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Handyman in Detroit, MI

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $146–$342.

Top Handyman Companies in Detroit

  1. 1.DetroitHandyDan

    4.2★ (50 reviews)

    4.2★ from 50 reviews

    +13133150304

  2. 2.Wrench & Hammer Home Repairs

    4.7★ (26 reviews)

    4.7★ from 26 reviews

    +13136451500Website

  3. 3.Detroit handyman

    4.5★ (24 reviews)

    4.5★ from 24 reviews

    +13132416286Website

  4. 4.Quick N Easy Handyman

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +13132004231

  5. 5.The Detroit Rehab Crew

    4.7★ (13 reviews)

    4.7★ from 13 reviews

    +18662791133Website

  6. 6.CLR Handyman & Landscaping Service LLC

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +13133774540Website

  7. 7.JC Beal Construction LLC

    4.1★ (9 reviews)

    4.1★ from 9 reviews

    +13139638951Website

  8. 8.Dave's Handyman Services

    3.7★ (3 reviews)

    3.7★ from 3 reviews

    +13139228072

  9. 9.Avaliability to help handyman

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15863620071Website

Handyman Cost in Detroit

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

ServiceTypical range in Detroit
Small repair visit$146–$342/job
Hourly rate$59–$122/hour
Drywall patch$146–$439/job
Furniture assembly$78–$244/job

Handyman prices in Detroit run about 2% 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 Detroit, rated 4.5★ on average across 147 customer reviews.

Detroit Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Detroit's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 17
First fall frost
October 29
Annual precipitation
31.33"
Heating degree days
6,168
Cooling degree days
824
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan20.3°31.4°1.4"
Feb22.1°34.4°1.7"
Mar28.9°44.2°2.02"
Apr39.6°57.4°2.78"
May50.1°68.7°3.07"
Jun60.3°78.3°3.25"
Jul65.2°82.6°3.03"
Aug64°80.4°3.16"
Sep56.1°73°3.39"
Oct44.8°60.2°2.72"
Nov35.4°47.7°2.84"
Dec25.2°35.5°1.97"

NOAA station data 5.04 miles from Detroit.

Permits & Regulations in MI

  • Michigan requires a LARA residential builder or maintenance and alteration license for anyone paid $600 or more for residential construction or repair
  • The license requires 60 hours of prelicensure coursework and an exam
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Michigan residential builder or M&A license (jobs of $600 or more)

Sources: www.michigan.gov

Handyman FAQs for Detroit

How much does a handyman cost in Detroit?

A small handyman repair visit in Detroit typically runs $146-$342.

How many handymen serve Detroit?

We track 9 handyman services serving Detroit.

Does a handyman need a license in MI?

In MI, Michigan requires a LARA residential builder or maintenance and alteration license for anyone paid $600 or more for residential construction or repair. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Detroit.

Are handyman rates in Detroit above the national average?

Handyman work in Detroit runs about -2.4% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Detroit?

With winter lows near 20F in Detroit, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Detroit?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Detroit that window closes around the first frost near October 29.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Detroit?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Detroit summer highs near 83F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Detroit usually priced?

Most Detroit handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $146-$342, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.