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Handyman in New Orleans, LA

Compare 9 local handyman pros. Typical service: $137–$320.

Top Handyman Companies in New Orleans

  1. 1.New Orleans Handyman

    4.9★ (84 reviews)

    4.9★ from 84 reviews

    +15043580399Website

  2. 2.Handyman & Maintenance Services LLC

    5.0★ (30 reviews)

    5.0★ from 30 reviews

    +15042062635Website

  3. 3.Mel handyman and minor repairs

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15042080183

  4. 4.Lemi Duit Commercial Handyman Services

    3.7★ (3 reviews)

    3.7★ from 3 reviews

    +15044274065Website

  5. 5.W Lopez Handyman Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19563725422

  6. 6.Honey Dew Handyman Services of New Orleans

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15042852867

  7. 7.One Man And A Toolbox Handyman New Orleans

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15043582368

  8. 8.911 Handyman

    +13186670219Website

  9. 9.Handyman New Orleans

    +15044466675

Handyman Cost in New Orleans

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in New Orleans
Small repair visit$137–$320/job
Hourly rate$55–$114/hour
Drywall patch$137–$411/job
Furniture assembly$73–$228/job

Handyman prices in New Orleans run about 9% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving New Orleans, rated 4.5★ on average across 123 customer reviews.

New Orleans Climate & Seasonal Timing

What New Orleans's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
January 24
First fall frost
December 29
Annual precipitation
56.77"
Heating degree days
1,203
Cooling degree days
3,202
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan46.4°60°5.12"
Feb49.8°64.2°4.86"
Mar56°70.5°4.75"
Apr62.8°77.4°4.01"
May70.7°84.6°4.34"
Jun75.9°89.2°6.6"
Jul77.9°90.5°5.68"
Aug78.2°90.8°5.22"
Sep74.6°86.7°4.12"
Oct66.1°78.7°3.1"
Nov56.7°70.7°4.1"
Dec48.8°62.6°4.87"

NOAA station data 5.66 miles from New Orleans.

Permits & Regulations in LA

  • Louisiana requires LSLBC home improvement registration for residential improvement projects over $7,500, and a residential contractor license above $75,000
  • Home improvement registrants file a $10,000 bond
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Louisiana home improvement registration (projects $7,500 to $75,000)

Sources: lslbc.gov, lslbc.gov

Handyman FAQs for New Orleans

How much does a handyman cost in New Orleans?

A small handyman repair visit in New Orleans typically runs $137-$320.

How many handymen serve New Orleans?

We track 9 handyman services serving New Orleans.

Does a handyman need a license in LA?

In LA, Louisiana requires LSLBC home improvement registration for residential improvement projects over $7,500, and a residential contractor license above $75,000. Larger jobs, or any electrical, plumbing or structural work, need a licensed contractor in New Orleans.

Are handyman rates in New Orleans above the national average?

Handyman work in New Orleans runs about -8.7% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in New Orleans?

With winter lows near 46F in New Orleans, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in New Orleans?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in New Orleans that window closes around the first frost near December 29.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in New Orleans?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but New Orleans summer highs near 91F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in New Orleans usually priced?

Most New Orleans handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $137-$320, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.