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Handyman in Birmingham, AL

Compare 8 local handyman pros. Typical service: $140–$327.

Top Handyman Companies in Birmingham

  1. 1.Ace Handyman Services Birmingham NE

    4.9★ (345 reviews)

    4.9★ from 345 reviews

    +12054335334Website

  2. 2.Elite Handyman Services

    5.0★ (24 reviews)

    5.0★ from 24 reviews

    +12055852510Website

  3. 3.DDS Handyman service

    4.7★ (29 reviews)

    4.7★ from 29 reviews

    +12058603930

  4. 4.Knox Home Services

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +12055049176Website

  5. 5.Willdidit property management/Handyman Services

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +12052409467Website

  6. 6.Forge Home Services

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18325865806Website

  7. 7.Happy To Do It Home Improvement LLC

    2.3★ (3 reviews)

    2.3★ from 3 reviews

    +12056443171

  8. 8.HF Home

    +12052597140Website

Handyman Cost in Birmingham

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Birmingham
Small repair visit$140–$327/job
Hourly rate$56–$117/hour
Drywall patch$140–$421/job
Furniture assembly$75–$234/job

Handyman prices in Birmingham run about 7% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 8 companies serving Birmingham, rated 4.6★ on average across 416 customer reviews.

Birmingham Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Birmingham's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
March 26
First fall frost
November 11
Annual precipitation
53.72"
Heating degree days
2,678
Cooling degree days
2,058
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33.8°53.8°4.84"
Feb37.1°58.4°4.53"
Mar43.7°66.7°5.23"
Apr50.5°74.4°4.38"
May59.7°81.5°4.99"
Jun67.7°87.7°4.38"
Jul71.4°90.8°4.8"
Aug70.8°90.6°3.93"
Sep64.3°85.1°3.9"
Oct52.9°75.3°3.44"
Nov43.5°65.4°4.85"
Dec36.3°55.9°4.45"

NOAA station data 4 miles from Birmingham.

Permits & Regulations in AL

  • Alabama has no handyman license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 in labor and materials requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license
  • Residential roofing over $2,500 requires the separate HBLB roofers license
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: No license for small repairs; Alabama HBLB license for remodeling over $10,000

Sources: hblb.alabama.gov

Handyman FAQs for Birmingham

How much does a handyman cost in Birmingham?

A small handyman repair visit in Birmingham typically runs $140-$327.

How many handymen serve Birmingham?

We track 8 handyman services serving Birmingham.

Does a handyman need a license in AL?

In AL, Alabama has no handyman license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 in labor and materials requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Birmingham.

Are handyman rates in Birmingham above the national average?

Handyman work in Birmingham runs about -6.5% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Birmingham?

With winter lows near 34F in Birmingham, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Birmingham?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Birmingham that window closes around the first frost near November 11.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Birmingham?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Birmingham summer highs near 91F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Birmingham usually priced?

Most Birmingham handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $140-$327, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.