In Illinois, most handyman job projects cost between $100 and $600 per job, with a typical price near $250. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical handyman job cost
$100 – $600
per job · typical $250
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Handyman job cost breakdown
- Minor repair$75.00 – $150typical $100
- Medium job$150 – $400typical $250
- Major project$400 – $1,000typical $600
At a glance
- Typical range$100 – $600
- Unitper job
- Cities covered50
What Handyman Services costs
Typical cost for a single visit covering minor electrical, plumbing, or assembly tasks. Hourly rates $50-100 plus materials. Larger jobs quoted separately.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
Do handymen charge by the hour or per job?
Most charge by the hour ($50-150) plus materials, but many offer flat rates for common tasks like TV mounting or faucet repair.
Should I supply my own materials?
It can save money if you know what's needed. However, handymen get trade discounts and may include warranty on their parts.
How do I find a reliable handyman?
Check online reviews, ask for references, and verify insurance. Get multiple quotes for larger jobs to gauge fair pricing.