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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 2026.

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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Recent jobs for handymen

Window, door, plastering, and painting work for a commercial property

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
Type of work needed: Windows/doors, Plastering/painting
Property type: Commercial
Price estimate: R8500

Installation of a pivot door

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rondebosch
Type of work needed: Windows/doors
Property type: Residential
Price estimate: R2500

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

Plumbing installation for a new house

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Potchefstroom
Type of work needed: Plumbing/bathroom
Property type: Residential
Price estimate: R25,000

Plumbing for a new build house

One-time handyman service for minor repairs

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Elsies River, Matroosfontein
Price estimate: R850

Collect and install a washing line

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Knysna
Type of work needed: Other
Property type: Residential
Price estimate: R800

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

Remove kitchen wall and move DB board

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Lakeside, Muizenberg
Type of work needed: Appliances
Property type: Residential
Price estimate: R8500

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.

Garage door adjustment and remote repair

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kuils River
Type of work needed: Other
Property type: Residential
Price estimate: R850

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

Cable management and TV remounting for a floating unit

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
Type of work needed: Other
Property type: Residential
Price estimate: R2500

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.

Rhino lite ceiling repair and painting

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Vereeniging
Type of work needed: Other
Property type: Residential
Price estimate: R3500

Rhino lite a part of the ceiling and paint.

Mount TV higher and pipe loose wires

City (or suburb) where you need the service: Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg
Type of work needed: Other
Property type: Residential
Price estimate: R1800

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.