Handyman prices in San Diego, CA
| Project | Time | Typical cost | Range |
|---|
| Standard hourly rate (1-person crew) |
per hour |
$76 |
$62 – $91 |
| TV mount install (drywall, fixed mount) |
60–90 min |
$148 |
$121 – $178 |
| Drywall patch (one fist-sized hole) |
2 hours + cure |
$193 |
$158 – $231 |
| Interior door rehang or hardware replace |
1–2 hours |
$162 |
$133 – $194 |
| Light fixture or ceiling-fan swap (existing wiring) |
1–2 hours |
$141 |
$116 – $169 |
| Flat-pack furniture assembly (avg piece) |
1.5–3 hours |
$152 |
$124 – $182 |
| Single room repaint (10×12, 2 coats) |
1 day |
$757 |
$621 – $909 |
| Driveway + walkway pressure wash |
2–4 hours |
$262 |
$215 – $314 |
| Whole-house caulk + seal refresh |
4–6 hours |
$365 |
$299 – $438 |
Local rate = BLS national mean × 2.4 markup × (CA COL 137.6/100). Materials adjusted by the same factor.
What a handyman in San Diego 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 CA
- 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.
8 licensed handymans in San Diego
Patriot Handyman
📍 300 Aspen Way, San Diego, CA 92132
★ 3.8 / 5 · 83 reviews · 26 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 26 yrs
Specialties: TV mounting, Painting, Drywall patch
Quality Honey-Do
📍 4352 Hill Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
★ 3.9 / 5 · 140 reviews · 19 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 19 yrs
Specialties: Drywall patch, Shelving install, Caulking
Long Home Pros
📍 4549 Willow Dr, San Diego, CA 92134
★ 3.9 / 5 · 236 reviews · 5 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 24/7 Emergency 5 yrs
Specialties: Deck repair, Drywall patch, Fixture replacement
Young Mr. Fix
📍 9201 Lake Rd, San Diego, CA 92132
★ 3.7 / 5 · 332 reviews · 15 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 15 yrs
Specialties: Pressure washing, Door repair, Drywall patch
San Diego Handyman
📍 917 Madison Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92101
★ 3.7 / 5 · 296 reviews · 8 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 8 yrs
Specialties: Caulking, Furniture assembly, Deck repair, TV mounting, Fixture replacement
Hometown Honey-Do
📍 2071 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92134
★ 4.5 / 5 · 346 reviews · 12 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 12 yrs
Specialties: Pressure washing, Fixture replacement, Door repair, TV mounting, Painting
Family-Owned Remodel
📍 4285 Beach Rd, San Diego, CA 92132
★ 4.1 / 5 · 143 reviews · 33 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 33 yrs
Specialties: Shelving install, Fixture replacement, Furniture assembly, Door repair, Caulking
Sanders Handyman
📍 9410 Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
★ 3.8 / 5 · 192 reviews · 7 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 24/7 Emergency 7 yrs
Specialties: Furniture assembly, Painting, Door repair, Pressure washing, TV mounting
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Seasonal handyman checklist for San Diego 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.