5 Best Handymen in St. Louis (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated November 2026 · 7 min read

We compared 16 handymen in St. Louis on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A door that won't latch or a dryer that needs a new outlet are small jobs, and they are what a handyman is for. The handymen in St. Louis on this page have collected more than 320 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.8 to 5.0, and what separates them is what each one will take on.

Short answer: Gateway Home Services carries a 4.8 rating from more than 140 Google reviews, the most on this page. Cudgel Maintenance & Handyman Services is rated 4.9 from more than 60 reviews, and Custom Maintenance Service holds a 5.0 from more than 60. No prices are published here.

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#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Gateway Home Services	4.8 ★	146	Doors, painting and small installs	View ›
2	Cudgel Maintenance & Handyman Services	4.9 ★	69	Repair lists and rental properties	View ›
3	Custom Maintenance Service	5.0 ★	61	Repairs that cross trades	View ›
4	Handyman Dave Home Services	4.8 ★	29	Plugs, faucets and home repairs	View ›
5	Morris Property Services	5.0 ★	22	Routine home maintenance in South City	View ›

Who handles which kind of repair

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

Gateway Home Services

4.8146 Google reviews

Gateway Home Services is a handyman business with a Gravois Rd address in the Affton area, listed on Google as a handyman and also under remodeling, tile, siding, insulation, window installation and gutter cleaning. Its reviews describe door repair and repainting, a 220V dryer outlet with vent and drywall patching, and wallpaper and painting work. One reviewer also had a business hood and grease traps cleaned by the same company.

What people praise

Reviewers praise clear communication and a follow-up call after the job
A reviewer says a 120-year-old front door that was falling apart came back as a working, repainted door
A customer describes a technician who kept the work area clean and was friendly with their pets
One reviewer calls the quote very affordable

Worth knowing

Reviews also cover commercial cleaning, so the service mix is broader than repairs alone

Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume146 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A broad small-jobs company with the largest review base on this page, and reviewers keep naming the same few technicians. A sensible first call for doors, patching and painting.

Website +1314-350-5171 Directions

9701 Gravois Rd Ste 2, St. Louis, MO 63123

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

Cudgel Maintenance & Handyman Services

4.969 Google reviews

Cudgel Maintenance & Handyman Services is a handyman and maintenance company in the Affton area. Its website lists sticking doors and latches, drywall and plaster patches, painting, caulking and weatherstripping, small carpentry and trim, and faucet, toilet and fixture repair, and invites customers to send photos so the office can call back to discuss the work. Reviewers include homeowners as well as a property manager and a vacation-rental company.

What people praise

Technicians are described as on time, communicative and thorough
One reviewer says the technician spotted a shutoff valve and removed that item from the work order to save money
A property manager credits the team with prompt scheduling on work orders across a portfolio
Reviewers mention a quick, reasonable bid on a kitchen faucet and a repaired garage cabinet

Worth knowing

Per the site, requests go through an office callback before scheduling

Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume69 · 91st

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for a list of small repairs or ongoing property upkeep. Send photos with your request, as the site asks.

Website +1314-791-5680 Directions

10627 Tesshire Dr, St. Louis, MO 63123

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

Custom Maintenance Service

5.061 Google reviews

Custom Maintenance Service is a property maintenance and general repair company with a Gravois Ave address in the City of St. Louis. Its website lists a long run of services, including drywall, carpentry, interior and exterior painting, flooring, plumbing repairs and electrical work, and says it serves the St. Louis area with free estimates. Reviewers describe plumbing repairs, restoring a water-damaged ceiling, installing recessed lighting and finishing a basement repair.

What people praise

A reviewer says the repairman texted an arrival time and a photo, quoted the service call and stuck to it
One customer describes a technician tracking a dead bedroom circuit to a tripped GFCI on the other side of the house
A reviewer calls a ceiling restoration and recessed lighting install high-quality craftsmanship
A repeat customer describes front porch columns restored and neighbors stopping by to compliment them

Worth knowing

Hours are weekdays only

Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis

Rating5 / 5

Review volume61 · 84th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong on jobs that mix trades, such as a ceiling repair plus lighting, or a plumbing fix and a GFCI hunt. A useful call when you don't know whose job a problem is.

