How much does handyman work cost?

• Furniture assembly$60–$450
  • Small item (1-2 boxes) · $60–$130 — Single small piece: chair, nightstand, small shelf, TV stand
  • Standard furniture (bed, dresser, desk) · $100–$225 — One mid-size piece with moderate part count
  • Large / multiple pieces · $200–$450 — Wardrobe, sectional, or a full room of multiple items in one visit
• TV mounting$115–$600
  • Mount with bracket provided, no wire concealment · $115–$260 — Client has bracket; cables left exposed; drywall/wood stud
  • Mount + cable concealment in wall · $270–$600 — In-wall cable routing / recessed outlet, adds electrical-adjacent work
  • Large TV (65"+) or masonry/brick wall · $225–$495 — Heavy TV, full-motion mount, or drilling into brick/stone/concrete
• Picture & shelf hanging$80–$450
  • A few items (1-5) · $80–$180 — Light items into drywall with standard anchors
  • Gallery wall / heavy mirror · $200–$450 — Many pieces, precise layout, or heavy mirror needing stud/toggle anchors
• Drywall repair$100–$1,060
  • Small holes / nail pops (patch only) · $100–$225 — 1-3 small patches, no texture match
  • Medium hole + texture match · $235–$530 — Door-knob to fist-size holes needing texture and prime
  • Large area / multiple rooms · $475–$1,060 — Large cutout, water-damage section, or several walls
• Door repair & install$115–$1,060
  • Adjust / repair existing door · $115–$260 — Realign hinges, plane a sticking door, fix strike plate
  • Replace door slab or hardware · $270–$600 — Swap slab into existing frame, install lockset/handle/deadbolt
  • Install new pre-hung / exterior door · $475–$1,060 — New frame, exterior door, or pocket/barn door install
• Ceiling fans & light fixtures$135–$825
  • Replace fixture, wiring exists · $135–$305 — Swap light/fan where a box and wiring are already in place
  • Ceiling fan (existing fixture box) · $185–$415 — Assemble and hang fan on an existing rated box
  • No existing fixture / high ceiling · $370–$825 — New box needed or vaulted/2-story ceiling requiring tall ladder
• Shelving & storage$100–$1,060
  • Single shelf / small rack · $100–$225 — One shelf or bracket set into drywall/studs
  • Closet system / multi-shelf · $475–$1,060 — Full closet organizer or garage shelving run
• Caulking & weatherproofing$100–$600
  • Bathroom / kitchen re-caulk · $100–$225 — Remove old caulk and re-seal one tub/shower/counter
  • Whole-home weatherstripping/sealing · $270–$600 — Multiple windows/doors weatherstripped and sealed
• Tile & grout repair$170–$1,060
  • Re-grout / a few tiles · $170–$375 — Regrout a small area or replace 1-4 tiles
  • Backsplash / larger tiled area · $475–$1,060 — Install a backsplash section or repair a larger damaged area
• Trim & baseboard work$135–$1,060
  • Repair / small run · $135–$305 — Fix or replace a short section of trim or baseboard
  • Room / whole-house install · $475–$1,060 — Full-room baseboard or crown molding install with mitered corners
• Minor plumbing fixes$135–$565
  • Faucet / toilet part swap · $135–$305 — Replace faucet, fill valve, flapper, or supply line
  • Toilet / disposal / fixture replacement · $255–$565 — Full toilet, garbage disposal, or sink fixture replacement
• Minor electrical fixes$100–$600
  • Outlet / switch / dimmer swap · $100–$225 — Replace existing device, wiring already present
  • Multiple devices / smart switch · $270–$600 — Several outlets/switches or smart-device install in one visit
• Bathroom hardware install$100–$450
  • Standard accessories · $100–$225 — Towel bars, hooks, holders, shower head into drywall/tile
  • Grab bars / ADA safety · $200–$450 — Grab bars anchored to studs/blocking for safe weight bearing
• Cabinet & countertop work$115–$1,060
  • Adjust / repair / hardware swap · $115–$260 — Fix hinges, drawer slides, or replace knobs/pulls
  • Install cabinets / shelving units · $475–$1,060 — Hang wall cabinets or install a run of base cabinets
• Appliance install & hookup$115–$565
