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Handyman Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 35249 (Birmingham, AL)

A licensed handyman serving ZIP 35249 charges roughly $49/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2061 ($22.94/hr national mean) and the AL cost-of-living index of 88.5.

Handyman project costs near ZIP 35249

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard hourly rate (1-person crew) per hour $49 $40 – $58
TV mount install (drywall, fixed mount) 60–90 min $95 $78 – $114
Drywall patch (one fist-sized hole) 2 hours + cure $124 $102 – $149
Interior door rehang or hardware replace 1–2 hours $104 $85 – $125
Light fixture or ceiling-fan swap (existing wiring) 1–2 hours $91 $74 – $109
Flat-pack furniture assembly (avg piece) 1.5–3 hours $97 $80 – $117
Single room repaint (10×12, 2 coats) 1 day $487 $399 – $585
Driveway + walkway pressure wash 2–4 hours $168 $138 – $202
Whole-house caulk + seal refresh 4–6 hours $235 $192 – $282

What a handyman serving 35249 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 35249

These pros are based in Birmingham and routinely serve ZIP 35249. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (33.5066°N, -86.8032°W).

Premier Honey-Do

📍 5595 Sunset Way, Birmingham, AL 35203
★ 4.8 / 5 · 312 reviews · 21 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Furniture assembly, Shelving install, Pressure washing

Summit Renovation

📍 108 Hickory Ter, Birmingham, AL 35233
★ 3.9 / 5 · 59 reviews · 7 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Painting, TV mounting, Caulking, Fixture replacement, Door repair

Parker Renovation

📍 3057 River Dr, Birmingham, AL 35203
★ 4.2 / 5 · 331 reviews · 15 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Shelving install, Drywall patch, Furniture assembly, Painting, TV mounting

Birmingham Property Services

📍 4304 Elm Ct, Birmingham, AL 35233
★ 4.1 / 5 · 401 reviews · 8 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Drywall patch, Deck repair, Pressure washing, Shelving install

Liberty Handyman

📍 1961 Madison Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35249
★ 3.9 / 5 · 280 reviews · 9 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: TV mounting, Caulking, Pressure washing, Painting

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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