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Handyman in Orlando, FL

Compare 8 local handyman pros. Typical service: $139–$325.

Top Handyman Companies in Orlando

  1. 1.Swift 360

    5.0★ (105 reviews)

    5.0★ from 105 reviews

  2. 2.The Handyman Company

    4.2★ (166 reviews)

    4.2★ from 166 reviews

  3. 3.Trinity Handyman Services, LLC

    5.0★ (45 reviews)

    5.0★ from 45 reviews

  4. 4.Handyman Renovate & Designer

    4.7★ (24 reviews)

    4.7★ from 24 reviews

  5. 5.ComRes Industries Inc.

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

  6. 6.Hammer Down Handyman

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

  7. 7.Magnolia Home Xperts - Handyman Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  8. 8.TrustMark Handyman

Handyman Cost in Orlando

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

ServiceTypical range in Orlando
Small repair visit$139–$325/job
Hourly rate$56–$116/hour
Drywall patch$139–$418/job
Furniture assembly$74–$232/job

Handyman prices in Orlando 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 Orlando, rated 4.8★ on average across 357 customer reviews.

Orlando Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Orlando's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
January 20
Annual precipitation
50.73"
Heating degree days
571
Cooling degree days
3,424
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan49.2°71.2°2.35"
Feb52.1°73.9°2.38"
Mar55.8°78°3.77"
Apr60°82.5°2.68"
May66.4°88.1°3.45"
Jun72°90.7°7.58"
Jul73.6°91.8°7.27"
Aug74.1°91.6°7.13"
Sep72.7°89.5°6.06"
Oct66.4°84.6°3.31"
Nov58.6°78.4°2.17"
Dec52.4°72.8°2.58"

NOAA station data 4.26 miles from Orlando.

Permits & Regulations in FL

  • Florida exempts casual, minor or inconsequential work under $2,500 in total labor and materials from contractor licensing, but only where no permit is required
  • The exemption does not apply to anyone who advertises as a contractor or splits a larger job to stay under the limit
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Florida handyman exemption (under $2,500, no permit required)

Sources: www2.myfloridalicense.com, www.flsenate.gov

Handyman FAQs for Orlando

How much does a handyman cost in Orlando?

A small handyman repair visit in Orlando typically runs $139-$325.

How many handymen serve Orlando?

We track 8 handyman services serving Orlando.

Does a handyman need a license in FL?

In FL, Florida exempts casual, minor or inconsequential work under $2,500 in total labor and materials from contractor licensing, but only where no permit is required. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Orlando.

Are handyman rates in Orlando above the national average?

Handyman work in Orlando runs about -7.1% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Orlando?

With winter lows near 49F in Orlando, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Orlando?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Orlando summer highs near 92F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Orlando usually priced?

Most Orlando handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $139-$325, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.