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Handyman in Newark, NJ

Compare 6 local handyman pros. Typical service: $180–$420.

Top Handyman Companies in Newark

  1. 1.Chinoconstruction llc Handyman

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +18623853678Website

  2. 2.Green Goblin Services

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18622560849Website

  3. 3.Astro Handyman Services

    4.2★ (5 reviews)

    4.2★ from 5 reviews

    +12019755537

  4. 4.Upper Clinton Hill Handyman

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +19733709853

  5. 5.JAMES HANDYMAN PRO

    2.3★ (3 reviews)

    2.3★ from 3 reviews

  6. 6.Master Handyman LLC

    +19737578630

Handyman Cost in Newark

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

ServiceTypical range in Newark
Small repair visit$180–$420/job
Hourly rate$72–$150/hour
Drywall patch$180–$540/job
Furniture assembly$96–$300/job

Handyman prices in Newark run about 20% 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 6 companies serving Newark, rated 3.9★ on average across 22 customer reviews.

Newark Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Newark's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 9
Annual precipitation
46.25"
Heating degree days
4,870
Cooling degree days
1,190
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan24.5°38.8°3.54"
Feb26.9°42.3°2.88"
Mar33.6°50.7°4.18"
Apr43.7°62°4.2"
May53.3°72.1°4.09"
Jun63.3°81.5°4.02"
Jul68.7°86°4.76"
Aug67.5°84.1°3.7"
Sep59.7°76.7°3.82"
Oct48°65.3°3.6"
Nov39°54.6°3.65"
Dec29.6°43.5°3.81"

NOAA station data 2.87 miles from Newark.

Permits & Regulations in NJ

  • New Jersey requires Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Division of Consumer Affairs for home repair and improvement work
  • Registration requires proof of liability insurance and is a consumer-protection filing rather than a trade exam
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration

Sources: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov

Handyman FAQs for Newark

How much does a handyman cost in Newark?

A small handyman repair visit in Newark typically runs $180-$420.

How many handymen serve Newark?

We track 6 handyman services serving Newark.

Does a handyman need a license in NJ?

In NJ, New Jersey requires Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Division of Consumer Affairs for home repair and improvement work. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Newark.

Are handyman rates in Newark above the national average?

Handyman work in Newark runs about +20.1% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Newark?

With winter lows near 25F in Newark, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Newark?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Newark that window closes around the first frost near November 9.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Newark?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Newark summer highs near 86F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Newark usually priced?

Most Newark handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $180-$420, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.