2026 Handyman Cost & Pricing Guide
Explore estimated costs for common handyman projects based on the HandymanQuote™ national price book.
Prices are budgeting estimates and may vary based on location, materials, project scope, accessibility, and actual job conditions.
Based on 196 currently priced handyman projects across 20 categories.
Last updated: August 30, 2026
Handyman pricing snapshot
Every figure below is calculated directly from the current national price book.
Priced projects
196
Project categories
20
Median typical price
$325
Average typical price
$380
How handyman project costs are distributed
196 priced projects grouped by their typical estimated price.
Handyman costs by category
Median typical price and the overall estimated range for each category in the price book.
| Category | Number of projects | Median typical price | Overall estimated price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | 14 | $285 | $70 – $900 |
| Doors & Locks | 12 | $213 | $75 – $1,200 |
| Drywall & Wall Repair | 10 | $363 | $120 – $750 |
| Flooring & Trim | 10 | $513 | $80 – $1,400 |
| Interior & Exterior Painting | 9 | $400 | $120 – $6,000 |
| Kitchen | 15 | $425 | $120 – $1,400 |
| Windows & Screens | 11 | $175 | $70 – $750 |
| Concrete & Masonry | 7 | $400 | $180 – $800 |
| Decks & Patios | 7 | $475 | $250 – $1,200 |
| Fencing & Gates | 8 | $413 | $120 – $1,500 |
| Pressure/Power Washing & Exterior Cleaning | 8 | $243 | $100 – $650 |
| Siding & Exterior Repair | 7 | $400 | $150 – $750 |
| Garage & Storage | 10 | $363 | $150 – $1,400 |
| Furniture Assembly & Mounting | 12 | $180 | $60 – $650 |
| General Repairs / Punch List | 8 | $400 | $80 – $700 |
| Home Safety & Accessibility | 9 | $325 | $70 – $900 |
| HVAC & Ventilation (Minor) | 6 | $225 | $60 – $500 |
| Electrical (Handyman-Scope) | 14 | $195 | $80 – $600 |
| Gutters & Roofing (Minor) | 9 | $400 | $120 – $650 |
| Plumbing (Handyman-Scope) | 10 | $218 | $80 – $380 |
Handyman projects with lower typical costs
The ten projects with the lowest typical estimates in the price book.
| Project | Typical estimate | Estimated range | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter replacement service | $95 | $60 – $130 | HVAC & Ventilation (Minor) |
| Art/picture hanging | $105 | $60 – $150 | Furniture Assembly & Mounting |
| CO detector install | $110 | $70 – $150 | Home Safety & Accessibility |
| Smoke detector install | $110 | $70 – $150 | Home Safety & Accessibility |
| Towel bar/accessory install | $110 | $70 – $150 | Bathroom |
| Curtain rod install | $115 | $70 – $160 | Furniture Assembly & Mounting |
| Furniture Assembly – Small/Simple Item | $115 | $70 – $160 | Furniture Assembly & Mounting |
| Screen repair | $115 | $70 – $160 | Windows & Screens |
| Door weatherstripping | $118 | $75 – $160 | Doors & Locks |
| Showerhead replacement | $120 | $80 – $160 | Plumbing (Handyman-Scope) |
Handyman projects with higher typical costs
Larger handyman projects may involve more labor hours, more materials, specialty equipment, additional preparation, harder access, or greater overall complexity — all of which push the estimated range up.
