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Handyman Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 01608 (Worcester, MA)

A licensed handyman serving ZIP 01608 charges roughly $81/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2061 ($22.94/hr national mean) and the MA cost-of-living index of 146.5.

Handyman project costs near ZIP 01608

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard hourly rate (1-person crew) per hour $81 $66 – $97
TV mount install (drywall, fixed mount) 60–90 min $158 $129 – $189
Drywall patch (one fist-sized hole) 2 hours + cure $205 $168 – $246
Interior door rehang or hardware replace 1–2 hours $172 $141 – $207
Light fixture or ceiling-fan swap (existing wiring) 1–2 hours $150 $123 – $180
Flat-pack furniture assembly (avg piece) 1.5–3 hours $161 $132 – $194
Single room repaint (10×12, 2 coats) 1 day $806 $661 – $968
Driveway + walkway pressure wash 2–4 hours $279 $228 – $334
Whole-house caulk + seal refresh 4–6 hours $389 $319 – $466

What a handyman serving 01608 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.

Top licensed pros near ZIP 01608

These pros are based in Worcester and routinely serve ZIP 01608. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (42.2621°N, -71.8014°W).

Perez Property Services

📍 395 Washington Ave, Worcester, MA 01608
★ 4.4 / 5 · 145 reviews · 19 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Fixture replacement, Furniture assembly, Painting

Evans Repair

📍 7351 Hill Pl, Worcester, MA 01605
★ 4.2 / 5 · 57 reviews · 26 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: TV mounting, Door repair, Furniture assembly, Pressure washing, Fixture replacement

Worcester Handyman

📍 9207 Magnolia St, Worcester, MA 01610
★ 3.7 / 5 · 325 reviews · 37 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Painting, Caulking, Deck repair

Six questions before you hire

  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.
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