Do handymen charge a trip fee or a minimum?

Many charge one or the other, not both. A trip charge or service call fee is added to every visit. A minimum sets the smallest bill for a visit. The Handyman rates table shows both, by source.

What does a handyman minimum charge usually include?

Usually the first hour or two of labor, which covers the drive on small tasks. Some owners also fold in a supply run. The Handyman rates table lists posted minimums by source.

Why do handyman rates vary so much?

Area, business size, how hard the site is to reach and what turns up once work starts all move the price. Owner reports, business websites, franchise offices and lead sites also measure different things, so the Handyman rates table keeps them apart.

Pricing guides

Handyman rates: what handyman businesses charge

Rates, minimums, trip charges, day rates and task prices from four kinds of public sources, shown side by side. Each figure is dated and linked to where it was posted.

Last updated Nov 2, 2026Method and limits

About this guide

Published and reported prices, not quotes or advice. Prices vary by area, how hard the job site is to reach, and what turns up once work starts.

Handyman rates

Owner and website figures show the median, the middle half (25th to 75th percentile) and the count. Franchise and lead-site figures are shown as posted.

Handyman rates 2026 by source
What	Owner reports (Reddit)	Business websites	Franchise posted prices	Lead-site data
Hourly rate	$90$75–$120, 198	$85$75–$100, 69	$120/hr, $139/hr, $139/hr, $150/hr, $200/hr5 offices	$50–$150/hr Angi$60–$125/hr HomeAdvisor
Minimum charge per visit	$175$150–$225, 117	$125$95–$170, 65	$139, $139, $250, $2754 offices	—
Trip charge or service call fee	$100$85–$150, 29	$50$39–$63, 14	$65–$70, $752 offices	—
Day rate	$700$500–$988, 54	$760$680–$975, 13	$1,2751 office, small sample	$701–$1,105 Thumbtack
Markup on materials	20%15%–29%, 27	25%20%–25%, 5, small sample	—	10–30% Angi

How much handymen charge per hour

See the Handyman rates table

The hourly rate billed to customers, in US dollars. Where a source gives a range, we use the midpoint. Where the first hour is priced higher, we use the ongoing rate and count the first hour as a minimum. Canadian rates and employee pay are kept out.

Sources

Newest owner report Oct 23, 2026.

Show 198 owner reports

Oct 23, 2026$90/hrStated price — for work of unknown duration Source
Oct 23, 2026$90/hrcrew · Stated price — assistant billed at $60/hr; mostly time and materials Source
Oct 13, 2026$140/hrStated price — small one-offs; raised from $100 to $140, still booked weeks out Source
Oct 13, 2026$100/hrNorthern Virginia · Stated price — $150 first hour, $100 each additional, billed to nearest 30 min Source
Oct 13, 2026$135/hrStated price — 2-hour minimum Source
Oct 13, 2026$120/hrStated price — plus $85 trip charge Source
Oct 13, 2026$65/hrAtlanta, GA · Stated price Source
Oct 13, 2026$125/hrTexas · Stated price Source
Oct 12, 2026$100/hrNortheast US · Stated price — plus $150 travel charge Source
Oct 12, 2026$45/hrCentral California · Stated price — bigger work hourly plus materials; repeat customers Source
Oct 12, 2026$75/hrNortheast US · Stated price Source
Oct 12, 2026$75/hrOmaha, NE · Stated price Source
Oct 12, 2026$125/hrNorth Shore Boston, MA · Stated price Source
Oct 12, 2026$75/hrLas Vegas, NV · solo owner · Stated price — part-time one-person business Source
Oct 12, 2026$125/hrSF Bay Area, CA · Stated price Source
Oct 12, 2026$75/hrSouth Central Iowa · Stated price — 2-hour minimum per site Source
Oct 12, 2026$150/hrNew Jersey · Stated price Source
Oct 12, 2026$75/hrStated price — rarely hourly Source
Oct 12, 2026$50/hrMilwaukee, WI · Stated price — feels underpriced Source
Oct 8, 2026$80/hrStated price — offers leftover time for other tasks Source
Oct 8, 2026$125/hrStated price — $500 half day, $1,000 full day Source
Oct 5, 2026$75/hrStated price — after a $125 call out; billed in half hours Source
Oct 2, 2026$100/hrDes Moines, IA · Stated price — property management client Source
Sep 30, 2026$80/hrCentral Connecticut · Stated price — time and materials for homeowners; uses $125/hr to build flat quotes Source
Sep 30, 2026$50/hrStated price — property management client rate, after a $50 trip fee Source

Show 69 business pages

$42/hr · Extreme Handyman Services, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MNeach additional hour, non-subscription · page dated 2025 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$40–$45/hr · Solaxay, Pittsburgh, PApage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$50/hr · Down Home Handyman & Construction, MNrates start at · page dated 2024 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$55/hr · Blessly, Pittsburgh, PA2-hour minimum · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$55/hr · Creed Handyman, Wichita, KSone rate; no trip charge in Wichita · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$60/hr · Noblesville Handyman, Noblesville, INpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$30–$90/hr · Handyman Services of Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NMper handyman, by skill; travel at half rate · page dated 2020-05-08 · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$60/hr · James Alan Handyman, Omaha, NErates start at; one-person business · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$50–$75/hr · HandyRex, Southwest Florida, FL$50 minor repair / $75 skilled; no service fees · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$65/hr · Lynx Handyman, Reno/Sparks, NV15-minute increments after first hour · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$65/hr · Timmy's Handyman, Houston, TXafter first hour, half-hour steps · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$65/hr · YoniBuilds, Aurora/East Denver, CO$125 first hour, $65 each additional hour · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$65/hr · Rescue Handyman Service, Metairie / SE Louisianaper technician; travel adjustment past 30 min · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$70/hr · AAA Handyman Services LLC, Oakland County, MIafter first hour, 15-minute increments · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75/hr · 007 Handyman, Ventura County, CAstandard; $95/hr plumbing or electrical · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75/hr · Bay Area Home Service, SF Peninsula, CAquarter-hours after first hour; no travel fee · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75/hr · Copper State Handyman Services, AZ1-hour minimum · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75/hr · Handyman Philip, Boulder County, COhalf-hour increments · page dated 2025 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75/hr · Jobs by Steve, St. Paul, MN1-hour minimum, plus materials · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75/hr · Old Dominion Building Group, Winchester/Strasburg, VAeach additional hour · page dated 2024 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75/hr · Sernas Northstate Handyman Service, Northern California, CApage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75/hr · Smart Home Repair, Athens, GA2-hour minimum; 4-hour minimum beyond 15 miles · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75/hr · Handy Guy, Des Moines, IAresidential, or bid; after-hours $110/hr; commercial $85/hr · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$75/hr · Spadyman Services, Omaha, NEafter the $95 minimum service call · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$75/hr · Awl The Smawl Things, Omaha, NEeach following hour; first hour $100 · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source

Show 5 franchise offices

$120/hr · Ace Handyman Services, Madison-Flowood (Madison / Flowood, MS)approximate, from an office blog post Source
$139/hr · Ace Handyman Services, Greater Triangle (Raleigh / Cary, NC)Source
$139/hr · Ace Handyman Services, Durham-Chapel Hill (Durham / Chapel Hill, NC)Source
$150/hr · Ace Handyman Services, North Coast (McKinleyville, CA)standard rate, stated in a promotional offer; materials extra Source
$200/hr · Ace Handyman Services, Central Bucks (Bucks County, PA)first hour, plus $75 service fee; packages step down to $150/hr Source

Show 2 lead sites

$50–$150/hr · Angi, updated Sep 23, 2026labor Source
$60–$125/hr · HomeAdvisor (Angi), updated Jun 17, 2026Source

By region

Only figures with a named US state or city. Owner reports: 14 to 25 per region, so read these as rough.

