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Handyman in Pittsburgh, PA

Compare 10 local handyman pros. Typical service: $149–$348.

Top Handyman Companies in Pittsburgh

  1. 1.T-Temple Handyman and Painting Services

    5.0★ (53 reviews)

    5.0★ from 53 reviews

    Website

  2. 2.Frontside Backyardigans Handyman

    3.9★ (25 reviews)

    3.9★ from 25 reviews

    +14126805774Website

  3. 3.Prestige Handyman Services, LLC

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +14128665050Website

  4. 4.HomeTown Handyman of PGH, LLC

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

    +14125196258

  5. 5.3 Guys Handyman

    4.0★ (2 reviews)

    4.0★ from 2 reviews

    +14124139009Website

  6. 6.City of Pittsburgh Handyman

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    Website

  7. 7.Pittsburgh Handyman

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  8. 8.Handyman Pittsburgh

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  9. 9.Ava's Handymen

    1.0★ (3 reviews)

    1.0★ from 3 reviews

    +14124555555

  10. 10.3 Rivers Handyman

    +14124811948

Handyman Cost in Pittsburgh

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

ServiceTypical range in Pittsburgh
Small repair visit$149–$348/job
Hourly rate$60–$124/hour
Drywall patch$149–$447/job
Furniture assembly$79–$248/job

Handyman prices in Pittsburgh run about 1% 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 10 companies serving Pittsburgh, rated 4.2★ on average across 100 customer reviews.

Pittsburgh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Pittsburgh's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 25
Annual precipitation
39.29"
Heating degree days
5,563
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.8°35.8°2.73"
Feb24°39.3°2.68"
Mar31°49°3.1"
Apr41.6°61.6°3.15"
May50.7°70.6°4.17"
Jun59.3°78.6°4.04"
Jul63.3°82.4°3.77"
Aug62.5°81.1°3.51"
Sep55.4°73.6°3.35"
Oct44°62.6°2.52"
Nov35.7°50.8°3.35"
Dec26.4°39.5°2.92"

NOAA station data 6.52 miles from Pittsburgh.

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 Pittsburgh

How much does a handyman cost in Pittsburgh?

A small handyman repair visit in Pittsburgh typically runs $149-$348.

How many handymen serve Pittsburgh?

We track 10 handyman services serving Pittsburgh.

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 Pittsburgh.

Are handyman rates in Pittsburgh above the national average?

Handyman work in Pittsburgh runs about -0.7% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Pittsburgh?

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

When should outdoor repairs be done in Pittsburgh?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Pittsburgh that window closes around the first frost near October 25.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Pittsburgh?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Pittsburgh summer highs near 82F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Pittsburgh usually priced?

Most Pittsburgh handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $149-$348, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.