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Reviewed by Tom ReillySenior Editorial Reviewer — Roofing, Carpentry & General Contracting
Comparison

Handyman vs roofer

When to call a handyman versus a roofer. Minor fixes and gutter cleaning versus structural roof work and full replacements.

Handymen can handle small exterior tasks: cleaning gutters, patching a few loose shingles, sealing minor leaks. Roofers are specialists — they inspect, repair, and replace roofs, install flashing, and handle storm damage. For a loose gutter or a single shingle, a handyman may suffice. For anything involving multiple areas of roof damage, ice dams, or a full re-roof, always hire a licensed roofer. Safety and warranty depend on it. Both are listed on HireLocal.

Klusjesman vs Dakdekker

FeatureKlusjesmanDakdekker
Best forChoose a handyman for gutter cleaning, a single loose shingle, or very minor exterior patching.Choose a roofer for roof inspections, multi-area repairs, storm damage, flashing, or a full replacement.
When to call

Call a klusjesman when…

Choose a handyman for gutter cleaning, a single loose shingle, or very minor exterior patching.

When to call

Call a dakdekker when…

Choose a roofer for roof inspections, multi-area repairs, storm damage, flashing, or a full replacement.

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Common Issues

Roof leakMissing shinglesClogged guttersStuck doorHole in drywallBroken door handleMold in bathroomIce dam on roofGutters overflowing in rainCabinet door falling off or misalignedDeck boards rotting or splinteringDrafty windows letting in cold airSqueaky or noisy stairsLoose or wobbly railingCracked DrywallGarage Door StuckDoor won't latch or close properlyMold growing on walls or ceilingLeaking roof vent or flashingSliding closet door off trackSagging gutter sectionsCracked tile floorExterior wood rotBathroom caulk deterioratingCracks in drivewayAttic too hot in summerClogged dryer ventSticking windows hard to open or closeCracks in foundation wallMailbox post leaning or falling overCrawl space moisture or standing waterGutter leaking at jointsMoss growth on roofLoose floor tilesCracked vinyl sidingBathroom tile grout crackingWindow fogging between panesDriveway sinking or settlingChimney leaking waterGarage floor crackingStuck window won't openHardwood floor cupping or warpingSkylight leaking waterGarage door opener not responding to remoteStanding water on a flat roofBroken garage door springSigns of termite damageFireplace not drafting properlyBasement cold and draftyRoof sheathing rotFence gate sagging or draggingGarage door won't openGarage door making loud noiseScratched or damaged flooringCreaking or buckling floorsBathroom outdated or falling apartKitchen outdated or falling apartFence leaning or sections falling overGarage door won't closeSliding door hard to open or stickingStucco cracking on exterior walls