Handyman Services in Chapel Hill, NC
The Durham and Chapel Hill office of Ace Handyman Services has handled thousands of projects across Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Pittsboro, and the surrounding Triangle since 2022. From a single hour of repair work to multi-room remodels, our W-2 craftsmen show up on time, in uniform, with the right tools and materials for your job. Rated 4.9★ from 295+ Durham-area customers.
Residential handyman services across Chapel Hill
Most local handyman shops can handle a drywall patch or a door fix in a modern Briar Chapel home. The work that separates competent from careful is the work that happens in Chapel Hill's older neighborhoods, Westwood, Coker Hills, Glen Lennox, and the historic core near Franklin Street. Homes from the 1930s, '40s, and '50s have plaster walls, not drywall. They have settled framing. They have window and door trim profiles that don't exist at Home Depot anymore. Patching a plaster wall with drywall (which is what most shops quietly do) always shows once the paint dries and visiting a home built in 1948 with a 2025 mindset usually means damaging something the homeowner has lived with for thirty years.
Our craftsmen handle the full range of Chapel Hill homes, from the new builds going up in southern Chatham County to the century-old houses inside the Town. The most common services we provide:
- Drywall and plaster repair — patches, ceiling repair, water damage, popcorn ceiling removal, plaster work in older homes
- Door repair and installation — entry doors, interior doors, storm doors, French doors, hardware, weatherstripping
- Painting (interior) — touch-ups, full rooms, color matching, prep work after repairs
- Floor repair — hardwood repair, laminate, vinyl plank, transitions, baseboards
- Carpentry and trim — crown molding, baseboards, chair rail, built-ins, shelving, custom barn doors
- Gutter repair and cleaning — gutter installation, downspouts, gutter guards, cleaning
- Fence repair — board replacement, gate hardware, post repair
- Bathroom and kitchen remodeling — fixture replacement, tile, vanities, lighting, partial and full remodels
- Furniture and TV assembly and mounting — flat-pack furniture, TV wall mounts, shelving
- Aging-in-place modifications — grab bars, handrails, accessibility upgrades
This is a partial list. Most household repair and improvement work falls within our scope, call us and ask.
Why Chapel Hill homeowners pick us
4.9★ from 295+ Durham-area reviews. The most-reviewed handyman service across Durham, Chapel Hill, and the Triangle.
Drywall AND plaster. Most local handyman shops only work in drywall. We handle both, which matters specifically in the Westwood, Coker Hills, Glen Lennox, and pre-1950 homes that make up a significant share of Chapel Hill's housing stock.
W-2 craftsmen, not subcontractors. Background-checked, insured, in branded uniforms and vehicles. The same craftsman who fixes your fence gate this month can come back next month for the deck or the painting.
Phone estimates before scheduling. You know what to expect before a craftsman arrives at your house.
Know who's coming. Before your appointment, you'll get an on-my-way text with your craftsman's photo and name.
On-time arrival. No "between 8 and 5" all-day waits.
12-month workmanship warranty. If a repair we performed develops a problem related to our work within 12 months, we return and fix it at no charge.
Financing available on larger projects. For projects $2,000+, we offer 0% financing for 6 months plus low monthly payment options.
★★★★★
"We'd been looking for months for a reasonable quote and reliable company to come replace an old exterior door and repair some drywall. Ace Handyman was easy to schedule and their quote was significantly more reasonable than any other company. Justin was punctual, hardworking, friendly and patient. When the door replacement ended up being more involved than he originally anticipated, he didn't hesitate to call in an extra set of hands (JT). Together they did a wonderful job."
— Bailey D. · Door replacement + drywall repair · Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Chapel Hill neighborhoods and surrounding areas we serve
Chapel Hill proper: Westwood, Coker Hills, Glen Lennox, Cobb Terrace, Lake Forest, Northside, Franklin Street area, Greenwood, Briar Chapel, Southern Village, Meadowmont, the Falconbridge area, Strowd Hill
Carrboro: Downtown Carrboro, Calvander, Lake Hogan Farms, Carolina Forest, the Weaver Street Market area, Highgrove
Hillsborough: Historic downtown, Cornwallis Hills, Fairview, Forest Ridge, the Eno River area
Surrounding communities we also serve:
- Pittsboro and Fearrington Village (Chatham County)
- The Briar Chapel community
- RTP-adjacent neighborhoods in southwest Durham County
For service in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, or Wake Forest, see our Greater Triangle office. For Smithfield, Selma, or Clayton, see our Clayton office.
