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Reviewed by Lau, Community Manager · Last reviewed: September 2026
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Latest reviews for handymen in Lisbon
Real, phone-verified reviews from the expat community.
10
Amber Jane
Lisbon, Sep 2026
My window got stuck shut and Pedro was really good. He first tried to help me on WhatsApp because he was really busy, then he found a free moment in his day to come round. He said the price before, let me know if he needed more tools, but he managed to do everything there, and he was super friendly. I would use him again.
9
Tamuz
Sintra, Sep 2026
I needed someone to fix an older window shade, and it was pretty problematic to fix, so I was looking for someone to do it the same day. Anton came a few hours later, which was really nice. There was a moment where the first fix was not good enough and I felt the same problem could happen again, but we checked it together and found a different solution, and then he found the perfect solution with a new tool. Overall I had a very good experience, communication was great, and the price felt a little more expensive than average.
10
Luiz
Lisbon, Aug 2026
I had already worked with David before, so I already knew his work and hired him again for one of my projects. He is remodeling all the electricity in the apartment from scratch, and I do the civil construction part while he installs all the electrical part. He also gives me several smart home solutions for this type of work, so it is a valuable help. Communication is very good, he is polite, and the price feels fair.
How much do handymen cost in Lisbon?
Real price ranges from the jobs our vetted handymen actually do. Updated July 2026
Headboard mounting
How much does mounting a headboard cost in Lisbon?
A short job, usually part of a bedroom setup visit. Wall type decides the fixing.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
High and hard-to-reach hanging
How much does hanging at height cost in Lisbon?
Anything needing a tall ladder takes longer and sometimes two people. Lisbon flats with high ceilings are the usual case.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Hooks, rails and wine-rack mounting
How much does mounting hooks and rails cost in Lisbon?
Small fixings, cheapest bundled into one visit with other jobs.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Mirror mounting
How much does mounting a mirror cost in Lisbon?
Heavier than a picture and worth doing properly, since the fixing matters more than the bracket. Priced hourly with a minimum.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Picture and artwork hanging
How much does hanging pictures cost in Lisbon?
Quick work charged by the hour, and worth batching several pieces into one visit rather than calling twice. Old Lisbon walls vary from soft plaster to solid stone, which decides the fixings.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Securing furniture to the wall
How much does securing furniture cost in Lisbon?
Anti-tip fixings for wardrobes and shelves, quick and cheap. Worth doing straight away with small children.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Shelf installation
How much does installing shelves cost in Lisbon?
Priced by the hour and by how many. Tiled or hollow walls take longer than they look.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
TV and wall-bracket mounting
How much does mounting a TV cost in Lisbon?
A common first job in a new flat. Cable routing inside the wall costs more than surface trunking, so say which you want.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Desk assembly
How much does assembling a desk cost in Lisbon?
An hour or so for most desks, longer for standing desks with motors and cable management.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Disassembly, move and reassembly
How much does moving furniture within the home cost in Lisbon?
Taking apart, moving and rebuilding within the same property, charged by the hour and by how many people it needs.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Flat-pack and IKEA assembly
How much does flat-pack assembly cost in Lisbon?
Charged by the hour, so the number of items drives the cost. A wardrobe is a different job from a bedside table.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Furniture repair
How much does repairing furniture cost in Lisbon?
Drawers, panels, cabinet doors and chairs, priced hourly. Cheaper than replacing, and often possible on older pieces.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Office furniture setup
How much does setting up office furniture cost in Lisbon?
Priced hourly and usually quoted per batch of desks and chairs. Ask about a rate for a full office.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Door handle and hardware repair
How much does fixing a door handle cost in Lisbon?
A short job, cheapest combined with other small fixes in one visit.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Door repair and adjustment
How much does repairing a door cost in Lisbon?
Sticking and dropped doors are common in older buildings as frames move. Usually adjustment rather than replacement.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Door stoppers and latches
How much does fitting door stoppers cost in Lisbon?