Hourly rate by region, owner reports and business websites
Group	Owner reports: median	Business websites: median
Northeast US	$118middle half $83–$125 · range $55–$200 · 14 reports	$95middle half $85–$125 · range $43–$175 · 13 businesses
Midwest US	$78middle half $73–$105 · range $50–$150 · 16 reports	$75middle half $60–$90 · range $42–$150 · 15 businesses
South US	$100middle half $74–$125 · range $30–$130 · 18 reports	$95middle half $75–$111 · range $63–$125 · 16 businesses
West US	$75middle half $60–$105 · range $45–$200 · 25 reports	$85middle half $75–$96 · range $60–$159 · 24 businesses

Solo or crew

Only where the owner or the business site said so. Several solo owner reports come from owners who are new or part-time, which pulls that group down.

Hourly rate by business size, owner reports and business websites
Group	Owner reports: median	Business websites: median
Solo owner	$63middle half $50–$83 · range $30–$200 · 19 reports	$75middle half $65–$79 · range $50–$120 · 10 businesses
Owner with a crew or employees	$100middle half $92–$115 · range $60–$125 · 10 reports	$105middle half $95–$125 · range $75–$150 · 11 businesses
New or part-time (any size)	$68middle half $50–$73 · range $35–$123 · 11 reports	—

Hourly number behind flat prices

Some owners never show an hourly rate. They price each task flat and check it against an hourly target. These 31 reports are kept apart from billed rates.

Middle half: $81–$111
Median: $100
Full range: $50–$225
Reports · last updated: 31 · Oct 8, 2026

Show all 31 reports and sources

Oct 8, 2026$75/hrsolo owner · Stated price — no employees; clearing $75/hr is fine Source
Oct 8, 2026$50/hrStated price — at least, on technical work Source
Sep 25, 2026$150–$300/hrStated price — effective average under flat-rate pricing Source
Sep 25, 2026$50–$100/hrsolo owner · Stated price — handyman work alongside a main occupation; estimates totals, hourly works out to $50-$100 Source
Sep 18, 2026$90–$120/hrStated price — charges by the project, averages $90-120/hr Source
Sep 18, 2026$100/hrStated price — licensed contractor turned handyman Source
Sep 11, 2026$100/hrStated price — from leaving the driveway to getting back; base charge to come out Source
Jul 15, 2026$100/hrStated price Source
Jul 15, 2026$175/hrChicago suburbs, IL · Stated price — charges flat, built from this rate Source
Jun 15, 2026$100–$120/hrStated price — nearly a decade in; used to charge $250 a day Source
Jun 15, 2026$100/hrStated price — prices labor at $100/hr inside quotes; never tells customers Source
May 4, 2026$100/hrStated price — never shares the hourly rate; quotes totals Source
Apr 11, 2026$100/hrSouth Bend, IN · Stated price — bids by the project Source
Apr 1, 2026$100–$125/hrStated price — target on a 6-hour day Source
Mar 28, 2026$75/hrStated price — planning target; quotes by task only Source
Feb 28, 2026$90/hrNorthern NY (rural) · Stated price — prices by project; clears ~$90/hr in a low-income county Source
Nov 22, 2025$125/hrStated price — quotes totals built on $125/hr; 25% on materials and permit fees Source
Nov 20, 2025$110/hrOhio · Stated price Source
Nov 20, 2025$170/hrStated price — fixed pricing averages about $170/hr Source
Nov 20, 2025$185/hrStated price — flat rate based on $185.35/hr; $650 half day, $1,250 full day Source
Nov 19, 2025$125/hrWisconsin (lower-price) · Stated price — quotes to a $125/hr target; turning work down Source
Nov 19, 2025$100/hrStated price — aims over $100/hr; nets about $40/hr after expenses Source
Nov 19, 2025$75/hrStated price — checks actual rate after every project to quote better Source
Nov 19, 2025$125/hrStated price — bids by the project around $125/hr Source
Nov 19, 2025$50/hrNorthern California · crew · Stated price — side work with son, lighter handyman tasks Source

Handyman minimum charge

See the Handyman rates table

The smallest bill for a visit, often including the first hour or two of labor. It is one of two ways owners cover the drive on small tasks; the other is a trip charge. Many owners use one or the other, not both.

Sources

Newest owner report Oct 23, 2026.

Show 117 owner reports

Oct 23, 2026$150Stated price — flat rate for faucets/disposals/storm doors/rescreening; $90/hr for unknown-duration work Source
Oct 23, 2026$180Stated price — prices other work from own historical times Source
Oct 13, 2026$280Stated price — 2-hour minimum at $140/hr Source
Oct 13, 2026$150Northern Virginia · Stated price — first hour $150 Source
Oct 13, 2026$270Stated price — 2-hour minimum at $135/hr Source
Oct 12, 2026$150South Central Iowa · Stated price — 2-hour minimum at $75/hr Source
Oct 7, 2026$125Stated price Source
Oct 2, 2026$125Stated price — service fee plus materials; prices by the task Source
Sep 28, 2026$200solo owner · Stated price — nothing under $200; over 2 hours is $400; unlicensed, new Source
Sep 28, 2026$150Stated price — 90-minute minimum at $100/hr Source
Sep 27, 2026$200Stated price — first hour $200 Source
Sep 26, 2026$100Stated price — 1-hour minimum Source
Sep 26, 2026$280Stated price — half-day (4 hour) minimum at $70/hr Source
Sep 26, 2026$294crew · Stated price — 3-hour minimum at $98/hr (tech-reported) Source
Sep 25, 2026$200Stated price — won't show up for less than $200, then about $100/hr Source
Sep 25, 2026$150Stated price Source
Sep 25, 2026$125Stated price — in-town first hour; won't go past 10 miles Source
Sep 25, 2026$275Stated price — won't show up for less Source
Sep 25, 2026$200solo owner · Stated price — handyman work alongside a main occupation; lowers it for very easy, nearby tasks Source
Sep 19, 2026$150Southeastern Michigan · Stated price Source
Sep 18, 2026$190Stated price — first hour $190 Source
Sep 18, 2026$250Stated price — won't leave the house for less than $250 Source
Sep 18, 2026$125Stated price — first hour $125 Source
Sep 18, 2026$175Dallas, TX · Stated price — first 90 minutes Source
Sep 18, 2026$250Stated price — 2-hour minimum at $125/hr Source

