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Handyman Services in Chicago, IL
24 local handyman services serving Chicago and the surrounding area. Chicago is a large metro with a deep bench of contractors. See typical Illinois costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~2,664,452
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
1 mi
Typical handyman services cost in Illinois: hiring runs $300–$900, DIY about $100–$300. Calibrate it to Chicago before you call.
Handyman Services near Chicago
Caibo Solutions LLC
Handyman · Rosemont, Illinois · 16 mi
Erich's Handyman Service
Handyman · Homewood, Illinois · 20 mi
I CAN FIX IT CHICAGO LLC
Handyman · Palatine, Illinois · 29 mi
Schmitt Family Construction
Handyman · North Chicago, Illinois · 35 mi
Artisons Painting and Remodeling Chicago Painters IL
Painter · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
Direct Improvements
Plumber · Chicago, Illinois · 2 mi
Little Mermaid Cleaning Services Corp.
Pressure Washing · Chicago, Illinois · 3 mi
BARE DOWN ELECTRICAL
Electrician · Cicero, Illinois · 4 mi
HYDE PARK HOME REPAIR
Electrician · Chicago, Illinois · 5 mi
C Master Service Llc.
Siding · Chicago, Illinois · 6 mi
Permits & rules in Illinois
Permit rules for handyman services vary by city and county in Illinois. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Illinois guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Illinois handyman services costs are calibrated from the national average using Illinois's regional price parity (1.00) and local labor index (1.04).
See Illinois permit details →Handyman Services in Chicago: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a handyman in Chicago, Illinois?
In Illinois, handyman services typically runs $300 to $900 when you hire a pro, and about $100 to $300 if you do it yourself. Chicago prices track the Illinois range, with larger metros toward the high end. Size it to your own home with our free calculator.
Do I need a permit for handyman services in Illinois?
Permit rules for handyman services vary by city and county in Illinois. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Illinois guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the Chicago or Illinois building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a handyman in Chicago?
Handyman services is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $100 to $300 and $300 to $900, but handyman services bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in Chicago is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many handyman services serve Chicago?
We currently list 24 handyman services within about 35 miles of Chicago, the nearest about 1 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.