Early access in the United States. We are still building our directory for the United States. The profiles here show real public evidence from named sources, but coverage is limited and our checks are not yet as complete as on our UK site. Treat this as a preview, not a full picture.

Handymen in the United States

1,118 handymen across the United States, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring handymen in the United States

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Contractor licensing in the US is set by each state (and sometimes the city or county). For electrical, plumbing, HVAC or any major build, confirm the trade is licensed on your state's licensing board before hiring. Unlicensed work where a license is required can void permits and insurance and leave you no recourse.
  • Ask for a lien waiver as you pay each stage: in most US states an unpaid contractor or subcontractor can place a mechanic's lien on your home even if you already paid the main contractor, and a signed waiver is your protection.
  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
  • Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
  • Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.

How to judge a handyman

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each contractor’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Most states let a handyman do small jobs UNLICENSED only up to a dollar cap (California limits it to $500 including labor and materials): bigger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing, or gas work, legally need a licensed contractor. Confirm they are not exceeding that.
  • Confirm general liability insurance, and workers' compensation if they bring help, since they work all over your home.
  • Get a written list of tasks and an estimate, and favor recent, verifiable reviews.
  • For anything that touches wiring, pipes, or gas, ask them to bring in (or refer you to) the right licensed trade.

Warning signs of a rogue contractor

  • Takes on a big remodel or licensed electrical, plumbing, or gas work with no contractor license.
  • No insurance, cash-only, and no written task list.
  • Vague references or a brand-new online presence with no history.
  • Asks for a large deposit for materials up front.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Is this job within the unlicensed handyman dollar limit for my state?
  • Do you carry liability (and workers' comp for any helper)?
  • Will you bring a licensed pro for any electrical, plumbing, or gas work?
  • Can I see recent local reviews and a written task list?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy handyman?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A handyman backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend handymen for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Handymen are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a handyman?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the handyman, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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