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Handyman in Raleigh, NC

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $149–$347.

Top Handyman Companies in Raleigh

  1. 1.Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle and Johnston County

    4.9★ (1,494 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1494 reviews

    +19843388643Website

  2. 2.Mr. Handyman of Western Wake County

    4.9★ (690 reviews)

    4.9★ from 690 reviews

    +19196263348Website

  3. 3.The Raleigh Handyman

    4.9★ (206 reviews)

    4.9★ from 206 reviews

    +19192101525

  4. 4.DG Handymanservice nc LLC

    4.8★ (36 reviews)

    4.8★ from 36 reviews

    +19198194267Website

  5. 5.Cransten

    4.8★ (27 reviews)

    4.8★ from 27 reviews

    +19195894701Website

  6. 6.906 Improvements LLC

    4.3★ (11 reviews)

    4.3★ from 11 reviews

    +19199064114Website

  7. 7.HB Remodeling

    +19195226658

  8. 8.Handyman Home Improvements

    +19196965789Website

  9. 9.Urban Handyman

    +17732624422Website

Handyman Cost in Raleigh

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

ServiceTypical range in Raleigh
Small repair visit$149–$347/job
Hourly rate$59–$124/hour
Drywall patch$149–$446/job
Furniture assembly$79–$248/job

Handyman prices in Raleigh run about 1% 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 Raleigh, rated 4.8★ on average across 2,464 customer reviews.

Raleigh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Raleigh's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 8
Annual precipitation
46.02"
Heating degree days
3,294
Cooling degree days
1,687
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan30°50.9°3.87"
Feb32.2°55°3.3"
Mar39.2°62.9°4.28"
Apr47.7°72.4°2.92"
May56.5°79.9°3.72"
Jun65.5°87.2°4.66"
Jul69.3°90.1°4.28"
Aug68.1°88.5°4.55"
Sep61.3°82.3°4.41"
Oct49.5°72.5°3.55"
Nov41.1°63.4°3.18"
Dec32.9°53.8°3.3"

NOAA station data 4.3 miles from Raleigh.

Permits & Regulations in NC

  • North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; there is no handyman license below that
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work need their own state licenses at any job size
  • Local permits still apply to structural work

License required: No state license under $40,000; NCLBGC above

Sources: www.nclbgc.org

Handyman FAQs for Raleigh

How much does a handyman cost in Raleigh?

A small handyman repair visit in Raleigh typically runs $149-$347.

How many handymen serve Raleigh?

We track 9 handyman services serving Raleigh.

Does a handyman need a license in NC?

In NC, North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; there is no handyman license below that. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Raleigh.

Are handyman rates in Raleigh above the national average?

Handyman work in Raleigh runs about -0.9% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Raleigh?

With winter lows near 30F in Raleigh, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Raleigh?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Raleigh that window closes around the first frost near November 8.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Raleigh?

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

Most Raleigh handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $149-$347, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.