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Handyman in Tallahassee, FL

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $131–$306.

Top Handyman Companies in Tallahassee

  1. 1.Moody home services

    5.0★ (52 reviews)

    5.0★ from 52 reviews

    +18507391949Website

  2. 2.A&P Handyman Home Services LLC, Tallahassee Fl

    5.0★ (47 reviews)

    5.0★ from 47 reviews

    +18503643097Website

  3. 3.RLD Handyman Services

    4.3★ (12 reviews)

    4.3★ from 12 reviews

    +18505597306Website

  4. 4.Tally's Handyman Services LLC

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +18506949588Website

  5. 5.Handyman Solutions of Tallahassee

    3.7★ (7 reviews)

    3.7★ from 7 reviews

    +18505241534

  6. 6.Andy the Handyman LLC

    4.0★ (5 reviews)

    4.0★ from 5 reviews

    +18505592746

  7. 7.JLB Handyman Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18503298848Website

  8. 8.HK & Sons Handyman

    +16127701503Website

  9. 9.Js Handy man tally

    +18505674788Website

Handyman Cost in Tallahassee

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

ServiceTypical range in Tallahassee
Small repair visit$131–$306/job
Hourly rate$52–$109/hour
Drywall patch$131–$393/job
Furniture assembly$70–$218/job

Handyman prices in Tallahassee run about 13% 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 9 companies serving Tallahassee, rated 4.6★ on average across 131 customer reviews.

Tallahassee Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Tallahassee's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
March 18
First fall frost
November 18
Annual precipitation
59.23"
Heating degree days
1,596
Cooling degree days
2,592
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39°63.5°4.34"
Feb41.9°67.5°4.85"
Mar47.1°73.8°5.94"
Apr52.3°79.9°3.06"
May61.6°87°3.47"
Jun69.5°91°7.73"
Jul72°92.1°7.17"
Aug72.1°91.5°7.35"
Sep68.1°88.4°4.69"
Oct57.3°81.4°3.23"
Nov47.5°73°3.5"
Dec41.1°65.3°3.9"

NOAA station data 7.21 miles from Tallahassee.

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 Tallahassee

How much does a handyman cost in Tallahassee?

A small handyman repair visit in Tallahassee typically runs $131-$306.

How many handymen serve Tallahassee?

We track 9 handyman services serving Tallahassee.

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 Tallahassee.

Are handyman rates in Tallahassee above the national average?

Handyman work in Tallahassee runs about -12.7% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Tallahassee?

With winter lows near 39F in Tallahassee, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Tallahassee?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Tallahassee that window closes around the first frost near November 18.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Tallahassee?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee usually priced?

Most Tallahassee handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $131-$306, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.