Whether you’re looking for an electrician or a plumber, someone to drill into your walls or plaster them right up — these Hong Kong handymen and home repair services are here to help!
In need of a helping hand? Some of the odd jobs around the house can be tricky, so it might be time to call a handyman (or any sort of handyperson or worker!). Whether you’re looking at a little electrical work, plumbing, drilling, painting, carpeting or even carpentry, we’ve put together this list of our tried and tested Hong Kong home repair services.
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Our Go-To Handymen In Hong Kong
Papabo — Home repair services including air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, light renovations and more
Area of Operation: All over Hong Kong
Papabo is a leading home repair service company that dispatches a handyman directly to your door quickly, reliably and cost-effectively. All workers are in-house employees or vetted partners (fully background checked, professionally and highly trained with a solid track record!), which means you never have to worry about the quality of service. To request a service and quote, call its customer hotline directly or download the user-friendly app, available on iOS and Android. You can see Papabo’s full list of services here.
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Papabo, 5541 1502, hello@papabo.hk, Mobile App: Papabo, available on iOS and Android, Facebook: Papabo, Instagram: @papabo.hk, www.papabo.hk
Ace Handyman — Carpentry, aircon cleaning and installation, plumbing, painting, picture hanging and more
Area of Operation: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories
Available for work all over Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and in the New Territories, Ace Handyman’s dedicated team has the skills to handle all those jobs around the home and office, without the need for a contractor. A range of services is available — including everything from carpentry, aircon cleaning and installation, plumbing, painting, picture hanging and more (you can see the full list of services here!). Ace Handyman also offers 24-hour emergency help, for when you just can’t wait, along with professional moving services.
Ace Handyman, 9078 1918 , WhatsApp: 9078 1918, acehandymansimon@gmail.com, www.acehandyman.hk
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Bong — Painting, drilling, plumbing, electrical work, hanging pictures, moving and assembling furniture
Known for his “can do” mindset, Bong comes highly recommended by more than one of the Sassy team. He has helped with hanging pictures, putting up new lighting (and other electrical work), along with moving, assembling and child-proofing furniture. Contact him via WhatsApp, where you can send him pictures of what is needed so that he can provide a price quote.
Bong, WhatsApp: 6740 3645
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Chameleon Design & Interiors — Renovation, painting, bespoke furniture, custom services and property maintenance
Area of Operation: All over Hong Kong
Chameleon Design & Interiors (CD&I) has over 30 years of experience in home interiors, with 20-plus years based in Hong Kong. Founded by Mark Fraser (of Man with Drill), Chameleon does it all: renovation, painting, bespoke furniture, as well as custom services. And if you’re looking for some quick fixes or maintenance, it also offers property maintenance services for a fixed hourly rate.
Chameleon Design & Interiors, Room B01, 80 Macdonnell Road, Mid Levels, Central, Hong Kong, 9219 8169, WhatsApp: 9219 8169, info@cdihk.com, www.cdihk.com
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Dr. Fix It All — Odd jobs like unblocking sinks and hanging pictures, moving, packing, renovation, installations, household repairs and maintenance
Area of Operation: Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
For any household need that might arise, Dr. Fix It All is committed to providing you with dependable and skilled craftsmen, along with great customer service. Whether you need help with moving or packing, renovation work or having something installed, built, repaired or maintained, Dr. Fix It All will get the job done. And whatever the job is, it’s guaranteed to be done right from start to finish. You can see the full list of services here.
Dr. Fix It All, Room 301, 3/F, Wing Fu Building, 18-20 Wing Kut Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2525 0055, WhatsApp: 9828 0996, sales@drfixitall.hk, www.drfixitall.hk
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Mark Fraser, Man With Drill — Tiling, plastering, childproofing, floor repairs, hanging pictures
Area of Operation: All over Hong Kong
Man with a Drill (aka Mark Fraser, also of Chameleon Design & Interiors ) has been doing handyman services in Hong Kong since the 90s. No job is too small — from hanging pictures, putting up shelves, installing locks, patching walls and even assembling IKEA furniture.
Mark Fraser, Man With Drill, 9219 8169, WhatsApp: 9219 8169, info@manwithdrill.com, www.manwithdrill.com
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Nick Lambert Painter and Decorators — Painting, wallpapering, decorating
Area of Operation: All over Hong Kong (based in Discovery Bay)
Sick of your plain white walls, or just fancy a refresh? Nick Lambert is a UK-qualified painter and decorator with over 20 years of experience who will provide a thorough consultation, turn up on time and do a professional job. What’s more, his rates are very reasonable (rare for Hong Kong!). Although based out of Discovery Bay, Nick is happy to work all over Hong Kong and can also help source good quality materials.
Nick Lambert Painter and Decorators, 6796 4317, nicklambert020808@gmail.com, nick_lambert16@yahoo.co.uk
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Editor’s Note: “Our Go-To Handymen In Hong Kong” was originally published on 26 June 2017 by Annie Simpson and most recently updated in May 2022.
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