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Handyman in Nashville, TN

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $148–$344.

Top Handyman Companies in Nashville

  1. 1.The Nashville Handyman

    4.9★ (292 reviews)

    4.9★ from 292 reviews

    +16152437426Website

  2. 2.The Handy Man

    4.1★ (19 reviews)

    4.1★ from 19 reviews

    +16159872333

  3. 3.Perfect Fit Handyman Services LLC

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +16152758171Website

  4. 4.Nashville Handyman

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +16159420864

  5. 5.Home solutions repair

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16158877642Website

  6. 6.Supreme Handyman Services

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16153607679

  7. 7.G R Handyman Services

    +16156126013

  8. 8.D & D Handyman Services

    +16155695088

  9. 9.Plus One Handyman Services

    +16158369265

Handyman Cost in Nashville

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

ServiceTypical range in Nashville
Small repair visit$148–$344/job
Hourly rate$59–$123/hour
Drywall patch$148–$443/job
Furniture assembly$79–$246/job

Handyman prices in Nashville 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 Nashville, rated 4.7★ on average across 323 customer reviews.

Nashville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Nashville's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 5
First fall frost
November 1
Annual precipitation
47.25"
Heating degree days
3,688
Cooling degree days
1,647
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.4°46.9°3.75"
Feb31.6°51.8°3.94"
Mar39°61°4.11"
Apr47.5°70.5°4"
May56.8°78.2°5.5"
Jun65.4°86°4.14"
Jul69.5°89.3°3.64"
Aug68.4°89°3.17"
Sep60.7°82.4°3.41"
Oct48.9°71.7°3.04"
Nov39.4°60.3°4.31"
Dec31.3°49.5°4.24"

NOAA station data 6.86 miles from Nashville.

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 Nashville

How much does a handyman cost in Nashville?

A small handyman repair visit in Nashville typically runs $148-$344.

How many handymen serve Nashville?

We track 9 handyman services serving Nashville.

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 Nashville.

Are handyman rates in Nashville above the national average?

Handyman work in Nashville runs about -1.6% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Nashville?

With winter lows near 28F in Nashville, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Nashville?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Nashville that window closes around the first frost near November 1.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Nashville?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Nashville summer highs near 89F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Nashville usually priced?

Most Nashville handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $148-$344, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.