Should you tip a handyman?

<div>Tipping a handyman is not a requirement or necessarily expected, as they should build a fair wage into the price of the job. However, some people will tip a handyman around $10 to $20 per hour or the equivalent of a day’s pay, depending on the size of the job. But it’s up to your discretion. There are no set rules for tipping a handyman service, but if they did a great job and you’re so inclined to tip, it’s encouraged and will likely be received with thanks.</div>

What questions should I ask a handyman?

<div>There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-hiring-quality-handyman-service.htm">questions or things to know before hiring a handyman</a> to do any work in your home.<ul><li>What kind of work do they do?</li><li>Do they have proper licensing?</li><li>Do they charge for estimates?</li><li>Is the estimate for both labor and materials?</li><li>Do they provide references?</li><li>Do you provide a guarantee?</li><li>When can you start and finish the job?</li><li>Do you have any before and after photos of your work?</li><li>How long have you been doing this kind of work?</li><li>Do you clean up and dispose of waste when the job is finished?</li></ul></div>

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Last update on August 25, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
I recently hired a handyman for plumbing work, including a faucet replacement, and furniture assembly. He completed the tasks efficiently and left the area spotless. I highly recommend his services.
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Reviewed in March 2020
Jose is the best handyman I’ve ever had. He always shows up on time, is careful with his work and does a high quality job, is pleasant to have around and always picks up behind himself. He is also proactive about telling me when he notices something that needs to be repaired because he realizes...
Espinosa Carpentry Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2024
The bathroom Reno was done efficiently and looks great. He helped us from first planning to completion. He also has helped us with handyman repairs in a very timely manner. We highly recommend George.
Sprintbit Corporation
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Reviewed in May 2011
We have used Handyman Connection in the past and have always been impressed with the professionalism of these handymen. However, the most recent experience was quite and I'm afraid to go back to them. I wish Handymen Connection would do a better job at calling its customers to follow up on...
Home Fixers
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Reviewed in March 2023
Jim is a highly skilled and educated handyman who loves what he's doing!! He is reliable, extremely skilled, very kind, and respectful!! For the job he does his fees are a steal! He has replaced rotten wood on my garage, replaced light fixtures, helped in kitchen cabinet refinishing, fixed and...
What's Next Handyman
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Reviewed in April 2021
All great things to say! David is very professional and knows what he is doing. He is a hard worker and honest, providing fair pricing for all types of jobs. He is respectful and cleans up after a job is done. I would recommend his services to anyone who needs plumbing work or handyman work in...
Elevate Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2013
I haven't had any problems with him. He gave me a time of when he was coming and showed up to do the work. He did what he was supposed to do and his quote was the lowest of the three quotes that we got. He was responsive as well.
Uncle Handy's Handyman Services
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Reviewed in January 2014
It was good. I mentioned nothing exceptional extraordinary, but solid service. They did excellent within my former hills interactions with both of those providers.
Gary's Home and Bathroom Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2014
He does pretty good work, he's willing to try anything, he's very kind, polite, good with kids and the biggest thing is that he's honest. He's the only one out of 10 handymen who didn't screwed me over. I have used him over and over again and he continues to be the best that I've ever used.
That Handiman Guy Inc
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Reviewed in September 2024
PLS did an amazing job at my home. I needed a lot of work done: handyman services, painting my entire house, remodeling my kitchen, and bathroom. Sam was very respectful and gave me the best price out of the other bids I got. The painting and colors were perfect, I love it! Sam put in a new...
PLS Remodeling
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Handymen in Vernon Hills

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

358 local quotes requested

ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943

"Handyman Pros sent a highly qualified worker. He was friendly and easy to work with. The handyman did very precise work and we were quite pleased with the outcome."

Bill H on June 2025

"Handyman Pros sent a highly qualified worker. He was friendly and easy to work with. The handyman did very precise work and we were quite pleased with the outcome."

Bill H on June 2025

Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath

Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

94 local quotes requested

SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER SINCE 2003! Our mission is to offer honest, reliable home remodeling services that set us apart from other service providers. We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each home repair or remodeling project is done to your satisfaction. Our commitment and assurance to our clients is something we take great pride in. When planning your next home improvement project, rely on a company that offers unparalleled knowledge, experience and expertise. Contact us today to learn more about what sets us apart from the competition.

