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Handyman in Portland, OR

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $178–$415.

Top Handyman Companies in Portland

  1. 1.Helpful Badger

    4.9★ (371 reviews)

    4.9★ from 371 reviews

    +15039852176Website

  2. 2.Portland Handyman

    5.0★ (30 reviews)

    5.0★ from 30 reviews

    +19712277219Website

  3. 3.ZEM

    5.0★ (16 reviews)

    5.0★ from 16 reviews

    +15038980655Website

  4. 4.Iron Oak Services LLC

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +15644440349

  5. 5.EVN Handyman & Co

    4.7★ (13 reviews)

    4.7★ from 13 reviews

    +15034220863Website

  6. 6.Attaboy! Home Services LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15039333443Website

  7. 7.Royal`e Cleaning & handyman services

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15038885398

  8. 8.Jon Johnston Handyman Services LLC

    +15036073930

  9. 9.Crosby's Handyman Services

    +15032084664Website

Handyman Cost in Portland

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

ServiceTypical range in Portland
Small repair visit$178–$415/job
Hourly rate$71–$148/hour
Drywall patch$178–$533/job
Furniture assembly$95–$296/job

Handyman prices in Portland run about 19% 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 9 companies serving Portland, rated 4.7★ on average across 445 customer reviews.

Portland Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Portland's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
November 30
Annual precipitation
42.85"
Heating degree days
4,235
Cooling degree days
413
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.5°46.9°6.14"
Feb38.4°50.8°4.63"
Mar41°56°4.5"
Apr44°60.8°3.4"
May48.9°67.4°2.55"
Jun53.3°72.9°1.69"
Jul57.4°79.6°0.59"
Aug58°80.1°0.71"
Sep54.2°74.6°1.54"
Oct47.6°62.9°3.42"
Nov41.4°52°6.74"
Dec36.5°45.1°6.94"

NOAA station data 2.31 miles from Portland.

Permits & Regulations in OR

  • Oregon requires a Construction Contractors Board license for paid construction work; only casual, minor work under $1,000 on one project is exempt
  • The exemption disappears for anyone who advertises as a contractor
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Oregon CCB license (exemption under $1,000)

Sources: www.oregon.gov, oregon.public.law

Handyman FAQs for Portland

How much does a handyman cost in Portland?

A small handyman repair visit in Portland typically runs $178-$415.

How many handymen serve Portland?

We track 9 handyman services serving Portland.

Does a handyman need a license in OR?

In OR, Oregon requires a Construction Contractors Board license for paid construction work; only casual, minor work under $1,000 on one project is exempt. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Portland.

Are handyman rates in Portland above the national average?

Handyman work in Portland runs about +18.5% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Portland?

With winter lows near 37F in Portland, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Portland?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Portland that window closes around the first frost near November 30.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Portland?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Portland summer highs near 80F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Portland usually priced?

Most Portland handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $178-$415, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.