  • Plug-in / simple swap · $115–$260 — Over-range microwave swap, washer/dryer hookup with existing lines
  • Dishwasher / hardwired appliance · $255–$565 — Dishwasher install or appliance needing water/electrical connection
• Fence & deck repair$200–$1,060
  • Small repair (few boards/pickets) · $200–$450 — Replace a handful of boards, pickets, or a loose railing
  • Section / posts / larger repair · $475–$1,060 — Reset posts, rebuild a fence section or deck stairs
• Gutter cleaning & repair$100–$375
  • Single-story clean/repair · $100–$225 — Ground or short-ladder access, one-story home
  • Two-story / extensive · $170–$375 — Two-story access, long runs, or downspout replacement
• Pressure washing$100–$725
  • Driveway / patio / walkway · $100–$220 — Flat surface cleaning, ground level
  • House siding / deck / multi-surface · $325–$725 — Vertical siding, deck, and multiple areas in one job
• Blinds & curtain install$135–$905
  • A few windows · $135–$305 — 1-4 windows, standard blinds/rods into drywall or frame
  • Whole home / motorized shades · $405–$905 — Many windows or motorized/hardwired treatments
• Wood rot & exterior repair$235–$1,060
  • Small trim / fascia section · $235–$530 — Replace a short rotted board or trim piece
  • Siding / soffit / larger area · $475–$1,060 — Multiple boards, soffit, or larger siding repair with ladder work
• Window & screen repair$80–$530
  • Re-screen / a few screens · $80–$180 — Rebuild or re-mesh a few window screens
  • Window glass / sash / hardware repair · $235–$530 — Replace foggy glass pane, fix sash balances, cranks or locks
• Garage door repair$115–$680
  • Tune-up / roller & spring adjust · $115–$260 — Lubricate, realign track, adjust tension, replace rollers
  • Opener install / spring or panel replace · $305–$680 — Install garage door opener, replace torsion spring or damaged panel
• General repairs$85–$680
  • Short list (1-2 hours) · $85–$190 — A few quick tasks in a single short visit. Hourly / punch-list handyman work
  • Half-day / full punch list · $305–$680 — Many tasks, half to full day of varied handyman work
• Closet system installation$300–$1,500
  • Standard · $300–$1,500 — Install a closet system with rods, shelves and drawers.
• Wall anchors and brackets$60–$150
  • Standard · $60–$150 — Anchor brackets or shelves to the wall, into studs where needed.
• Range hood installation$200–$600
  • Standard · $200–$600 — Install a range hood, wired and vented.
• Grab bar installation$75–$250
  • Standard · $75–$250 — Install a grab bar anchored to studs or blocking, for real weight.
• Baby-proofing installation$150–$500
  • Standard · $150–$500 — Anchor furniture, fit gates and latches around the house.
• Pegboard and garage organization$150–$600
  • Standard · $150–$600 — Fit pegboard and shelving to organize the garage wall.
• Floating desk and wall table install$100–$350
  • Standard · $100–$350 — Mount a floating desk or wall table, anchored to studs.
• IKEA assembly$50–$200
  • Standard · $50–$200 — Assemble flat-pack furniture: a bed, dresser, desk or wardrobe.
• Grill assembly$60–$150
  • Standard · $60–$150 — Assemble a grill out of the box and check it lights.
• Playset & trampoline assembly$150–$600
  • Standard · $150–$600 — Assemble a playset or trampoline in the yard.
• Basketball hoop installation$585–$1,305
  • Standard · $585–$1,305 — Install a basketball hoop: in-ground with a footing, or anchored to the wall.
• Holiday light installation & removal$455–$1,015
  • Standard · $455–$1,015 — Hang holiday lights and take them down after the season. Two visits.
• Seasonal decoration setup$100–$400
  • Standard · $100–$400 — Set up seasonal decorations. One visit, no ladder work on the roof.
• Roof leak / shingle repair$150–$600
  • Standard · $150–$600 — Minor roof leak, shingle or flashing repair on an accessible roof.
• Floor repair / plank replacement$120–$500
  • Standard · $120–$500 — Repair or replace damaged floorboards, planks, laminate or tile in a room.