"THE BEST experience with a contractor EVER! We’ve owned 7 houses and have hired numerous contractors to do a variety of work, this was by far the smoothest, most thorough job we’ve ever had done. The communication, preparation and scheduling made us feel at ease with the project. Everyone of the workers and managers of the job showed up on time and got our job done on the specific schedule we were given. The quality of the work was top notch! The entire team was a pleasure to work with!"

Steve B on October 2021

Customers say: Quality work

97 local quotes requested

21 years of experience

Anix, Inc. is a General Contractor and a family owned, operated, designed and built company for Illinois. We pride ourselves in High Quality Craftsmanship from New Construction to Remodeling to Handyman services. When we come out to your home to give you an estimate, we will speak to You regarding your thoughts and ideas and then design a custom layout for You. Unlike a big company, where you deal with a salesman, who has no real construction experience, then deal with an array of others, you are not familiar with, and who may not fully understand your ideas, I will stay on the job until it is finished to your satisfaction, being done properly and in a timely manner. I will not tolerate anything, but quallity from the people, who work for my company. We use just licensed subcontractors. Since we are a small company you will pay less with us. We don't have any large overheads. You will receive high quality craftsmanship at a lower cost to you. On a typical job, you can save up to 30% the same work at a more affordable cost. And because we are a small company, you may have to wait a week or two for a construction starting date. The sooner you schedule your free estimates and make your decision, the sooner we can begin working. We're located in a Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.We're Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Your satisfaction is my goal and your happy smile, when you see the finished project, is what I strive for. Please, feel free to contact us with any questions or for an additional information. http://www.anixbuilders.com

"Joe and his team are very professional, polite, considerate, prompt and efficient."

Marie O on August 2023

"Joe and his team are very professional, polite, considerate, prompt and efficient."

Marie O on August 2023

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

96 local quotes requested

With over 10 years of general contracting and handyman experience, I am here to help address any need or dream you may have.

"Overall Builders and its owner Robert were fantastic. Easy to work with, extremely accommodating, competitive pricing and the quality of work was superb! The tile pattern we chose was extremely challenging and Victor, Robert's tile guy, nailed it! We will, absolutely, use Overall Bulders for all our home remodel/repair needs in the future!"

Dianne R on January 2024

With over 10 years of general contracting and handyman experience, I am here to help address any need or dream you may have.

Dianne R on January 2024

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

148 local quotes requested

I’ve been running my own handyman business for about 4 years. I have work in most of the trades in my life. I have experience with roofing, plumbing, general repairs, and assembly of furniture. Estimates are always free.

"Very well! He was knowledgeable and professional."

Cynthia T on July 2025

"Very well! He was knowledgeable and professional."

Cynthia T on July 2025

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

196 local quotes requested

FMP Builders was to help clients throughout Chicagoland achieve the home of their dreams. With our reputation and many years of experience, we know our team is able to help improve your space to meet all of your expectations. If you’re looking for a way to fall in love with your property once again, call FMP Builders

"Warning: Avoid FMP Builders Inc (Mikhail Fomin) of Schaumburg, IL at All Costs Hiring FMP Builders Inc, run by Mikhail Fomin, was the worst decision we ever made for our home. This contractor is an unprofessional, dishonest, and utterly incompetent individual who left our bathroom remodel in ruins, cost us thousands, and displayed deeply unsettling behavior. We contracted FMP Builders for a bathroom renovation, entrusting Mikhail with the project. From the start, he was a nightmare. He took over $3,000 upfront, only to vanish after two brief visits. The first visit was solely to collect our money, and the second was marked by inappropriate, creepy comments directed at my wife, making her feel unsafe in our own home. His conduct was unprofessional and downright disturbing. The work he did manage to start was catastrophic. He demolished parts of the bathroom, leaving it in a state of disarray with exposed fixtures, damaged walls, and debris everywhere. The little work done was shoddy and dangerous, requiring extensive repairs. It cost us nearly $5,000 to fix the disaster, including $2,000 just to undo the damage he caused. This doesn’t even account for the emotional toll of dealing with his endless lies and excuses. Mikhail’s excuses were as absurd as they were insulting. He claimed multiple times to have contracted COVID, and, unbelievably, stated that his grandmother had died-more than once! These transparent fabrications were clearly meant to dodge accountability and prolong his scam. He showed zero commitment to completing the job and no remorse for the chaos he left behind. FMP Builders Inc and Mikhail Fomin are a menace to homeowners. He is a liar, a creep, and a fraud who takes money, destroys property, and disappears. Save yourself the financial loss, stress, and potential safety risks, avoid this contractor at all costs! If you’re considering hiring him, run the other way and hire a reputable professional instead."

