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Handyman in Madison, WI

Compare 10 local handyman pros. Typical service: $173–$405.

Top Handyman Companies in Madison

  1. 1.Ace Handyman Services Madison West

    4.9★ (338 reviews)

    4.9★ from 338 reviews

    +16083523138Website

  2. 2.Handyman Madison WI LLC

    4.9★ (66 reviews)

    4.9★ from 66 reviews

    +16087295790Website

  3. 3.Hardtland Home Improvement, Inc.- Roofing Contractor

    4.8★ (31 reviews)

    4.8★ from 31 reviews

    +16085759317Website

  4. 4.The Honest Handyman, LLC

    4.7★ (30 reviews)

    4.7★ from 30 reviews

    +16084819232Website

  5. 5.HANDSOME HANDYMAN LLC REMODEL

    5.0★ (17 reviews)

    5.0★ from 17 reviews

    +16083453542

  6. 6.Yahara Locksmith & Handyman

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +16086955948Website

  7. 7.Complete Handyman

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +16082093687Website

  8. 8.Dave's Handyman Services LLC

    2.7★ (3 reviews)

    2.7★ from 3 reviews

    +16082358693Website

  9. 9.The Madison Handyman

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    Website

  10. 10.Handyman services

    +16082282982

Handyman Cost in Madison

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

ServiceTypical range in Madison
Small repair visit$173–$405/job
Hourly rate$69–$145/hour
Drywall patch$173–$520/job
Furniture assembly$92–$289/job

Handyman prices in Madison run about 16% 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 10 companies serving Madison, rated 4.7★ on average across 496 customer reviews.

Madison Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Madison's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 21
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
36.13"
Heating degree days
7,178
Cooling degree days
681
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan10.7°26.9°1.24"
Feb14.8°31.4°1.4"
Mar25.6°42.9°2.14"
Apr37.7°56.9°3.85"
May48.8°67.9°4.07"
Jun58.5°78.1°4.89"
Jul63.1°82°3.95"
Aug61.2°79.8°4.12"
Sep52.3°71.9°3.45"
Oct40°59.7°2.68"
Nov28.3°44.8°2.45"
Dec15.5°31°1.89"

NOAA station data 3.27 miles from Madison.

Permits & Regulations in WI

  • Wisconsin has no handyman license; a DSPS Dwelling Contractor credential is required to pull permits on one- and two-family dwellings
  • Work that needs no permit carries no state credential requirement
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor credential for permitted work

Sources: dsps.wi.gov

Handyman FAQs for Madison

How much does a handyman cost in Madison?

A small handyman repair visit in Madison typically runs $173-$405.

How many handymen serve Madison?

We track 10 handyman services serving Madison.

Does a handyman need a license in WI?

In WI, Wisconsin has no handyman license; a DSPS Dwelling Contractor credential is required to pull permits on one- and two-family dwellings. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Madison.

Are handyman rates in Madison above the national average?

Handyman work in Madison runs about +15.6% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Madison?

With winter lows near 11F in Madison, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Madison?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Madison that window closes around the first frost near October 13.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Madison?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Madison summer highs near 82F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Madison usually priced?

Most Madison handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $173-$405, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.