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Handyman in Richmond, VA

Compare 8 local handyman pros. Typical service: $147–$344.

Top Handyman Companies in Richmond

  1. 1.Southern Home Handyman

    4.8★ (62 reviews)

    4.8★ from 62 reviews

    +18045858016Website

  2. 2.2 Maids and a Handyman

    4.7★ (13 reviews)

    4.7★ from 13 reviews

    +18043379532

  3. 3.West End TV Mounting

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +17573058642

  4. 4.No Job Too Small RVA

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    Website

  5. 5.Nazar Handyman Services LLC

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +18043096805

  6. 6.Pro Handyman LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +18046655744

  7. 7.Sam's Crawlspace Solutions

    +18044046605

  8. 8.Handyman Double B.

    +18043503141Website

Handyman Cost in Richmond

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

ServiceTypical range in Richmond
Small repair visit$147–$344/job
Hourly rate$59–$123/hour
Drywall patch$147–$442/job
Furniture assembly$79–$246/job

Handyman prices in Richmond 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 8 companies serving Richmond, rated 4.9★ on average across 101 customer reviews.

Richmond Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Richmond's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
43.6"
Heating degree days
3,771
Cooling degree days
1,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.3°47.4°3.04"
Feb30.5°51.3°2.76"
Mar37.1°60°4.04"
Apr46.1°70.3°3.27"
May55°77.9°3.78"
Jun64.5°86.1°3.93"
Jul68.9°89.7°4.51"
Aug67.4°87.6°4.66"
Sep60.1°81.2°4.13"
Oct48.3°71°2.98"
Nov39.4°61.4°3.24"
Dec31.4°50.7°3.26"

NOAA station data 8.48 miles from Richmond.

Permits & Regulations in VA

  • Virginia requires a DPOR contractor license for contracts of $1,000 or more; below that no state license is required
  • Class C covers individual contracts from $1,000 up to $10,000
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Virginia DPOR Class C license for contracts of $1,000 or more

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov

Handyman FAQs for Richmond

How much does a handyman cost in Richmond?

A small handyman repair visit in Richmond typically runs $147-$344.

How many handymen serve Richmond?

We track 8 handyman services serving Richmond.

Does a handyman need a license in VA?

In VA, Virginia requires a DPOR contractor license for contracts of $1,000 or more; below that no state license is required. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Richmond.

Are handyman rates in Richmond above the national average?

Handyman work in Richmond runs about -1.7% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Richmond?

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

When should outdoor repairs be done in Richmond?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Richmond that window closes around the first frost near November 3.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Richmond?

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

Most Richmond handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $147-$344, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.