Laura S on August 2025

Castino Painting, Stucco, Restoration

Castino Painting, Stucco, Restoration

Customers say: Super punctual

287 local quotes requested

51 years of experience

Founded in 1974, Castino Restoration is your local neighborhood business that provides water/flood damage clean up & restoration, mold remediation, carpet, rug & upholstery cleaning, interior / exterior painting, stucco, carpentry, handyman, floor installation & refinishing, gutter cleaning & roof snow removal. We pride ourselves in being skilled, ethical, friendly & fast. And we always clean up everyday before we leave. Give us a call, try us out!

"Contacted them to by phone on 7/16/21 at about 9:30 am was told the estimators were busy but was asked to send an email of photo's I had of the problem as well as my contact info and estimator would be in touch. I sent email and received a reply from Billing Mgr at 10:02 am. That is the last I heard from them. Ended up getting work done by another company that actually replied back to me (that same day). With all of the other glowing reviews of this company on Angles list, I'm surprised."

Andrea A on July 2021

Beckett's Fine Finishes

Beckett's Fine Finishes

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

1 years of experience

Here at Beckett's Fine Finishes, We aim to treat your home as if it were our own. As a homeowner we all know that pesky to-do list that continues to grow. Stress no more as we offer a variety of services to keep your home in tip top shape! Things as simple as replacing a furnace filter, installing smoke alarms, Caulking trim, grouting tile, all the way to more complex repairs and installations. Things such as cabinet Installation, bedroom and bathroom renovations, Kitchen repairs and much more! We work closely with every customer to ensure their expectations are met and exceeded. We aim to never miss even the smallest detail, completing every project in a professional and time oriented manner. Reach out today and lets get that to-do list finished!

"Beckett was so professional. Great communication. Excellent attention to detail. We are a developer and so we had him doing many differnt types of assignments for him. He managed them all very well. Since his attention to detail was in my opinion his top skill we had him going behind our subs to create lists and fix all the small things that others missed. He was also really great at following instructions and working with various teams. ."

Lori W on September 2024

Inovashon Company

3418 Harvey Boulevard

3418 Harvey Boulevard

10 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Innovation Company!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"Roberto was very professional got the job done in 2 days. Great Job"

Pat W on August 2025

"Roberto was very professional got the job done in 2 days. Great Job"

Pat W on August 2025

Customers say: True professional

419 local quotes requested

17 years of experience

My Property Masters Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Northlake and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Fast & efficient service"

Larry K on August 2025

"Fast & efficient service"

Larry K on August 2025

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FAQs for handyman service projects in Vernon Hills, IL

The average cost to hire a handyman ranges from about $40 to $140 per hour. Average project cost ranges between $180 and $700, but the cost per hour and per project depends heavily on the type, size, and complexity of the project. The pro’s experience level and your location also factor into how much a handyman charges per hour or per project. You can also expect to pay higher rates or additional fees for emergency services, or around periods of high customer demand, like holidays.

Tipping a handyman is not a requirement or necessarily expected, as they should build a fair wage into the price of the job. However, some people will tip a handyman around $10 to $20 per hour or the equivalent of a day’s pay, depending on the size of the job. But it’s up to your discretion. There are no set rules for tipping a handyman service, but if they did a great job and you’re so inclined to tip, it’s encouraged and will likely be received with thanks.

There are several questions or things to know before hiring a handyman to do any work in your home.

What kind of work do they do?
Do they have proper licensing?
Do they charge for estimates?
Is the estimate for both labor and materials?
Do they provide references?
Do you provide a guarantee?
When can you start and finish the job?
Do you have any before and after photos of your work?
How long have you been doing this kind of work?
Do you clean up and dispose of waste when the job is finished?

Yes, you should hire a handyman who’s licensed, certified, and insured, if possible. States have different requirements for handyman licensing, registration, and certifications. If licensing is required in your area, you may pay more for a licensed handyman with experience than one who is not licensed or certified, but you’re likely to get a better end result for your project. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local handymen guidelines.

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