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Handyman in Grand Rapids, MI

Compare 8 local handyman pros. Typical service: $147–$343.

Top Handyman Companies in Grand Rapids

  1. 1.Huizenga Home Repair Services

    4.6★ (34 reviews)

    4.6★ from 34 reviews

    +16167278413Website

  2. 2.Qualified Maintenance & Home Improvement

    4.9★ (23 reviews)

    4.9★ from 23 reviews

  3. 3.Dan the Handyman Services LLC

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

    +16163094144Website

  4. 4.EGR HANDYMAN

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15175179737

  5. 5.Doug's Handyman & Remodelling

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +16162405921

  6. 6.The Electronic Handyman

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16169143972

  7. 7.Aaron's Handyman Services

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16166337349

  8. 8.H & H Handyman Services

    +15173984854

Handyman Cost in Grand Rapids

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

ServiceTypical range in Grand Rapids
Small repair visit$147–$343/job
Hourly rate$59–$122/hour
Drywall patch$147–$441/job
Furniture assembly$78–$245/job

Handyman prices in Grand Rapids 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 8 companies serving Grand Rapids, rated 3.8★ on average across 66 customer reviews.

Grand Rapids Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Grand Rapids's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 27
First fall frost
October 15
Annual precipitation
38.27"
Heating degree days
6,485
Cooling degree days
698
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.1°30.7°2.09"
Feb19.9°33.7°1.79"
Mar26.9°44.4°2.37"
Apr37.7°58.2°3.35"
May47.8°69.5°3.98"
Jun57.7°79°3.77"
Jul62.2°82.8°3.78"
Aug61°80.6°3.59"
Sep52.7°73°4.28"
Oct41.8°60.3°3.26"
Nov33°47.3°3.51"
Dec23.5°34.8°2.5"

NOAA station data 8.65 miles from Grand Rapids.

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 Grand Rapids

How much does a handyman cost in Grand Rapids?

A small handyman repair visit in Grand Rapids typically runs $147-$343.

How many handymen serve Grand Rapids?

We track 8 handyman services serving Grand Rapids.

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 Grand Rapids.

Are handyman rates in Grand Rapids above the national average?

Handyman work in Grand Rapids runs about -2.1% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Grand Rapids?

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

When should outdoor repairs be done in Grand Rapids?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Grand Rapids that window closes around the first frost near October 15.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Grand Rapids?

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

Most Grand Rapids handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $147-$343, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.