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Handyman in Louisville, KY

Compare 10 local handyman pros. Typical service: $148–$345.

Top Handyman Companies in Louisville

  1. 1.Affordable Maintenance & Repair LLC

    4.9★ (35 reviews)

    4.9★ from 35 reviews

    +15026942239

  2. 2.Andy OnCall Handyman Services

    3.8★ (21 reviews)

    3.8★ from 21 reviews

    +15024737675

  3. 3.Handyman Barabanov Services

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +15024388680

  4. 4.Scott's Handyman Service

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +15024688337

  5. 5.Shane Tucker Handyman Services

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

  6. 6.Louisville's Handyman

    4.0★ (2 reviews)

    4.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15029072373

  7. 7.Ben Tyler's Handyman Plus

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15025834626Website

  8. 8.Handyman Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15024944435

  9. 9.Handy Alex Gonzalez Painting & Remodeling

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15023415135

  10. 10.Handyman Services

    +15024797489Website

Handyman Cost in Louisville

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

ServiceTypical range in Louisville
Small repair visit$148–$345/job
Hourly rate$59–$123/hour
Drywall patch$148–$444/job
Furniture assembly$79–$247/job

Handyman prices in Louisville run about 1% below 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 Louisville, rated 4.3★ on average across 81 customer reviews.

Louisville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Louisville's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
44.91"
Heating degree days
4,097
Cooling degree days
1,614
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan26.8°43°3.24"
Feb29.9°47.8°3.18"
Mar37.8°57.9°4.17"
Apr47.3°68.8°4.01"
May57°77.1°5.27"
Jun66°85.3°3.79"
Jul69.9°88.7°4.23"
Aug68.5°88.3°3.33"
Sep60.5°81.5°3.05"
Oct48.9°70.1°3.22"
Nov39.5°57.9°3.59"
Dec30°45.8°3.83"

NOAA station data 3.31 miles from Louisville.

Permits & Regulations in KY

  • Kentucky has no statewide handyman or general contractor license; local building departments set requirements
  • The state licenses only the plumbing, HVAC and electrical trades
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: No state handyman license; local requirements

Sources: dhbc.ky.gov

Handyman FAQs for Louisville

How much does a handyman cost in Louisville?

A small handyman repair visit in Louisville typically runs $148-$345.

How many handymen serve Louisville?

We track 10 handyman services serving Louisville.

Does a handyman need a license in KY?

In KY, Kentucky has no statewide handyman or general contractor license; local building departments set requirements. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Louisville.

Are handyman rates in Louisville above the national average?

Handyman work in Louisville runs about -1.3% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Louisville?

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

When should outdoor repairs be done in Louisville?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Louisville that window closes around the first frost near November 3.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Louisville?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Louisville summer highs near 89F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Louisville usually priced?

Most Louisville handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $148-$345, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.