Quick answer
Give the handyman a written list and photos, and ask for a CCB number either way. If someone advertises their services, they generally need a license regardless of job size. Electrical, plumbing and anything structural belong with the appropriate licensed contractor.
Companies to compare:Bend Handyman Service, Integrity Jack Of All Trades, Kaufman’s Home Maintenance, Polit & Son Handyman Services, Reasonable Handyman, Songster Handyman Services, The Maintenance Man.
Bend handyman services to compare
These businesses advertise handyman or home maintenance services around Bend. They are listed alphabetically.
Company details were reviewed in October and November 2026. License numbers are shown as the company publishes them or as they appeared in state records at that time. Services, staff and license status change, so confirm what matters directly and in writing.
Bend Handyman Service
Based in: Bend
License: CCB 216118
Phone: 541-749-0320
Services advertised: General handyman work, and now residential rekey service
Potential fit: Rekeying locks after you move in, plus small repairs.
Ask about: What jobs it’s taking now, since its website is brief.
Integrity Jack Of All Trades
Based in: Serves Bend, Tumalo, Sunriver and Sisters
Phone: 541-532-2652
Services advertised: General handyman work, plus laminate and vinyl plank flooring
Potential fit: People who need after-work appointments. Its posted hours run into the evening most days.
Ask about: Its CCB number, plus the hourly rate and any minimum.
Kaufman’s Home Maintenance
Based in: Serves Bend, Redmond and nearby
License: CCB 224589
Phone: 541-410-9144
Services advertised: Preventative maintenance plans, drywall and paint repairs, and seasonal services
Potential fit: Second homes, or owners who want scheduled upkeep. Quarterly plans were listed from $500 per visit, and each includes an hour of small fixes.
Ask about: How the checklist works, and whether a plan makes sense for your house.
Polit & Son Handyman Services
Based in: Bend; also Redmond, Sunriver, La Pine and Terrebonne
License: CCB 228620
Phone: 541-208-2351
Services advertised: General handyman work, including deck railing and exterior repairs
Potential fit: A mix of indoor and outdoor repairs, from a family business.
Ask about: What its emergency service covers and how it prices multi-item lists.
Reasonable Handyman
Based in: Sunriver; serves Bend and Caldera Springs
Phone: 541-668-2999
Services advertised: Deck repair and new decks, painting, general construction, heat pump screens and HOA fixes
Potential fit: Sunriver and resort-community homes that need HOA-compliant repairs.
Ask about: Its CCB number, and how it helps with HOA requirements.
Songster Handyman Services
Based in: Bend
License: CCB 243339
Services advertised: TV mounts, drywall, trim, doors, ceiling fans, flooring, furniture assembly, deck boards and gutter cleaning
Potential fit: A long, mixed to-do list you’d like handled in a single visit.
Ask about: How it handles fan and fixture wiring, which may call for a licensed electrician.
The Maintenance Man
Based in: Serves Bend, Redmond, Sisters and Sunriver
License: CCB 198043
Services advertised: Doors, windows, trim, screens, weatherstripping, minor glass repair, decks and fences
Potential fit: Veteran-owned service with a posted price range. It says most visits run $150 to $750.
Ask about: What would push your job beyond that range, and its Saturday availability.
Oregon’s $1,000 rule, explained
You may have heard that a handyman doesn’t need a license for small jobs. It’s narrower than that. Under ORS 701.010, the exemption covers casual, minor or inconsequential work totaling less than $1,000 for the whole project, including labor and materials. It also doesn’t apply to someone advertising as a contractor.
So someone with a website, ad, business card or lettered truck generally needs a CCB license, whatever the size of your job. The CCB’s realtor guide puts the threshold simply: any handyman doing work valued at or above $1,000 must be licensed. Splitting a job into smaller invoices doesn’t get around it.
A license matters to you because it comes with a bond and insurance requirements, as well as the CCB’s complaint process. Search the number before you hire, and check that the name matches.
Handyman or specialist?
Usually handyman work:
- Patching drywall and touching up paint
- Door adjustments, weatherstripping and trim
- TV mounts, shelves and furniture assembly
- Deck board swaps and small fence repairs
- Gutter cleaning and caulking
Call a specialist for:
- New circuits, panel work or anything beyond a simple swap: electrician
- Water heaters, gas lines and hidden leaks: plumber
- Roof leaks or flashing: roofer
- Structural work, moved walls or anything needing a permit: general contractor
- Sprinkler repair: an LCB-licensed landscaper
- Furnaces and heat pumps: HVAC company
Oregon’s Building Codes Division says electrical and plumbing contractors need trade licenses in addition to a CCB license, so a low job price doesn’t change that requirement.
How to make a visit go well
- Write the list down. Include photos, sizes and locations.
- Group the work. Combining jobs usually beats several separate trips.
- Buy materials wisely. Ask whether you should buy materials or they should, and how markup and receipts work.
- Plan by season. Fall is a good time to ask about weatherstripping, gutters, screens and hose bibs. See our maintenance calendar.
- After a home inspection: a handyman can handle minor items, but keep receipts, and have specialists look at safety findings. See our home inspection guide.
What handymen charge in Bend
Few companies publish prices. The Maintenance Man says most visits land between $150 and $750, with larger lists quoted up front, and Kaufman’s listed quarterly maintenance from $500 per visit, based on the square footage. Ask about hourly rate, minimum charge, travel and how materials are billed. For a list with more than a few hours of work, get a written estimate, and for anything larger, a contract. Oregon’s CCB generally requires written contracts for larger residential jobs, so ask for one.
How to get comparable quotes
Even on small jobs, a short written agreement helps. Ask for:
- CCB number and legal business name
- Your task list, with what’s included and what’s not
- Hourly rate or flat price for each item
- Minimum charge and travel fees
- Who buys materials, and how markup works
- Permit requirements, if any
- Scheduling and estimated time on site
- Warranty on labor
- Proof of liability insurance
Our contractor bid comparison checklist gives you a simple way to line those details up side by side.
Red flags
- “You don’t need a license under $1,000” from someone who advertises
- No written estimate on a larger project
- Offers to do electrical or plumbing “on the side”
- Full payment up front
- Splitting a project into small invoices
- A name on the invoice that differs from the license
- Suggestions to skip a permit
Common questions
Do handymen need a license in Oregon?
Almost always, in practice. The exemption only covers casual, minor or inconsequential work under $1,000 per project, and it does not apply to someone who advertises as a contractor. Check the CCB search.
Can a handyman do electrical or plumbing work?
Oregon generally requires trade licensing for that work beyond any handyman exemption. Simple non-permit tasks may vary, so ask, and use a licensed electrician or plumber for new circuits, hidden plumbing and gas lines.
How much does a handyman cost in Bend?
The Maintenance Man says most visits run $150 to $750. Prices depend on the list, travel and materials. Ask about the hourly rate and minimum before booking.
Can I hire a handyman for inspection repairs?
For minor items, often yes. Have licensed specialists handle safety, electrical, plumbing, roof and structural findings, and keep paperwork for the buyer or seller.
Is a home maintenance plan worth it?
It can be for second homes, busy owners or anyone who would otherwise skip seasonal upkeep. Compare the visit price against what you would actually have done, and check what’s included.
Official sources & further research
For rules, licensing and local programs, use the current primary source before making a decision.