Handyman in Davis, CA
Davis runs on UC Davis — students and faculty cycling through apartments and rentals around campus and downtown Davis, every quarter bringing a fresh wave of furniture to assemble and walls to patch. TaskBond's vetted local pros handle the student move-in rush, the mid-year repairs, and the move-out fixes that decide deposits, with your payment held securely until the work is done right.
Renting? Say so when you book — pros bring renter-friendly options for most jobs, and will tell you honestly when a job needs your landlord's written permission first. No lead fees, no listing fees; every pro sets their own quote, which you approve before paying. Book a Handyman in Davis
Popular services in Davis
- Furniture Assembly (from $60.00) — The UC Davis move-in classic — beds, desks, and dressers assembled fast at the start of every quarter.
- General Handyman Repairs (from $75.00 per hour) — Wall patching, door fixes, and the small repairs that decide whether a rental deposit comes back.
- TV Mounting (from $120.00) — Apartments and shared houses — mounted level and secure, with renter-friendly options on request.
- Smart Home Setup (from $50.00 per device) — Smart locks and bulbs for rentals — set up without rewiring anything you don't own.
- Shelving Installation (from $75.00 per hour) — Small Davis bedrooms need vertical storage — shelves and closet organizers that actually stay up.
- Security Camera Installation (from $80.00 per camera) — Doorbell cameras and simple setups for houses near campus and downtown.
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How TaskBond works
- Book in minutes. Pick a service, describe the work, and choose a time that fits your schedule.
- Pay with a secure payment hold. Your payment is held securely — the pro is not paid until you confirm the job is done right.
- A vetted local pro comes to you. Your pro arrives with tools, does the work, and cleans up before leaving.
- Confirm and release payment. Happy with the result? Confirm in one tap and the payment is released to the pro.
Service area
We serve all of Davis — the UC Davis area, downtown Davis, and every neighborhood in between — plus Sacramento, Woodland, Roseville, Lodi, and Dixon. Your exact street address is only ever shared with your assigned pro; it never appears publicly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a handyman cost in Davis?
General repairs start at $75 per hour, furniture assembly starts at $60, and TV mounting starts at $120. The pro sets the final quote and you approve it before any payment is held. Per California CSLB rules, unlicensed pros cannot take jobs of $1,000 or more.
Do you serve the UC Davis campus area and downtown Davis?
Yes — all of Davis, including the neighborhoods around UC Davis and downtown Davis, plus Sacramento, Woodland, Roseville, Lodi, and Dixon.
I'm a student moving into an apartment. What should I book?
Furniture assembly is the most-booked Davis job at move-in time. List your furniture pieces when you book; the pro brings the tools. If you also want a TV mounted, add it to the same booking.
Can a handyman help me get my rental deposit back?
Small move-out repairs — wall patching, touch-ups, door and fixture fixes — are exactly what handymen do. Book before your final walkthrough, and check your lease about what your landlord expects.
I rent, so I can't drill into walls. What are my options?
Tell the pro when booking that you rent. Many jobs have no-drill alternatives — freestanding shelving, adhesive-mounted organizers, and smart devices that don't need rewiring. For anything that does need drilling, get your landlord's written permission first.
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