Whether you are prepping a Clarksville rental for PCS move-out inspection, fixing up an off-post home before listing it, or just tackling the maintenance backlog that built up during a long deployment, a reliable handyman saves you hours and headaches. Here is a realistic breakdown of what handyman services cost near Fort Campbell in 2026.
Handyman Pricing Near Fort Campbell
| Task | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate (1-hr minimum) | $75 – $125 / hr |
| Drywall patch (per hole, up to 4") | $75 – $150 |
| Door re-hang / adjust | $100 – $175 |
| Caulk tub / shower surround | $75 – $125 |
| Replace light fixture (like-for-like) | $85 – $150 |
| Deck board replacement (per board) | $50 – $100 + materials |
| PCS punch list (10–15 items) | $300 – $600 |
| Furniture assembly (per piece) | $50 – $100 |
| TV mounting (wall, no in-wall wiring) | $100 – $175 |
Prices reflect Fort Campbell / Clarksville (Montgomery County) area. Active-duty and veterans receive a 10% military discount. Materials billed at cost unless otherwise stated.
PCS Punch-List Work: What Inspectors Actually Flag
Fort Campbell housing inspectors and off-post landlords look for similar things on move-out: walls, doors, fixtures, and surfaces that show damage beyond normal wear. The most common charge-back items that a handyman can fix before inspection:
- Drywall holes from picture hooks and wall anchors. Tennessee landlord law allows normal wear-and-tear nail holes, but anything over about 1/4" diameter is typically considered damage. A handyman patches and paints these in minutes per hole.
- Scuffed or marked walls. High-traffic areas — hallways, stairwells, around light switches — accumulate scuffs over a 2–4 year assignment. Touch-up paint from the original cans (if you kept them) or a close color match handles this fast.
- Sticking or misaligned doors. Humidity in Middle Tennessee causes wood doors to swell and bind. A handyman planes or adjusts the door so it swings and latches cleanly.
- Worn caulk around tubs and sinks. Cracked or moldy caulk is a common deduction. Recaulking takes under an hour and costs far less than a landlord's cleaning charge.
- Broken or missing fixtures. Towel bars, toilet paper holders, cabinet handles, and window latches. Like-for-like replacements cost $10–$30 in parts and 15 minutes of labor.
- Damaged blinds or curtain rods. Standard apartment blinds run $15–$30 each. A handyman can swap them out in 10 minutes.
On-Post vs. Off-Post: What You Can Actually Hire For
On-post housing at Fort Campbell is managed by Balfour Beatty Communities. Their lease terms typically require that structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work be handled by their own contractors — not outside hires. However, cosmetic and maintenance tasks (patching small drywall holes, painting, replacing fixtures with identical parts, minor carpentry) are generally acceptable for self-help or outside handymen. Always confirm with your housing office before booking.
Off-post homes in Clarksville, Oak Grove (KY), Sango, Woodlawn, and St. Bethlehem have no such restrictions. You can hire whomever you want for any non-permitted repair work.
Handyman vs. Licensed Contractor: When to Call Which
For most PCS punch-list and general home maintenance needs, a handyman is the right call — faster, more available, and cheaper than a licensed specialty contractor. Use a licensed contractor when:
- The job requires a permit (new electrical circuits, plumbing rough-in, structural changes)
- Work touches the panel, gas lines, or load-bearing structure
- Tennessee HIC licensing applies (home improvement contracts over $500 with labor + materials in Davidson County)
- The property management company specifically requires a licensed trade
Montgomery County (where most of Clarksville and the Fort Campbell area sits) has more relaxed HIC requirements than Davidson County (Nashville), which makes handyman work easier to scope and book here.
Bundling Handyman With Other PCS Services
Most soldiers benefit from bundling punch-list handyman work with a move-out deep clean and junk haul-away. The sequence that works best: (1) junk removal to empty the unit, (2) handyman punch-list while the unit is clear, (3) deep clean once repairs are done. Running all three on back-to-back days typically costs $700–$1,200 for a 3-bedroom unit and eliminates most inspection deductions.
Text or call (615) 813-4701 to get a flat-rate handyman quote or a bundled PCS package. See our Fort Campbell handyman page or request a PCS quote online.