The Business
Handyman services cover the hundreds of small repairs and improvements homeowners need but can't or won't do themselves — mounting shelves, fixing doors, assembling furniture, minor plumbing, light electrical, and general maintenance. Hourly rates of $50-100 with a typical 2-4 hour minimum mean $100-400 per visit. The demand is endless because every home generates maintenance tasks.
How to Start
Assemble a quality tool kit ($500-1,500). List on Thumbtack, TaskRabbit, and Angi. Create a Google Business profile. Charge by the hour ($50-100) with a 2-hour minimum. Focus on being reliable, on-time, and clean. Referrals will quickly become your primary lead source.
Equipment Needed
- ▸Basic tool set
- ▸Power drill
- ▸Ladder
- ▸Level
- ▸Vehicle with organized tools
Licensing
Business license (no contractor license for small jobs in most states)
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“Handyman is the Swiss Army knife of boring businesses. You don't need to be great at any one thing — you need to be good at 20 things. The real skill is reliability. Show up on time, do clean work, and referrals will bury you in work.”
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