Show 65 business pages

$50 · Down Home Handyman & Construction, MN1 hour incl. travel · page dated 2024 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$65 · Lynx Handyman, Reno/Sparks, NV1 hour · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75 · 007 Handyman, Ventura County, CAone hour is the minimum · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75 · Bay Area Home Service, SF Peninsula, CA1 hour · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75 · Copper State Handyman Services, AZ1-hour minimum · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75 · Handyman Philip, Boulder County, CO1 hour · page dated 2025 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75 · HandymanRic, South Florida, FLfirst hour · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75 · Jobs by Steve, St. Paul, MN1-hour minimum · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75 · Handy Honey Do, Des Moines, IAminimum charge for showing up · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$80 · Dog and Man Handyman, Spokane, WA1-hour minimum · page dated 2024 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$80 · Fixation Property Maintenance, Boise, ID (also Spokane, UT, MT, CO)1-hour minimum at $80/hr · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$75–$95 · Las Vegas Handyman Home Service, Las Vegas, NVone-hour minimum · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$87 · Brico Handyman, Brooklyn, NY1-hour minimum · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$89 · Timmy's Handyman, Houston, TXservice call incl. first hour · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$90 · Solaxay, Pittsburgh, PAminimum visit · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$92 · Extreme Handyman Services, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN1-hour minimum visit, non-subscription · page dated 2025 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$95 · FixCraft VP, Charlotte, NCone-hour minimum · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$95 · Handyman DMV, DC/Maryland/Virginia, MDbase service fee starts at · page dated 2025-06-05 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$95 · Handyman Jacks, Wasatch Front, UTper visit, credited toward projects over $250 · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$95 · iHandy Services, Nampa, IDsmallest booking: 30-minute visit · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$95 · Spadyman Services, Omaha, NEminimum service call · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$100 · AAA Handyman Services LLC, Oakland County, MIservice call incl. travel and first hour, zone A; $145 zone B · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$100 · Boston Handyman Co, Boston/North Shore, MA1-hour minimum · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$100 · Sernas Northstate Handyman Service, Northern California, CApage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$100 · Awl The Smawl Things, Omaha, NEfirst hour · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source

Show 4 franchise offices

$139 · Ace Handyman Services, Greater Triangle (Raleigh / Cary, NC)1-hour minimum Source
$139 · Ace Handyman Services, Durham-Chapel Hill (Durham / Chapel Hill, NC)1-hour minimum Source
$250 · Handyman Connection, Grand Rapids-Ada (Grand Rapids, MI)minimum service charge for smaller repairs Source
$275 · Ace Handyman Services, Central Bucks (Bucks County, PA)1 hour including the $75 service fee Source

Lead sites: none posted

Handyman trip charge

See the Handyman rates table

A trip charge or service call fee is added to every visit, sometimes with the first hour included.

Sources

Newest owner report Oct 23, 2026.

Show 29 owner reports

Oct 23, 2026$150Stated price — only fixed price is the travel charge; vanity example of hidden drain Source
Oct 13, 2026$79Stated price — plus $99 estimate credited back when work is done Source
Oct 13, 2026$85Stated price Source
Oct 8, 2026$130Los Angeles, CA · Stated price Source
Oct 7, 2026$150Stated price — locks at their price +20%; +$50 beyond two sets Source
Oct 5, 2026$125Stated price — call out; written into every estimate Source
Sep 30, 2026$100Stated price — all work for a property manager; everything else flat-rate Source
Sep 30, 2026$50Stated price — property management client; plus $50/hr Source
Sep 25, 2026$199Stated price — includes first hour of labor Source
Sep 25, 2026$150Stated price — treats it as a trip labor minimum; averages $150-300/hr on flat rate Source
Sep 18, 2026$250Stated price — $250 service fee before any quote; prices by home value Source
Sep 2, 2026$100–$150Stated price — built into first hour: $100 close, $125 beyond 15 miles, $150 city work Source
Aug 18, 2026$125Stated price — three small mounts would be one $125 service call Source
Jun 23, 2026$75Stated price — plus materials and labor if any; small tasks like smoke detector batteries are just the $75 Source
Jun 23, 2026$100Stated price — to show up, plus $100/hr Source
May 31, 2026$125Stated price — service call covers first minute through first hour Source
May 22, 2026$100Stated price Source
Apr 2, 2026$50Actual quote or bill — service fee on a disposal replacement Source
Dec 10, 2025$125Stated price — covers up to an hour; flat rates built on $100/hr Source
Nov 20, 2025$100crew · Stated price — waived if 6+ hours in one visit Source
Nov 20, 2025$100Stated price — covers first 30 minutes Source
Nov 19, 2025$75Denver metro, CO · Stated price — free estimates within 5 miles; $75 for 6-15 miles Source
Nov 19, 2025$225Richmond, VA · crew · Stated price Source
Nov 5, 2025$150–$200crew · Stated price — minimum trip fee regardless of task Source
Jun 19, 2025$50Stated price Source

Show 14 business pages

$25 · ARC Services Handyman, Ventura County area, CAtruck fee per service call · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$30 · True Handyman, LLC, Richmond area (288/295 corridor), VAexample: 15 miles outside territory round trip; varies · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$25–$45 · Lynx Handyman, Reno/Sparks, NVonly outside Reno/Sparks · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$39 · Pink Rose Home Service, Rochester / Syracuse, NYdispatched service fee; waived for members or with a yard sign · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$40 · Handy Guy, Des Moines, IAtravel fee on initial trips · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$45 · Jack Of All Trades, Mid-coast Maine (Bath/Brunswick area), MEtravel surcharge only for Bath/Brunswick/Freeport/Topsham · page dated effective 2024-01-01 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$49 · Handyman Elite LLC, St. Louis, MOwaived if work begins same day · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$50 · HandymanRic, South Florida, FLwaived over $150 · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$50 · Your Handyman Atlanta, Atlanta, GAprimary area; $100 extended · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$30–$80 · Rapid Response Handyman Services LLC, Colorado Springs, COpage undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$65 · John Rand Handyman, Mobile, ALper van per day, plus $0.70/mile · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$65 · Kyete, St. Louis, MOdispatch fee · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$75 · Old Dominion Building Group, Winchester/Strasburg, VAon-site quote fee · page dated 2024 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$100–$145 · AAA Handyman Services LLC, Oakland County, MIno separate trip fee; included in service call · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source

Show 2 franchise offices

$65–$70 · Ace Handyman Services, Madison-Flowood (Madison / Flowood, MS)covers travel, setup and on-site estimate Source
$75 · Ace Handyman Services, Central Bucks (Bucks County, PA)service fee on every visit Source

Lead sites: none posted

Other ways owners charge for the drive

$1.25/mile — free inside 30 miles, $1.25/mile after · Nov 14, 2025 Source
$75 — base charge for a materials run · Sep 24, 2026 Source
$3/mile — raised mileage from $0 to $1 to $3/mile over years · Sep 25, 2026 Source
$0 — no trip charge, $95/hr hourly · Sep 27, 2026 Source

Handyman day rate

See the Handyman rates table

A flat price for a full day on site, usually for longer punch lists or repeat clients.

Sources

Newest owner report Oct 12, 2026.

