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What to expect when hiring handymen in Sawtell
Where handymen near Sawtell are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where handymen near Sawtell are based
Of the 34 handymen listed, none are based in Sawtell, but 17 are within 25 km, the most in Coffs Harbour, Korora and Sapphire Beach. The other 15 are based more than 30 km away.
- based in Sawtell
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- based within 25 km
- 17
- based within 30 km
- 19
- based further away
- 15
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How to choose a good handyman in Sawtell
Sawtell has a good number of rated handymen to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most handymen here are rated highly, but few have many reviews yet. The typical handyman has 5 reviews. Only 1 of the 15 rated handymen within 30 km of Sawtell has 4.8 stars or more from at least 10 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.35
- typical reviews
- 5
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
60% of handymen here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 5 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundagen15 rated handymen5 typical reviews | 4.61 | 15 | 5 |
| Sawtell15 rated handymen5 typical reviews | 4.35 | 15 | 5 |
| Bayldon15 rated handymen5 typical reviews | 4.35 | 15 | 5 |
| Toormina15 rated handymen5 typical reviews | 4.35 | 15 | 5 |
| Boambee East15 rated handymen5 typical reviews | 4.35 | 15 | 5 |
| Boambee14 rated handymen4 typical reviews | 4.30 | 14 | 4 |
What handyman costs
Across Australia, handyman typically runs $168 – $1,480 for mount, hang & install, and $146 – $407 for flatpack assembly.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Sawtell. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number — it's free.
What's in a good Handyman quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each handyman's quote covers before you choose.
Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price — and it costs you nothing.
- 01ABN and insurance
Both listed before you compare prices.
- 02Itemised scope
Each job a separate line, so you compare fairly.
- 03Materials
Brands, grades and quantities, not 'good quality'.
- 04Waste and cleanup
Whether rubbish removal and site cleanup are in the price.
- 05Workmanship warranty
Work guaranteed in writing, usually 12 months.
- 06Exclusions
What they won't do matters as much as what they will.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Do handymen need a licence in NSW?
Handymen need a licence in NSW for jobs over $5,000.
Add the cost of labour and materials, including GST. Electrical and plumbing work always needs a licence.
- Licence
- Contractor licence (minor tradework or minor maintenance and cleaning)
- Regulator
- Building Commission NSW
Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
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