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Handyman in Rochester, NY

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $151–$353.

Top Handyman Companies in Rochester

  1. 1.Pink Rose Home Service - Rochester, NY

    4.7★ (997 reviews)

    4.7★ from 997 reviews

    +15855960404Website

  2. 2.Handyman Home Care

    4.5★ (121 reviews)

    4.5★ from 121 reviews

    +15853630145Website

  3. 3.Top Notch Rochester Handyman Service LLC

    4.9★ (33 reviews)

    4.9★ from 33 reviews

    +15852106559Website

  4. 4.Simco Plumbing Heating & A/C LLC

    3.6★ (34 reviews)

    3.6★ from 34 reviews

    +15856210865Website

  5. 5.Rochester Local Handyman & Contractor

    3.3★ (23 reviews)

    3.3★ from 23 reviews

    +15854989274Website

  6. 6.Lima's Handy Man Service

    3.9★ (7 reviews)

    3.9★ from 7 reviews

    +15854142114Website

  7. 7.Home Basics of Rochester Inc

    +15853175360

  8. 8.Rochester NY Handyman

    Website

  9. 9.Empire Painting and Handyman Services

    +15855149257

Handyman Cost in Rochester

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

ServiceTypical range in Rochester
Small repair visit$151–$353/job
Hourly rate$60–$126/hour
Drywall patch$151–$454/job
Furniture assembly$81–$252/job

Handyman prices in Rochester run about 1% 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 Rochester, rated 4.1★ on average across 1,215 customer reviews.

Rochester Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Rochester's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 27
First fall frost
October 17
Annual precipitation
34.27"
Heating degree days
6,646
Cooling degree days
539
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.6°31.7°2.41"
Feb18.6°34.1°1.95"
Mar25.8°42.8°2.5"
Apr36.6°56°2.73"
May46.3°67.6°2.87"
Jun55.9°76.6°3.34"
Jul60.7°81°3.33"
Aug59.5°79.1°3.47"
Sep52°71.6°3.38"
Oct41.5°59.6°2.72"
Nov33°48°2.94"
Dec23.5°36.5°2.63"

NOAA station data 4.69 miles from Rochester.

Permits & Regulations in NY

  • New York has no statewide handyman license; licensing is local, and New York City requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work over $200
  • Several counties, including Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester, also license home improvement contractors
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: No state handyman license; local licensing (NYC: DCWP over $200)

Sources: www.nyc.gov

Handyman FAQs for Rochester

How much does a handyman cost in Rochester?

A small handyman repair visit in Rochester typically runs $151-$353.

How many handymen serve Rochester?

We track 9 handyman services serving Rochester.

Does a handyman need a license in NY?

In NY, New York has no statewide handyman license; licensing is local, and New York City requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work over $200. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Rochester.

Are handyman rates in Rochester above the national average?

Handyman work in Rochester runs about +0.8% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Rochester?

With winter lows near 18F in Rochester, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Rochester?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Rochester that window closes around the first frost near October 17.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Rochester?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Rochester summer highs near 81F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Rochester usually priced?

Most Rochester handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $151-$353, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.