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Best Handymen in Lubbock, TX

We list 22 handymen in Lubbock, Texas. The DIRT Score runs 0–5 and is built from review volume and rating, years in business, license signals where we have them, and response time.

2 of those listings currently carry a DIRT Score. The average DIRT Score in Lubbock for this trade is 3.1 (0–5 scale); the highest is 4.2.

Ask what they won't do. In Texas, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work needs a licensed trade — a handyman who says yes to all three is a problem, not a bargain.

High Plains wind and dust punish sloppy installs — ask about materials and warranties that hold up here.

Lubbock homeowners often also pull quotes from the a nearby metro metro. Confirm service area, then get scope and price in writing before you hire.

Every listing here is a real contractor page on Finds — not a paid placement.

#1 Rated Handyman in Lubbock

Dave's Handyman Services, LLC

4.5DIRT Score

41 reviews

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52contractors listed
2.5avg DIRT Score

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Top 10 Best Handymen in Lubbock

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Dave's Handyman Services, LLC

41 reviews · +1469-315-8937

4.5/5

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Garcia's Handyman Services

19 reviews · +1806-239-4152

4.3/5

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Foley Does It

15 reviews · (806) 281-2276

4.2/5

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4

Fred Henry Construction

14 reviews · +1806-794-7765

3.6/5

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5

Lubbock Repair Partners

15 reviews · +1806-319-5006

3.4/5

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6

Sanchez Painting

6 reviews · +1806-500-7128

3.3/5

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7

That 1 Handyman

6 reviews

3.3/5

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8

Handyman Depot

12 reviews

3.0/5

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9

Bucket and Hammer Handyman Services

4 reviews · +1806-674-4642

2.8/5

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10

Homecare & Repair

4 reviews · +1806-535-2817

2.8/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best handyman in Lubbock, Texas?

Right now the highest-scored handyman in Lubbock on this list is Foley Does It, with a DIRT Score of 4.15 across 15 reviews. That score measures track record, not who's best for every job. Use the list as a shortlist, then call two or three.

How much do handymen charge per hour in Lubbock, Texas?

We don't publish an hourly rate for Lubbock handymen until we can back it with aggregated, anonymised numbers from real jobs — inventing a range would be guesswork. Get three written quotes for the same scope, ask whether the number is flat-rate or hourly, and ask whether a trip charge sits on top.

Who is the most affordable handyman in Lubbock?

We don't rank by price, and anyone who publishes a "cheapest handyman in Lubbock" list is guessing. Get three quotes for the same scope in writing, and ask each one whether the trip charge is included or added. The cheapest number is often the one with the most left out of it.

How do I find a trustworthy handyman in Lubbock?

Check three things before you book. One: the license — ask what they refuse to do, and keep electrical / plumbing / HVAC with licensed trades. Two: the review pattern, not just the score. Twenty reviews over three years is worth more than fifty in one month. Three: whether they'll put the scope in writing before they start.

How can you tell if a handyman is any good?

Read the two-star reviews, not the five-star ones. Five-star reviews tell you the job went fine. Two-star reviews tell you what happens when it doesn't — whether they came back, whether they argued, whether they charged again to fix their own work. Also look at whether the owner replies, and how.

How do I know if a handyman is overcharging me?

Get two more quotes for the identical scope, in writing. Wide spreads usually mean the quotes aren't describing the same job. Watch for a low quote that grows once work starts — a written scope is the only thing that stops that. And be careful with a quote that drops sharply if you agree on the spot.

What's a normal call-out or trip charge in Lubbock?

We don't publish a made-up Lubbock trip-charge number. Ask each handyman whether the first visit is a trip charge, a diagnostic fee, or rolled into a flat job price — before they roll. Compare three written answers for the same problem.

Do handymen in Texas have to be licensed?

There is no statewide handyman license in Texas. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC still require licensed trades — hiring an unlicensed person for those jobs is how cheap turns expensive.