★★★★★
"Chandler & Justin were great to work with on a few projects I needed help with around the house. They were on time, thorough and super helpful with great personalities. Great Job Ace Handyman Services (Durham/Chapel Hill)."
— Kris D. · Multi-project residential · Chapel Hill, NC
How pricing works
We're time-and-material based. We estimate the labor scope over the phone, share our hourly rate before scheduling, and bill for the actual time the work takes plus materials. No flat-rate buffer and rushed jobs.
For materials, you have two options:
- You supply the materials. Bring your own preferred brands. Materials you supply aren't covered by our 12-month workmanship warranty.
- We source the materials. Materials we provide are covered under the same workmanship warranty as our labor.
Either way, materials are charged separately from labor. Your phone estimate covers labor scope; materials are itemized as the project unfolds.
Commercial handyman services in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill's downtown and outlying business districts: Franklin Street, the 15-501 corridor, the Carrboro shops, the Briar Chapel commercial blocks rely on professional appearance and fast turnaround maintenance. Our commercial handyman services cover routine maintenance and urgent repairs across:
- Retail stores
- Restaurants
- Corporate offices
- Daycare centers
- Doctor's offices
- Schools and universities
- Veterinary clinics
Flexible scheduling minimizes business disruption. Same craftsmen, same warranty, same trust standard as our residential work.
"Gerry and Justin did a great job — very knowledgeable and professional." — Larry K., Local Business Owner
Frequently asked questions
How much does a handyman charge per hour in Chapel Hill?
Our residential hourly rate is $139 an hour with a one hour minmum, after that we true up toe the nearest 15-minute increments and charge only for the time it takes to get the job done. Some services use flat-rate pricing that bundles labor and materials together, which often hides where the markup lives. We use time-and-material billing so you can see exactly what you're paying for. We share our current rate during your phone estimate before any work is scheduled.
★★★★★
"Justin did a fantastic job with our bathroom drywall repair and several other items. Very conscientious and a great work ethic. We will definitely call Ace again!"
— Amanda C. · Bathroom drywall + multi-service · Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Do you handle plaster repair in older Chapel Hill homes, or only drywall?
Both. Plaster repair is genuinely different work, scratch coats, skim coats, sometimes hybrid drywall patches with feathered transitions. Most older homes in Westwood, Coker Hills, Glen Lennox, and the pre-1950 housing stock around Franklin Street have plaster walls and ceilings. Most local handyman shops only work in drywall and will install a drywall patch in a plaster wall, which shows once the paint dries. We handle the plaster repair properly.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Phone estimates are free and don't require an in-home visit. For larger or more complex projects, we may capture photos and measurements during a smaller on-site visit to provide a more accurate estimate without a separate quote trip.
How quickly can you schedule service?
Most non-emergency projects schedule within 2-7 business days. Same-day or next-day response is available for storm damage, broken doors, water damage, and other urgent items when our schedule allows.
Do you service Carrboro and Pittsboro, or only Chapel Hill proper?
Yes to all three. Our office covers Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Pittsboro, Briar Chapel, and Fearrington Village. The same craftsmen handle jobs across the footprint at the same rate and same warranty.
Are your craftsmen employees or subcontractors?
W-2 employees, not subcontractors. Background-checked, insured, in branded uniforms and vehicles. The same craftsman can come back for future projects.
Do you handle small jobs or do you have a minimum?
We handle jobs of all sizes from one-hour repairs to multi-week remodels. There is a 1-hour minimum on most projects. Many homeowners batch several small projects into a single visit, usually the best value since you only pay one minimum.
Do you handle licensed work like full electrical panels or plumbing reroutes?
For work requiring a licensed electrician or plumber (panel upgrades, new circuits, pipe reroutes, water heater replacement), we refer to specialists we trust.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. For qualifying projects (typically $2,000 or more), we offer financing including 0% interest for 6 months and low monthly payment options. Mention financing when you call for your phone estimate.
What if something goes wrong with your work after the job is done?
Workmanship is covered under a 12-month warranty. If anything related to the work we performed develops a problem within 12 months, we come back and fix it at no charge. Materials we supplied are also covered. Materials you supplied yourself aren't included.
What kinds of projects don't you take?
New home construction, full additions requiring engineering review, septic work, HVAC system installation, roof replacement, and most permitted structural work. If your project requires a general contractor, building permit, or specialized trade license beyond standard handyman scope, we'll let you know during your phone estimate and refer to a specialist.
Got a project on your list?
Thousands of projects completed across Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and the Triangle since 2022. 4.9★ from 295+ reviews. Phone estimates. Time-and-material billing. 12-month workmanship warranty. Financing available for qualifying projects.