Handyman & Home Repair
Book an independent local Pro for everyday repairs and installs: drywall, trim, doors, shelves, flooring, TV mounting and smart devices.
Subcategories
General Home Repairs
Everyday household fixes: trim and molding, sticking doors, shelving, small adjustments and the odd jobs on your list. Book an independent local Pro.
Drywall & Wall Repair
Patch holes, cracks, dents and water-damaged spots in drywall, walls and ceilings. Book an independent local Pro and compare profiles online.
Caulking & Sealing
Replace worn caulk and seal gaps around tubs, sinks, windows, doors and exterior surfaces to keep out drafts and moisture. Book an independent local Pro.
Flooring & Tile
Install, replace or repair tile and other flooring in homes and small commercial spaces. Book an independent local Pro and compare profiles online.
Smart Home Installation
Install and set up smart locks, thermostats, cameras, sensors, hubs and other connected devices. Book an independent local Pro online.
Appliance Installation & Repair
Set up, connect, adjust or make minor repairs to common household appliances. Book an independent local Pro and compare profiles online.
Door, Furniture & Cabinet Installation & Repair
Install, adjust or repair doors, cabinets and furniture, including hardware replacement. Book an independent local Pro and compare profiles online.
Window & Blind Repair
Repair and adjust windows, blinds and their hardware so they open, close and line up properly again. Book an independent local Pro online.
Mounting & Hanging
Mount TVs and hang pictures, mirrors, shelves and other items on your walls. Book an independent local Pro, compare profiles and book online.
What handyman work covers
Handyman work is the list of small fixes and installs that don't call for a specialist trade: a door that sticks, a cabinet hinge that sags, a dent where a doorknob hit the wall, the shelves you've meant to put up for months. It often makes sense to group several of these into one visit, and general home repairs is the place for a mixed list.
Typical jobs
- Patching holes and cracks before you paint, with drywall and wall repair
- Re-caulking a tub or sealing a drafty window frame, with caulking and sealing
- Replacing a cracked tile or a worn run of flooring, with flooring and tile
- Hanging a TV, a mirror or a gallery wall, with mounting and hanging
- Setting up a video doorbell, a smart lock or cameras, with smart home installation
- Fixing a blind that won't lift or a window that won't latch, with window and blind repair
- Rehanging a cabinet door or swapping drawer pulls, with door, furniture and cabinet repair
- Setting up and leveling a new appliance, with appliance installation and repair
Where handyman work stops
Virginia licenses some trades at almost any job size. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC and gas-fitting work done for pay needs a DPOR tradesman license, or supervision by someone who holds one (Va. Code § 54.1-1128, as of September 2026). So adding an outlet behind a TV belongs with electrical services, moving a sink belongs with plumbing services, and connecting a gas range or dryer is work for a licensed gas fitter. You can check any Virginia license for free on DPOR's License Lookup.
How to prepare
- Write the list down, with a photo of each item and rough measurements.
- For anything going on a wall, note what the wall is made of (drywall, plaster or brick) if you know, and mark where you want it.
- Clear the work area and keep pets out of it.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Virginia has no handyman license. A DPOR contractor license is needed for any construction, repair or improvement job worth more than $1,000, and electrical, plumbing, HVAC and gas work has its own licensing rules (Va. Code § 54.1-1100, as of September 2026).
Mounting the TV and running low-voltage cables (under 50 volts) don't need a building permit under Virginia's building code, as of September 2026. Adding an outlet or running power inside the wall is electrical work, which needs a permit and a DPOR-licensed electrician or someone working under one. If you're not sure which your job is, ask your county's building department.
Either can work, so settle it before the visit. If you're choosing finishes such as tile, cabinet hardware or a TV mount, buying them yourself keeps the choice with you. If the Pro supplies them, ask how materials will be charged.
Agree any change with the Pro before more work starts. If the job grows into electrical, plumbing or gas work, or past the $1,000 contractor-license line, it may need a differently licensed Pro.