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Handyman in Washington, DC

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $173–$404.

Top Handyman Companies in Washington

  1. 1.Teruel The best handyman INC

    4.9★ (51 reviews)

    4.9★ from 51 reviews

    +12029256267Website

  2. 2.DC Handyman - Remodeling

    4.3★ (67 reviews)

    4.3★ from 67 reviews

    +12027600595Website

  3. 3.Hourly Husbands Handyman Service

    4.1★ (43 reviews)

    4.1★ from 43 reviews

    +12024559100Website

  4. 4.Capitol Hill Handyman Solutions

    4.9★ (11 reviews)

    4.9★ from 11 reviews

    +12024997737

  5. 5.Southwest Waterfront Handyman

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

  6. 6.Columbia Heights Handyman Services

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +12023353291

  7. 7.Steven Held Handyman

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +17034025385Website

  8. 8.Georgetown Handyman Same Day

    4.2★ (5 reviews)

    4.2★ from 5 reviews

  9. 9.West End Handyman Care

    4.3★ (4 reviews)

    4.3★ from 4 reviews

    +12025688690

Handyman Cost in Washington

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

ServiceTypical range in Washington
Small repair visit$173–$404/job
Hourly rate$69–$144/hour
Drywall patch$173–$519/job
Furniture assembly$92–$289/job

Handyman prices in Washington run about 15% 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 Washington, rated 4.6★ on average across 198 customer reviews.

Washington Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Washington's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 1
First fall frost
November 2
Annual precipitation
43.53"
Heating degree days
4,178
Cooling degree days
1,533
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan26.7°44.3°3.09"
Feb28.8°48°2.9"
Mar36°56.4°3.72"
Apr45.3°67.5°3.51"
May55.1°76.7°4.28"
Jun64.7°85.6°4.08"
Jul69.6°89.6°4.32"
Aug67.7°88.3°3.41"
Sep59.4°81.1°3.76"
Oct47°69.9°3.79"
Nov38.3°59.3°3.47"
Dec30.1°48.2°3.2"

NOAA station data 2.57 miles from Washington.

Permits & Regulations in DC

  • Home improvement contracts over $300 in the District require a Basic Business License with the Home Improvement Contractor endorsement
  • The endorsement requires a $25,000 surety bond and a Clean Hands certificate
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: DC Home Improvement Contractor endorsement (contracts over $300)

Sources: dlcp.dc.gov, dlcp.dc.gov

Handyman FAQs for Washington

How much does a handyman cost in Washington?

A small handyman repair visit in Washington typically runs $173-$404.

How many handymen serve Washington?

We track 9 handyman services serving Washington.

Does a handyman need a license in DC?

In DC, Home improvement contracts over $300 in the District require a Basic Business License with the Home Improvement Contractor endorsement. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Washington.

Are handyman rates in Washington above the national average?

Handyman work in Washington runs about +15.4% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Washington?

With winter lows near 27F in Washington, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Washington?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Washington that window closes around the first frost near November 2.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Washington?

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

Most Washington handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $173-$404, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.