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How much does a handyman cost?

  • R400 – R800/hour
    Handyman — per hour rate
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Planning to hire a handyman but you are just not sure what to expect price-wise?

Procompare has been tracking trends in handyman prices in years and here is the latest handyman cost guide for year 2025.

What is cost data based on? Cost data is based on actual project costs as reported by our Pros and on cost data retrieved from various specialized publications and websites, governmental reports, occupational associations or guilds, and related websites in South Africa.


Handyman — per hour rate

  • R400 – R800/hour

This is the per hour rate for handyman services, excluding any material costs. The cost will depend on the location and on the complexity of the job. Experienced handymen know how long it will take to do a specific job. Small jobs usually take less than two hours, while larger jobs may take anywhere between five hours to a few days. Typical handyman jobs include painting, cleaning gutters, minor plumbing jobs, etc. On average, handymen charge between R400/hour and R800/hour.

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One-time service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Type of work needed: Windows/doors, Plastering/painting
  • Property type: Commercial

One-time service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rondebosch
  • Type of work needed: Windows/doors
  • Property type: Residential

Hi there, I have a pivot door just looking for a quote for installation please. Thank You

One-time service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Potchefstroom
  • Type of work needed: Plumbing/bathroom
  • Property type: Residential

Plumbing for a new build house

One-time service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Elsies River, Matroosfontein

One-time service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Knysna
  • Type of work needed: Other
  • Property type: Residential

I wish to have someone collect and install a washing line for me. I shall purchase it at Builders. I shall be in Knysna as from 13 December

One-time service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Lakeside, Muizenberg
  • Type of work needed: Appliances
  • Property type: Residential

Needing to remove a kitchen wall ( not a supporting wall). Also need to move the DB board so a qualified electrician is needed. I have already requested an electrician on this site separately but it would be nice to get a contractor who can do both.

One-time service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kuils River
  • Type of work needed: Other
  • Property type: Residential

adjust the garage door, remote does not work, needs to lock from inside

One-time service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Type of work needed: Other
  • Property type: Residential

Good day. I need someone who can do piping for all the electronic cords in and around my floating Tv unit. I also need my Tv to be mounted higher. Please can you send me qoutes.

One-time service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Vereeniging
  • Type of work needed: Other
  • Property type: Residential

Rhino lite a part of the ceiling and paint.

One-time service

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg
  • Type of work needed: Other
  • Property type: Residential

Hi there. I have a floating Tv unit. I need all the lose wires to be piped. I also need the tv to be mounted a bit higher. Please note that this is a small unit. I'm adding some photos that might give you a better idea. Thank you.