Handyman jobs in Philadelphia
HandyMan is opening in Philadelphia. 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.
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The work in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a city of rowhouses, most of them over a century old, sharing walls and party lines of plumbing. That housing produces its own catalogue of work: plaster that will not hold a fixing, stairs that have moved, basements that take water, and windows that were painted shut two owners ago.
- Rowhouse repairs: plaster, trim, sticking doors and windows
- Basement damp and water-entry fixes
- Small plumbing in century-old supply and waste runs
- Fixture and lighting replacement
- Turnover work for landlords with several properties
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
Agree the price and payment method with the client, then settle directly 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 set your own rates and remain responsible for the registrations, insurance and tax records that apply to your business. Check current IRS, state and local guidance for your situation.
Questions pros ask
Does old housing change what I should carry?
It changes the fixings more than the tools. Plaster, lath and old timber need a different approach from drywall, and the pros who know that get called back.
What licensing applies?
Pennsylvania licenses some trades at state level and the city has its own contractor requirements — check with the city before taking work that needs a permit.
Are landlords a big part of the market?
A large share of the housing is rented, and landlords with several rowhouses are repeat clients rather than one-off jobs.
How does payment work?
Outside the UAE you agree the price and payment method with the client before starting, and settle with them directly when the work is done.
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