• Lockout / lock change$80–$200
  • Standard · $80–$200 — Lockout help, re-key or lock/deadbolt change on a door.
• Laminate / LVP floor install$650–$8,700
  • One room · $650–$1,450 — Click-lock laminate or luxury vinyl plank over an existing flat subfloor
  • Whole house · $3,900–$8,700 — Multiple rooms in one job, includes underlayment and transitions
• Hardwood floor install$2,340–$15,950
  • One room · $2,340–$5,220 — Solid or engineered hardwood, nailed or glued, one room
  • Whole house · $7,150–$15,950 — Hardwood across the main floor or the full house
• Hardwood refinishing$780–$5,800
  • One room · $780–$1,740 — Sand down and refinish existing hardwood in one room
  • Whole house · $2,600–$5,800 — Sand and refinish the full hardwood area, multi-day with cure time
• Tile floor install$1,170–$7,540
  • Bathroom or kitchen · $1,170–$2,610 — Tile or porcelain floor in one wet room, includes prep and grout
  • Large area · $3,380–$7,540 — Open-plan or multiple rooms, may include a mortar bed or heated mat
• Carpet install$475–$4,060
  • One room · $475–$1,060 — Carpet and pad in a single room, includes tack strip and seaming
  • Whole house · $1,820–$4,060 — Carpet across bedrooms, stairs or the full upper floor
• Carpet repair / restretch$160–$360
  • Standard · $160–$360 — Fix ripples, burns, pet damage or a lifted seam without full replacement
• Sheet vinyl install$550–$1,230
  • Standard · $550–$1,230 — Roll vinyl or linoleum, common in laundry rooms and small kitchens
• Subfloor repair$440–$985
  • Standard · $440–$985 — Replace rotted or soft subfloor, usually found under a bathroom or a leak
• Floor leveling$620–$1,380
  • Standard · $620–$1,380 — Self-leveling compound or shimming to flatten a floor before new flooring
• Stairs & treads$845–$1,885
  • Standard · $845–$1,885 — Install or refinish stair treads and risers to match the floor
• Squeaky floor repair$145–$320
  • Standard · $145–$320 — Secure loose subfloor and joists to stop squeaks and movement
• Floor removal & haul-away$390–$870
  • Standard · $390–$870 — Tear out old flooring, adhesive and trim, and haul the debris away
• Garage door repair$150–$755
  • Tune-up / roller & spring adjust · $115–$260 — Lubricate, realign track, adjust tension, replace rollers
  • Opener install / spring or panel replace · $305–$680 — Install garage door opener, replace torsion spring or damaged panel
• Interior room painting$305–$6,030
  • Single room, walls only · $305–$680 — 1 bedroom/living room, walls only, no ceiling or trim, standard height
  • 2-4 rooms, walls + trim · $1,080–$2,415 — Multiple rooms including trim and doors, moderate prep
  • Whole-house interior repaint · $2,705–$6,030 — Every room in the home, walls, ceilings, trim; large multi-day job
  • Vaulted / high ceilings or heavy prep · $2,030–$4,525 — Stairwells, 2-story foyers, scaffolding or extensive patching required
• Wall touch-ups & repairs$135–$825
  • A few spots / one wall · $135–$305 — Minor touch-ups, matching existing color, under 1 hour
  • Multiple rooms of touch-ups · $370–$825 — Move-out/move-in touch-up throughout, some patching
• Ceiling painting$170–$905
  • Single ceiling · $170–$375 — One room ceiling, standard height, minor prep
  • Multiple ceilings + stain blocking · $405–$905 — Several rooms, water-stain priming, high or vaulted areas
• Trim & crown molding painting$135–$1,960
  • Single room trim · $135–$305 — Baseboards and casings in one room
  • Whole-house trim package · $880–$1,960 — All trim, baseboards, crown throughout; detailed enamel work
• Door painting$135–$980
  • 1-2 interior doors · $135–$305 — Paint a couple of interior doors, standard color
  • Front door refinish / restain · $235–$530 — Exterior front door, sanding, staining or high-durability finish
  • All doors in home · $440–$980 — Every interior door plus closets, multi-door package

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