Handyman Services in Houston, TX
Silverheels Construction handles the repair and install work most contractors won't take because it's too small - drywall patches, doors, flooring, trim, mounting, assembly, fence repair, punch lists. We work for homeowners, property managers, realtors, and commercial facilities across the Houston area. Free estimates.
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Most Houston handyman searches start with a list, not a project. A door that won't latch, a hole in the drywall, a fence panel down after the last storm, three light fixtures that need swapping, furniture that needs assembling. Individually none of it justifies calling a contractor. Together it's a day of work that nobody wants to schedule. We take those lists. We're a Houston handyman and general contracting operation, which means we can handle the small stuff and keep going when what looked small turns out to be a bigger repair underneath.
What we handle
Drywall and walls: patches, holes, cracks, water-damaged ceilings, texture matching, popcorn removal.
Doors and trim: interior and exterior door installs, doors that stick or won't latch, frame repair, baseboard, casing, crown molding.
Flooring: repairs, replacement, transitions, vinyl plank, laminate, tile.
Painting: interior and exterior, touch-ups, cabinets, doors, fences.
Mounting and installation: TVs, shelving, closet systems, grab bars, mailboxes, blinds, hardware.
Fixtures: light fixtures and ceiling fans swapped for existing ones.
Assembly: furniture, office furniture, playsets, gym equipment, shed kits.
Exterior: fence and gate repair, staining, siding patches, pressure washing, soffit and fascia.
Punch lists and turnovers: full lists knocked out in one visit rather than five separate trips.
What we don't do
We don't do heavy electrical - new circuits, panel work, rewiring - or HVAC and air conditioning. Swapping a fixture or fan for an existing one is handyman work. Running new power isn't, and we'll tell you that up front instead of taking the job and figuring it out on your wall.
What handyman work costs in Houston
Houston handyman rates generally run $60 to $125 an hour depending on who you hire and what the work involves, and most single jobs land somewhere between $150 and $700. Work is typically priced hourly when the scope is unpredictable and flat-rate when it isn't - a fixture swap is a known quantity, chasing a leak behind a wall isn't.
What moves the number: how many separate tasks are on the list, whether materials are included or you're supplying them, access and how much moving or protecting has to happen first, and whether anything turns out to be worse than it looked. Bundling several tasks into one visit is meaningfully cheaper than booking them separately - you're paying for one trip instead of four.
These are market ranges, not quotes. Send us the list and we'll price it.
Working with property managers and realtors
A lot of our handyman work is repeat business for people who need things done on a schedule rather than a whim. Rental turnovers and make-readies where the unit has to be ready by a date. Inspection repair lists during an option period, where the closing depends on the work getting finished. Commercial facilities that need a punch list handled without disrupting operations.
If you're managing multiple properties, one call covering drywall, paint, flooring, doors, and fencing is worth more than coordinating five vendors. That's most of why this work comes back to us.
When a handyman isn't the right call
Sometimes the small job isn't small. A drywall patch under a water stain means finding where the water came from first. A door that won't close can be a frame problem or a foundation problem. Soft flooring in one spot usually means the subfloor. We'd rather open it up and tell you what's actually happening than patch over it and have you call us back in four months about the same spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a handyman charge per hour in Houston?
Generally $60 to $125 an hour across the Houston market, depending on the operation and the work. Most individual jobs land between $150 and $700. Bundling several tasks into one visit lowers your cost per task considerably.
What's the difference between a handyman and a contractor?
Scope. Handyman work is repairs, installs, and small jobs that don't require permits or licensed trades. Contractor work involves larger scopes, structural changes, or permitted work. We do both, which means a job that starts as a repair and turns into something larger doesn't need a second company.
Do you have a minimum job size?
Send us the list. Small single tasks are usually more economical for you if you bundle them with other things you need done, and we'll tell you honestly if it makes more sense to wait until you have a few.
Can you install light fixtures and ceiling fans?
Yes, when we're replacing existing ones. New circuits, panel work, and rewiring are licensed electrical work and outside what we do.
Do you work with property managers and landlords?
Yes, that's a significant part of our work - turnovers, make-readies, tenant repairs, and recurring maintenance across multiple properties.
Do you do commercial handyman work?
Yes. Retail, warehouse, office, and multi-site facility work, including scheduling around operating hours.
What customers say
He was responsive, professional, and came out quickly to check the door issue. Communication was easy, and I appreciated how smoothly everything was handled.
Great service! Very professional, efficient, and did an excellent job assembling my table. Everything looks perfect. Highly recommend!
Was very pleased with the quality of work. Very professional and friendly. Would recommend to my friends.