Last updated: October 10, 2026

Best Handyman in Pittsburgh, PA (2026): Top 10 Compared

We compared 10 handyman companies serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding suburbs. Each one is scored on public reviews, service range, licensing, availability and track record. Every pro, con and watch-out links to the review site or business page it came from, so you can check it yourself.

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★ Editor's Pick

Editor's Pick: we personally know the owner of this business. Full disclosure

SteelHandy

US Success Properties LLC

4.880 reviews across Thumbtack, Angi, HomeAdvisor

Coraopolis-based handyman and light-construction company (US Success Properties LLC) covering Pittsburgh and suburbs within about 20 miles. Its range runs from drywall and doors to decks, concrete and kitchen work.

Reviewers repeatedly mention punctual, professional crews.
Several reviewers mention quick quotes, fair pricing, clear communication and a clean job site.
Wide service range for a handyman: decks, pergolas, concrete, kitchens and flooring alongside everyday repairs.

Scored rank: #2 of 10 (67.6/100)
Service area: Pittsburgh and suburbs within about 20 miles of the city, including Mt. Lebanon, Bethel Park and Monroeville
Services: 10 types, incl. doors & windows, decks & fences, fixtures, fans & minor electrical

The Editor's Pick slot is our editorial choice and sits outside the scored list. Its scored rank is shown above and is calculated with the same formula as every other company.

Call (445) 226-1700 Website ↗

Pittsburgh handymen compared side by side

Filter by the job you need, your area and minimum rating. The top-10 cards below update too.

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None of the companies publish 24/7 emergency service in the sources we checked, so the emergency filter will show no results until a company confirms it.

Side-by-side comparison of 10 handyman companies, ordered by our score
#	Company	Score	Avg. rating	Reviews	Services	Emergency	Licensed*	Starting price
1	Chris Jackson's Contracting	77.2	4.8	574	9 (General repairs, Drywall & plaster, Painting…)	No	✓ PA032914	Free estimate / ask
2	SteelHandy Editor's Pick	67.6	4.8	80	10 (General repairs, Drywall & plaster, Painting…)	Not stated	Not found	Free estimate / ask
3	Ace Handyman Services South Pittsburgh	66.1	4.8	315	11 (General repairs, Drywall & plaster, Painting…)	Not stated	Not found	Free estimate / ask
4	Loft Home Services (Loft Drywall & Plaster)	62.9	4.8	166	5 (Drywall & plaster, Painting, Carpentry & trim…)	Not stated	Not found	Free estimate / ask
5	Mr. Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh, South Hills & Moon	61.4	4.8	1,133	11 (General repairs, Drywall & plaster, Painting…)	Not stated	Not found	Free estimate / ask
6	East End Handyman Company	61.0	5.0	12	8 (General repairs, Drywall & plaster, Doors & windows…)	Not stated	✓ PA185277	Free estimate / ask
7	Ace Handyman Services Pittsburgh North	53.0	4.8	232	12 (General repairs, Drywall & plaster, Painting…)	Not stated	Not found	Free estimate / ask
8	The Nordic Handyman	51.7	No star rating found	82	9 (General repairs, Painting, Drywall & plaster…)	Not stated	Not found	Free estimate / ask
9	Griffins Handyman	49.0	4.9	20	5 (TV mounting, Smart home & AV, Fixtures, fans & minor electrical…)	Not stated	Not found	Free estimate / ask
10	Pinchuk Handyman & Maintenance	44.5	No star rating found	178	8 (General repairs, Drywall & plaster, Doors & windows…)	Not stated	Not found	Free estimate / ask

*Pennsylvania has no state handyman license. Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, contractors doing $5,000+ a year of residential home-improvement work must register with the PA Attorney General and get a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) number. "Licensed" in our table means an HIC number appears in public records. Avg. rating = review-weighted average of independent platforms (company-collected reviews are excluded). "Reviews" also counts Nextdoor neighbor recommendations.

The top 10 handyman companies in Pittsburgh, ranked

Ranked by our score out of 100. Pros, cons and watch-outs paraphrase recurring themes in public reviews or facts from the company's own site. Open a full review to see each source and the date we checked it.

Chris Jackson's Contracting

4.8574 reviews & recs across 1 platform

✓ Licensed

Our score

77.2/100

Long-running White Oak handyman and remodeling contractor with one of the largest independent review counts in the Pittsburgh area, mostly on Angi.

Services: General repairs · Drywall & plaster · Painting · Carpentry & trim · Doors & windows · Minor plumbing · Fixtures, fans & minor electrical · Gutters & roof repair · Kitchen & bath updates

Pros

One of the largest independent review counts in the region (500+ on Angi), averaging around 4.7–4.8.
Reviewers often say the owner responds quickly and gives fair quotes.
Long track record; the company cites about 27 years of experience.
PA HIC number appears in public contractor records, and the BBB rates it A+.