Small fittings, priced hourly with a minimum charge. Bundle them.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Hinge replacement
How much does replacing hinges cost in Lisbon?
Sourcing the right hinge takes longer than fitting it, especially on older Portuguese doors. Send a photo first.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Window and sill sealing
How much does sealing windows cost in Lisbon?
Silicone around frames and sills, which is what stops winter damp getting in. Priced hourly.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Window repair
How much does repairing a window cost in Lisbon?
Older timber and aluminium windows both go out of alignment. Adjustment is cheap; replacement is a different trade.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Awning installation
How much does installing an awning cost in Lisbon?
Heavier fixing into a facade, so it costs more than an interior job and may need two people.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Blinds installation
How much does installing blinds cost in Lisbon?
Priced by the hour and by window count. Bring the blinds; the handyman brings the fixings.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Cat nets and balcony netting
How much does installing balcony netting cost in Lisbon?
Common in Lisbon flats with balconies. Priced by area and by how the frame allows fixing.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Curtain rod installation
How much does hanging curtain rails cost in Lisbon?
Charged by the hour and by the number of windows. Concrete lintels above Lisbon windows slow this down.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Mosquito net installation
How much does installing mosquito nets cost in Lisbon?
A summer job in Lisbon, priced per window and quick once measured.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Tap replacement
How much does replacing a tap cost in Lisbon?
A standard swap where the fitting matches. Bring the tap.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Shower screen installation
How much does installing a shower screen cost in Lisbon?
Fitting and sealing, priced by the hour. Levelling on an old floor is the slow part.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Silicone and re-caulking
How much does re-sealing a bathroom cost in Lisbon?
Stripping old silicone and resealing baths and kitchens, priced hourly. Worth doing before mould starts rather than after.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Small clogs and drain unblocking
How much does unblocking a small drain cost in Lisbon?
Sink and basin blockages a handyman can clear. A blocked stack needs a plumber with a machine.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Small plumbing work
How much does small plumbing jobs cost in Lisbon?
Minor leaks and simple swaps a handyman can do. Anything behind a wall or on the gas line is a plumber's job.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Bulb replacement
How much does replacing bulbs cost in Lisbon?
Trivial unless the ceiling is high, which in older Lisbon flats it often is. Batch them into one visit.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Ceiling fan install and repair
How much does installing a ceiling fan cost in Lisbon?
Needs a secure ceiling fixing, which older ceilings sometimes lack. Priced hourly.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Light fixture installation
How much does installing light fittings cost in Lisbon?
Priced per fitting where the ceiling point exists. Bring the fittings.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Small electrical work
How much does small electrical jobs cost in Lisbon?
Minor fixes within a handyman's competence. Anything at the panel or a new circuit needs a qualified electrician.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Smoke and CO detector installation
How much does fitting smoke detectors cost in Lisbon?
Cheap, quick and worth doing immediately in a flat with gas. Priced hourly.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Socket and switch replacement
How much does replacing a socket cost in Lisbon?
A quick swap on an existing circuit. New circuits are an electrician's job.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Damp and humidity touch-ups
How much does treating damp patches cost in Lisbon?
Cosmetic repair of damp damage. It returns unless the cause is found, so treat this as a patch rather than a fix.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Exterior and front-door painting
How much does painting a front door cost in Lisbon?
Preparation is most of the work on an old door. Priced hourly.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Interior painting and touch-ups
How much does small painting jobs cost in Lisbon?
Touch-ups and single walls, priced hourly. A whole flat is a painter's job and cheaper per square metre.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Skirting-board repair
How much does repairing skirting cost in Lisbon?
Common after flooring work or damp. Priced hourly with materials on top.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Wall-crack repair
How much does repairing a wall crack cost in Lisbon?
Filling, sanding and repainting, priced hourly. A crack that keeps returning is structural and needs a different look.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Wallpaper and wood panelling
How much does hanging wall panelling cost in Lisbon?
Priced hourly and by area. Wall preparation is separate and usually necessary.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Artificial grass
How much does laying artificial grass cost in Lisbon?
