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Your service is your focus, and you don’t necessarily need a flashy business name. If that’s your business, you’ll need a name that’s simple but professional. And thankfully, there’s a wide variety to choose from.
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Starting a successful handyman business requires a wide variety of tools: hammers, saws, protective equipment, drills, and of course, a strong business name. A good handyman business name helps you stand out in a competitive market, advertising your business as the local handyman brand to trust with home repairs and renovations.
But where can you come up with memorable handyman business name ideas? And how can you claim your name once you’ve created one? Look no further. In this guide, we’ll cover all the essentials of how to pick a name, from coming up with your own to picking one from a list of over 300 potential names.
Naming any business, including a handyman company, can feel tricky. So if you’re feeling a little uninspired, don’t worry — you’re not alone. This list of 318 handyman business name ideas might just contain the perfect name for you, or better yet, you’ll find a name that you can customize to suit your business perfectly.
From quirky to eco-friendly or catchy handyman business names and everything in between, we’ve got a wide variety of handyman company names to inspire your naming efforts.
One last note before we proceed: we’re making handyman business name suggestions below, but we can’t guarantee that a given name will be available in your state. Before committing to a name, please do your homework and check that it’s available in your area.
The hallmark of a good business name is memorable. If you require a catchy name for your own handyman business, then look no further than these ideas.
A “normal” business name isn’t the right fit for every business. Some handyman business owners will want something more distinct or quirkier. If that’s you, you have a variety of options. Here are just a few ideas:
As green values become more important to today’s consumers, a lot of industries are integrating eco-friendly practices into their business model. If you’d like to do that with your handyman business, here are a few names that could showcase those values:
If you’re going to focus on after-hour services or quick call times for home emergencies, your name should showcase that. Plus, an emergency-related name will advertise your services to potential clients, too.
Part of the fun of naming a business is the fact that there are (nearly) limitless possibilities to create. But with limitless possibilities comes an equally limitless potential to create a name that flops. To ensure you create a good business name, you’ll need to follow some essential steps.
Ultimately, a good handyman business name is:
In today’s digital world, an online presence is absolutely essential, even for handyman businesses. That means you’ll need to build a business website. But ideally, your business’s web address, or domain name, should match (or at least closely resemble) your business name. This makes it easier for customers to find you online, interact with you, and enlist your services.
When you pick a name, we highly recommend running a domain name search to ensure that you can build a matching website for your company. ZenBusiness can even help you check domain availability and register a domain.
For similar reasons, it’s recommended to find matching social media handles for your business name. These aren’t required, but they’re quite helpful when you’re building an online presence.
If you’re feeling a little lost at the prospect of brainstorming your handyman business, don’t worry. Feeling stuck is totally normal. With the right tips and tricks up your sleeve, you can come up with the perfect name.
Start by brainstorming some keywords that match your brand’s identifying your unique selling proposition. For example, if you’re focusing on emergency handyman services, you might pick words like “emergency” or “24/7” or “rescue.” After that, playing around with word associations can generate a wide variety of ideas. You can also play around with different approaches, such as integrating your own name into your business name or integrating your geographic area (such as your city name or local landmarks).
Ultimately, do your best to have fun with the process and be as creative as you can. But no matter what, keep your names relevant to your intended handyman services to help ensure that you pick a name that suits your business.
If you’re still struggling, using a business name generator can help. See the next section for details on how to make that happen.
If you have not found your perfect handyman business name from the lists above, you can consider using a company name generator like this one for handyman names.
Here are our top tips on how to use a business name generator for good results – complete with examples for home repair companies.
To name your home repair service, start by researching and brainstorming a list of keywords. These are the terms you will enter into the company name generator.
Remember garbage in — garbage out.
This means that the better, more focused, and creative your keywords are the better your results will be.
An easy way to brainstorm keywords to use in name generators is to use Google. Put in your business type (handyman, home repair, construction, property maintenance,) plus “keywords”.
Scroll through the search results to find pages filled with good related keywords such as this page.
I found these additional keywords = home, improve, renovation, contractor, remodeling, painting, plumbing, window installation, power washing, moving, hauling
Another source of creative keywords to use in the name generator is a glossary of handyman terms. I found even more good keywords to input into the name generator, including angled corner, bevel, wood grain, first cut, cornice, and plumb bob.
Experiment by entering various keywords — single and multiple variations — into the name generator tool to generate creative name ideas.
Check out the ones I created by using the keyword list I created using the prior steps:
List of Home Repair Name Ideas
Check if these names are available instantly using this business name search tool.
Check out my list of the best free business name generators here.
Now let’s take those names you generated and customize them for your perfect business name by adding your personal name (John, Bob), nickname (Dad, Slim), or town name/region (NYC, Tri-State, Southern).
Create a shortlist of ones you like. The next step is where we’ll pick your final name.
The final step in naming your handyman company is to ask your customers, employees, friends, and family to give their opinions about your name ideas.
Have a list of three or more choices and ask them which they like best and why. Try not to influence them so you get their true opinion.
Ask them for any name ideas they can think of. Some of the best names have come about just this way!
Congratulations on creating your new business name! Now let’s protect it from your competitors. How to register a trademark your business name at the state or federal level, if you like.
Check to see if your intended name is available as an internet domain name for your website.
Once you’ve created the perfect business name, you’ll want to protect it and formally claim it as your own. But there are a few steps to follow to make that happen. Let’s walk through those.
No matter what type of business you plan to form, you need to check that your name is available to use. For starters, you should run a business name search on your state’s website to check that a registered business (for example, an LLC or corporation) hasn’t claimed that name already.
Beyond that, you should also run a trademark search with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This will help you check that your name isn’t infringing on any federally protected trademarks, either. A trademark search on the state level is also a good idea.
If you run these searches and find that your name overlaps with an existing, protected name, you’ll need to make some changes. If your name is unique, then you’re all set to proceed with the next steps.
If you’re looking into forming an LLC or corporation (or another registered business), then you’ll officially be able to claim your name by filing formation paperwork with your state. This occurs because each state protects the names of its registered businesses.
To become a registered business, you’ll usually need to file a form called the Articles of Organization (LLCs) or the Articles of Incorporation (corporations), but the exact forms vary from one state to another. A filing fee accompanies this form, too.
Once your formation documents are filed and accepted, your business will be created. You’ll also have a formal claim to your name.
If you’re considering operating as a sole proprietorship or partnership, you are allowed to do so. But your options for claiming your name will be a bit different. States don’t protect names of unregistered businesses because those names don’t go on record.
But that doesn’t mean you’re entirely without options. You can, in most states, register your name as a DBA name (see doing business as definition for more). This registration is a bit like a “permission slip” to use a business name that’s different from your legal name.
States take slightly different approaches to DBAs. Some require registration, and some let it be an optional task, or one handled at the county level. Some states protect DBAs for exclusive use, but many don’t. No matter whether your state protects DBAs or not, registration is recommended. Registering at least adds your DBA to local records, which might discourage another business from trying to use the same name.
Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be a solo endeavor. ZenBusiness can be your partner in this exciting journey. Whether you need help registering your LLC or corporation, managing your business with a streamlined app or anything in between, we’ve got your back. We’ll handle the tedious red tape of business paperwork so you can focus on your passion: home repairs, upgrades, and more.
Disclaimer: The content on this page is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have specific questions about any of these topics, seek the counsel of a licensed professional.
Written by Team ZenBusiness
ZenBusiness has helped people start, run, and grow over 700,000 dream companies. The editorial team at ZenBusiness has over 20 years of collective small business publishing experience and is composed of business formation experts who are dedicated to empowering and educating entrepreneurs about owning a company.
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