Show 54 owner reports

Oct 12, 2026$650/dayAustin, TX · Stated price — $350 half day, door to door Source
Oct 8, 2026$1,000/daycrew · Stated price — all hourly; won't take under ~$1k (a day) Source
Oct 8, 2026$1,000/dayStated price Source
Sep 28, 2026$1,020–$1,200/daycrew · Stated price — plus $100/day mobilization; small work at half-day $600 + $50 Source
Sep 26, 2026$400–$600/dayStated price — $500-600 skilled, $400 other Source
Sep 25, 2026$1,000/dayChicago suburbs, IL · solo owner · Stated price — works 3 days a week; booked a month out Source
Sep 19, 2026$490/dayStated price — full day 7 hours; half day $285 Source
Sep 19, 2026$800/dayStated price — $500 half day, plus materials Source
Sep 9, 2026$600–$800/dayMiddle Tennessee · Stated price — per skilled worker per day Source
Aug 28, 2026$1,000/dayStated price — plus materials at 1.3x Source
Aug 25, 2026$800/dayStated price — $400 half day Source
Aug 25, 2026$1,000/dayNorth New Jersey · Stated price — rule of thumb for labor when estimating Source
Aug 25, 2026$600/dayStated price — full days Source
Jul 16, 2026$800/dayNorth NJ / NY · Stated price Source
Jul 15, 2026$600/dayMidwest US (metro) · Stated price — large Midwest city Source
Jun 24, 2026$400/dayIdaho · Stated price — labor Source
Jun 23, 2026$450/dayStated price — 8-hour list of random tasks Source
Jun 23, 2026$600–$800/dayStated price — aims for this on basic work Source
Apr 12, 2026$1,000/daycrew · Stated price — target with 3 employees; $500/day is break-even Source
Apr 11, 2026$750–$1,000/daySouth Bend, IN · Stated price Source
Apr 11, 2026$600/dayMetro Detroit, MI · Stated price — 7-8 hours; estimates multi-day projects at this Source
Apr 11, 2026$800/dayStated price — 7 hours Source
Apr 11, 2026$360–$480/dayStated price — 6-8 billable hours Source
Apr 11, 2026$800/dayStated price Source
Apr 10, 2026$500/dayNortheast US · Stated price — target to stay busy Source

Show 13 business pages

$450/day · River City Handyman Solutions, St. Charles, MOwhole list in one focused visit (stated as one-project-a-day) · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$550/day · iHandy Services, Nampa, ID8-hour package; 4 hours $300, 2 hours $175 · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$525–$650/day · Las Vegas Handyman Home Service, Las Vegas, NVpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$680/day · Posabilities, Phoenix metro, AZpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$718/day · Brico Handyman, Brooklyn, NYpage undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$749/day · Gold Hands, Miami (multi-metro), FLpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$760/day · Fulcrum Handyman, Fort Worth, TX8-hour block · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$840/day · Lance Bell Handyman, College Station/Georgetown/Weatherford, TX8 hours at $105 · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$850/day · Iowa Home Consulting, Ankeny, IA8 hours; 4 hours $450 · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$975/day · Handyman Home Genius, Cleveland area, OHpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$900–$1,200/day · Zen Handyman, Jericho/Burlington area, VTlocal / Burlington · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$1,095/day · East Brunswick Handyman, East Brunswick, NJpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$1,185/day · ARC Services Handyman, Ventura County area, CA8-hour day · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source

Show 1 franchise office

$1,275 · Ace Handyman Services, Central Bucks (Bucks County, PA)8-hour package, service fee included Source

Show 1 lead site

$701–$1,105 · Thumbtack, updated Oct 28, 2026full day Source

Handyman materials markup

See the Handyman rates table

The percentage added to what was paid for parts and materials. 8 more owners said they add no percentage at all and charge for supply runs or round up instead.

Sources

Newest owner report Oct 30, 2026.

Show 35 owner reports

Oct 30, 202622%crew · Stated price — on subs, materials and labor combined; shows it all Source
Oct 5, 202620%Stated price — 20% or $40 on small projects; none over $2,000 Source
Sep 25, 202650–60%Stated price — on flat-rate labor plus materials: overhead, profit and contingency combined Source
Sep 24, 202625%Stated price — also bills time to, from and in the store as labor Source
Sep 24, 2026100%Stated price — 2x materials; "warranty and fuel are not free" Source
Sep 24, 202625–30%Stated price Source
Sep 24, 202615–25%Stated price — 15% sundries, 20-25% hard materials Source
Sep 24, 202610–20%Stated price — depends on the item Source
Sep 19, 202633%North Texas · Stated price Source
Sep 18, 202615%crew · Stated price — minimum of 15% over materials Source
Aug 28, 202630%Stated price — 1.3x materials Source
Jun 23, 202615%Stated price — covers card fees and shopping Source
Jun 7, 202615%Stated price — when the business buys materials; otherwise bills 2 hours to organize Source
Apr 2, 202620%Stated price Source
Apr 1, 202620%Stated price Source
Nov 22, 202525%Stated price — materials and permit fees Source
Nov 21, 202520%crew · Stated price — materials and subcontractors Source
Nov 20, 202515%Southern California coast · Stated price — plus 15% overhead and profit Source
Nov 20, 202520%Stated price — adds 20% to all projects Source
Nov 20, 202518%Metro Detroit, MI · Stated price Source
Nov 19, 202530%East Coast mid-price city · Stated price Source
Nov 19, 202510%East Tennessee · crew · Stated price — plus 20% overhead on total Source
Nov 19, 202520%Colorado · Stated price Source
Nov 16, 202510%Stated price — plus hourly shopping time for items not in inventory Source
Oct 19, 202530–100%Stated price — 100% under $100 of materials, 30% above Source

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$20 · Rapid Response Handyman Services LLC, Colorado Springs, COpage undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$20 · Zen Handyman, Jericho/Burlington area, VTpage undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$25 · ARC Services Handyman, Ventura County area, CApage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$25 · Sernas Northstate Handyman Service, Northern California, CApage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$25 · Your Handyman Atlanta, Atlanta, GA25% under $1,000, 15% over · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source

Franchise offices: none posted

Show 1 lead site

10–30% · Angi, updated Sep 23, 2026on materials Source

Handyman prices for common tasks

Flat prices for common handyman tasks, labor only unless noted. Where a source has fewer than five figures, each one is listed. Lead-site figures are national. None of the franchise offices checked post task prices.

Task	Owner reports (Reddit)	Business websites	Lead-site data
TV mounting, standard wallper TV	$150$143–$206, 16	$129$112–$153, 18	$300–$400 Angi
Drywall patch, small to mid-sizeper project	$600$450–$950, 25	$149$129–$212, 11	$120–$350 Angi
Light fixture swapper fixture	$100$75–$150, 9, small sample	$109$95–$120, 9, small sample	$65 HomeAdvisor
Door lock or knob swapper door	$125$100–$130, 9, small sample	$79	—
Blind installper window	$50$35–$64, 8, small sample	$45	—
Faucet swapper faucet	$150$138–$171, 7, small sample	$159$117–$187, 11	$100–$300 Angi$90 HomeAdvisor
Furniture assembly, hourlyper hour	$60$53–$90, 6, small sample	—	—
Furniture assembly, flatper piece	$120 · $100	$100$89–$140, 9, small sample	—
Larger drywall repair (water damage, opened walls)per project	$3,500 · $4,000 · $3,000 · $3,000 · $4,000–$5,000 · $5,000	—	—
Ceiling fan installper fan	$200$123–$231, 11	$151$147–$170, 12	$100–$400 Angi$100 HomeAdvisor
Toilet replacementper toilet	$225$225–$350, 8, small sample	$150 · $175–$300 · $249–$449 · $245–$545	$150 HomeAdvisor
Garbage disposal installper unit	$170$120–$213, 19	$174$143–$227, 7, small sample	$150 HomeAdvisor$138–$272 Thumbtack

TV mounting, standard wall

Owner reports by type: Actual quote or bill 1 · Stated price 15

Standard mount on drywall. Masonry, hidden power and fireplace mounts are listed below.

