Handyman in Los Angeles
Short answer: The Handy Geeks is a Los Angeles handyman service for home repairs, installs and maintenance, at $70 to $160 an hour with a $110 to $210 minimum per visit. We handle drywall, doors, fixtures, painting, assembly and small plumbing and electrical swaps across LA and the San Fernando Valley, insured to $2M.
Most handyman calls in Los Angeles start with a list: a door that won’t latch, a patch of drywall, a fixture that needs swapping and a TV that needs mounting. We take the whole list in one visit, quote it in writing first, and tell you up front if anything on it needs a permit and a licensed contractor instead.
Get a handyman quote. Send your address, your list and a few photos. We reply with a written scope and price. Prefer the phone? Call +1 818-835-0556.
Handyman Services We Provide in Los Angeles
Drywall Repair and Painting
Holes, cracks and water stains patched and textured to match, plus single-room or whole-house painting. See typical drywall repair cost and interior painting cost in California.
Doors, Locks and Hardware
Sticking, sagging and slamming doors, strike plates, hinges, closers and lock swaps. Our guide to fixing a door that won’t close shows what we check first.
Fixtures, Fans and Small Electrical
Light fixtures, switches and outlets swapped on existing wiring, and ceiling fan installation on fan-rated boxes. New circuits go to a licensed electrician.
Plumbing Fixes
Faucets, shut-off valves, running toilets and toilet installation on existing lines.
Assembly and Mounting
Furniture, shelving, TVs, mirrors, gazebos and play sets, anchored into framing.
Home Safety and Maintenance
Smoke and CO alarm placement, gutter and downspout clearing, caulking, weatherstripping and seasonal checks.
How Much Does a Handyman Cost in Los Angeles?
| Charge | Rate | How it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Standard labor | $70 to $160 an hour | Quoted in writing before work starts |
| Minimum service charge | $110 to $210 per visit | Short jobs are billed at the minimum |
| Trip charge | $20 to $95 | Depends on distance and parking |
| After-hours work | 1.25x to 1.6x standard rate | Evenings and weekends outside 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Emergency calls | 1.4x to 1.75x standard rate | Same-day urgent repairs |
The cheapest way to use a Los Angeles handyman is to batch: three small jobs on one visit share one minimum and one trip charge. For a line-by-line look at LA quotes, read what Los Angeles handyman pricing really includes, or compare cities in our handyman rates guide.
What a Handyman Can Legally Do in Los Angeles
California lets an unlicensed handyman take a job when the total, labor and materials together, is under $1,000 and the work needs no building permit, under Business and Professions Code § 7048. In the City of Los Angeles, LADBS decides which jobs need a permit, and cities like Santa Monica, Pasadena and Long Beach run their own permit offices. We check the address before we quote, and anything that needs a permit goes to a licensed contractor.
Areas We Serve Around Los Angeles
We work across the City of Los Angeles, including Downtown, Hollywood, the Westside and the Hollywood Hills, and throughout the San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, West Hills, Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City and Van Nuys. Beyond the city line we cover Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Calabasas, Long Beach and Torrance. Our office is at 6020 S La Brea Ave, and we work 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Sunday.
Running a business property? See our commercial maintenance service in Los Angeles.
Why Los Angeles Homeowners Call The Handy Geeks
- Published rates. You can check our price before you ask for a quote.
- Insured to $2M in general liability, with the certificate on request.
- Written scope first, with prep and materials as their own lines.
- Straight answers on permits, and a referral when a job belongs to a licensed trade.
- One visit for the whole list, so you pay one minimum instead of several.
See the full list of services and our handyman services in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a handyman cost in Los Angeles?
The Handy Geeks charges $70 to $160 an hour for residential handyman work in Los Angeles, with a $110 to $210 minimum per visit. Small jobs are usually billed at the minimum, so bundling several repairs into one visit gives the best value.
What can a handyman legally do in Los Angeles?
Repairs and installs under $1,000 including materials that need no building permit, under California Business and Professions Code § 7048. That covers most drywall, door, fixture, assembly and like-for-like plumbing and electrical swaps. Permitted work goes to a licensed contractor.
Do you charge a trip fee in Los Angeles?
A trip charge of $20 to $95 can apply depending on distance and parking. It is built into the written quote, not added afterwards.
Can you come on weekends?
Yes. We work 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Sunday. After-hours work is billed at 1.25x to 1.6x the standard rate.
Which parts of Los Angeles do you cover?
The City of Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley and the surrounding cities, including Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Long Beach and Torrance.