quality Muster Trading
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Enter Quality Muster Trading
Handyman
Painter
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Top-Rated

Enter Quality Muster Trading tackles home maintenance across Johannesburg and Pretoria — repainting, garage door and carpentry repairs, appliance installations and all those small jobs that never get done.

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Moresi Plumbing and projects
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Moresi Plumbing and projects
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Plumber
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Moresi Plumbing and Projects handles gutter cleaning and Jojo tank installation and maintenance across Johannesburg and Pretoria, with Monde Ngqola delivering dependable, no-fuss service.

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Paul
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Paul
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Plumber
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Paul keeps Johannesburg homes rain-ready with thorough gutter cleaning and professional Jojo tank installation and maintenance.

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4.6+ average rating
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Big Elephant Holdings
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Big Elephant Holdings
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Painter
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Top-Rated

Big Elephant Holdings is a one-stop handyman service for Johannesburg — painting inside and out, carpentry and door repairs, TV mounting, appliance installations, gutter cleaning and general home maintenance.

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Garantiya Construction and Projects
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Garantiya Construction and Projects
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Painter
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Garantiya Construction and Projects specialises in painting and general home repairs across Johannesburg and Pretoria — interiors, exteriors, roofs and boundary walls, plus gutter cleaning and Jojo tanks.

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Handyman reviews in Johannesburg area

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Diketso Thomas Masemola
Diketso Thomas Masemola
Handyman

Diketso did a wonderful job of installing tiles, ceiling and kitchen cupboards at my house. I was very happy and satisfied with his work. The price was fair considering the quality of his work. The customer service that I received was excellent. I will certainly recommend his services to other people.

Anonymous
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Sandra Mandaza
Sandra Mandaza
Handyman

I needed to have house renovations and Sandra assisted me. The services provided included roofing, tiling, removing the durawall, installed a fence, and painting. I am really impressed with the service. Sandra does not waste time as long as the materials are available. I never had issues with her work. All the rubbles were removed afterward. I recommend Sandra's services.

Adonia
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Wiseman Shezi
Wiseman Shezi
Handyman

Wiseman is very good at what he does. He did DStv installation and welding at my place. I was very happy and satisfied with his work. Everything was done to my satisfaction and his prices are quite reasonable.

Anonymous
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Electrical fixtures installation
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Thomas Junior Simenti
Thomas Junior Simenti
Handyman

Very friendly, honest and willing. He arrived when he said he would and did the job on time.

Taniel Strydom
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Smart Kwashirai
Smart Kwashirai
Handyman

I used Smart to install a DSTV at my house. He also painted and did plumbing installation. He is professional, hardworking, and delivers quality work. His workmanship is good, he works well without supervision, and manages his team well. His work is neat, thorough, and I recommend him to others.

Christoph
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Johannesburg
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Titus Mataka
Titus Mataka
Handyman

I have been using Titus several times to do painting, woodwork, plastering, general and pool maintenance at my house for the past 8 years. I am very impressed with his workmanship, customer service and professionalism. His quality of work is excellent and his pricing is very reasonable. I find him to be very honest, reliable and hardworking. I would highly recommend his services to other people.

Gregory
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Johannesburg
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Wiseman Shezi
Wiseman Shezi
Handyman

He is an excellent worker and the quality of his work is outstanding. He came to do a burglar as well as DStv installation at my place. The job was well done and I was totally impressed with the results. I found him to be very reliable, honest, understanding, helpful and highly skilled. His rates are quite reasonable and he is also open to negotiations. I would highly recommend his services anytime to anyone.

Sandile
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Sibuyiselwe
Sibuyiselwe
Handyman

Sibuyiselwe has done a couple of jobs for me over the years. I have used him to do construction work, drywalling and partitioning. He is good at what he does and his rates are very competitive. I have always been impressed with his workmanship and professionalism. Would definitely recommend his services to others.

Khauschik
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Johannesburg
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Water tanks and backup systems
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Edson Pomusiri
Edson Pomusiri
Handyman

I always hire him to fix my water tank at my house. His work is remarkable and I have no complains whatsoever. He is diligent with his work and his workmanship is at proffessional level. He is punctual for work, knowledgeable and has affordable rates. I recommend his services to other people

Mapule
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Johannesburg
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General handyman work
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Max Panashe Chigumba
Max Panashe Chigumba
Handyman

he is a very skilled and educated guy, He has done a couple of projects for me and his work is sophisticated and I'm beyond thrilled with his work.

Michael Lewis
· Homeowner
location
Johannesburg
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What should I budget for a handyman in Johannesburg?

As a guide, most small jobs are flat-priced per task at around R550 to R750, plus materials. Typical examples: picture and mirror hanging (up to 4 items) or light fitting swaps (up to 3) at about R550, TV wall mounting (up to 65 inches) at roughly R590, flat-pack assembly (per item), appliance installation or minor plumbing fixes at around R650, and gutter cleaning (up to 20m, single storey) at about R750. Larger or specialised work is quoted individually. These are estimates, and bundling several tasks into one visit usually works out cheapest.

I rent out property in Johannesburg, how do landlords typically use handymen?

For tenant change-overs and maintenance: patching and painting walls, fixing doors, locks, and cupboards, replacing tap washers and toilet seats, and sorting the small items on inspection reports. A reliable handyman who can quote from photos keeps turnaround between tenants short, and vacancies usually cost more than repairs.

How does emergency handyman pricing work in Johannesburg?

They do. Plenty of pros on Kandua in Johannesburg handle after-hours and weekend call-outs. As a guide, emergency and after-hours work usually runs at about 1.5–2× the standard rate, so it's worth confirming the rate and what counts as after-hours with your Pro upfront.

How does Kandua vet the handymen it recommends in Johannesburg?

Every pro on Kandua is vetted before they can quote on jobs, and their reviews come from verified customers in and around Johannesburg, not anonymous ratings. Jess, Kandua’s AI home companion, also helps you scope the job properly first, so you’re matched with a handyman who actually does that type of work.

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How much does it cost to hire a Handyman in Johannesburg?

If you're budgeting for a handyman in Johannesburg, these guide rates will help. Kandua handyman work is typically flat-priced per task: around R550 covers jobs like hanging shelves or pictures (up to 3 shelves or 4 items), replacing door locks (up to 2) or adjusting cabinet hinges (up to 4), about R590 covers TV mounting (up to 65 inches) or re-caulking a bath or shower, roughly R650 covers flat-pack assembly per item, appliance installation or minor painting touch-ups, and around R750 covers gutter cleaning on a single-storey home (up to 20m). Treat these as estimates: bigger jobs are quoted individually, materials are quoted separately, and your Pro confirms the exact price before any work starts.

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