Show 16 owner reports

Oct 19, 2026$75Actual quote or bill — per TV, itemized while on site for other work Source
Oct 16, 2026$200Stated price — basic flat-wall install, mount included Source
Oct 12, 2026$65Central California · Stated price — small stuff like hanging a TV, flat Source
Sep 26, 2026$120Stated price — 75-inch TV, about 30 minutes Source
Aug 25, 2026$175California (very high-price area) · solo owner · Stated price — TV mounts billed at the $175 minimum; ~2 hours with drive Source
Mar 11, 2026$150Stated price — installation only; sound bar, cable hiding extra Source
Mar 11, 2026$300crew · Stated price — normal install $300; Frame TV or stone/tile $500; mantel mount $650 Source
Dec 4, 2025$150Stated price — starting price Source
Dec 1, 2025$225Stated price — $3 per inch of screen; 75 inch = $225 Source
Nov 29, 2025$300Stated price — starts at $300 Source
Nov 26, 2025$100Stated price — mount assembled, drywall; brick +$100 Source
Nov 26, 2025$150Stated price — up to 65 inch; concrete and in-wall cable hiding extra Source
Nov 26, 2025$150Stated price — first TV; extra for ladder, brick/block, wiring; discount for multiples Source
Nov 26, 2025$150–$175Stated price — per TV Source
Nov 26, 2025$300Very low-price metro · Stated price — service starts at $300 Source
Nov 26, 2025$150Stated price — basic drywall install plus materials Source

Show 18 business pages

$99 · Boston Handyman Co, Boston/North Shore, MAfrom, up to 55in · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$99 · Gold Hands, Miami (multi-metro), FLfrom · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$99 · HandymanRic, South Florida, FLstarting price · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$100 · FixCraft VP, Charlotte, NCstarting at · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$109 · Solaxay, Pittsburgh, PAfrom; base $89 plus size add-on · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$120 · Brown Handyman & Remodeling, 1 man, outlet present · page dated 2024 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$99–$149 · Best Value Valrico Handyman, Valrico, FLpage dated prices current as of June 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$125 · iHandy Services, Nampa, IDfrom · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$129 · Lynx Handyman, Reno/Sparks, NVdrywall up to 65in; includes typical materials · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$129 · Timmy's Handyman, Houston, TXup to 65in, customer bracket · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$89–$199 · South FL Handyman (wordpress pricing page), South Florida, FLup to 65in · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$125–$165 · Las Vegas Handyman Home Service, Las Vegas, NVpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$120–$175 · Fenelon Handyman Services, Tampa, FLstandard drywall, fixed mount · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$155 · HandyBandi, Chicago, ILfrom · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$160 · Nick Handyman Services, Sacramento, CAfrom · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$190 · Lance Bell Handyman, College Station/Georgetown/Weatherford, TXpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$170–$215 · AAA Handyman Services LLC, Oakland County, MI2-hour minimum task, zone A/B · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$150–$250 · Rockland Handyman Services, Rockland County, NYTV mounting · page dated 2026-06-22 · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source

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$300–$400 · Angi, updated Sep 23, 2026Source

Drywall patch, small to mid-size

Owner reports by type: Stated price 2 · Actual quote or bill 5 · Priced from photos 18

Most of these are owners pricing a specific patch from photos, often two plumbing access holes with paint, so the spread is wide. The 5 prices owners actually quoted or billed were $350, $500, $500, $375, $500.

Show 25 owner reports

Oct 12, 2026$65Central California · Stated price — small drywall patch, flat Source
Oct 12, 2026$450Stated price — patch with texture and primer, takes 4 visits; says still under target hourly after drive time Source
Oct 10, 2026$350Actual quote or bill — quoted $350; customer said someone would do it for $50 Source
Sep 9, 2026$800Central Ohio · Priced from photos — wall plus door project ~ $800 Source
Sep 8, 2026$500solo owner · Actual quote or bill — quoted $500 for drywall repair plus dog-scratched exterior door; ran to two days Source
Sep 8, 2026$450Priced from photos — same project: $450 for the wall, $500 for the door, maybe $800 both Source
Aug 10, 2026$275–$350Priced from photos — min $350 with repainting whole wall, $275 to sand and paint only the patched section Source
Aug 10, 2026$600Priced from photos — same plaster/drywall repairs Source
Jun 13, 2026$500Actual quote or bill — price sheet: anything bigger than letter-size paper is $500 per opening Source
Jun 12, 2026$1,000Very low-price area · Priced from photos Source
Jun 12, 2026$900Near Ann Arbor, MI · Priced from photos — plus paint if supplied Source
Jun 12, 2026$1,500Priced from photos Source
Jun 12, 2026$600Los Angeles, CA · Priced from photos — licensed drywall and plumbing contractor; says unlicensed handyman ~$250 Source
Jun 11, 2026$950North New Jersey · Priced from photos — general contractor; two plumber access holes, patch and paint Source
Jun 11, 2026$400Very high-price area · Priced from photos — contractor, would expect owners to be charged more Source
Jun 11, 2026$1,000Northwest Pennsylvania · Priced from photos — GC; $1k minimum Source
Jun 11, 2026$450Grand Rapids, MI · Priced from photos — $300 for one hole, $450 both; +$200 to paint the section Source
Jun 11, 2026$375Actual quote or bill — doing a similar-size patch today at $375 as an intro price; led to $2,000+ more work Source
Jun 11, 2026$750Ohio · solo owner · Priced from photos — side business, lighter pricing Source
May 1, 2026$500solo owner · Actual quote or bill — quoted $500 for 8x16 in. basement patch with insulation; competitor offered $200 Source
May 1, 2026$800Chicago suburbs, IL · Priced from photos — same 8x16 basement patch, stopping at primer Source
Apr 16, 2026$1,200Western Pennsylvania · Priced from photos — two plumbing cut-outs, repair and spot paint Source
Apr 16, 2026$1,000Priced from photos — about 3 trips incl. materials Source
Apr 16, 2026$1,250Priced from photos — texture matching drives price Source
Apr 16, 2026$850Kansas · Priced from photos Source

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$85–$150 · Las Vegas Handyman Home Service, Las Vegas, NVsmall hole up to 4in · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$119 · HandymanRic, South Florida, FLpage undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$129 · Gold Hands, Miami (multi-metro), FLfrom · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$129 · Timmy's Handyman, Houston, TXfrom · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$100–$175 · Fenelon Handyman Services, Tampa, FLunder 6 inches · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$149 · Best Value Valrico Handyman, Valrico, FLstarting at · page dated prices current as of June 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$149 · Lynx Handyman, Reno/Sparks, NVup to 2 sq ft, excludes paint · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$149–$249 · South FL Handyman (wordpress pricing page), South Florida, FLsmall holes · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$225 · Lance Bell Handyman, College Station/Georgetown/Weatherford, TXpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$165–$335 · Hudson Valley Handyman, Dutchess County, NYsheetrock repair · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$300 · Rockland Handyman Services, Rockland County, NYdrywall repair, from · page dated 2026-06-22 · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source

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$120–$350 · Angi, updated Sep 23, 2026Source