Website +1314-227-9029 Directions

5427 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Handyman Dave Home Services

4.829 Google reviews

Handyman Dave Home Services is a handyman business at a City of St. Louis address, and Google lists no website for it. Reviewers describe Dave swapping kitchen outlet plugs, replacing two faucets and shower hardware, and completing repairs around the house, and he replies to reviews himself. Hours on Google run Monday to Saturday.

What people praise

Reviewers say he is quick to give estimates and to answer texts
A customer says he was open about costs and even suggested a way to save money on a plug
One reviewer says he showed worn and corroded parts and picked up replacements at the hardware store
One customer describes him texting when he is on the way and explaining the work as he goes

Worth knowing

One reviewer was referred to a separate contractor for a storm door when Dave was unavailable, and the owner's reply says that crew runs its own business

Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume29 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recencyabout a year ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A handyman for small repairs like outlets and faucets, with plain-spoken praise from customers. Ask for a written estimate on a larger job.

+1314-757-1292 Directions

3453 Wyoming St, St. Louis, MO 63118

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Morris Property Services

5.022 Google reviews

Morris Property Services is a home maintenance company based in Compton Heights, with a South City service area that its website lists as Shaw, Tower Grove East, Tower Grove South, Lafayette Square, Benton Park and nearby neighborhoods. The site describes a quarterly routine maintenance program plus general repairs, carpentry, tuckpointing, drywall and plaster repair, flooring and tile, deck and fence maintenance, and minor plumbing, electrical and HVAC work. Reviewers describe a replaced doorway and other repairs.

What people praise

One reviewer says the workers were respectful of their home and the price was very reasonable
One customer says the scope of the project arrived by email the evening of the visit
A reviewer notes the same team works the job daily
A customer says the company gave an estimate even though it wasn't taking the job

Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis

Rating5 / 5

Review volume22 · 69th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A maintenance-led outfit that suits homeowners in its South City service area who want repairs on a schedule. Its Google rating rests on a smaller set of reviews, so read a few before booking.

Website Book now +1314-798-4939 Directions

2930 Michigan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118

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How the scores work

Rating is each business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, set against other handymen in the St. Louis area. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from well over a hundred people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What shapes handyman pricing in St. Louis

No prices are published here. Handyman quotes tend to move with the size of the job, whether a repair needs a licensed trade, the materials involved, and whether the company charges a service call or bids by the project. Reviewers mention a service-call quote, bids and work orders.

Where these handymen work

Gateway Home Services and Cudgel Maintenance & Handyman Services are in the Affton area. Custom Maintenance Service and Handyman Dave Home Services have City of St. Louis addresses, and Morris Property Services is based in Compton Heights and lists South City neighborhoods as its service area. Searching for a handyman near me? Each card has a phone number so you can ask about your address.

What to ask a St. Louis handyman before booking

Is the quote for the whole job, or is there a service-call fee on top?
Does any part of my list need a licensed plumber or electrician, and who handles that?
Who will come to the house, and will it be the same person each time?
Can you group several small repairs into one visit?
Do you clean up and haul away leftover materials?

Frequently asked questions

What small jobs do St. Louis handymen get hired for?

Reviewers on this page describe door repair and repainting, a 220V dryer outlet with drywall patching, wallpaper, replacing kitchen outlets, new faucets and shower hardware, a repaired garage cabinet, and a restored water-damaged ceiling.

Can a handyman in St. Louis do plumbing or electrical fixes?

Reviewers describe Gateway installing a dryer outlet, Cudgel fitting a kitchen faucet, Custom Maintenance fixing a plumbing leak and tracing a dead circuit, and Handyman Dave swapping outlets and faucets. For anything bigger, ask whether the job calls for a licensed tradesperson before you book.

Do any of these handymen take on rental or property management work?

A property manager praises Cudgel for handling work orders across a portfolio, and a vacation-rental company calls it fast and thorough. Morris Property Services’ site also lists a property management and general contracting service.

How do I request a handyman quote in St. Louis?

Cudgel’s site asks for photos and details, after which its office calls to discuss the work. Custom Maintenance Service’s site offers a free estimate by call or text, and one Morris reviewer got a written scope the same evening as the site visit.

Picking a handyman for your list

Match the company to the job: Gateway for doors and painting, Cudgel for repair lists and rentals, Custom Maintenance when a fix spans trades. Whoever you call, get the scope and any service-call fee in writing before work starts.

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