What Is Needed to Start a Handyman Business in Florida?

Startup costs range from $10,000 to $100,000 depending on equipment purchases, number of employees, office, and storage sizes
Legal and accounting expenses are around $1,200
You may need a general contractor or electrical contractor license for certain work
Research the specific license requirements for your area and services
Structural work like renovations and roofing requires a Florida general contractor license

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation provides more information on licensing
Handyman license costs $249 during even years and $149 during odd years

Handyman work requires technical skills in areas like maintenance, installation, and repair
Advertising helps gain customers, consider door-to-door flyers
With the right licenses and skills, now is a good time to start a handyman business given growing demand to outsource household projects and repairs

An unlicensed handyman can install cabinets, flooring, swimming pools, paint, do basic yard work or repair drywall
More specialized work requires a license
Structural work like renovations and roofing requires a Florida general contractor license
The state doesn’t regulate those calling themselves a handyman, they can only perform minor repairs

To start a handyman business in Florida you need a high school diploma or higher, obtain licenses and insurance, experience and/or training, pass a handyman skills exam
Startup costs range from $10,000 to $100,000
You may need a contractor license for certain work like renovations and roofing which requires a Florida general contractor license costing $249 during even years and $149 during odd years
Handyman work requires maintenance, installation, and repair skills
Advertising helps gain customers through door-to-door flyers
Now is a good time to start a handyman business given growing demand to outsource household projects and repairs