Light fixture swap

Owner reports by type: Stated price 7 · Priced from photos 2

Show 9 owner reports

Sep 26, 2026$100Stated price — light fixture swap, flat Source
Jun 6, 2026$75NYC suburbs · Stated price — $75+ each; single fixture falls under $150 minimum Source
Apr 1, 2026$50–$100Stated price — per light install at 8 ft or lower Source
Apr 1, 2026$150crew · Stated price — normal fixture $150, ceiling fan $225; does lots of fixtures Source
Dec 10, 2025$75Stated price — usually bills 1 hour ($75) per fixture; customer supplies fixture Source
Dec 10, 2025$100Stated price — often under an hour Source
Dec 9, 2025$35crew · Stated price — per-part pricing: light fixture or faucet = 1 part ($35), ceiling fan = 3 parts Source
Aug 16, 2025$750Phoenix, AZ · Priced from photos — same NYC pendant project, high mount Source
Aug 14, 2025$300NYC area · Priced from photos — pendant that needs assembly, minimum $300 Source

Show 10 business pages (9 in median)

$70 · West Bend Handyman, West Bend, WIreplace light fixture, existing wiring · page dated 2025 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$80 · Agape Handyman Service, Chicago, ILminimum labor · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$95 · HandymanRic, South Florida, FLpage undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$95 · iHandy Services, Nampa, IDfrom · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$89–$129 · Best Value Valrico Handyman, Valrico, FLpage dated prices current as of June 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$80–$140 · Fenelon Handyman Services, Tampa, FLpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$120 · Awl The Smawl Things, Omaha, NEfrom · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$89–$199 · South FL Handyman (wordpress pricing page), South Florida, FLno rewire · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$150–$250 · Rockland Handyman Services, Rockland County, NYlight fixture or ceiling fan, each · page dated 2026-06-22 · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$300–$1,000 (not in median) · Pink Rose Home Service, Rochester / Syracuse, NYlight replacement; may include materials · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source

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$65 · HomeAdvisor (Angi), updated Jun 17, 2026hall light Source

Door lock or knob swap

Owner reports by type: Stated price 8 · Actual quote or bill 1

Show 9 owner reports

Oct 9, 2026$125Stated price Source
Oct 8, 2026$150Los Angeles, CA · Stated price — plus lockset; several at $50-75/door; $225 if bore needs enlarging; $130 service call Source
Oct 8, 2026$100Stated price — mechanical $100, electronic $150; trip charge past 10 miles Source
Oct 8, 2026$125Stated price — simple swap = $125 service call; $75/hr beyond an hour Source
Oct 7, 2026$100Stated price — one or two nearby $100 plus marked-up locks; 10+ at $35-45 each Source
Oct 7, 2026$75Actual quote or bill — quoted $75 incl. $20 lockset for a friend; door needed boring, lock failed; lesson: see it before quoting Source
Oct 7, 2026$130Stated price — $130 one lock or $60/door (min 3); smart/keypad lock $210-270 Source
Oct 7, 2026$75Stated price — install only; 2+ at $50 each; door prep +$25/door Source
Oct 7, 2026$150Stated price — trip charge plus locks +20% Source

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$79 · HandymanRic, South Florida, FLpage undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source

Blind install

Owner reports by type: Stated price 6 · Priced from photos 1 · Actual quote or bill 1

Show 8 owner reports

Jul 17, 2026$20 eachcrew · Stated price — blinds-focused business; +$5 take-down +$5 disposal; free measure Source
Jun 25, 2026$60 eachStated price — property-manager clients; labor only incl. measure, removal, disposal Source
Jun 23, 2026$50 eachsolo owner · Stated price — new; $50/window including measuring; 9 windows = $450, customer balked Source
Jun 23, 2026$35 eachSouthern Colorado · Stated price — plus $70/hr for shopping time Source
Jun 23, 2026$33 eachStated price — minimum per window for install and delivery Source
Jun 23, 2026$94 eachcrew · Priced from photos — ~$850 plus materials for the 9-window project Source
Jun 23, 2026$75 eachActual quote or bill — includes measure, buy, remove, install; 5 blinds = $375 labor; ~15% markup Source
Nov 2, 2025$50 eachStated price — $150 minimum Source

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$45 · Lynx Handyman, Reno/Sparks, NVcurtain rods/blinds per window · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source

Faucet swap

Owner reports by type: Stated price 7

Show 7 owner reports

Dec 10, 2025$179Stated price — sink faucet install plus drain connection Source
Dec 9, 2025$35crew · Stated price — single-part task at $35/part Source
Nov 19, 2025$125–$200Stated price — $125 clean cabinet; $150-200 dirty/wet; +$25-50 rusty Source
Nov 19, 2025$185Massachusetts · Stated price Source
Nov 18, 2025$150Stated price — +$300 for a pair of shutoff valves when they fail Source
Nov 17, 2025$125Stated price — faucet replacement billed as a $125 service call Source
May 22, 2025$150Stated price — bathroom faucet, 30-45 minutes; priced for shutoff valve surprises Source

Show 12 business pages (11 in median)

$90 · Brown Handyman & Remodeling, kitchen faucet · page dated 2024 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$100 · iHandy Services, Nampa, IDfrom · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$109 · HandymanRic, South Florida, FLpage undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$125 · FixCraft VP, Charlotte, NCstarting at · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$89–$199 · South FL Handyman (wordpress pricing page), South Florida, FLpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$129–$189 · Best Value Valrico Handyman, Valrico, FLpage dated prices current as of June 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$160 · Nick Handyman Services, Sacramento, CAfrom · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$149–$199 · Lynx Handyman, Reno/Sparks, NVincludes typical materials · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$140–$260 · Fenelon Handyman Services, Tampa, FLpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$150–$300 · Rockland Handyman Services, Rockland County, NYfaucet or fixture swap · page dated 2026-06-22 · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$275–$350 · The Colorado Handyman, Colorado Springs, COfaucet or fixture · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$300–$1,200 (not in median) · Pink Rose Home Service, Rochester / Syracuse, NYfaucet; may include materials · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source

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$100–$300 · Angi, updated Sep 23, 2026Source
$90 · HomeAdvisor (Angi), updated Jun 17, 2026bathroom faucet Source

Furniture assembly, hourly

Owner reports by type: Stated price 6

Show 6 owner reports

Jun 23, 2026$125/hrStated price — standard rate with 3-hour minimum; affluent clients Source
Jun 22, 2026$100/hrStated price — time and materials with a minimum; IKEA bed and dresser took 4 hours at $100/hr plus fuel Source
Jun 22, 2026$45/hrStated price — $100 minimum, $45/hr Source
Jun 22, 2026$60/hrSan Diego, CA · Stated price — $50-100 to haul away old piece; simple bed frame with removal ~$180-200 total Source
Jun 16, 2026$50/hrStated price — time and materials Source
Mar 18, 2025$60/hrStated price — $75 service call plus $60/hr Source

Furniture assembly, flat

Owner reports by type: Actual quote or bill 1 · Stated price 1

Show 2 owner reports

Oct 20, 2026$120solo owner · Actual quote or bill — early on via a booking app: $120 for a desk listed at 2 hours, took 5 Source
Sep 26, 2026$100Stated price — assemble a dresser, flat Source

Show 9 business pages

$59 · HandymanRic, South Florida, FLstarting price · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$79 · Timmy's Handyman, Houston, TXfrom · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$89 · Gold Hands, Miami (multi-metro), FLfrom · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$90 · Lynx Handyman, Reno/Sparks, NVfirst piece; $45 each additional · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$100 · Awl The Smawl Things, Omaha, NEfrom · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$59–$149 · Best Value Valrico Handyman, Valrico, FLpage dated prices current as of June 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$140 · HandyBandi, Chicago, ILfrom · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$150 · Rockland Handyman Services, Rockland County, NYfrom · page dated 2026-06-22 · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$79–$249 · South FL Handyman (wordpress pricing page), South Florida, FLper item · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source

Larger drywall repair (water damage, opened walls)

Owner reports all priced from photos.

