Handyman Services in Cary, NC
The Greater Triangle and Johnston County office of Ace Handyman Services has handled thousands of projects across Cary, Apex, Morrisville, 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 1,380+ Triangle customers.
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Residential handyman services across Cary
Cary's housing stock is a mix that shapes the work we do most. Established neighborhoods including Preston, MacGregor Downs, Lochmere, Kildaire Farms, Greene Tract were built between the late 1970s and the early 2000s. These homes are now 25-45 years old: prime age for original-construction systems to start showing wear. Door hardware loosening. Tile grout failing in primary bathrooms. Decks needing rebuild or refinish. Hardwood floors that have been refinished once but are due again. Original windows on their last decade.
The newer subdivisions, Amberly, Park Village, Carpenter Village, Stonewater, Cary Park bring different work. Settling cracks at year three. Builder-grade fixtures that homeowners want upgraded. Punch list items the builder didn't fully resolve. Finishing touches on basements and bonus rooms.
What ties both ends of Cary's housing stock together is that homeowners here generally want the work done right, not just done. Our craftsmen are W-2 employees in branded vehicles, not subcontractors and not solo handymen, which matters when a project takes more than one trade or runs over multiple days. The most common services we provide:
- Drywall repair — patches, water damage, popcorn ceiling removal, ceiling repair, texture matching
- 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, refinishing prep, transitions, baseboards
- Carpentry and trim — crown molding, baseboards, chair rail, custom built-ins, shelving, custom barn doors
- Gutter repair and cleaning — gutter installation, downspouts, gutter guards, seasonal cleaning
- Fence repair — board replacement, gate hardware, post repair, staining
- Bathroom and kitchen remodeling — fixture replacement, tile, vanities, lighting, backsplash, partial and full remodels
- Decks and outdoor structures — board replacement, refinishing, staining, sealing, railing repair
- Pressure washing — siding, decks, driveways, walkways, fencing
- 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.
★★★★★
"Bradley A. from ACE Handyman Services did an excellent job repairing my damaged drywall. After removing floor-to-ceiling mirrors on one wall in the dining room and old wallpaper in the entire kitchen, I had significant damage on the walls. The end result was perfect — the walls are paint ready. I will be hiring ACE Handyman Services again to install my kitchen backsplash."
— Laurence R. · Drywall repair after wallpaper and mirror removal · Cary, NC
Why Cary homeowners pick us
4.9★ from 1,388+ Triangle customers. The most reviewed handyman service across the Triangle.
A team, not a solo handyman. Most of Cary's local handyman search results are individual operators. We're a team of W-2 craftsmen in branded vehicles, which matters when a project takes more than one trade, runs over multiple days, or needs to be rescheduled around your work calendar. If your craftsman is sick or stuck, another shows up.
Background-checked, insured, in uniform. The same craftsman who patches your drywall this month can come back next month for the painting, the deck refinishing, or the bathroom remodel. Continuity matters when you're building a relationship with one provider for ongoing home work.
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. No surprises at the door, relevant if you've ever had a stranger show up unannounced from a previous handyman service.
On-time arrival. No "between 8 and 5" all-day waits, the kind of scheduling that doesn't work when both partners in the household have jobs.
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. Useful for the remodels and multi-room refresh projects that come up around Cary primary bathrooms, kitchens, and finished basements.
Cary neighborhoods and surrounding areas we serve
Cary proper:
- Established neighborhoods (built 1975-2005): Preston, MacGregor Downs, Lochmere, Kildaire Farms, Greene Tract, Highland Forest, Heritage Pines, Maynard Oaks, Ashworth, Brookgreen
- Newer subdivisions (built 2005-present): Amberly, Park Village, Carpenter Village, Stonewater, Cary Park, Bond Park area, Twin Lakes, the developments off NC-540
- Town center and Park West area: Downtown Cary, Park West Village, the Walnut Street corridor
Surrounding communities we also serve:
- Apex (Apex downtown, Salem Village, Bella Casa, the Beaver Creek area)
- Morrisville (Town Hall area, Park West, RTP-adjacent neighborhoods)
- Holly Springs (12 Oaks, Sunset Ridge, downtown)
- Fuquay-Varina
- West Cary near RTP and the Davis Drive corridor
For service in Raleigh, Wake Forest, or Knightdale, see our Raleigh service area. For Durham, Chapel Hill, or Carrboro, see our Durham/Chapel Hill office. For Clayton, Smithfield, or Selma, see our Clayton office.
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, no surprise meter.
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.
For larger projects, full-room remodels, multi-room painting, deck refinishing, we offer financing including 0% interest for 6 months and low monthly payment options. Mention financing when you call.
Commercial handyman services in Cary
Cary's business districts: Park West Village, the SAS campus area, the Cary Crossroads commercial center, the Walnut Street medical corridor, Weston Parkway offices 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.
★★★★★
"We used Ace Handyman Services for some general handyman work in our office. Everyone we interacted with was very professional, friendly and easy to work with. We were pleased with the experience and the end result and would use their services again."
— Julie D. · Commercial office handyman · Cary, NC
Frequently asked questions
How much does a handyman charge per hour in Cary?
Our residential hourly rate is $139/hour with a 1-hour minimum, after that we true up our invoices to the nearest 15-minutes 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 and fluffed up hours live. 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.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Phone estimates are free and don't require an in-home visit. Tell us what you need done; we'll give you the labor rate, likely time range, and materials options. 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, security issues, and other urgent items when our schedule allows.
Are your craftsmen employees or subcontractors? How is this different from a solo handyman?
Our craftsmen are W-2 employees, not subcontractors. Background-checked, insured, in branded uniforms and vehicles. The difference matters in two scenarios. First, multi-day or multi-trade projects: if your project needs drywall, then paint, then trim, a solo handyman is one person doing all of it sequentially. We assign the craftsmen with the right skills and can run trades in parallel. Second, scheduling reliability, if a solo handyman is sick or stuck, the job stops. With a team, another craftsman can pick it up. The same craftsman can also come back for future projects, so you build continuity with one provider.
Do you service Apex, Morrisville, and the RTP-adjacent areas?
Yes to all three. Our office covers Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and the surrounding Wake County areas. The same craftsmen handle jobs across the footprint at the same rate and same warranty.
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 Cary 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.
What kinds of projects don't you take?
New home construction, full additions requiring engineering review, septic work, HVAC system installation, roof replacement (we do repairs), 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.
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 the 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.
Do you service my specific Cary neighborhood?
We service all of Cary plus Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and the surrounding Wake County. Established neighborhoods like Preston, MacGregor Downs, Lochmere, and Kildaire Farms are everyday work for us. Newer subdivisions like Amberly, Park Village, Stonewater, and Carpenter Village too. If you're unsure, just call and we'll let you know during your phone estimate.
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Thousands of projects completed across Cary, Apex, Morrisville, and the Triangle since 2022. 4.9★ from 1,388+ reviews. Phone estimates. Time-and-material billing. 12-month workmanship warranty. Financing available for qualifying projects.