| Project | Typical estimate | Estimated range | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior house painting | $4,250 | $2,500 – $6,000 | Interior & Exterior Painting |
| Whole-house interior painting | $2,900 | $1,800 – $4,000 | Interior & Exterior Painting |
| Privacy fence install | $1,050 | $600 – $1,500 | Fencing & Gates |
| Shed Assembly – Large (8x10+) | $1,025 | $650 – $1,400 | Garage & Storage |
| Tile floor install | $1,000 | $600 – $1,400 | Flooring & Trim |
| Countertop Install – Stone (Quartz/Granite) | $1,000 | $600 – $1,400 | Kitchen |
| Cabinet painting/refinishing | $1,000 | $600 – $1,400 | Interior & Exterior Painting |
| Pergola/gazebo assembly | $850 | $500 – $1,200 | Decks & Patios |
| Exterior door install | $850 | $500 – $1,200 | Doors & Locks |
| Deck structural repair (joists/posts) | $850 | $500 – $1,200 | Decks & Patios |
Explore pricing by category
Bathroom
14 priced projects · Median typical $285 · Estimated range $70 – $900
- Towel bar/accessory install — typical $110 ($70 – $150)
- Faucet repair/replacement — typical $140 ($90 – $190)
- Mirror install — typical $160 ($100 – $220)
- Shower/tub caulking & resealing — typical $185 ($120 – $250)
- Vanity light install — typical $205 ($130 – $280)
Doors & Locks
12 priced projects · Median typical $213 · Estimated range $75 – $1,200
- Door weatherstripping — typical $118 ($75 – $160)
- Door hardware replacement (knobs/hinges) — typical $135 ($90 – $180)
- Deadbolt/lock install — typical $140 ($90 – $190)
- Interior door repair (sticking/realignment) — typical $160 ($100 – $220)
- Threshold replacement — typical $190 ($120 – $260)
Drywall & Wall Repair
10 priced projects · Median typical $363 · Estimated range $120 – $750
- Nail pop repair — typical $190 ($120 – $260)
- Corner bead repair — typical $235 ($150 – $320)
- Small hole/patch repair — typical $235 ($150 – $320)
- Wall crack repair — typical $290 ($180 – $400)
- Texture matching — typical $325 ($200 – $450)
Flooring & Trim
10 priced projects · Median typical $513 · Estimated range $80 – $1,400
- Transition strip install — typical $130 ($80 – $180)
- Carpet repair/patch — typical $250 ($150 – $350)
- Baseboard install/replacement — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
- Tile floor repair — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
- Subfloor repair/patch — typical $475 ($300 – $650)
Interior & Exterior Painting
9 priced projects · Median typical $400 · Estimated range $120 – $6,000
- Door/shutter painting — typical $200 ($120 – $280)
- Touch-up painting — typical $250 ($150 – $350)
- Accent wall painting — typical $325 ($200 – $450)
- Ceiling painting — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
- Trim/molding painting — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
Kitchen
15 priced projects · Median typical $425 · Estimated range $120 – $1,400
- Kitchen faucet install/repair — typical $195 ($130 – $260)
- Appliance hookup (dishwasher, ice maker line) — typical $200 ($120 – $280)
- Cabinet repair (hinges, doors, drawers) — typical $210 ($120 – $300)
- Garbage disposal install/repair — typical $280 ($180 – $380)
- Pantry/shelving install — typical $300 ($180 – $420)
Windows & Screens
11 priced projects · Median typical $175 · Estimated range $70 – $750
- Screen repair — typical $115 ($70 – $160)
- Window weatherstripping — typical $120 ($80 – $160)
- Window caulking — typical $130 ($80 – $180)
- Window lock/hardware repair — typical $130 ($80 – $180)
- Screen replacement — typical $145 ($90 – $200)
Concrete & Masonry
7 priced projects · Median typical $400 · Estimated range $180 – $800
- Concrete crack repair — typical $290 ($180 – $400)
- Driveway sealing — typical $315 ($180 – $450)
- Minor brick repair/repointing — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
- Walkway repair — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
- Patio concrete repair — typical $475 ($300 – $650)
Decks & Patios
7 priced projects · Median typical $475 · Estimated range $250 – $1,200
- Patio paver repair — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
- Deck board replacement — typical $440 ($280 – $600)
- Deck railing repair/replacement — typical $475 ($300 – $650)
- Deck stairs repair — typical $475 ($300 – $650)
- Deck staining/sealing — typical $575 ($350 – $800)
Fencing & Gates
8 priced projects · Median typical $413 · Estimated range $120 – $1,500
- Gate repair (hinges/latch) — typical $200 ($120 – $280)
- Chain-link repair — typical $290 ($180 – $400)
- Fence post replacement — typical $325 ($200 – $450)
- Fence panel repair — typical $350 ($220 – $480)
- Fence panel replacement — typical $475 ($300 – $650)
Pressure/Power Washing & Exterior Cleaning
8 priced projects · Median typical $243 · Estimated range $100 – $650
- Gutter exterior cleaning — typical $160 ($100 – $220)
- Interior Window Washing — typical $200 ($120 – $280)
- Driveway/walkway pressure/power washing — typical $235 ($120 – $350)
- Fence pressure/power washing — typical $235 ($150 – $320)
- Deck/patio pressure/power washing — typical $250 ($150 – $350)
Siding & Exterior Repair
