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Handyman in Memphis, TN

Compare 10 local handyman pros. Typical service: $146–$340.

Top Handyman Companies in Memphis

  1. 1.American Home Shield ProConnect

    4.1★ (1,784 reviews)

    4.1★ from 1784 reviews

    +18186653375Website

  2. 2.Handyman Services

    4.8★ (49 reviews)

    4.8★ from 49 reviews

    +19016122502Website

  3. 3.Travelling Band Handyman

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +16622924486

  4. 4.Straight Ahead Home Services

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +19016230154

  5. 5.Barnett’s Home Repair & Sevices

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

  6. 6.CNE Thrift Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19012473267

  7. 7.Tony's Home Repair

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19015082838

  8. 8.faynepropertymaintenance

    +19013181966

  9. 9.Tri-State Maintenance

    +19013109024

  10. 10.Handy Sam

    +19012580575Website

Handyman Cost in Memphis

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

ServiceTypical range in Memphis
Small repair visit$146–$340/job
Hourly rate$58–$121/hour
Drywall patch$146–$437/job
Furniture assembly$78–$243/job

Handyman prices in Memphis run about 3% 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 10 companies serving Memphis, rated 4.3★ on average across 1,843 customer reviews.

Memphis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Memphis's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
March 17
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
53.68"
Heating degree days
2,965
Cooling degree days
2,258
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan32.6°49.8°3.98"
Feb36.3°54.7°4.39"
Mar44.1°63.9°5.16"
Apr52.9°73°5.5"
May62.2°81.2°5.25"
Jun70.3°88.9°3.63"
Jul73.8°91.6°4.59"
Aug72.7°91.3°2.88"
Sep65.2°85.1°3.09"
Oct53.8°74.4°3.98"
Nov43.7°62.6°5.49"
Dec35.1°52.1°5.74"

NOAA station data 3.79 miles from Memphis.

Permits & Regulations in TN

  • Tennessee requires a home improvement license for residential remodeling between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above
  • The home improvement license applies in counties that have opted into the program, including the largest metro counties
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Tennessee home improvement license ($3,000-$25,000) or contractor license ($25,000+)

Sources: www.tn.gov

Handyman FAQs for Memphis

How much does a handyman cost in Memphis?

A small handyman repair visit in Memphis typically runs $146-$340.

How many handymen serve Memphis?

We track 10 handyman services serving Memphis.

Does a handyman need a license in TN?

In TN, Tennessee requires a home improvement license for residential remodeling between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Memphis.

Are handyman rates in Memphis above the national average?

Handyman work in Memphis runs about -2.9% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Memphis?

With winter lows near 33F in Memphis, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Memphis?

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

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Memphis?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Memphis summer highs near 92F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Memphis usually priced?

Most Memphis handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $146-$340, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.