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Handyman in Seattle, WA

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $184–$429.

Top Handyman Companies in Seattle

  1. 1.Handyman On The Run

    5.0★ (108 reviews)

    5.0★ from 108 reviews

    +16265653653Website

  2. 2.DuetRight

    4.9★ (105 reviews)

    4.9★ from 105 reviews

    +12064138156Website

  3. 3.Queen Anne Handyman

    4.9★ (58 reviews)

    4.9★ from 58 reviews

    +12062854356Website

  4. 4.House Calls Etc. Handyman Service

    4.5★ (20 reviews)

    4.5★ from 20 reviews

    +12066188974

  5. 5.Kiwi Fixit Service

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +12062029739Website

  6. 6.Seattle Eastside Handyman

    4.7★ (14 reviews)

    4.7★ from 14 reviews

    +12065612727Website

  7. 7.FM handy man

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +12065398599

  8. 8.Your Seattle Handyman

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +12064600033Website

  9. 9.Patterson Handyman Service LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15096711881

Handyman Cost in Seattle

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

ServiceTypical range in Seattle
Small repair visit$184–$429/job
Hourly rate$74–$153/hour
Drywall patch$184–$551/job
Furniture assembly$98–$306/job

Handyman prices in Seattle run about 23% 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 Seattle, rated 4.9★ on average across 324 customer reviews.

Seattle Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Seattle's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
March 5
First fall frost
November 24
Annual precipitation
37.72"
Heating degree days
4,370
Cooling degree days
188
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.3°48.6°5.47"
Feb37.1°51.4°3.52"
Mar39.7°55.4°3.85"
Apr42.9°59.9°2.79"
May48.8°65.8°2.01"
Jun53.3°70.7°1.57"
Jul56.5°75.8°0.85"
Aug57°76.2°0.94"
Sep53.1°70.8°1.3"
Oct46.8°60.7°3.38"
Nov40.6°52.4°5.98"
Dec36°46.9°6.06"

NOAA station data 3.2 miles from Seattle.

Permits & Regulations in WA

  • Washington requires Labor and Industries contractor registration for construction and repair work, with no dollar-based handyman exemption
  • Specialty contractor registration requires a $6,000 surety bond and liability insurance
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Washington L&I contractor registration (no handyman exemption)

Sources: lni.wa.gov

Handyman FAQs for Seattle

How much does a handyman cost in Seattle?

A small handyman repair visit in Seattle typically runs $184-$429.

How many handymen serve Seattle?

We track 9 handyman services serving Seattle.

Does a handyman need a license in WA?

In WA, Washington requires Labor and Industries contractor registration for construction and repair work, with no dollar-based handyman exemption. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Seattle.

Are handyman rates in Seattle above the national average?

Handyman work in Seattle runs about +22.5% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Seattle?

With winter lows near 36F in Seattle, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Seattle?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Seattle that window closes around the first frost near November 24.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Seattle?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Seattle summer highs near 76F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Seattle usually priced?

Most Seattle handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $184-$429, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.