Handyman jobs in Austin
HandyMan is opening in Austin. Clients post what they need, you quote for the ones you want, and the pros who are on the platform early get first pick of the requests that come in.
Free to join. You set your own rate.
The work in Austin
Austin has been building apartments faster than almost anywhere in the country, and filling them with people who moved from somewhere else. That produces a specific mix: a constant stream of assembly and mounting in new units, and older bungalows east and south of the centre where owners are renovating one room at a time.
- Assembly and mounting in newly built apartments
- Room-by-room renovation help in older bungalows
- Ceiling fans, fixtures and outdoor lighting
- Decks, fences and outdoor living space repairs
- Turnover cleaning in the rental market
How it works
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Create your profile
Your trades, your area, the rate you start from, and the hours you work.
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Quote on requests near you
Requests are matched by distance and trade. You choose which ones to answer.
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Do the job, get paid
The client pays through the platform; the money reaches your payout account when the work is done.
Before you take work in the US
HandyMan does not issue licences or permits, and nothing here is legal advice — the rules in the US are yours to meet. This is what pros usually have to sort out first.
- Licensing is set by the state, and often by the city on top of that. Some states license handyman work above a dollar threshold; others license only the specific trades.
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC are licensed trades nearly everywhere. Check your state board before you accept that work, not after.
- Carry liability insurance, and workers compensation if you bring anyone with you. Clients and building managers ask for certificates.
- You are an independent contractor on this platform: you set your rates, you handle your own taxes, and you receive a 1099 where the thresholds apply.
Questions pros ask
Is the new-build work worth taking?
It is quick, repeatable and close together, which suits a full day of short jobs. The rates per job are smaller, so density matters more than distance here.
What does Texas require of me?
Licensing at state level covers plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Everything else is unlicensed work, though insurance is still what serious clients ask about.
Can I work weekends?
You set your own hours, and in a city of renters weekends are often when people are home to let you in.
How is payment handled?
Through the platform — held while the work is done, released when you finish.
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