5 Best Handymen in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Half the trick to hiring a handyman in Seattle is finding someone who will actually show up for a small job, not just the big remodels. The handymen on this page carry review counts from 41 to 120, and every one holds a rating of 4.8 stars or better, which means the choice comes down less to skill and more to who fits the size and timing of your project.

Short answer: Ace Handyman Services North Seattle has the most reviews of any handyman in Seattle on this page, at 4.8 stars across 120 reviews, while Handyman On The Run, Fast Fixes NW and Extreme Handyman Service all hold ratings of 4.9 or a perfect 5.0. Jobs here range from single-visit repairs to full punch lists before a home sale, and a written, itemized quote before work starts comes up in review after review.

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4. Queen Anne Handyman
5. Fast Fixes NW
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Seattle's Handymen, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Handyman On The Run	5.0 ★	107	Multi-trade home repairs	View ›
2	Ace Handyman Services North Seattle	4.8 ★	120	Larger repair projects	View ›
3	Extreme Handyman Service	4.9 ★	61	Direct-to-handyman service	View ›
4	Queen Anne Handyman	4.9 ★	56	Small jobs, Queen Anne area	View ›
5	Fast Fixes NW	5.0 ★	41	Exterior & renovation punch lists	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Handyman On The Run

5.0107 Google reviews

Handyman On The Run is a Bellevue-based handyman and general contracting company serving the greater Seattle area, covering drywall repair, painting, flooring, carpentry, remodeling and general maintenance. It's A+ BBB-accredited and takes on jobs that stack multiple small fixes into a single visit, from fixture installs to furniture assembly. It holds a perfect rating across every review on file.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across every review
Handles a wide range of trades in one visit, from drywall to furniture assembly
Owners personally involved and hands-on during jobs
Reviewers across Bellevue, Kirkland and Seattle report consistent quality

Worth knowing

Confidence is still building given a moderate review base relative to its scope

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating5 / 5

Review volume107 · 92th

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: The pick for anyone with a mixed punch list, given how many different trades reviewers describe it handling in a single appointment. A strong, reliable default across the eastside and Seattle proper.

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600 1st Ave #246, Seattle, WA 98104

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Ace Handyman Services North Seattle

4.8120 Google reviews

Ace Handyman Services North Seattle is the local office of the national Ace Handyman Services franchise, based in the Roosevelt neighborhood and covering carpentry, tile, flooring, deck building and bathroom remodeling. It's the most-reviewed handyman on this page and takes on both quick fixes and larger builds like new balconies and grab-bar installations. Technicians are dispatched with a written quote before the work begins.

What people praise

Most reviews of any handyman on this page, at 120
Handles larger builds, including balconies and full deck projects
Detailed, specific pricing communicated before work starts
Technicians named repeatedly for clean, thorough cleanup

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer reported a job requiring more specialized equipment than the crew arrived with

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume120 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: The safest default on sheer review volume, and a strong option for a bigger project like a deck or balcony build. Confirm what equipment or specialty the job needs when you book, especially for less common repairs.

Website +1206-413-9812 Directions

9618 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Extreme Handyman Service

4.961 Google reviews

Extreme Handyman Service is a Fremont-based, one-person operation founded in 1991, run by Tommy and covering electrical, carpentry, water damage repair, decks, kitchens and baths across Seattle, Bothell, Kirkland and Bellevue. It markets itself as direct-to-handyman with no call center, meaning the person who quotes the job is the person who shows up. It carries the second-highest rating on this page.

What people praise

Direct communication with the person doing the work, no call center layer
Fair, transparent pricing discussed on the first call
Solved electrical issues that stumped other contractors, per multiple reviewers
Established since 1991

Worth knowing

As a solo operation, scheduling depends on one person's availability

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume61 · 87th

Confidenceearly

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The pick if you want to deal directly with the person doing the work rather than a dispatch office. Reviewers consistently praise the straightforward, no-surprises approach.

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#4🕑 Open 7 days

Queen Anne Handyman

4.956 Google reviews

Queen Anne Handyman is a family-owned, Queen Anne-based handyman service specializing in small home repairs, from mounting and shelving to drywall, closet installs and light plumbing fixes, run day-to-day by David. It advertises a one-hour minimum and positions itself around fast turnaround on smaller jobs rather than large remodels. It's built for homeowners who need a handful of quick tasks knocked out at once.

What people praise

Praised repeatedly for speed and efficient scheduling
Handles unusual, one-off requests like appliance troubleshooting
Personable, friendly service noted across multiple reviews
Good fit for stacking several small tasks into one visit

Worth knowing

Best suited to smaller jobs rather than large-scale remodeling

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume56 · 82th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for a batch of small repairs rather than a major renovation. Its Queen Anne base makes it especially convenient for that neighborhood and nearby areas.

Website +1206-285-4356 Directions

360 Newell St, Seattle, WA 98109

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Fast Fixes NW

5.041 Google reviews

Fast Fixes NW is a licensed and insured Seattle-area handyman company covering a wide range of exterior and interior work, including siding, windows, gutters, fencing, recessed lighting and full pre-listing repair punch lists. It's built for both single fixes and larger multi-trade projects, including a full barn renovation described in its reviews. It serves Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Issaquah and several surrounding cities.

What people praise

Handles large exterior projects like siding, windows and roofing alongside small repairs
Responsive and accommodating for clients coordinating work from out of state
Detailed, surprise-free invoices called out by reviewers
Wide service area covering Seattle and several surrounding cities

Worth knowing

Fewest reviews of any name on this page, at 41

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating5 / 5

Review volume41 · 71th

Confidenceearly

Recency9 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: Ranks last here mainly on review volume, not quality; every review is five stars. A strong choice for exterior work or a pre-sale repair punch list specifically.

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the handyman’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Seattle handymen. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 built on over a hundred reviews carries more weight than the same score on a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a handyman cost in Seattle? (2026)

Handyman pricing in Seattle usually runs on an hourly rate with a minimum call-out, and the total depends heavily on the number and complexity of tasks bundled into a single visit. Several companies on this page group smaller jobs into routes to keep pricing reasonable, so booking multiple tasks at once often costs less per task than calling separately.

Serving all of Seattle

The handymen above cover Seattle neighborhoods including Queen Anne, Fremont, Ballard, the Central District and Wallingford, along with Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell and Shoreline across the wider metro. Searching for a handyman near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option.

What to ask before you hire a handyman

Is there an hourly minimum, and what does it cover?
Are you licensed and insured in Washington?
Can you provide a written quote before the work begins?
Do you charge extra for materials, or is that built into the quote?
How soon can you schedule the visit, and is there a cancellation fee?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these handymen?

We started from handymen in Seattle with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which handyman is best for a long punch list before selling a house?

Fast Fixes NW and Ace Handyman Services North Seattle both handled multi-item punch lists in their reviews, including projects coordinated remotely by out-of-state owners.

How much does a handyman cost in Seattle?

Costs vary too widely by hourly rate, job scope and materials to quote a general range responsibly. Ask each handyman for their rate and any minimum before booking.

The bottom line

Ace Handyman Services North Seattle is the safe default on review volume and range of work, while Handyman On The Run and Extreme Handyman Service are strong picks if you want a smaller, more hands-on operation. Whoever you call, get the written quote before work starts.

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