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Average Handyman Cost in Fort Worth, TX

A handyman in Fort Worth charges roughly $51/hour — driven by the BLS OEWS national mean hourly wage of $22.94 for SOC 47-2061, the TX cost-of-living index of 92.7, and the standard 2.4× contractor markup. Below: project-by-project pricing, then 7 licensed local pros.

Handyman prices in Fort Worth, TX

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
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 Fort Worth 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

  1. For my state, is this job above the threshold that requires a contractor license?
  2. Do you carry liability insurance? (Even small jobs can do five-figure damage.)
  3. How do you price — hourly with a minimum, or flat per task?
  4. Do you bring your own materials or do I supply them?
  5. What's your guarantee if a repair fails within a few weeks?
  6. 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.

7 licensed handymans in Fort Worth

Phillips Mr. Fix

📍 6716 Hill Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76102
★ 3.8 / 5 · 320 reviews · 9 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 9 yrs
Specialties: Door repair, Pressure washing, Furniture assembly

Adams Handyman

📍 1876 Park Ct, Fort Worth, TX 76104
★ 3.8 / 5 · 296 reviews · 23 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 23 yrs
Specialties: Fixture replacement, Pressure washing, Door repair, Shelving install

Quality Property Services

📍 7309 Sunset Pl, Fort Worth, TX 76164
★ 3.7 / 5 · 196 reviews · 27 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 24/7 Emergency 27 yrs
Specialties: Door repair, Shelving install, Furniture assembly

Fort Worth Handyman

📍 9828 Birch Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76102
★ 4.3 / 5 · 203 reviews · 16 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 24/7 Emergency 16 yrs
Specialties: Fixture replacement, Pressure washing, Door repair, Furniture assembly

Fort Worth Mr. Fix

📍 8883 Spring Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
★ 4.9 / 5 · 267 reviews · 18 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 18 yrs
Specialties: Painting, Drywall patch, Fixture replacement

Cook Mr. Fix

📍 7317 Aspen Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76164
★ 4.5 / 5 · 170 reviews · 12 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 12 yrs
Specialties: Fixture replacement, Painting, Drywall patch, Furniture assembly, Door repair

Phillips Mr. Fix Co.

📍 7705 Pine Ct, Fort Worth, TX 76102
★ 3.6 / 5 · 34 reviews · 27 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 24/7 Emergency 27 yrs
Specialties: Caulking, Door repair, Painting

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Seasonal handyman checklist for Fort Worth 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.
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