Cons

Angi lists no emergency service.
Based in White Oak, so it may be a longer trip for North Hills and western suburbs.

Watch-outs

Agree on scope and price in writing before work starts. One unverified online complaint involved work done on a phone estimate.

Call (412) 512-5883 Website ↗

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SteelHandy

4.880 reviews & recs across 3 platforms

★ Editor's Pick

Our score

67.6/100

Services: General repairs · Drywall & plaster · Painting · Carpentry & trim · Doors & windows · Decks & fences · Fixtures, fans & minor electrical · Flooring · Kitchen & bath updates · Concrete & masonry

Pros

Reviewers repeatedly mention punctual, professional crews.
Several reviewers mention quick quotes, fair pricing, clear communication and a clean job site.
Wide service range for a handyman: decks, pergolas, concrete, kitchens and flooring alongside everyday repairs.
Consistent 4.7–4.9 ratings across Thumbtack, Angi and HomeAdvisor, with 50+ jobs booked on Thumbtack.
Offers free in-home estimates.

Cons

Newer company (in business since 2021), so its track record is shorter than the franchises'.
Smaller review volume than the large franchises, and we couldn't confirm a Google rating.

Watch-outs

The phone number on its website uses the 445 area code (a Philadelphia-region code). Confirm you're reaching the Pittsburgh team.
Not BBB accredited; its BBB file was only opened in August 2025. Ask for its PA HIC registration number before signing.

Call (445) 226-1700 Website ↗

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Ace Handyman Services South Pittsburgh

4.8315 reviews & recs across 2 platforms

BBB accredited

Our score

66.1/100

Ace Hardware's handyman franchise for the South Hills and Mon Valley (formerly Handyman Matters), BBB-accredited since 2004 with a large Angi review base.

Services: General repairs · Drywall & plaster · Painting · Carpentry & trim · Doors & windows · Minor plumbing · Fixtures, fans & minor electrical · Furniture assembly · TV mounting · Kitchen & bath updates · Decks & fences

Pros

BBB-accredited since 2004 with an A+ rating.
Strong independent review base (300+ on Angi, about 4.8).
Publishes an explicit South Hills town list, so coverage is easy to check.

Cons

The small Yelp sample (9 reviews) averages noticeably lower, about 3.9.
Different phone numbers for each sub-area (South Hills, Mon Valley, Washington) can be confusing.

Watch-outs

Main office is in Monongahela. Confirm that the South Hills line covers your ZIP before booking.

Call (412) 851-1104 Website ↗

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Loft Home Services (Loft Drywall & Plaster)

4.8166 reviews & recs across 2 platforms

Our score

62.9/100

Pittsburgh drywall and plaster specialist that also does trim, fixtures and general handyman work. Reviews are strong and consistent across platforms.

Services: Drywall & plaster · Painting · Carpentry & trim · General repairs · Fixtures, fans & minor electrical

Pros

Specialist in drywall and old-house plaster repair, a common need in Pittsburgh's older housing.
Reviewers consistently rate professionalism, work quality and responsiveness highly.
Several reviewers note technicians who explain each step and clean up well.
Neighbors on Nextdoor describe on-time crews that keep in touch throughout the project.

Cons

Narrower focus than a general handyman: not a fit for decks, plumbing or most electrical work.
No consistent street address across listings.

Watch-outs

Operates under two names (Loft Home Services and Loft Drywall & Plaster). Make sure your quote and contract name the same business.

Call (412) 641-0618 Website ↗

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Mr. Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh, South Hills & Moon

4.81,133 reviews & recs across 2 platforms

Our score

61.4/100

Local franchise of the national Mr. Handyman brand covering the North Hills, the South Hills and Moon. It has by far the largest review count here, though its Yelp score is much lower than the reviews the company collects itself.

Services: General repairs · Drywall & plaster · Painting · Carpentry & trim · Doors & windows · Minor plumbing · Fixtures, fans & minor electrical · Kitchen & bath updates · Decks & fences · Furniture assembly · TV mounting

Pros

Very large review volume (1,000+ reviews on Birdeye), averaging around 4.8.
Several reviewers describe technicians who arrive on time, document the task list and get straight to work.
One-call provider for a broad mix of repairs: drywall, doors, carpentry, minor plumbing and electrical.
States it carries general liability and workers' compensation insurance.

Cons

The independent Yelp rating (about 3.7 from 35 reviews) is well below the reviews the company collects itself.
Nextdoor reviewers mention high prices for small jobs, including add-on fees.
Office hours are weekdays only.