From two projects. Treat as examples, not a range.

Show 6 owner reports

Aug 26, 2026$3,500Priced from photos — 200 sq ft water-damaged kitchen ceiling; with a $25/hr helper, 3 days Source
Aug 26, 2026$4,000Priced from photos — same 200 sq ft ceiling, 4 days Source
Mar 10, 2026$3,000Priced from photos — large opened-up wall area, patched, textured, painted; needs blocking Source
Mar 10, 2026$3,000Priced from photos — same area Source
Mar 10, 2026$4,000–$5,000Priced from photos — same area Source
Mar 10, 2026$5,000Massachusetts · Priced from photos — same area Source

Ceiling fan install

Owner reports by type: Stated price 11

Show 11 owner reports

Apr 2, 2026$125Stated price — plus materials with 20% added Source
Apr 1, 2026$250Stated price — $250 per fan minimum depending on assembly; standard-height light installs $50-100; $35 per LED can insert Source
Apr 1, 2026$225crew · Stated price Source
Dec 9, 2025$105crew · Stated price — three-part task at $35/part Source
Dec 4, 2025$150Stated price — starting price Source
Jul 18, 2025$250Stated price — basic ceiling fan install Source
Apr 22, 2025$120Stated price — per fan, first project for the business; $140 for one with odd remote wiring Source
Feb 26, 2025$100–$125Stated price — about an hour; often 3 fans for $200 Source
Feb 25, 2025$225Stated price Source
Feb 25, 2025$225–$250Stated price — about 1.5-2 hours Source
Feb 25, 2025$200Stated price — plus the fan; about 90 minutes Source

Show 12 business pages

$112.50 · Brown Handyman & Remodeling, existing approved fan box · page dated 2024 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$120 · West Bend Handyman, West Bend, WIreplace fan, existing wiring · page dated 2025 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$139 · HandymanRic, South Florida, FLpage undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$119–$179 · Best Value Valrico Handyman, Valrico, FLpage dated prices current as of June 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$149 · Lynx Handyman, Reno/Sparks, NVexisting wiring · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$150 · iHandy Services, Nampa, IDfrom · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$130–$175 · Fenelon Handyman Services, Tampa, FLexisting box · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$125–$185 · Las Vegas Handyman Home Service, Las Vegas, NVpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$160 · Nick Handyman Services, Sacramento, CAfrom · page dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$150–$250 · Rockland Handyman Services, Rockland County, NYlight fixture or ceiling fan, each · page dated 2026-06-22 · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$250 · Agape Handyman Service, Chicago, ILrepair or replacement, minimum labor · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$185–$315 · Hudson Valley Handyman, Dutchess County, NYceiling fan or light replacement · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source

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$100–$400 · Angi, updated Sep 23, 2026Source
$100 · HomeAdvisor (Angi), updated Jun 17, 2026Source

Toilet replacement

Owner reports by type: Stated price 8

Show 8 owner reports

Aug 27, 2026$225Stated price — pull and reset; $200 if already there or doing several; replacement not much more Source
Aug 27, 2026$225Stated price — includes bolts and wax ring; more if flange needs repair Source
Aug 27, 2026$150Stated price — when already on site for other work Source
Aug 26, 2026$699Stated price — swap a toilet the customer bought Source
Jun 18, 2026$350Stated price — $500 when hauling away the old toilet Source
Jun 6, 2026$200–$250NYC suburbs · Stated price — $250 to haul away the old one Source
Dec 10, 2025$225Stated price — remove and install toilet Source
Jun 20, 2025$350Stated price — box-store toilet with new wax ring; minimum rises with drive distance Source

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$150 · iHandy Services, Nampa, IDfrom · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$175–$300 · Fenelon Handyman Services, Tampa, FLpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$249–$449 · South FL Handyman (wordpress pricing page), South Florida, FLpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$245–$545 · Hudson Valley Handyman, Dutchess County, NYtoilet replacement · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source

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$150 · HomeAdvisor (Angi), updated Jun 17, 2026Source

Garbage disposal install

Owner reports by type: Stated price 17 · Actual quote or bill 2

Show 19 owner reports

Oct 24, 2026$375Stated price — includes new disposal; $150 off if repairable Source
Oct 10, 2026$100Stated price Source
Oct 10, 2026$175Stated price — labor Source
Aug 31, 2026$100Actual quote or bill — labor only, evening call; humming unit rusted shut, replaced Source
May 23, 2026$100Stated price — plus fuel and parts Source
May 22, 2026$120Stated price — recent project Source
May 22, 2026$165Stated price — install price Source
May 21, 2026$500Stated price — install, depends on single or double bay Source
May 21, 2026$100Stated price — $100 or less depending on distance Source
May 21, 2026$120Raleigh-Durham, NC · Stated price Source
Apr 2, 2026$150Stated price — plus parts; emergency service $250 plus parts Source
Apr 2, 2026$250–$300Stated price — includes the unit (Badger); says they are on the lower side Source
Apr 2, 2026$170Actual quote or bill — labor; plus $125 unit and $50 service fee, $345 total Source
Apr 1, 2026$175crew · Stated price — under an hour; pays a helper Source
Jan 28, 2026$200Stated price Source
Jan 28, 2026$200Stated price — customer supplies the unit; customer tried to haggle Source
Jan 28, 2026$225Stated price — about $225 labor; $350 including the unit, mostly property managers Source
Jul 18, 2025$150Stated price — from $150 depending on conditions under the sink Source
May 24, 2025$300Stated price — replacement install Source

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$125 · FixCraft VP, Charlotte, NCstarting at · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$125 · iHandy Services, Nampa, IDdisposal install · page undated · checked Nov 2, 2026 Source
$120–$200 · Fenelon Handyman Services, Tampa, FLpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$149–$199 · Best Value Valrico Handyman, Valrico, FLpage dated prices current as of June 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$225 · Lynx Handyman, Reno/Sparks, NVincludes typical materials · page undated · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$179–$279 · South FL Handyman (wordpress pricing page), South Florida, FLpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source
$200–$400 · The Colorado Handyman, Colorado Springs, COpage dated 2026 · checked Nov 1, 2026 Source

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$150 · HomeAdvisor (Angi), updated Jun 17, 2026Source
$138–$272 · Thumbtack, updated Jul 1, 2026average $194 Source

Fewer than five figures

Each figure links to its source.

Shelf install, per projectOwner reports: $125–$150, $200, $150–$250, $300 · Business websites: $79, $89
Grab bar install, per projectOwner reports: $120, $300, $150
Picture and mirror hanging, per pieceOwner reports: $75, $25–$55 each, $40 each, $125 · Business websites: $100

One or two reports each. Shown as individual examples.

