Find a handyman service in Knoxville, TN

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Top 10 handyman services in Knoxville, TN

Clients agree: these pros are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Dream Design Tops And Customs

Dream Design Tops And Customs

5.0(3)
Top Pro
Offers online services
1 hire on HomeGuide
Serves Mascot, TN
Tim says, "Motivated owner. Who aims for customer satisfaction " Read more
ImproveIT Renovations

ImproveIT Renovations

5.0(1)
Serves Karns, TN
Amanda M. says, "I recently hired ImproveIt Renovations to do some renovations in my house and I was extremely pleased with the results. They did a fantastic job on painting, installing new flooring, and building a wonderful deck. The end result looked amazing. The workers were very professional and friendly, and their prices were fair. I would highly recommend ImproveIt Renovations for any renovation project." Read more
J.R Weldon Co

J.R Weldon Co

4.5(2)
Offers online services
5 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Powell, TN
Jeff S. says, "All in all I’m happy with the job he did ! " Read more
C.M.Davis Services

C.M.Davis Services

5.0(2)
2 hires on HomeGuide
Serves KIMBERLIN HGT, TN
Gwen B. says, "He is very conscientious about his work. On time. Cleans up after. The house, doors, shutters look new. I also hired him to trim my shrubs. He did an excellent job and hauled it all off. His prices are very reasonable. I will definitely use him again. I will definitely use him again. " Read more
John Lagraff Floors And Tile

John Lagraff Floors And Tile

5.0(2)
1 hire on HomeGuide
Serves Trosper, KY
Brianna G. says, "I called John at the last minute when a contractor didn’t show up. He was very punctual and professional. There were a few bumps along the way but he dealt with them and got everything done and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome." Read more
EnviroSolutions

EnviroSolutions

5.0(1)
3 hires on HomeGuide
Serves CONCORD FARR, TN
Bobby R. says, "Dusty was professional and knowledgeable. " Read more
Walter’s Home Improvements

Walter’s Home Improvements

5.0(1)
Serves Sevierville, TN
Debra G. says, "They were very understanding and professional. He worked with me to keep the job cost down as much as possible." Read more
Guy Friday's

Guy Friday's

New on HomeGuide
1 hire on HomeGuide
Serves Knoxville, TN
We are the homeowners' advocate. We make sure you and your interests are taken care of. If we notice something done wrong, we point it out to you. We help educate the homeowner on the problems and possible solutions so they don't have to be intimidated. We stand behind our work, doing it right the first time, or making it right.
JD Custom Interiors

JD Custom Interiors

New on HomeGuide
Offers online services
Serves Knoxville, TN
We have been doing remodeling for over 20 years. My wife is a interior designer. Her work has been published in magazines. We love what we do. We can work with customers to help them design their dream kitchen or bathroom. We are BBB accredited, licensed and insured. I love the transformation. Tearing out the old and putting in the new. And the smiles on the customers face makes it all worth it
Gibson Directional Drilling

Gibson Directional Drilling

4.8(4)
3 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Knoxville, TN
Steven S. says, " We gave them a non typical job and they came and handled it quickly and professionally." Read more

Your handyman questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

Handyman hourly rates are $50 to $80 on average, plus the cost of materials. Most handyman work costs $150 to $600, depending on the job's size and if the handyman is self-employed or corporate. Handymen who purchase materials may have a 20% to 50% markup or a trip charge of $30 to $80.

A handyman can legally do small jobs and repairs like painting a room, hanging a TV, unclogging a drain, patching a wall, replacing a ceiling fan, fixing a fence or gate, cleaning gutters, or replacing a toilet. Some states have limits on the amount handymen can legally charge before needing a license.

Only licensed handymen can do plumbing or electrical work. Although, a handyman may legally do small electrical and plumbing jobs in some states, like replacing a toilet. For larger projects, it's best to hire electricians or plumbers in your area.

Start by searching our list of handyman services near you. After finding and contacting potential candidates:

  • Get at least three quotes to compare.
  • Read reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Select handyman contractors that are licensed, bonded, and experienced.
  • Discuss rates and payment methods upfront.
  • Avoid selecting the lowest quote as quality may suffer.
  • Ask for at least a 1-year labor warranty.
  • Get a full breakdown of all labor and material costs involved.
  • Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
  • Discuss job timelines, work hours, and expectations for larger projects.
  • Avoid making payments upfront. Instead, pay when the work is completed.

When looking to hire a local handyman, ask the following questions:

  • What type of work can you do?
  • What is your hourly rate?
  • Do you have a trip charge for getting materials?
  • How much do you mark up materials?
  • Can you provide a written estimate upfront?
  • Do you have local references or a portfolio of your work?
  • Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
  • What hours do you work?
  • How long will the job take?
  • How do you handle additional work that arises?
  • Do you provide a guarantee?
  • How do you handle damages that happen on the job?
  • Do you work alone, or will you use subcontractors?
  • What’s your payment schedule?

After asking questions and comparing estimates, hire the best handyman in your area.

Many states have a “Handyman Exemption” that only requires a license for jobs over $500 to $10,000 or more, varying by state. In other states, a license is mandatory for all work. Many states also require worker’s compensation and liability insurance to protect against damage or accidents.

Handymen don't expect a tip. If the handyman goes above and beyond or spends more time than expected, a tip is appreciated. Most homeowners tip a handyman $10 to $20 or between 10% and 15% of the total job.

Reviews for Knoxville handyman services

Recent success stories from people in the Knoxville area.
Amanda
He did a great job and was very fast
Dream Design Tops and Customs
Kathleen E.
Friendly, knowledgeable and honest. A wonderful person.
J.R Weldon Co
Nic M.
Very professional , fast and clean! Kept our appointment and didn't put us off. Excellent
C.M.Davis Services
Brandi G.
John is very professional and does amazing work. He is clean, organized and timely. He is my “go-to” guy for any house repairs or improvement I need!
John Lagraff floors and tile
Terry B.
Very knowledgeable and professional. Was on time and made the job easy. Job was left as clean as it was when they started. Thanks for the hard work
Gibson Directional Drilling
Marc S.
John with Vanguard did a great job with painting our cabinets, trim, hoodfan and shelving. he also painted our vents and closet. everything came out perfectly and looks amazing. he was able to work around our schedule and very easy to communicate. would recommend him 10/10
Vanguard Painting Services of Knoxville, TN
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