How much should a handyman cost?
Answer a few questions to see a fair price range and what most people pay. Use it to check a quote before you book.
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See the handyman price toolWhat affects the price of handyman work
- The job. Simple swaps take under an hour. Appliances and fans take longer.
- How many. Bundling several small jobs into one visit is the best value.
- Surprises. Old wiring, rusted shutoff valves or missing studs can add time.
- Minimum charge. Most handymen charge a minimum or a one-hour minimum per visit.
The low end of the range is a newer handyman at about $45 an hour. The high end is an experienced pro at about $85 an hour who travels to you. Many handymans have a minimum charge of around $75. Prices are higher in big cities.
Common questions
Should I hire a handyman or a licensed pro?
Simple swaps are fine for a handyman. New wiring, gas lines or moving plumbing usually need a licensed electrician or plumber, depending on your state.
How do I save money?
Make a list and book one visit for several small jobs. You pay the minimum once instead of each time.
How much should I charge for handyman work?
Enter what your time is worth and your costs. You get a price list you can paste into a flyer, Facebook post or booking page.
Your price list
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Email us to get listed: hello@ruffquote.comHow the prices are worked out
Each price is your hourly rate times the typical time for that job, plus supplies and driving, plus your overhead and profit, rounded up to the nearest $5. Small jobs use a $75 minimum. If you work faster or slower than the times shown, adjust your hourly rate.
Before you post prices, check two or three local handymans on Google or Facebook. If you're well below them, you can probably charge more.