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Handyman in Providence, RI

Compare 6 local handyman pros. Typical service: $153–$358.

Top Handyman Companies in Providence

  1. 1.All About Remodeling

    4.8★ (19 reviews)

    4.8★ from 19 reviews

  2. 2.Works By Jeff

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  3. 3.Abe Handyman

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  4. 4.Make it work personal handyman services

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

  5. 5.Handyman Companies

  6. 6.Collado Handyman Services

Handyman Cost in Providence

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

ServiceTypical range in Providence
Small repair visit$153–$358/job
Hourly rate$61–$128/hour
Drywall patch$153–$460/job
Furniture assembly$82–$256/job

Handyman prices in Providence run about 2% 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 Providence, rated 4.5★ on average across 23 customer reviews.

Providence Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Providence's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
April 12
First fall frost
October 24
Annual precipitation
47.18"
Heating degree days
5,618
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21°37.4°3.86"
Feb23.6°40.3°3.29"
Mar30°47.8°5.01"
Apr39.6°58.6°4.36"
May48.6°68.4°3.55"
Jun58.4°77.5°3.64"
Jul64.2°82.8°3.29"
Aug63.2°81.4°3.6"
Sep55.3°74.2°3.92"
Oct43.9°63.3°3.93"
Nov35.7°53.2°4.51"
Dec26.3°42.3°4.22"

NOAA station data 6.98 miles from Providence.

Permits & Regulations in RI

  • Rhode Island requires contractors, remodelers and most subcontractors who build or repair homes to register with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
  • Registration costs $200 for two years and requires proof of insurance
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: RI Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board registration

Sources: crb.ri.gov, crb.ri.gov

Handyman FAQs for Providence

How much does a handyman cost in Providence?

A small handyman repair visit in Providence typically runs $153-$358.

How many handymen serve Providence?

We track 6 handyman services serving Providence.

Does a handyman need a license in RI?

In RI, Rhode Island requires contractors, remodelers and most subcontractors who build or repair homes to register with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in Providence.

Are handyman rates in Providence above the national average?

Handyman work in Providence runs about +2.2% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Providence?

With winter lows near 21F in Providence, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Providence?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Providence that window closes around the first frost near October 24.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Providence?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Providence summer highs near 83F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Providence usually priced?

Most Providence handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $153-$358, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.