Now matching jobs in Gauteng & the Western Cape
Trusted tradespeople, one WhatsApp away.
Fixxer matches you with vetted, reviewed tradespeople for any job at home — and holds your payment securely until the work is done right.
Vetted professionals · Secure payments · Rated & reviewed
- Vetted Tradespeople
- WhatsApp Booking
- Reviewed & Rated
- Secure Payments
How Fixxer Works
From “help!” to job done, in three steps.
Send a WhatsApp message
Tell us what needs fixing — no app to download, no forms to fill in. Just message Fixxer like you'd message a friend.
Get matched with a vetted tradesman
We match you with a nearby tradesperson whose ID, qualifications and reviews have been checked by Fixxer.
Job done — pay securely
Your money is held safely by Fixxer and only released when the job is finished to your satisfaction.
Trade Categories
Whatever needs fixing, we've got the right hands for it.
Plumbing
Burst pipes, geysers, leaks and full installations.
Electrical
Wiring, DB boards, compliance certificates and repairs.
Solar Installation
Beat load shedding with vetted solar and backup installers.
Painting
Interior and exterior painting, waterproofing and prep.
Handyman
Those small jobs that never get done — sorted in one visit.
Tiling
Bathrooms, kitchens, patios — neat lines, clean grout.
Flooring
Laminate, vinyl and wooden floors, fitted properly.
Landscaping
Garden design, irrigation and outdoor upgrades.
Appliance Repair
Fridges, washing machines, ovens — repaired, not replaced.
Why Fixxer
Finding someone you can trust shouldn't be the hardest part of the job.
Every tradesman is vetted
ID, qualifications, references and workmanship — checked before anyone gets a single job through Fixxer.
Your money is protected
Payments are held securely and only released when you're happy. No cash up front, no disappearing acts.
Real reviews from real jobs
Every rating comes from a completed, paid job — so a 4.8★ tradesman has genuinely earned it.
Honest, upfront pricing
Clear quotes before work starts. No hidden fees, no surprises when the invoice arrives.
WhatsApp-First
No apps to download. No account to create. Just WhatsApp.
You already use WhatsApp every day — so that's where Fixxer lives. Describe the job, get matched, receive your quote and track progress, all in one chat. It works on any phone, even on a bad signal day.
What Homeowners Say
South Africans are getting jobs done, the easy way.
“My geyser burst on a Sunday night. I sent one WhatsApp message and had a vetted plumber at my door by 8am. Paying through Fixxer meant no cash, no stress.”
Thandi Mokoena
Johannesburg · Plumbing
“After months of load shedding chaos we finally went solar. Fixxer matched us with an installer whose credentials we could actually see. The whole job ran through WhatsApp.”
Pieter van der Merwe
Cape Town · Solar Installation
“I've been burned by no-show painters before. With Fixxer I could read real reviews first, and my money only released when the job was done properly. Brilliant.”
Ayesha Khan
Pretoria · Painting
- 100%
- Vetted & verified tradespeople
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- Trade categories and growing
- 4.8★
- Average job rating
- R0
- Hidden fees — ever
Our Story
Built for South Africa's homes — and its hands.
Fixxer was born from a simple frustration: finding a reliable tradesman in South Africa is a gamble. We're building the trusted middle ground — connecting hands that build with homes that need them.
Got a job that needs doing?
Send one message and consider it handled. Problem solved.