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Handyman vs. Contractor: Which Do You Need?
4 min read · Updated 2026-10-17
Small repairs — patching drywall, hanging doors, fixing fences, mounting TVs — are typical handyman work. Jobs that need a permit, structural changes, or licensed trades like electrical, plumbing and roofing call for a licensed contractor.
The short answer
Small repairs — patching drywall, hanging doors, fixing fences, mounting TVs — are typical handyman work. Jobs that need a permit, structural changes, or licensed trades like electrical, plumbing and roofing call for a licensed contractor.
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