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Handyman Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 14614 (Rochester, NY)

A licensed handyman serving ZIP 14614 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 14614

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 14614 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 14614

These pros are based in Rochester and routinely serve ZIP 14614. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (43.1576°N, -77.6147°W).

Rochester Property Services

📍 1295 Madison Pkwy, Rochester, NY 14604
★ 4.6 / 5 · 282 reviews · 33 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Caulking, Pressure washing, Door repair, Shelving install

Walker Maintenance

📍 5532 Willow St, Rochester, NY 14608
★ 5.0 / 5 · 40 reviews · 4 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Caulking, Drywall patch, Deck repair, Painting

Rochester Renovation

📍 8829 Jefferson Blvd, Rochester, NY 14614
★ 4.8 / 5 · 59 reviews · 34 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Painting, Pressure washing, Fixture replacement

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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