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Handyman in Philadelphia, PA

Compare 6 local handyman pros. Typical service: $152–$354.

Top Handyman Companies in Philadelphia

  1. 1.Price Maintenance Solutions LLC

    5.0★ (17 reviews)

    5.0★ from 17 reviews

    +12156506741Website

  2. 2.J.B. Painting & Remodeling///PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE WITH JA PAINTING REMODELING

    3.3★ (10 reviews)

    3.3★ from 10 reviews

    +12672517808Website

  3. 3.Quickfix handyman services llc

    4.0★ (3 reviews)

    4.0★ from 3 reviews

    +12672787018

  4. 4.Tacony Handyman & General Repairs

    2.8★ (5 reviews)

    2.8★ from 5 reviews

    +12155443167

  5. 5.The Service Connection - Philadelphia Handyman

    1.6★ (21 reviews)

    1.6★ from 21 reviews

    +12152881113

  6. 6.Impeccable Improvements

    +12678164780Website

Handyman Cost in Philadelphia

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

ServiceTypical range in Philadelphia
Small repair visit$152–$354/job
Hourly rate$61–$127/hour
Drywall patch$152–$455/job
Furniture assembly$81–$253/job

Handyman prices in Philadelphia 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 6 companies serving Philadelphia, rated 3.3★ on average across 56 customer reviews.

Philadelphia Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Philadelphia's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 16
Annual precipitation
48.51"
Heating degree days
4,350
Cooling degree days
1,474
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.4°40.4°3.62"
Feb29.3°44.5°3.13"
Mar36.4°53.2°4.6"
Apr46°64.8°4.11"
May55.7°74.9°4.48"
Jun65.6°84.2°4.29"
Jul70.2°88°4.43"
Aug69.1°86.3°4.66"
Sep61.5°78.7°4.1"
Oct50.3°67.2°3.81"
Nov41.7°56.1°3.39"
Dec32.2°44.6°3.89"

NOAA station data 4.08 miles from Philadelphia.

Permits & Regulations in PA

  • Pennsylvania requires Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Attorney General for contractors doing more than $5,000 of home improvement work a year
  • There is no state handyman license; Philadelphia and some other cities also license contractors
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: PA Home Improvement Contractor registration (over $5,000 a year)

Sources: www.attorneygeneral.gov

Handyman FAQs for Philadelphia

How much does a handyman cost in Philadelphia?

A small handyman repair visit in Philadelphia typically runs $152-$354.

How many handymen serve Philadelphia?

We track 6 handyman services serving Philadelphia.

Does a handyman need a license in PA?

In PA, Pennsylvania requires Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Attorney General for contractors doing more than $5,000 of home improvement work a year. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Philadelphia.

Are handyman rates in Philadelphia above the national average?

Handyman work in Philadelphia runs about +1.2% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Philadelphia?

With winter lows near 27F in Philadelphia, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Philadelphia?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Philadelphia that window closes around the first frost near November 16.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Philadelphia?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Philadelphia summer highs near 88F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Philadelphia usually priced?

Most Philadelphia handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $152-$354, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.