What's the NAICS and SIC code for a handyman business?
For a handyman business, use NAICS 236118 (Residential Remodelers) in the US and SIC 43390 (Other building completion and finishing) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
236118 Residential Remodelers
Census indexes "Handyman construction service, residential building" under Residential Remodelers.
SBA small business limit: $45 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
43390 Other building completion and finishing
Other building completion and finishing, the usual fit for small repair and fitting jobs.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | you mainly work on commercial buildings |
| NAICS 561790 | Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings | you mainly do small exterior services like pressure washing |
| SIC 43999 | Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. | you mainly do other specialised construction jobs |
| SIC 41202 | Construction of domestic buildings | you take on whole renovation projects |
Good to know
The UK index has no single "handyman" entry, so choose the code that matches the work most of your jobs involve.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.