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Handyman in Tampa, FL

Compare 10 local handyman pros. Typical service: $139–$325.

Top Handyman Companies in Tampa

  1. 1.Phil's Handy Service

    4.7★ (185 reviews)

    4.7★ from 185 reviews

    +18138393433Website

  2. 2.Hyde Park Home Pros

    5.0★ (25 reviews)

    5.0★ from 25 reviews

    +18139042134

  3. 3.George Barnes Handyman Services LLC.

    4.8★ (24 reviews)

    4.8★ from 24 reviews

    +18133903410Website

  4. 4.JT Handyman Solutions LLC

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +18134198016

  5. 5.Handyman PhD

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +16462217534Website

  6. 6.South Tampa Handyman

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +18134094392Website

  7. 7.AEH Handyman Services, LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +18132637741Website

  8. 8.Captain Jack Handyman Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16157565607

  9. 9.Handyman Choices

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18139062103

  10. 10.Tampa Handyman

    +14243332303Website

Handyman Cost in Tampa

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

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

Handyman prices in Tampa 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 10 companies serving Tampa, rated 4.9★ on average across 260 customer reviews.

Tampa Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Tampa's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
January 15
Annual precipitation
46.3"
Heating degree days
539
Cooling degree days
3,611
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan51.6°69.9°2.23"
Feb54.4°72.5°2.81"
Mar58.2°76.3°3.03"
Apr63°81°2.03"
May69.7°87.2°2.1"
Jun74.8°89.6°6.68"
Jul75.9°90.1°7.07"
Aug76.2°90.2°7.77"
Sep74.5°88.9°6.3"
Oct68°84.3°2.26"
Nov60.3°78°1.55"
Dec54.2°72°2.47"

NOAA station data 3.81 miles from Tampa.

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 Tampa

How much does a handyman cost in Tampa?

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

How many handymen serve Tampa?

We track 10 handyman services serving Tampa.

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 Tampa.

Are handyman rates in Tampa above the national average?

Handyman work in Tampa runs about -7.2% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Tampa?

With winter lows near 52F in Tampa, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Tampa?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Tampa summer highs near 90F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Tampa usually priced?

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