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Handyman Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 48233 (Detroit, MI)

A licensed handyman serving ZIP 48233 charges roughly $50/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2061 ($22.94/hr national mean) and the MI cost-of-living index of 91.5.

Handyman project costs near ZIP 48233

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard hourly rate (1-person crew) per hour $50 $41 – $60
TV mount install (drywall, fixed mount) 60–90 min $98 $81 – $118
Drywall patch (one fist-sized hole) 2 hours + cure $128 $105 – $154
Interior door rehang or hardware replace 1–2 hours $108 $88 – $129
Light fixture or ceiling-fan swap (existing wiring) 1–2 hours $94 $77 – $113
Flat-pack furniture assembly (avg piece) 1.5–3 hours $101 $83 – $121
Single room repaint (10×12, 2 coats) 1 day $504 $413 – $604
Driveway + walkway pressure wash 2–4 hours $174 $143 – $209
Whole-house caulk + seal refresh 4–6 hours $243 $199 – $291

What a handyman serving 48233 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 48233

These pros are based in Detroit and routinely serve ZIP 48233. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (42.3232°N, -83.0630°W).

Apex Remodel

📍 4402 Madison Ct, Detroit, MI 48226
★ 4.1 / 5 · 81 reviews · 5 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Caulking, Pressure washing, Painting

Parker Handyman

📍 9159 Meadow Ln, Detroit, MI 48243
★ 4.2 / 5 · 22 reviews · 7 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Caulking, Painting, Pressure washing, Door repair, TV mounting

Cardinal Mr. Fix

📍 5207 Walnut St, Detroit, MI 48233
★ 3.7 / 5 · 363 reviews · 28 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Shelving install, TV mounting, Furniture assembly, Deck repair, Painting

Liberty Renovation

📍 369 Lake Pkwy, Detroit, MI 48226
★ 4.7 / 5 · 351 reviews · 25 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Drywall patch, Caulking, Deck repair, Painting

Lone Star Property Services

📍 7383 Magnolia Ct, Detroit, MI 48243
★ 4.4 / 5 · 53 reviews · 25 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Deck repair, Drywall patch, Painting, Caulking

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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