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Handyman in San Francisco, CA

Compare 10 local handyman pros. Typical service: $192–$449.

Top Handyman Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.Handyman Heroes

    4.8★ (255 reviews)

    4.8★ from 255 reviews

    +18443824376Website

  2. 2.handyman Yacoub Sadan

    5.0★ (66 reviews)

    5.0★ from 66 reviews

    +14153744031Website

  3. 3.Handyman Bay area

    5.0★ (35 reviews)

    5.0★ from 35 reviews

    +14157927695Website

  4. 4.MuzFix Handyman

    5.0★ (27 reviews)

    5.0★ from 27 reviews

    +14159999160Website

  5. 5.Ben Handy (Home Repair, Maintenance, and Improvement Services)

    4.9★ (16 reviews)

    4.9★ from 16 reviews

    +16696669930Website

  6. 6.Christian's Handyman Service

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +14153021771Website

  7. 7.Victory Handyman

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +19259139180Website

  8. 8.Valentina's Handyman Services

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +14157701205Website

  9. 9.Handyman Services, Bay Area

    4.3★ (7 reviews)

    4.3★ from 7 reviews

    +14159872221Website

  10. 10.Tal's Handyman Services

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

    +14154955625

Handyman Cost in San Francisco

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

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Small repair visit$192–$449/job
Hourly rate$77–$160/hour
Drywall patch$192–$577/job
Furniture assembly$103–$321/job

Handyman prices in San Francisco run about 28% 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 San Francisco, rated 4.8★ on average across 436 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • California requires a CSLB contractor license for any job of $1,000 or more in combined labor and materials, or any job that requires a building permit (Business and Professions Code 7048)
  • Unlicensed workers below that limit must disclose in writing that they are not licensed
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: CSLB license required for jobs of $1,000 or more

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov

Handyman FAQs for San Francisco

How much does a handyman cost in San Francisco?

A small handyman repair visit in San Francisco typically runs $192-$449.

How many handymen serve San Francisco?

We track 10 handyman services serving San Francisco.

Does a handyman need a license in CA?

In CA, California requires a CSLB contractor license for any job of $1,000 or more in combined labor and materials, or any job that requires a building permit (Business and Professions Code 7048). Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in San Francisco.

Are handyman rates in San Francisco above the national average?

Handyman work in San Francisco runs about +28.3% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in San Francisco?

With winter lows near 45F in San Francisco, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in San Francisco?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but San Francisco summer highs near 65F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in San Francisco usually priced?

Most San Francisco handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $192-$449, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.