Handyman jobs in San Francisco
HandyMan is opening in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco
San Francisco packs old housing into a small, steep city, and both of those facts shape the day. Victorians and Edwardians carry knob-and-tube remnants and plumbing that has been rerouted repeatedly; parking is scarce enough that where you can leave the van decides whether a job is worth taking at all.
- Repairs in Victorian and Edwardian flats
- Fixture and faucet swaps in small kitchens and baths
- Doors, windows and hardware on old timber
- Assembly and wall mounting in tight apartments
- Turnover work between tenancies
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
Does California license this work?
California licenses contracting above a dollar threshold set by the Contractors State License Board, and licenses plumbing and electrical work regardless. Check the CSLB rules for what you intend to take on.
How much does parking matter?
Enough to price into the job. Ask the client about the block before you quote — a permit space or a driveway is worth real time.
Are the old buildings a problem?
They are the market. What matters is telling the client when what you find behind the wall changes the job, rather than deciding for them.
When am I paid?
On completion, from the funds the platform held while the work was done.
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