Understanding when to call a handyman vs. a specialized contractor saves you time and money.
A handyman handles smaller repairs and installations that don't require specialized licensing. We're perfect for those nagging home repairs, minor improvements, and odd jobs that keep piling up.
Small repairs, installations, minor carpentry, basic plumbing and electrical (non-permitted), drywall patches, furniture assembly, and general home maintenance. Jobs typically take a few hours to complete.
Major electrical or plumbing work requiring permits, structural repairs, HVAC installation, full bathroom remodels, or anything requiring specialized licensing. We'll tell you honestly if your job needs a specialist.
Handymen charge less than specialized contractors because we handle simpler work. Great value for minor repairs and installations. Typical hourly rate $65-85. Specialists charge $100-150+ per hour.
Handymen often have better availability than specialized contractors who book weeks out. We can usually schedule within days. Perfect for getting multiple small jobs done in one visit.
Most customers give us a list of 5-10 small things that need attention. Knock them all out in one visit instead of calling different contractors for each item. Very efficient approach.
Mounting TVs, installing ceiling fans, fixing door problems, drywall repairs, deck repairs, fence repairs, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, and general home maintenance common in Raleigh-area homes.
Doors, windows, drywall, trim, and minor fixes around the home.
TVs, shelves, ceiling fans, light fixtures, and fixtures.
Deck repairs, fence work, trim, and minor carpentry projects.
Interior and exterior touch-ups. Small painting projects.
Furniture, grills, playground equipment assembly.
Gutter cleaning, pressure washing, minor yard work.
Hourly Rate: Most work charged by the hour, typically $65-85/hr depending on complexity. 2-hour minimum common.
Flat Rate: Some jobs quoted flat rate after seeing the work. TV mounting $100-150. Ceiling fan installation $150-200.
Multiple Tasks: Bring us a list—doing multiple small jobs in one visit is most cost-effective way to use a handyman.
Multiple small repairs piling up. One visit handles them all.
Small problems not big enough to call a specialist contractor.
Mounting TVs, installing fixtures, or assembling items.
Seasonal maintenance, gutter cleaning, minor repairs.
We can assess and tell you if you need a specialist.
Need work done soon without waiting weeks for contractors.
Tell us what needs to be done