22 Oct 2026 · updated 22 Oct 2026
How Much Does a Handyman Cost? 2026 Price Guide
Short answer: at Handyman Gold Hands a handyman is $100 per hour with a 2-hour minimum ($200). Common tasks have flat starting prices — TV mounting from $99*, furniture assembly from $89*, drywall repair from $129* — that apply within that minimum visit. For a longer list, a Half Day (4 hours) is $399 and a Full Day (8 hours) is $749. You approve the written price before we start, in every city we serve.
Key takeaways
- The minimum visit is $200 (a 2-hour minimum at $100/hour). That is the floor for any visit.
- "From" prices like TV mounting from $99* are the cost of that task, not the cost of the visit — small jobs are combined to fill the $200 minimum.
- A Half Day (up to 4 hours) is $399 and a Full Day (up to 8 hours) is $749 — cheaper than hourly for the same time.
- Paying online adds a 5% card processing fee. No sales tax on labor.
What a handyman costs, by the job
| How you pay | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Per task (flat) | TV mounting from $99*, furniture assembly from $89*, drywall repair from $129*, painting from $199/room* | One common, defined job |
| Hourly | $100/hour, 2-hour minimum ($200) | A mix of small jobs on one visit |
| Half Day | $399 for up to 4 hours | 3–5 jobs: a TV mount, shelves, a door, a faucet, a light |
| Full Day | $749 for up to 8 hours | A new-home setup or 8+ tasks in one visit |
General handyman work — repairs, installs and odd jobs — is billed hourly. Defined tasks have the flat starting prices above. Either way, you get the price in writing before the visit.
Hourly, half day or full day — the honest math
- 1–3 hours of work: hourly, from $200 (the 2-hour minimum).
- About 4 hours in one visit: Half Day, $399 — a dollar less than 4 × $100.
- 5–7 hours: hourly, $500–$700 — less than a Full Day.
- A full 8-hour day: Full Day, $749 — less than 8 × $100 = $800.
- 10 or 20 hours over several visits: hourly — buy the time once and use it when it suits you.
Rule of thumb: three to five small jobs fit a half day; a new-home setup or a list of eight or more is a full day, and it costs less than two half days.
What is included and what is extra
Included: one professional handyman, standard hand tools, and clean-up of the work area afterwards. Fully insured and bonded work, with the price approved before we start.
Extra: materials and parts (brackets, anchors, paint, a new faucet) — buy them yourself or we pick them up and add the receipt; the 5% card fee when you pay online; and work that needs a licensed trade or a permit, which we tell you about up front.
Prices in your city
The rates above are the same in every city we serve, from Miami and Tampa to Austin, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego. For a local breakdown, see handyman cost in Miami, or our full price list.
How to book
- Tell us the job — a photo or a short description by text or call.
- We confirm the price in writing and a time window.
- The technician arrives, you approve the price, and pay after the job.
Book a handyman online or see all our prices. We are insured and bonded.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a handyman charge per hour?
At Handyman Gold Hands a handyman is $100 per hour with a 2-hour minimum, which is a $200 minimum visit. Common defined tasks have flat starting prices, and a Half Day is $399 or a Full Day is $749.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes. Every visit has a 2-hour minimum at $100/hour, so the minimum is $200. Small jobs are combined into one visit so you get more done for the same trip.
Do flat "from" prices include the visit minimum?
A starting price like TV mounting from $99* is the cost of that task. The visit still has the $200 minimum, so you can add other small jobs — shelves, a mirror, a faucet — into the same visit.
Are materials included in the price?
No. Labor is quoted separately from materials. You can supply parts yourself or we pick them up and add the receipt. You approve the total before we start.
Is a Half Day or Full Day cheaper than hourly?
For about four hours of work, a Half Day ($399) is a dollar less than hourly. For a full eight-hour day, a Full Day ($749) is less than 8 × $100 = $800.