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Handyman Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 10278 (New York, NY)

A licensed handyman serving ZIP 10278 charges roughly $69/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2061 ($22.94/hr national mean) and the NY cost-of-living index of 125.9.

Handyman project costs near ZIP 10278

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard hourly rate (1-person crew) per hour $69 $57 – $83
TV mount install (drywall, fixed mount) 60–90 min $135 $111 – $163
Drywall patch (one fist-sized hole) 2 hours + cure $176 $145 – $212
Interior door rehang or hardware replace 1–2 hours $148 $121 – $178
Light fixture or ceiling-fan swap (existing wiring) 1–2 hours $129 $106 – $155
Flat-pack furniture assembly (avg piece) 1.5–3 hours $139 $114 – $166
Single room repaint (10×12, 2 coats) 1 day $693 $568 – $832
Driveway + walkway pressure wash 2–4 hours $239 $196 – $287
Whole-house caulk + seal refresh 4–6 hours $334 $274 – $401

What a handyman serving 10278 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 10278

These pros are based in New York and routinely serve ZIP 10278. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (40.7151°N, -74.0037°W).

Ortiz Remodel

📍 2797 Maple Ct, New York, NY 10007
★ 4.8 / 5 · 348 reviews · 32 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Painting, Deck repair, TV mounting

New York Handyman

📍 9403 Magnolia Ave, New York, NY 10007
★ 3.7 / 5 · 215 reviews · 16 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Painting, Furniture assembly, Pressure washing

Veteran Property Services

📍 4609 Cherry Way, New York, NY 10279
★ 5.0 / 5 · 147 reviews · 4 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Shelving install, Drywall patch, Fixture replacement, Caulking

New York Remodel

📍 8571 Hickory Way, New York, NY 10278
★ 3.6 / 5 · 11 reviews · 27 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Door repair, Caulking, Drywall patch, Deck repair, Pressure washing

Five-Star Home Pros

📍 7142 Elm St, New York, NY 10279
★ 4.8 / 5 · 53 reviews · 17 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Furniture assembly, Pressure washing, Shelving install, TV mounting

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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