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Handyman in Houston, TX

Compare 7 local handyman pros. Typical service: $141–$330.

Top Handyman Companies in Houston

  1. 1.Ace Handyman Services Central Houston

    4.8★ (535 reviews)

    4.8★ from 535 reviews

    +13465959441Website

  2. 2.Home Maintenance of Texas

    4.8★ (87 reviews)

    4.8★ from 87 reviews

    +17137291700Website

  3. 3.Done Right Houston

    5.0★ (47 reviews)

    5.0★ from 47 reviews

    +13465473390Website

  4. 4.Handyman Around The Corner

    4.9★ (30 reviews)

    4.9★ from 30 reviews

    +13462527421Website

  5. 5.Handyman services of Houston

    4.3★ (12 reviews)

    4.3★ from 12 reviews

    +18328007210

  6. 6.HANDYMAN SERVICES

    4.3★ (6 reviews)

    4.3★ from 6 reviews

    +17134192447Website

  7. 7.Jose the handyman

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +12817791119

Handyman Cost in Houston

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

ServiceTypical range in Houston
Small repair visit$141–$330/job
Hourly rate$57–$118/hour
Drywall patch$141–$424/job
Furniture assembly$75–$236/job

Handyman prices in Houston run about 6% 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 7 companies serving Houston, rated 4.4★ on average across 719 customer reviews.

Houston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Houston's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
February 3
First fall frost
December 20
Annual precipitation
50.63"
Heating degree days
1,237
Cooling degree days
3,322
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.4°62.5°4.02"
Feb47.8°65.9°3.3"
Mar54.1°72.9°3.12"
Apr61.3°79.4°3.28"
May69.5°85.9°4.24"
Jun75.3°91.3°7.45"
Jul77°93.1°4.55"
Aug77°93.4°2.83"
Sep72.1°90°4.17"
Oct63.1°82°5.39"
Nov54.2°72.6°4.3"
Dec46°64.6°3.98"

NOAA station data 7.09 miles from Houston.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas has no state handyman or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work are licensed by the state and need the appropriate license at any job size
  • Several Texas cities require contractors to register before pulling a permit

License required: No state handyman license; municipal registration

Sources: www.tdlr.texas.gov

Handyman FAQs for Houston

How much does a handyman cost in Houston?

A small handyman repair visit in Houston typically runs $141-$330.

How many handymen serve Houston?

We track 7 handyman services serving Houston.

Does a handyman need a license in TX?

In TX, Texas has no state handyman or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Houston.

Are handyman rates in Houston above the national average?

Handyman work in Houston runs about -5.8% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Houston?

With winter lows near 44F in Houston, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Houston?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Houston that window closes around the first frost near December 20.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Houston?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Houston summer highs near 93F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Houston usually priced?

Most Houston handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $141-$330, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.