Watch-outs

A Nextdoor reviewer reported booked technicians who didn't show up or call. Confirm your appointment window the day before.
Reviewers on HomeAdvisor and Nextdoor describe final costs running past the first estimate. Ask for a written not-to-exceed price.
Mr. Handyman territories are separate franchises. Make sure your address falls in this office's territory.

Call (724) 923-4377 Website ↗

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East End Handyman Company

5.012 reviews & recs across 1 platform

✓ Licensed

Our score

61.0/100

Young, owner-led East End handyman business with a perfect Yelp record so far. It covers appliance repair, door fixes and custom catio builds.

Services: General repairs · Drywall & plaster · Doors & windows · Minor plumbing · Fixtures, fans & minor electrical · Appliance install/repair · Furniture assembly · Carpentry & trim

Pros

Perfect 5.0 on Yelp so far.
Reviewers repeatedly mention fast responses, prompt quotes, quick scheduling and on-time arrival.
Covers appliance repair and installation, which many handymen skip.
PA HIC number appears in public contractor records.

Cons

Small review sample (about a dozen), mostly from 2023–2024.
Young business (started 2023).

Watch-outs

Lists plumbing and electrical repair. For anything beyond minor fixes, ask whether a licensed trade or a city permit is needed.

Call (412) 339-8369 Website ↗

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Ace Handyman Services Pittsburgh North

4.8232 reviews & recs across 3 platforms

BBB accredited

Our score

53.0/100

Ace Hardware's handyman franchise for the North Hills and Cranberry area. It offers a one-year labor warranty and background-checked craftsmen.

Pros

Backs completed labor with a one-year warranty.
Says its craftsmen are background-checked.
BBB-accredited (since 2021) with an A+ rating.
High average on a review aggregator (about 4.9 from 200+ reviews).

Cons

Covers the North Hills and Butler County, not city neighborhoods.
Small Yelp and HomeAdvisor samples are noticeably weaker (2.0 from 3 reviews and 4.2 from 5 reviews).

Watch-outs

Listings show four different phone numbers and two office addresses (Seven Fields and Wexford). Book through the number on the office's own page.

Call (412) 634-6540 Website ↗

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The Nordic Handyman

No star rating found82 reviews & recs across 1 platform

BBB accredited

Our score

51.7/100

Locally owned, family-run Pittsburgh handyman business operating since 2019. It covers everyday repairs through small remodels, plus seasonal holiday lighting.

Services: General repairs · Painting · Drywall & plaster · Carpentry & trim · Flooring · Furniture assembly · Kitchen & bath updates · Holiday lighting · Decks & fences

Pros

Neighbors describe pricing as very reasonable and say no job is too small.
Reviewers mention on-time service.
BBB-accredited since January 2024 and a member of the Southwest Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Broad service list, from repairs and flooring to railings, small remodels and holiday lighting.

Cons

Few star-rated reviews on major platforms that we could verify.
Weekday hours only.

Watch-outs

Two phone numbers appear across listings, (412) 403-4092 and (412) 523-8095. The 403 number is the one on its website.

Call (412) 403-4092 Website ↗

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Griffins Handyman

4.920 reviews & recs across 1 platform

Our score

49.0/100

Cranberry Township handyman focused on TV mounting, home theater, smart thermostats and other home electronics, plus light fixtures and assembly.

Services: TV mounting · Smart home & AV · Fixtures, fans & minor electrical · Furniture assembly · Carpentry & trim

Pros

Specialist in TV mounting, home theater, smart thermostats and home automation.
Reviewers mention getting on the schedule quickly and creative problem-solving on tricky mounts, such as stone fireplaces.
Near-perfect Yelp rating (4.9).
Saturday hours.

Cons

Narrow focus on electronics and installs; not a general repair contractor.
Based in Cranberry Township, north of the city.

Watch-outs

Some directories list an out-of-state (704) number under a misspelled name. Use the number on Yelp or the company website.

Call (724) 650-6540 Website ↗

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#10

Pinchuk Handyman & Maintenance

No star rating found178 reviews & recs across 1 platform

Our score

44.5/100

Owner-operated Pittsburgh handyman business. It is the most-recommended handyman on Nextdoor in Pittsburgh by neighbor faves.

Services: General repairs · Drywall & plaster · Doors & windows · Fixtures, fans & minor electrical · Minor plumbing · Carpentry & trim · Furniture assembly · Appliance install/repair

Pros

Most-recommended handyman listing on Nextdoor in Pittsburgh (178 neighbor faves).
Neighbors describe meticulous work and on-time arrival.
Owner-operated: the owner lists experience across plumbing, drywall, electrical, demolition and assembly.
BBB rating of A with no complaints on file.

