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Handyman services: compare local pros.
Compare local handymen by rating, years in business and availability. They handle the small jobs on your list: drywall patches, mounting TVs, fixing doors, minor repairs and assembly.
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Typical prices
Handyman · national averages
Minimum charge
$75–$200
TV mounting
$100–$300
Furniture assembly
$85–$200
Ceiling fan installation
$75–$150
Typical, per hour
$50–$80
Areas we serve
Find handymen near you
Pick your area to see local pros, typical prices and advice for your climate and city rules.
- Dallas–Fort Worth
- More metros are on the way. Pros in any area can already be listed, and we're adding new cities as local pros join.
Popular jobs
Common handyman services jobs
What it costs
$50–$80
per hour, national average · source: HomeGuide
- Minimum charge$75–$200
- TV mounting$100–$300
- Furniture assembly$85–$200
- Ceiling fan installation$75–$150
- Light fixture replacement$65–$175
- Drywall repair$200–$800
- Door installation$225–$825
Pricing
What changes the price
- 1Hourly rate or minimum visit charge
- 2Number of jobs on your list
- 3Materials and parts
- 4Specialty tools or a second person for heavy items
Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.
How it works
Hire handymen in three steps
- 01
Describe the job
Pick the service, add your zip code and a sentence about the work. No account needed.
No account
- 02
Get matched with handymen
Your request goes to one or three local pros who do this work. It's never resold.
Never resold
- 03
Compare quotes and hire
Pros never paid a lead fee to reach you, so there's nothing extra built into the price.
No lead fees
Before you hire
How to choose handymen
- 1
Bundle small jobs
Many handymen have a minimum charge. A list of several small jobs in one visit is usually better value than one at a time.
- 2
Ask how they charge
Some charge by the hour, others by the job. Get the price or an hourly estimate before work starts.
- 3
Ask about materials
Clarify whether materials are included or billed separately, and whether there is a markup.
FAQ
Questions about handymen
How do handymen charge?
Either by the hour, often with a minimum, or a flat price per job. Ask which one before you book.
Should I make a list before the handyman comes?
Yes. A clear list with photos helps the pro quote accurately and bring the right tools and parts.
Does it cost anything to use Job Hound?
No. Job Hound is free for homeowners, and pros never pay for leads.
Homeowner guides
Handyman services advice
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- How to compare quotes from home service pros
- Questions to ask before hiring a handyman
- How to hire a handyman
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- Home maintenance schedule: monthly, seasonal and yearly
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