22,342 Handyman Services

What can a local handyman do?

A handyman can cover a wide variety of home repair services — that’s what makes them so handy! So if you have a loose doorknob, damaged drywall and a leaky faucet, hiring one handyman service instead of three separate home repair contractors makes the most sense. Here’s a breakdown of some of the basic tasks that your local handyman will likely cover:

• Kitchens and Bathrooms: Appliance repair and installation, small plumbing repairs, caulking, tiling and more.
  
• Outdoor: Deck, fence and gate installation and repair, yard maintenance, roofing/gutter repair and cleaning and more.
  
• Flooring: Tile, hardwood and vinyl Installation, repair, refinishing and more.
  
• Miscellaneous: Painting, drywall, baseboards and trim, insulation, carpentry, doors and windows, HVAC repair and cleaning and more.
  

While home handyman services usually cover most of these things, sometimes it’s better to hire a specialized professional so do certain jobs, especially if it’s related to major plumbing or electrical fixes. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of handyman: Heating & Cooling Sales & Repair, Plumbers, Electricians, Roofing & Gutters.

Questions to ask a prospective handyman near me:

• Can you provide me with references?
  
• Are you licensed and insured? (Check liability insurance and workman's compensation.)
  
• How do you charge, and what does that include?
  
• Can you give me a written estimate?
  
• What do your services include?
  
• What is your experience with similar projects?
  
• When can this job get done?
  
• Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?
  

Find a handyman on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to local handyman services and read reviews and ratings to find one that fits your needs.