TV mounting add-ons

Mount above a fireplace mantel: $650Mar 11, 2026 · Stated price Source
Brick wall, extra over a standard mount: $100Nov 26, 2025 · Stated price Source
Frame TV, or a mount on stone, marble or tile: $500Mar 11, 2026 · Stated price Source
Mount with in-wall power and wiring: $400–$750Sep 9, 2026 · Stated price Source
New outlet behind the TV: $150Sep 10, 2026 · Stated price Source

Doors

Hang a prehung interior door, labor (higher end includes removing the old door): $275–$325Jun 11, 2026 · Michigan · Stated price Source
Fit a solid-core slab door with hinges, latch and handle: $375Jun 11, 2026 · Michigan · Stated price Source
Hang prepainted bifold doors, labor: $250–$300Oct 12, 2026 · Western North Carolina · Stated price Source
Fix a sticking door: strike plate, hinges, light planing: $125Oct 24, 2026 · Stated price Source
Prep and spray-paint an exterior door in place: $450Apr 17, 2026 · Actual quote or bill Source

How handyman owners set prices

Both hourly and flat pricing are common. Owners who price flat usually build the number from an hourly target, a minimum, and an allowance for the drive and the supply run. In their own accounts, paraphrased:

Making small tasks worth the drive

Charges a $75 trip fee on every visit, so a small task like smoke detector batteries is $75 plus the batteries. Likes small tasks because they are quick.
Jun 23, 2026 · r/handyman, “How do you guys price small odd jobs without underselling yourself?”
Treats a small mounting request as a single $125 service call.
Aug 18, 2026 · r/handyman, “How much would you charge as a handyman to mount all 3 items?”
Charges a $100 trip fee, waived when the visit runs six hours or more.
Nov 20, 2025 · r/handyman, “What’s your hourly rate?”
Quoted a $50 add-on assuming the truck was already there for a $250 item. The customer took only the $50 part.
May 31, 2026 · r/handyman, “How to handle minimum service visit charge in this case?”

Hourly or flat

Flat price per line item: most repairs $125, some $175, anything open-ended on time and materials.
Sep 18, 2026 · r/handyman, “Hourly Rate”
Strictly time and materials in a town of about 35,000, because many people balk at a show-up fee.
Dec 10, 2025 · r/handyman, “Price list”
Treats the $150 service call as a labor minimum and says flat-rate work averages $150 to $300 an hour.
Sep 25, 2026 · r/handyman, “How much do you charge for trip fees?”
Fixed prices do not fit their work: a vanity swap turned up a drain in the side wall. The only standard price is a $150 travel charge.
Oct 23, 2026 · r/HandymanBusiness, “Building a fixed price list: what’s on yours and how did you price it?”

Materials

Charges double what the materials run them: "Warranty and fuel are not free."
Sep 24, 2026 · r/handyman, “Materials markup: 3x cost or 30%? Getting two very different answers”
No markup on materials, shows the receipts, and says they land 85 to 90% of the bids they send.
Sep 28, 2026 · r/handyman, “Materials markup: 3x cost or 30%? Getting two very different answers”
Marks materials up 25% and also bills time to, from and in the store as labor.
Sep 24, 2026 · r/handyman, “Materials markup: 3x cost or 30%? Getting two very different answers”
Marks blinds up about 15% to cover card fees and the supply run.
Jun 23, 2026 · r/handyman, “Replacing Blinds, am I overcharging?”

What they wish they had charged

Charges a $175 minimum that covers a TV mount, about two hours with the drive, and now thinks it should be $275.
Aug 25, 2026 · r/handyman, “Thinking about raising my minimum, but worried it will price out a lot of people..”
Quoted $75 to swap a friend's lock. The door needed a bigger bore and the lock failed within a week. Lesson: see it before quoting, or price for the worst case.
Oct 7, 2026 · r/handyman, “What are you guys charging for changing out locksets? Handle and deadbolt per door exterior?”
Took a drywall patch at a $375 intro price, and it led to more than $2,000 of follow-on work.
Jun 11, 2026 · r/Contractor, “Unsure if we’re being super up-charged on a drywall repair?”
A new owner priced blinds at $50 a window including measuring. Nine windows came to $450 and the customer balked.
Jun 23, 2026 · r/handyman, “Replacing Blinds, am I overcharging?”
Charges $40 to hang one picture; customers balk at $200 for ten.
Jun 20, 2026 · r/handyman, “How do you price picture hanging when the details are vague?”

Handyman rates: quick answers

Do handymen charge a trip fee or a minimum?: Many charge one or the other, not both. A trip charge or service call fee is added to every visit. A minimum sets the smallest bill for a visit. The Handyman rates table shows both, by source.
What does a handyman minimum charge usually include?: Usually the first hour or two of labor, which covers the drive on small tasks. Some owners also fold in a supply run. The Handyman rates table lists posted minimums by source.
Why do handyman rates vary so much?: Area, business size, how hard the site is to reach and what turns up once work starts all move the price. Owner reports, business websites, franchise offices and lead sites also measure different things, so the Handyman rates table keeps them apart.

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Method and limits

Where the figures come from

Owner reports (Reddit): 655 reports from 103 public threads in r/handyman (602), r/HandymanBusiness (37), r/Contractor (15) and r/sweatystartup (1), Jan 6, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. Owners stating their own prices only; one report per owner per item, the newer one kept. No usernames are shown.
Business websites: prices posted on 92 independent handyman sites across the US, checked Nov 1, 2026 and Nov 2, 2026. One figure per business per item; ranges use the midpoint, and flat ranges that may include materials are listed but kept out of the median.
Franchise posted prices: rates posted on 6 local franchise office pages (Ace Handyman Services, Handyman Connection). Mr. Handyman, HandyPro and most Ace and Handyman Connection offices do not post rates, so offices are shown one by one.
Lead-site data: Thumbtack (Oct 28, 2026), HomeAdvisor (Jun 17, 2026), Angi (Sep 23, 2026). National ranges from sites that match homeowners with pros. Their methods are mostly not stated; Angi cites 103,764 projects.

What to keep in mind

Reddit owners skew toward people who talk about pricing online. Business websites skew toward businesses that post prices at all. Neither is a survey or a market average.
Lead-site figures are national, mix project sizes and often include materials, so they run wider than posted rates.
Most reports are stated prices, not bills. Only 20 are prices actually quoted or charged.
Most reports do not name an area or business size, so the region and solo-or-crew splits rest on far fewer reports than the totals.
Several tasks are still thin, with fewer than 10 figures from any one source.
For scale only: the BLS May 2025 median wage for general maintenance and repair workers was $23.84/hr. That is employee pay, not a rate billed to customers.

About this guide

Contents

Handyman rates

How much handymen charge per hour

Sources

By region

Solo or crew

Hourly number behind flat prices

Handyman minimum charge

Sources

Handyman trip charge

Sources

Other ways owners charge for the drive

Handyman day rate

Sources

Handyman materials markup

Sources

Handyman prices for common tasks

TV mounting, standard wall

Drywall patch, small to mid-size

Light fixture swap

Door lock or knob swap

Blind install

Faucet swap

Furniture assembly, hourly

Furniture assembly, flat

Larger drywall repair (water damage, opened walls)

Ceiling fan install

Toilet replacement

Garbage disposal install

Fewer than five figures

TV mounting add-ons

Doors

How handyman owners set prices

Making small tasks worth the drive

Hourly or flat

Materials

What they wish they had charged

Handyman rates: quick answers

Method and limits

Where the figures come from

What to keep in mind