Handyman prices in Dallas, TX
| Project | Time | Typical cost | Range |
|---|
| Standard hourly rate (1-person crew) |
per hour |
$51 |
$42 – $61 |
| TV mount install (drywall, fixed mount) |
60–90 min |
$100 |
$82 – $120 |
| Drywall patch (one fist-sized hole) |
2 hours + cure |
$130 |
$107 – $156 |
| Interior door rehang or hardware replace |
1–2 hours |
$109 |
$89 – $131 |
| Light fixture or ceiling-fan swap (existing wiring) |
1–2 hours |
$95 |
$78 – $114 |
| Flat-pack furniture assembly (avg piece) |
1.5–3 hours |
$102 |
$84 – $122 |
| Single room repaint (10×12, 2 coats) |
1 day |
$510 |
$418 – $612 |
| Driveway + walkway pressure wash |
2–4 hours |
$176 |
$145 – $212 |
| Whole-house caulk + seal refresh |
4–6 hours |
$246 |
$202 – $295 |
Local rate = BLS national mean × 2.4 markup × (TX COL 92.7/100). Materials adjusted by the same factor.
What a handyman in Dallas actually does
A handyman handles small to mid-size jobs that don't cross into licensed-trade territory: drywall repair and patching, painting, fixture replacement (where existing wiring is in place), light carpentry, furniture assembly, door rehang, weatherstripping, caulking, hardware installs, mounting heavy items into studs, pressure washing, and basic deck or fence repair. State rules vary on the dollar threshold above which a general contractor license is required — in California it's $500 (labor + materials per project), in Texas there is no statewide license but cities can require permits, and in Florida it's $1,000.
Questions to ask before you hire in TX
- For my state, is this job above the threshold that requires a contractor license?
- Do you carry liability insurance? (Even small jobs can do five-figure damage.)
- How do you price — hourly with a minimum, or flat per task?
- Do you bring your own materials or do I supply them?
- What's your guarantee if a repair fails within a few weeks?
- How are change-orders handled if the job opens up something bigger?
A "handyman" willing to do major plumbing, electrical, or HVAC work without a license — that's how houses end up with insurance-disqualifying defects.
9 licensed handymans in Dallas
Dallas Home Pros
📍 2748 Willow Ct, Dallas, TX 75270
★ 4.1 / 5 · 260 reviews · 4 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 4 yrs
Specialties: Door repair, TV mounting, Pressure washing
Express Mr. Fix
📍 5733 Forest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75202
★ 4.6 / 5 · 110 reviews · 33 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 24/7 Emergency 33 yrs
Specialties: Deck repair, Furniture assembly, TV mounting
Cardinal Repair
📍 2394 Elm Dr, Dallas, TX 75201
★ 4.3 / 5 · 277 reviews · 11 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 11 yrs
Specialties: Deck repair, Drywall patch, Door repair, Pressure washing
Elite Repair
📍 6885 Spring Blvd, Dallas, TX 75270
★ 4.6 / 5 · 83 reviews · 32 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 32 yrs
Specialties: Door repair, TV mounting, Pressure washing, Caulking
Nelson Handyman
📍 758 Madison Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
★ 4.2 / 5 · 293 reviews · 13 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 24/7 Emergency 13 yrs
Specialties: Pressure washing, Painting, Door repair
Dallas Honey-Do
📍 5489 Madison Way, Dallas, TX 75201
★ 3.9 / 5 · 161 reviews · 25 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 25 yrs
Specialties: Painting, Drywall patch, Pressure washing
Dallas Property Services
📍 7444 Magnolia Pl, Dallas, TX 75270
★ 4.4 / 5 · 229 reviews · 32 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 32 yrs
Specialties: Deck repair, Caulking, Shelving install, Drywall patch, Painting
Dallas Maintenance
📍 7706 Lake St, Dallas, TX 75202
★ 3.7 / 5 · 336 reviews · 6 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 6 yrs
Specialties: Furniture assembly, Drywall patch, Painting, Shelving install, TV mounting
Quality Property Services
📍 5554 Pine Blvd, Dallas, TX 75201
★ 4.9 / 5 · 247 reviews · 19 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 19 yrs
Specialties: Painting, TV mounting, Furniture assembly, Deck repair, Fixture replacement
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Seasonal handyman checklist for Dallas homeowners
Spring
- Inspect the roof from the ground with binoculars: missing shingles, lifted flashing, or sagging gutters all need attention before storm season.
- Clean gutters and downspouts; verify water exits at least 4 feet from the foundation.
- Re-caulk exterior windows and doors where the old bead has cracked or pulled away.
- Pressure wash siding, decks, and walkways; reseal wood decks every 2–3 years.
- Touch-up exterior paint before summer UV intensifies.
Fall
- Clean gutters again after leaf-drop; clogged gutters in winter cause ice dams and interior damage.
- Caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows; the average home loses 30% of conditioned air through gaps.
- Drain and store outdoor hoses; cover hose bibs.
- Inspect the chimney and have it swept if you burn wood; clear creosote is the leading cause of chimney fires.
- Stage firewood at least 30 feet from the house.
Winter
- Reverse ceiling fans to clockwise (low) to push warm air down.
- Test all door hardware and locks now; lubrication issues are easier to fix before a sub-freezing morning.