Our packages
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Drywall & repaint, single room | $900–$1,400 |
| Interior door & trim package (3–5 doors) | $1,200–$2,000 |
| Deck repair | $1,200–$2,500 |
| Fence repair | $800–$1,800 |
| Rental turnover punch list | $800–$1,800 |
| Senior home safety package | $700–$1,200 |
Minimum job $450. Below that, an hourly handyman is better value and we will tell you so.
Cost guides
Handyman hourly rates
What the hourly rate actually buys, and the charges that are not in it.
Read the guideHandyman cost by job
Typical prices for the jobs people call a handyman for.
Read the guideDrywall repair cost
Why a small hole is not a small price, and what texture matching adds.
Read the guideInterior door replacement
Pre-hung vs slab, hollow vs solid core, and why doing several is cheaper.
Read the guideDoor frame repair
Split jambs, rot, sticking doors, and what makes a frame secure.
Read the guideInterior door repair
Sticking, sagging and latch problems — and the free fix to try first.
Read the guideExterior door installation
Steel vs fiberglass vs wood, and the cheap upgrade that makes a door secure.
Read the guideDeck repair cost
Surface vs structure, and when repair stops being worth it.
Read the guideFence repair cost
Why posts are the whole story.
Read the guideHome maintenance plans
Seasonal visits that catch small problems while they are cheap.
Read the guideSenior home safety
Properly anchored grab bars, handrails and trip-hazard removal.
Read the guideHow to fix a hole in drywall
Nail holes, doorknob holes and big ones: the method for each size.
Read the guideDrywall ceiling repair
Water stains, sagging and cracks overhead, and what each costs to fix.
Read the guideDrywall crack repair
What a crack is telling you, and how to stop it coming back.
Read the guideDoor installation cost
Every door type priced: interior, exterior, French, bifold, storm and more.
Read the guideStorm & screen door installation
Prices by storm door type, and when a storm door is a bad idea.
Read the guidePocket door installation cost
New wall vs retrofit, and what cannot be inside the wall.
Read the guideFence post repair
Fixing a leaning fence: brace, reset or replace the post.
Read the guideChain link fence repair
Mesh, top rail, posts and gates, and what each repair costs.
Read the guideVinyl fence repair
Why vinyl gets replaced by the section, and how to match it.
Read the guideReplacing deck boards
When boards are enough, when the frame is the problem, and the cost.
Read the guideDrywall installation cost
Per square foot, per sheet and per room, and the finish level you are paying for.
Read the guideHow to tape and mud drywall
Tape, three coats, drying times and sanding, without ridges that show.
Read the guideDrywall textures
Orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel and popcorn, and how each is matched.
Read the guideBulging or water-damaged drywall
What a bulge means, what to do today, and when the board has to come out.
Read the guidePlaster wall repair
Cracks, holes and loose plaster in older homes, fixed without tearing walls out.
Read the guideBaseboard installation cost
Per foot and per room, materials, and what corners and painting add.
Read the guideCrown molding installation cost
Per foot by material and profile, and why corners set the price.
Read the guideDoor weatherstripping
Find the draft, choose the right seal and sweep, and replace it.
Read the guideStair railing & handrail installation
Handrails vs railings, code heights, and cost by material.
Read the guideHow to recaulk a shower or tub
Remove, dry, one clean bead of silicone: the method that lasts.
Read the guideWood rot repair
Sills, trim and door frames: epoxy or replace, and stopping the water.
Read the guideDrywall thickness
¼, ⅜, ½ or ⅝ inch: which to use for walls, ceilings, garages and repairs.
Read the guideHow to fix a squeaky door
Clean and grease the hinge pin properly, and what a returning squeak means.
Read the guideHow to fix a door that won't latch
Find where the latch is hitting, then tighten, shim or adjust.
Read the guideDoor knob & lock replacement cost
Knobs, deadbolts and smart locks priced, and when to rekey instead.
Read the guideDeck staining cost
Per square foot by prep level, stain types, and staining new wood.
Read the guideFence staining cost
Per foot by fence style, and what to fix before staining.
Read the guideFence gate repair
Hinges, the right brace direction, anti-sag kits and leaning posts.
Read the guideSoffit & fascia repair cost
Per foot costs, water behind gutters, and animals in the soffit.
Read the guideSiding repair cost
Vinyl, wood and fiber cement repair costs, and matching old siding.
Read the guidePopcorn ceiling removal cost
Per square foot, asbestos testing, and when covering beats scraping.
Read the guideHow to fix a hole in a door
Foam and filler for hollow-core doors, and when to replace instead.
Read the guideHow to fix a bifold door
Off the track, dragging or gapping: adjust the pivots and guide.
Read the guideDoor trim replacement cost
Casing per door and per foot, materials, and what painting adds.
Read the guideSliding glass door repair cost
Rollers, tracks and locks, and why most hard-to-slide doors are fixable.
Read the guideDeck railing replacement cost
Per foot by material, code heights, and fixing a wobbly railing.
Read the guideDeck stairs repair
Treads, stringers and handrails: what can be repaired and what cannot.
Read the guideGutter repair cost
Leaks, sagging and downspouts priced, and when to replace.
Read the guideHow to fix squeaky floors
Shims, screws and blocking, from below or through carpet and hardwood.
Read the guideGrab bar installation cost
Per bar by wall type, where bars go, and how they must be anchored.
Read the guideTV mounting cost
Wall, fireplace and brick prices, and what is safe to run inside a wall.
Read the guide