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Top-Rated Handymen in Ava - Updated Nov 2026

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Your #1 Handy
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Ava, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m Jesse a reliable, hardworking handyman who takes pride in doing the job right the first time. I focus on quality workmanship, honest communication, and treating every customer’s home or business with respect. Whether it’s a small repair, installation, or larger project, I show up ready to work and make sure the job is done properly. Choose me as your handyman because you can count on dependable service, quality work, and someone who genuinely cares about the results.

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VMK Remodeling
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Handyman for Multiple Small ProjectsHandyman for Multiple Small Projects- For Business

Serving Ava, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"His service and him professionally was excellent. From the time he came out to give me the estimate to completion time. I will be using him again for some other projects we`ve already discussed it and got some things line up it was an overall excellent experience."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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We can fix it
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Ava, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is Randy Cissell and the name of my company is “We can fix it”. I started “We can fix it” out of the love to fix things and has now grown into a dedicated “Handyman Repair Business”, in Southeast Missouri, helping homeowners with a wide variety of repairs!I \n\nWe specialize in drywall repair, light electrical and light plumbing repair and many other home improvement task, including door & window repair and fixture replacements.\n\nWith over 30yrs of experience I pride myself on workmanship and treating each home as if it were my own!

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Jones Handymen
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Ava, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

My names Chandler Jones, im 19 years, im in the Ibew apprenticeship, Graduated from Carterville Illinois Highschool, I love sports and im looking for some extra gigs

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Kencan Handyman Service
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Ava, IL and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

I’m a hard working individual with many years experience in different fields of construction, I believe in keeping a clean and safe work area for myself, any workers or homeowners, I also am a firm believer on leaving no job unfinished. If you’re having problems or just wanting to do some remodeling? Call: Kencan Handyman Service

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Handyman Services FAQs, answered by experts

A contractor specializes in a specific field. They often operate in teams where they have subcontractors to handle specialized problems. So if you have significant plumbing, drywall, or roofing issues, you’ll want to hire a contractor, as the job may require a team.

A handyperson is typically one person who works on whatever jobs come their way. You wouldn’t call a contractor to fix the hinges on cabinets or paint your room. Instead, a handyperson can handle all these issues, saving you from making multiple phone calls.

In most states, handypeople do not need to be licensed to perform simple home repair tasks and smaller jobs. When projects exceed specific cost amounts, however, ranging from $500 in California to $50,000 in other states, some municipalities consider them to be contractors, meaning they need to be licensed. To learn if your handyperson should be licensed to work on your job, contact your local governing body or state contractors’ licensing board before starting any work.

Most professional appliance removal companies will not expect a tip, but offering one is a good way to show appreciation for a job well done. A tip of 10% to 20% is a good idea if your professionals are working in the rain or snow, if they take extra care not to damage your walls and furniture in the removal process, or if they need to maneuver the appliance through tight spaces or up or down stairs to get it out of your home.

Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room). 

While handypeople do not need to be licensed in many places, you should only hire insured pros for any home improvement work. Your handyperson should have active liability coverage that protects them and you in the case of an error or accident. Furthermore, if they have employees on your property, they should also have workers’ compensation insurance. If you hire an individual or a company that is not insured and they damage your property, have an accident while on the job, or become injured on your property without insurance, you can be held financially liable.

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