Cons

Few star-rated reviews on Google, Yelp or Angi that we could verify. Its reputation rests mainly on Nextdoor recommendations.
No published hours, pricing or insurance details.

Watch-outs

As an owner-operated business, ask about lead times for larger or multi-day jobs.
Ask for proof of insurance and a PA HIC number; we didn't find either published.

Call (412) 628-3968 Website ↗

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Quick answers: hiring a handyman in Pittsburgh

Who is the best handyman in Pittsburgh?

On our scoring model, Chris Jackson's Contracting ranks #1 with 77.2/100. It combines a 4.8★ average with about 574 reviews. Our Editor's Pick is SteelHandy, shown separately because we know the owner (see our disclosure). "Best" depends on the job, so filter the table by service and area.

How much does a handyman cost in Pittsburgh?

Most Pittsburgh handymen charge roughly $50–$100 per hour, and national franchises are often at the higher end ($75–$125). Many have a 1–2 hour minimum or a trip fee. Small jobs like a faucet swap or TV mount usually land between $100 and $300 before materials. See our cost guide for job-by-job estimates.

Do handymen need a license in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has no state handyman license. Contractors who do $5,000 or more of residential home-improvement work a year must register with the PA Attorney General and show a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) number on contracts and ads. In our research, Chris Jackson's Contracting and East End Handyman Company had an HIC number in public records. Always ask for the number and check it with the Attorney General.

Which Pittsburgh handyman has the most reviews?

Mr. Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh, South Hills & Moon has the largest independent review footprint in our list (about 1,133 reviews and recommendations). Volume makes up part of the 30% "rating & volume" weight in our score.

Is a franchise or an independent handyman better?

Franchises (Mr. Handyman, Ace Handyman Services) usually offer office scheduling, insurance, background-checked staff and labor warranties, but they tend to charge more per hour. Independent and owner-operated businesses are often cheaper and more flexible, but they have less capacity. Our cards list each company's trade-offs.

Do I need a permit for handyman work in Pittsburgh?

Cosmetic repairs generally don't need one. New electrical circuits, plumbing changes, structural work, decks and many exterior projects typically need a permit from the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (or your borough or township outside the city). A reputable handyman will tell you when a permit or licensed trade is needed.

How do you rank these companies?

Every company is scored on the same public formula: review rating & volume 30%, sentiment & consistency 20%, service range 15%, licensing & insurance transparency 15%, responsiveness 10% and years in business 10%. Paid Featured listings never change the order.

Neighborhoods and suburbs served

Service areas come from each company's stated coverage and office location. Always confirm your ZIP code when you call.

City of Pittsburgh

Downtown, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, Highland Park, North Side, South Side, Mt. Washington, Greenfield, Brookline, Regent Square

5 companies: SteelHandy, Loft Home Services (Loft Drywall & Plaster), East End Handyman Company, The Nordic Handyman, Pinchuk Handyman & Maintenance

North Hills

Ross, McCandless, Wexford, Franklin Park, Hampton, Gibsonia, Shaler

2 companies: Mr. Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh, South Hills & Moon, Ace Handyman Services Pittsburgh North

South Hills

Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park, Baldwin, Whitehall, Dormont, Bridgeville, South Park

4 companies: SteelHandy, Ace Handyman Services South Pittsburgh, Mr. Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh, South Hills & Moon, The Nordic Handyman

East Suburbs

Monroeville, Penn Hills, Plum, Murrysville, Wilkinsburg, Forest Hills

3 companies: Chris Jackson's Contracting, SteelHandy, Loft Home Services (Loft Drywall & Plaster)

West & Airport Area

Moon Township, Robinson, Coraopolis, Crafton, Carnegie, Sewickley

2 companies: SteelHandy, Mr. Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh, South Hills & Moon

Mon Valley

White Oak, McKeesport, Monongahela, Elizabeth, West Mifflin, Jefferson Hills

2 companies: Chris Jackson's Contracting, Ace Handyman Services South Pittsburgh

Cranberry & Butler County

Cranberry Township, Seven Fields, Mars, Adams Township

2 companies: Ace Handyman Services Pittsburgh North, Griffins Handyman

How we rank

Every company gets the same 100-point score from public data: review sites (Yelp, Angi, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, Nextdoor), the BBB, public contractor records and the company's own website. Reviews a company collects and shows on its own site are displayed but never scored. Featured (paid) listings get a label but never move up.

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Review rating & volume30%
Review sentiment & consistency20%
Service range15%
Licensing & insurance transparency15%
Responsiveness & availability10%
Years in business10%