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Requirements to Start a Handyman Business in Florida
- A high school diploma or higher
- Experience and/or training in the type of services offered
- Pass a handyman skills exam
- Obtain a handyman contractor license, a business license, or both
- Get handyman insurance coverage and/or bonding
Startup Costs and Licensing Information
- 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
Information on Licensing
- 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 Business in Florida
- 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
Unlicensed Handyman Work
- 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
Licensing for Drywall Work in Florida
- 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