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Average Handyman Cost in Joliet, IL

A handyman in Joliet charges roughly $51/hour — driven by the BLS OEWS national mean hourly wage of $22.94 for SOC 47-2061, the IL cost-of-living index of 92.1, and the standard 2.4× contractor markup. Below: project-by-project pricing, then 4 licensed local pros.

Handyman prices in Joliet, IL

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard hourly rate (1-person crew) per hour $51 $42 – $61
TV mount install (drywall, fixed mount) 60–90 min $99 $81 – $119
Drywall patch (one fist-sized hole) 2 hours + cure $129 $106 – $155
Interior door rehang or hardware replace 1–2 hours $108 $89 – $130
Light fixture or ceiling-fan swap (existing wiring) 1–2 hours $94 $77 – $113
Flat-pack furniture assembly (avg piece) 1.5–3 hours $101 $83 – $122
Single room repaint (10×12, 2 coats) 1 day $507 $416 – $608
Driveway + walkway pressure wash 2–4 hours $175 $144 – $210
Whole-house caulk + seal refresh 4–6 hours $244 $200 – $293

Local rate = BLS national mean × 2.4 markup × (IL COL 92.1/100). Materials adjusted by the same factor.

What a handyman in Joliet actually does

A handyman handles small to mid-size jobs that don't cross into licensed-trade territory: drywall repair and patching, painting, fixture replacement (where existing wiring is in place), light carpentry, furniture assembly, door rehang, weatherstripping, caulking, hardware installs, mounting heavy items into studs, pressure washing, and basic deck or fence repair. State rules vary on the dollar threshold above which a general contractor license is required — in California it's $500 (labor + materials per project), in Texas there is no statewide license but cities can require permits, and in Florida it's $1,000.

Questions to ask before you hire in IL

  1. For my state, is this job above the threshold that requires a contractor license?
  2. Do you carry liability insurance? (Even small jobs can do five-figure damage.)
  3. How do you price — hourly with a minimum, or flat per task?
  4. Do you bring your own materials or do I supply them?
  5. What's your guarantee if a repair fails within a few weeks?
  6. How are change-orders handled if the job opens up something bigger?
A "handyman" willing to do major plumbing, electrical, or HVAC work without a license — that's how houses end up with insurance-disqualifying defects.

4 licensed handymans in Joliet

All-Pro Renovation

📍 4121 Magnolia Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
★ 5.0 / 5 · 61 reviews · 24 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 24/7 Emergency 24 yrs
Specialties: Furniture assembly, Painting, Shelving install
Free Quote 📞 (560) 856-6384

Foster Honey-Do

📍 6930 Highland Dr, Joliet, IL 60432
★ 4.5 / 5 · 262 reviews · 27 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 27 yrs
Specialties: TV mounting, Pressure washing, Drywall patch, Door repair
Free Quote 📞 (798) 550-5819

Russell Remodel

📍 2695 Willow Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
★ 4.3 / 5 · 350 reviews · 29 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 29 yrs
Specialties: Pressure washing, Fixture replacement, Deck repair, Shelving install
Free Quote 📞 (962) 808-4134

Joliet Handyman

📍 1630 Elm Pl, Joliet, IL 60433
★ 4.8 / 5 · 100 reviews · 30 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 30 yrs
Specialties: Fixture replacement, Caulking, Door repair, Painting, Furniture assembly
Free Quote 📞 (980) 609-4306

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Seasonal handyman checklist for Joliet homeowners

Spring

  • Inspect the roof from the ground with binoculars: missing shingles, lifted flashing, or sagging gutters all need attention before storm season.
  • Clean gutters and downspouts; verify water exits at least 4 feet from the foundation.
  • Re-caulk exterior windows and doors where the old bead has cracked or pulled away.
  • Pressure wash siding, decks, and walkways; reseal wood decks every 2–3 years.
  • Touch-up exterior paint before summer UV intensifies.

Fall

  • Clean gutters again after leaf-drop; clogged gutters in winter cause ice dams and interior damage.
  • Caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows; the average home loses 30% of conditioned air through gaps.
  • Drain and store outdoor hoses; cover hose bibs.
  • Inspect the chimney and have it swept if you burn wood; clear creosote is the leading cause of chimney fires.
  • Stage firewood at least 30 feet from the house.

Winter

  • Reverse ceiling fans to clockwise (low) to push warm air down.
  • Test all door hardware and locks now; lubrication issues are easier to fix before a sub-freezing morning.
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