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Handyman in St. Louis, MO

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $163–$381.

Top Handyman Companies in St. Louis

  1. 1.Handyman Dave Home Services

    4.8★ (29 reviews)

    4.8★ from 29 reviews

  2. 2.St Louis Handyman Services

    3.9★ (21 reviews)

    3.9★ from 21 reviews

  3. 3.Evans Remodeling and Handyman Services

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

  4. 4.Stronghold Services

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

  5. 5.Punch List Pros STL

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

  6. 6.Tony's Handyman Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  7. 7.Handyman Companies

  8. 8.Wizard'S Handyman Service

  9. 9.Your Local Handyman & General Contractor L.L.C.

Handyman Cost in St. Louis

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

ServiceTypical range in St. Louis
Small repair visit$163–$381/job
Hourly rate$65–$136/hour
Drywall patch$163–$490/job
Furniture assembly$87–$272/job

Handyman prices in St. Louis run about 9% 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 St. Louis, rated 4.8★ on average across 62 customer reviews.

St. Louis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What St. Louis's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 4
Annual precipitation
43.03"
Heating degree days
4,471
Cooling degree days
1,678
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan23.8°39.8°2.45"
Feb27.8°45.1°2.39"
Mar37°55.4°3.36"
Apr47.3°67°4.1"
May57.4°76.8°4.8"
Jun66.7°85.3°4.34"
Jul71°89.1°4.19"
Aug69.7°88.1°3.41"
Sep61.1°80.8°3.38"
Oct49.5°68.9°3.43"
Nov39.3°55.9°4.22"
Dec28.1°42.9°2.96"

NOAA station data 1.45 miles from St. Louis.

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 St. Louis

How much does a handyman cost in St. Louis?

A small handyman repair visit in St. Louis typically runs $163-$381.

How many handymen serve St. Louis?

We track 9 handyman services serving St. Louis.

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 St. Louis.

Are handyman rates in St. Louis above the national average?

Handyman work in St. Louis runs about +8.8% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in St. Louis?

With winter lows near 24F in St. Louis, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in St. Louis?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in St. Louis that window closes around the first frost near November 4.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in St. Louis?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but St. Louis 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 St. Louis usually priced?

Most St. Louis handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $163-$381, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.