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Handyman in Chicago, IL

Compare 8 local handyman pros. Typical service: $176–$410.

Top Handyman Companies in Chicago

  1. 1.Certified Building Maintenance

    4.9★ (54 reviews)

    4.9★ from 54 reviews

    +17739342335

  2. 2.Tool shark Handyman Services

    5.0★ (18 reviews)

    5.0★ from 18 reviews

    +17738794323

  3. 3.WINDY CITY FIX IT

    4.9★ (17 reviews)

    4.9★ from 17 reviews

    +18723067641Website

  4. 4.A Handyman's Job LLC

    3.8★ (11 reviews)

    3.8★ from 11 reviews

    +18722512188Website

  5. 5.Big Time Builders Handyman Services

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +13128744088

  6. 6.ROBBJOBS HANDYMAN SERVICES

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +18727020472Website

  7. 7.The Urban Handyman LLC

    1.0★ (3 reviews)

    1.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18722924935

  8. 8.Mr Purl Handyman

    +17736634343Website

Handyman Cost in Chicago

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

ServiceTypical range in Chicago
Small repair visit$176–$410/job
Hourly rate$70–$146/hour
Drywall patch$176–$527/job
Furniture assembly$94–$293/job

Handyman prices in Chicago run about 17% above 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 Chicago, rated 4.2★ on average across 110 customer reviews.

Chicago Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chicago's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 27
Annual precipitation
39.09"
Heating degree days
5,989
Cooling degree days
1,045
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.2°31.5°2.06"
Feb21.7°35.8°1.94"
Mar30.9°46.8°2.72"
Apr41.7°59.2°3.64"
May51.6°70.2°4.13"
Jun62.1°79.9°4.06"
Jul67.5°84.2°4.01"
Aug66.2°82.1°3.99"
Sep57.5°75.3°3.31"
Oct45.7°62.8°3.24"
Nov34.5°48.6°3.42"
Dec22.7°35.3°2.57"

NOAA station data 5.14 miles from Chicago.

Permits & Regulations in IL

  • Illinois has no statewide handyman or general contractor license; licensing and registration are municipal
  • Chicago and many suburbs require local contractor registration for permitted work
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: No state handyman license; local contractor licensing

Sources: idfpr.illinois.gov

Handyman FAQs for Chicago

How much does a handyman cost in Chicago?

A small handyman repair visit in Chicago typically runs $176-$410.

How many handymen serve Chicago?

We track 8 handyman services serving Chicago.

Does a handyman need a license in IL?

In IL, Illinois has no statewide handyman or general contractor license; licensing and registration are municipal. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Chicago.

Are handyman rates in Chicago above the national average?

Handyman work in Chicago runs about +17% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Chicago?

With winter lows near 18F in Chicago, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Chicago?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Chicago that window closes around the first frost near October 27.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Chicago?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Chicago summer highs near 84F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Chicago usually priced?

Most Chicago handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $176-$410, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.