7 priced projects · Median typical $400 · Estimated range $150 – $750
- Exterior caulking — typical $235 ($150 – $320)
- Exterior trim repair — typical $325 ($200 – $450)
- Siding panel repair — typical $350 ($220 – $480)
- Fascia repair/replacement — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
- Soffit repair/replacement — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
Garage & Storage
10 priced projects · Median typical $363 · Estimated range $150 – $1,400
- Garage shelving install — typical $250 ($150 – $350)
- Minor garage door repair (springs/tracks) — typical $250 ($150 – $350)
- Overhead storage rack install — typical $290 ($180 – $400)
- Crawlspace Access Door Install — typical $325 ($200 – $450)
- Shed repair — typical $325 ($200 – $450)
Furniture Assembly & Mounting
12 priced projects · Median typical $180 · Estimated range $60 – $650
- Art/picture hanging — typical $105 ($60 – $150)
- Curtain rod install — typical $115 ($70 – $160)
- Furniture Assembly – Small/Simple Item — typical $115 ($70 – $160)
- Mirror mounting — typical $145 ($90 – $200)
- Crib/baby furniture assembly — typical $160 ($100 – $220)
General Repairs / Punch List
8 priced projects · Median typical $400 · Estimated range $80 – $700
- Squeaky door/floor fix — typical $130 ($80 – $180)
- Holiday Lighting Removal — typical $250 ($150 – $350)
- Multi-item "honey-do" list — typical $350 ($200 – $500)
- Holiday Lighting Install — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
- Seasonal maintenance bundle — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
Home Safety & Accessibility
9 priced projects · Median typical $325 · Estimated range $70 – $900
- CO detector install — typical $110 ($70 – $150)
- Smoke detector install — typical $110 ($70 – $150)
- Grab Bar Install – Standard Drywall Mount — typical $215 ($130 – $300)
- Non-slip flooring treatment — typical $250 ($150 – $350)
- Handrail install — typical $325 ($200 – $450)
HVAC & Ventilation (Minor)
6 priced projects · Median typical $225 · Estimated range $60 – $500
- Air filter replacement service — typical $95 ($60 – $130)
- Thermostat Install – Standard — typical $185 ($120 – $250)
- Dryer vent cleaning/repair — typical $200 ($120 – $280)
- Minor vent/duct cleaning — typical $250 ($150 – $350)
- Thermostat Install – Smart/Wi-Fi — typical $265 ($180 – $350)
Electrical (Handyman-Scope)
14 priced projects · Median typical $195 · Estimated range $80 – $600
- Switch replacement — typical $120 ($80 – $160)
- Doorbell Install – Standard Wired — typical $135 ($90 – $180)
- Outlet replacement — typical $140 ($100 – $180)
- Dimmer switch install — typical $150 ($100 – $200)
- GFCI outlet install — typical $160 ($120 – $200)
Gutters & Roofing (Minor)
9 priced projects · Median typical $400 · Estimated range $120 – $650
- Gutter cleaning — typical $190 ($130 – $250)
- Downspout repair/replacement — typical $200 ($120 – $280)
- Gutter repair (resealing/reattaching) — typical $290 ($180 – $400)
- Roof vent repair — typical $325 ($200 – $450)
- Flashing repair — typical $400 ($250 – $550)
Plumbing (Handyman-Scope)
10 priced projects · Median typical $218 · Estimated range $80 – $380
- Showerhead replacement — typical $120 ($80 – $160)
- Faucet repair (kitchen/bath) — typical $140 ($90 – $190)
- Water Heater Flush – Tank — typical $185 ($120 – $250)
- Toilet flange repair — typical $190 ($120 – $260)
- Toilet repair — typical $200 ($120 – $280)
How HandymanQuote™ pricing works
HandymanQuote™ maintains a national price book covering common handyman projects. These prices are intended to give homeowners a useful budgeting estimate before speaking with a local professional.
When a participating local HandymanQuote™ provider has published their own pricing, local pricing may be used instead of the national estimate.
Final project pricing can vary based on location, materials, scope, accessibility, existing conditions, and other job-specific factors. Final project details and pricing should be confirmed with the contractor.
Learn more about HandymanQuote™ or read the DIY vs. hire a pro guide.
How we calculate these prices
- • This guide summarizes pricing contained in the HandymanQuote™ national price book.
- • Statistics are calculated from the 196 currently active priced projects across 20 categories, and update automatically when the price book changes.
- • Each project carries a low-end and high-end estimated price.
- • The price book does not store a separate typical-price field, so the “typical estimate” shown here is the midpoint of each project’s own low and high estimate. Low and high values are always shown alongside it.
- • Median category pricing is calculated from the typical estimates of projects within that category.
- • Category ranges use the lowest low-end and highest high-end values within that category.
- • These figures are estimates intended for budgeting purposes.
- • They are not averages calculated from completed HandymanQuote™ jobs.
- • They are not based on contractor invoices or transaction history.
- • Actual local prices may vary.
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