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Handyman Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 53202 (Milwaukee, WI)

A licensed handyman serving ZIP 53202 charges roughly $52/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2061 ($22.94/hr national mean) and the WI cost-of-living index of 95.1.

Handyman project costs near ZIP 53202

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard hourly rate (1-person crew) per hour $52 $43 – $63
TV mount install (drywall, fixed mount) 60–90 min $102 $84 – $123
Drywall patch (one fist-sized hole) 2 hours + cure $133 $109 – $160
Interior door rehang or hardware replace 1–2 hours $112 $92 – $134
Light fixture or ceiling-fan swap (existing wiring) 1–2 hours $98 $80 – $117
Flat-pack furniture assembly (avg piece) 1.5–3 hours $105 $86 – $126
Single room repaint (10×12, 2 coats) 1 day $523 $429 – $628
Driveway + walkway pressure wash 2–4 hours $181 $148 – $217
Whole-house caulk + seal refresh 4–6 hours $252 $207 – $303

What a handyman serving 53202 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 53202

These pros are based in Milwaukee and routinely serve ZIP 53202. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (43.0497°N, -87.8924°W).

Sanders Repair

📍 1757 Aspen Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53202
★ 3.9 / 5 · 130 reviews · 4 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Fixture replacement, TV mounting, Drywall patch, Deck repair, Painting

Lone Star Home Pros

📍 1328 Hickory Way, Milwaukee, WI 53202
★ 3.7 / 5 · 209 reviews · 5 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Shelving install, Caulking, TV mounting, Door repair

Milwaukee Renovation

📍 5129 Forest Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53203
★ 4.8 / 5 · 28 reviews · 3 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Painting, Drywall patch, Furniture assembly

Family-Owned Mr. Fix

📍 5338 Beach Ct, Milwaukee, WI 53203
★ 3.6 / 5 · 195 reviews · 11 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Deck repair, Door repair, TV mounting

Hometown Handyman

📍 9797 Hill Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53233
★ 4.3 / 5 · 183 reviews · 11 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: TV mounting, Drywall patch, 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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