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Handyman Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 78401 (Corpus Christi, TX)

A licensed handyman serving ZIP 78401 charges roughly $51/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2061 ($22.94/hr national mean) and the TX cost-of-living index of 92.7.

Handyman project costs near ZIP 78401

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard hourly rate (1-person crew) per hour $51 $42 – $61
TV mount install (drywall, fixed mount) 60–90 min $100 $82 – $120
Drywall patch (one fist-sized hole) 2 hours + cure $130 $107 – $156
Interior door rehang or hardware replace 1–2 hours $109 $89 – $131
Light fixture or ceiling-fan swap (existing wiring) 1–2 hours $95 $78 – $114
Flat-pack furniture assembly (avg piece) 1.5–3 hours $102 $84 – $122
Single room repaint (10×12, 2 coats) 1 day $510 $418 – $612
Driveway + walkway pressure wash 2–4 hours $176 $145 – $212
Whole-house caulk + seal refresh 4–6 hours $246 $202 – $295

What a handyman serving 78401 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 78401

These pros are based in Corpus Christi and routinely serve ZIP 78401. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (27.7968°N, -97.3991°W).

Corpus Christi Remodel

📍 6389 Sunset Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
★ 4.9 / 5 · 258 reviews · 36 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Drywall patch, Fixture replacement, Deck repair, Painting

Corpus Christi Property Services

📍 8132 Hickory Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
★ 3.6 / 5 · 182 reviews · 11 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Door repair, Painting, Deck repair

Howard Renovation

📍 4486 Oak Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
★ 4.0 / 5 · 23 reviews · 25 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Furniture assembly, Fixture replacement, Pressure washing, Painting

Heritage Maintenance

📍 5126 Sycamore Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
★ 4.4 / 5 · 232 reviews · 25 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Furniture assembly, Pressure washing, Door repair

Veteran Home Pros

📍 8542 Madison Pl, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
★ 3.8 / 5 · 366 reviews · 28 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Shelving install, Caulking, Pressure washing

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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