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Handyman in Kansas City, MO

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $148–$345.

Top Handyman Companies in Kansas City

  1. 1.Westlake Ace Handyman Services Kansas City, Missouri

    4.8★ (487 reviews)

    4.8★ from 487 reviews

    +18166078243Website

  2. 2.Mr. Handyman of N Kansas City, Liberty and Gladstone

    4.8★ (326 reviews)

    4.8★ from 326 reviews

    +18164293727Website

  3. 3.Gateway Home Services

    4.9★ (35 reviews)

    4.9★ from 35 reviews

    +18165496569Website

  4. 4.Heart of KC Construction

    5.0★ (30 reviews)

    5.0★ from 30 reviews

    +18164198172Website

  5. 5.Taskman Home Services LLC

    4.8★ (33 reviews)

    4.8★ from 33 reviews

    +18169712704Website

  6. 6.Absolute Handyman Services KC

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +18163495621Website

  7. 7.KC Handyman LLC

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +19132636573

  8. 8.WHY CHOOSE WILL DO HANDYMAN?

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18167450030

  9. 9.Skillful Solutions LLC (handyman services)

    +18162065433Website

Handyman Cost in Kansas City

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

ServiceTypical range in Kansas City
Small repair visit$148–$345/job
Hourly rate$59–$123/hour
Drywall patch$148–$443/job
Furniture assembly$79–$246/job

Handyman prices in Kansas City run about 2% 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 9 companies serving Kansas City, rated 4.4★ on average across 943 customer reviews.

Kansas City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Kansas City's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 4
First fall frost
November 1
Annual precipitation
39.06"
Heating degree days
4,686
Cooling degree days
1,673
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan22.4°39.5°1.14"
Feb26.3°44.6°1.48"
Mar35.8°56.2°2.15"
Apr46.6°66.7°3.71"
May57.1°75.9°5.13"
Jun66.7°85°5.52"
Jul72°90.1°3.97"
Aug70.2°88.6°4.39"
Sep60.5°80°4.16"
Oct48.9°67.8°3.52"
Nov36.6°54.2°2.14"
Dec25.6°41.8°1.75"

NOAA station data 1.86 miles from Kansas City.

Permits & Regulations in MO

  • Missouri has no statewide handyman or general contractor license; requirements are set by the city or county
  • Kansas City, St. Louis and other larger jurisdictions license contractors locally
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: No state handyman license; local contractor licensing

Sources: www.mo.gov

Handyman FAQs for Kansas City

How much does a handyman cost in Kansas City?

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

How many handymen serve Kansas City?

We track 9 handyman services serving Kansas City.

Does a handyman need a license in MO?

In MO, Missouri has no statewide handyman or general contractor license; requirements are set by the city or county. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Kansas City.

Are handyman rates in Kansas City above the national average?

Handyman work in Kansas City runs about -1.5% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Kansas City?

With winter lows near 22F in Kansas City, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Kansas City?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Kansas City that window closes around the first frost near November 1.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Kansas City?

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

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