Majesty Handyman St-Louis MO logoMajesty HandymanSt. Louis, MO
Cost & Pricing

Handyman vs. General Contractor in St. Louis: Which to Hire

·5 min read

St. Louis homeowners often call a general contractor for a job a handyman would do better — and pay a premium for capacity they don't need. Here's the line between a handyman and a general contractor, and which to hire for which job.

Hire a handyman for

  • Drywall, paint, caulk, and grout
  • Doors, windows, locks, and trim
  • Mounting, assembly, and small carpentry
  • Gutter cleaning, deck and fence repair, pressure washing
  • Punch lists and small-job bundles

Full scope on our services page.

Hire a general contractor for

  • Permit-pulled remodels — full kitchen and bath builds
  • Structural work — load-bearing walls, foundation, roof replacement
  • Licensed trade work — plumbing, electrical, HVAC
  • Large additions and whole-home renovations

The cost difference

A general contractor's minimum is built for big jobs and priced accordingly. A handyman's minimum is built for small ones. Calling a GC for a drywall patch is paying for capacity you don't need.

Get a quote

Send us the job. If it's ours, we quote; if it's a GC or licensed trade, we refer. Request a quote today.

Frequently asked questions

When should I hire a handyman vs. a general contractor?
Handyman for drywall, paint, doors, trim, mounting, and exterior small repairs. GC for permit-pulled remodels, structural, and licensed trade work.
Why is a handyman cheaper for small jobs?
A handyman's minimum is built for small jobs; a GC's minimum is built for big ones. Calling a GC for a small job pays for capacity you don't need.

Want this done for you?

We handle these repairs every day across the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and Franklin County, Missouri — plus the Metro East communities of St. Clair and Madison County, Illinois. Send us the job and your ZIP — we'll send a clear, no-pressure quote.

(314) 947-5599Get a free estimate

Get your free estimate

Tell us the job and your ZIP — we'll send a clear, no-pressure quote.

Free estimates · Clear upfront pricing · No obligation

Clear upfront pricing — no surprise invoices.
Before-and-after photos on every job.
Same-day or next-day photo quotes.
Clean, tidy job sites — we haul away the mess.
Back to all posts
Keep reading

More St. Louis home-repair guides

Browse the rest of our handyman tips for homeowners, landlords, and seniors across the St. Louis area.

Ready to get it fixed?

Get a free, no-pressure estimate with clear upfront pricing — across the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and Franklin County, Missouri, plus the Metro East in Illinois.

(314) 947-5599Get a Free Estimate
Call Text