Terraces and balconies, priced by area. Drainage underneath matters more than the grass.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Small tiling and tile replacement
How much does replacing tiles cost in Lisbon?
Replacing cracked tiles or small areas, priced hourly. Matching an old tile is the hard part.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Tile re-grouting
How much does re-grouting tiles cost in Lisbon?
Raking out and replacing grout, priced by area. Transforms a tired bathroom for very little.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Appliance install and haul-away
How much does installing an appliance cost in Lisbon?
Fitting a dishwasher or oven and taking the old one away. Disposal is sometimes charged separately.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Extractor and ventilation fixes
How much does fixing an extractor fan cost in Lisbon?
Bathroom and kitchen fans, priced hourly. Ducting to the outside is what makes them work.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Portable AC installation
How much does installing a portable AC cost in Lisbon?
Fitting the window kit and hose, a short job. A fixed split unit is an AC technician's work.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Small job
€45 to €104
Gutter and terrace drainage
How much does clearing gutters cost in Lisbon?
Clearing and small repairs, priced hourly. Worth doing before the winter rain rather than during it.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Pressure washing
How much does pressure washing a terrace cost in Lisbon?
Terraces, balconies and facades within reach, priced by area and access.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Roof-tile repair and leak patching
How much does patching a roof leak cost in Lisbon?
Small patch work on accessible roofs. Anything needing scaffolding is a roofer's job.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Commercial fit-out help
How much does handyman work for a shop or restaurant cost in Lisbon?
Priced per project rather than per hour once it runs to days. Quoted after a look.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Larger packages
€150 to €400
Custom carpentry
How much does small custom carpentry cost in Lisbon?
Small builds such as closets, cupboards and bars. Priced per project after measuring.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Larger packages
€150 to €400
Odd jobs visit
How much does booking a handyman for the day cost in Lisbon?
The most economical way to buy handyman time: make a list and book a half or full day. Most Lisbon handymen prefer this.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Larger packages
€150 to €400
Small moves and furniture moving
How much does a small move cost in Lisbon?
Moving a few items rather than a household, priced hourly and by whether a van is needed.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Average job
around €104
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Stone panelling
How much does fitting stone panelling cost in Lisbon?
Decorative cladding priced by area, with substrate preparation separate.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Larger packages
€150 to €400
Welding and metalwork
How much does welding work cost in Lisbon?
Specialist and quoted per job, usually railings, gates and brackets.
Hourly rate in Lisbon
€15 to €40 an hour
Most jobs
€45 to €450
Larger packages
€150 to €400
Frequently Asked Questions
What expats want to know before hiring handymen in Lisbon.
Are there English-speaking handymen in Lisbon?
Yes, and more do as the expat community grows. The hard part is knowing who is reliable before you book, so every one we list is reviewed by other expats who have actually used them.
What should I check before hiring handymen in Lisbon?
Read recent reviews, be clear about exactly what you need, and agree the scope and an estimate in writing before any work starts. For anything regulated, check they hold the right credentials for the job.
What is the most important thing to know before booking?
Be clear about what you want and get the price and scope agreed up front, so there are no surprises. Reading other expats' reviews is the quickest way to find someone who does the job well and communicates clearly.
What should I avoid when hiring handymen in Lisbon?
Avoid paying the full amount up front (a deposit can be fair), anyone who will not give a clear quote, and unusually cheap prices that get padded with extras later.
How do I explain what I need if my Portuguese is limited?
A photo, a short video or a written list does most of the talking, and the professionals we list are used to international clients. Booking an English-speaking one takes the stress out of it entirely.
How do you say handymen in Portuguese?
In Portuguese, handymen are usually called faz-tudo. That is the word to search for or to ask a neighbour, though many professionals here are used to the English term too.
How do I find handymen I can trust in Lisbon?
Check the reviews and any credentials before you book. On Locallista the reviews are phone-verified and the ranking is based on real expat experience, not who paid the most.