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Handyman in Worcester, MA

Compare 8 local handyman pros. Typical service: $167–$389.

Top Handyman Companies in Worcester

  1. 1.Mateos'pro. Inc handyman services

    4.8★ (32 reviews)

    4.8★ from 32 reviews

    +17743036479

  2. 2.Oasis Total Solutions – Property Maintenance & Repairs

    4.9★ (8 reviews)

    4.9★ from 8 reviews

    +15083336965Website

  3. 3.Like father like son landscape and urban garden

    4.8★ (4 reviews)

    4.8★ from 4 reviews

    +17744414476

  4. 4.Nailed It Home Repair LLC

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +17742610709

  5. 5.Sam's Handyman Service

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +17742416151

  6. 6.Gillen Carpentry / Handyman Services

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15083405889

  7. 7.JRE Handyman Services

    +17746703924Website

  8. 8.Harry’s Handyman Services

    +17742517141

Handyman Cost in Worcester

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

ServiceTypical range in Worcester
Small repair visit$167–$389/job
Hourly rate$67–$139/hour
Drywall patch$167–$500/job
Furniture assembly$89–$278/job

Handyman prices in Worcester run about 11% 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 8 companies serving Worcester, rated 4.3★ on average across 49 customer reviews.

Worcester Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Worcester's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 21
First fall frost
October 18
Annual precipitation
48.07"
Heating degree days
6,717
Cooling degree days
469
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan16.8°31.3°3.49"
Feb19.4°34.6°3.23"
Mar26.5°42.9°4.21"
Apr37°55.1°4.11"
May46.8°65.9°4.19"
Jun56°74.1°4.19"
Jul61.5°78.9°4.23"
Aug60.4°77.3°3.71"
Sep52.9°69.6°3.93"
Oct41.7°58.3°4.68"
Nov33°47.6°4.28"
Dec22.6°36.3°3.82"

NOAA station data 3.34 miles from Worcester.

Permits & Regulations in MA

  • Massachusetts has no handyman license; contractors doing home improvement on owner-occupied one- to four-unit homes register as Home Improvement Contractors
  • Structural work additionally requires a Construction Supervisor License
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration for residential work

Sources: www.mass.gov

Handyman FAQs for Worcester

How much does a handyman cost in Worcester?

A small handyman repair visit in Worcester typically runs $167-$389.

How many handymen serve Worcester?

We track 8 handyman services serving Worcester.

Does a handyman need a license in MA?

In MA, Massachusetts has no handyman license; contractors doing home improvement on owner-occupied one- to four-unit homes register as Home Improvement Contractors. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Worcester.

Are handyman rates in Worcester above the national average?

Handyman work in Worcester runs about +11.2% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Worcester?

With winter lows near 17F in Worcester, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Worcester?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Worcester that window closes around the first frost near October 18.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Worcester?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Worcester summer highs near 79F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Worcester usually priced?

Most Worcester handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $167-$389, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.