Cost · Long Island
How much does a handyman cost on Long Island?
Hourly rates, minimums, typical prices for common jobs, and the different ways of paying, from published sources and our own prices. Updated October 2026.
Updated · By Profixter, Lindenhurst, NY · 2 min read
The short answer
Expect roughly $60 to $125 an hour for a handyman in the New York area, with most charging a minimum of one to two hours, about $75 to $200, however small the job. Common small jobs in the region typically land between about $85 and $455 each depending on the task. New York prices tend to run above national averages (HomeGuide estimates about 20% higher). There is no reliable single "Long Island average": ask every handyman what the minimum covers before you book.
Hourly rates
| Source | Range | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| HomeGuide city chart | $60–$125/hr | New York, NY area |
| Angi (updated Sep 2026) | $50–$150/hr | National |
| HomeAdvisor (updated Jun 2026) | $50–$150/hr | National |
| Thumbtack (updated Jan 2026) | $60–$75/hr average | National |
| One Long Island company (Bohemia) | $150/hr | Light carpentry, as published |
HomeGuide notes that New York typically costs about 20% more than other areas. Companies and franchises generally charge more than independent handymen because of overhead and insurance.
Minimum charges and trip fees
Most handymen charge a minimum: one or two hours of labor, or a flat amount, typically $75–$200 in cost guides. One Long Island company publishes $190 for up to two hours, then $75 per additional hour. Some add trip or mileage fees. The full picture, and how to avoid paying a minimum for every job, is in handyman minimum charges explained.
Typical prices for common small jobs
| Job | New York City area (Angi, Jun 2026) | National (Angi, Sep 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| TV mounting | $340–$455 | $300–$400 |
| Faucet replacement | $115–$340 | $100–$300 |
| Drywall patch or repair | $140–$395 | $120–$350 |
| Door adjustment or repair | $85–$250 | $75–$220 |
| Ceiling fan installation | $115–$455 | $100–$400 |
Angi publishes a New York City page but not a Long Island one, so treat these as a rough regional guide. They are total job prices including labor, not hourly rates; materials are usually extra.
What pushes the price up or down
- Travel and timing. Distance, traffic and how far you are from the handyman's other jobs. Evening, weekend and emergency work costs more.
- Licensing and insurance. On Long Island, home improvement work is licensed by the county (Suffolk and Nassau each run their own program), and licensed, insured companies carry real costs. That is worth paying for.
- The house. Older homes are slower to work on: plaster walls, seized valves, out-of-square frames. Census figures put the median Nassau home at built in 1956 and the median Suffolk home in 1970, both well older than the US median of 1981.
- Materials. Supplied by you, or bought by the handyman, sometimes with a markup.
- Bundling. Several jobs in one visit spread the minimum and the trip across all of them.
Ways of paying, compared
| Model | How you pay | Works best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly with a minimum | Time on site, at least the minimum | One-off jobs with uncertain scope |
| Per-job quote | A set price agreed per task | Defined jobs you can describe well |
| Fixed-price visit | One price for a set visit length | One small job, no surprises |
| Ongoing membership | A monthly fee; visits booked as needed | Homes where small jobs keep coming |
The cheapest model depends on how often you need someone. If it's a few times a year, pay per visit. If it's every few weeks, an ongoing arrangement can cost less and saves the repeated search. The membership vs per-job calculator does the arithmetic for your own numbers.
Profixter's prices
For comparison, these are Profixter's published prices.
Profixter membership plans
Every plan includes 90-minute visits for everyday home tasks and the same local team. Plans differ in how many visits you can have booked at the same time, supplies, Priority Visits and project time. Month to month, or pay for 10 months and get 12.
| Feature | Basic | Plus | Premium | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $149/mo | $249/mo | $349/mo | $499/mo |
| Annual (12 months for the price of 10) | $1,490/yr | $2,490/yr | $3,490/yr | $4,990/yr |
| 90-minute visits, any home task | 90-minute visits, any home task | 90-minute visits, any home task | 90-minute visits, any home task | 90-minute visits, any home task |
| The same local team every time | The same local team every time | The same local team every time | The same local team every time | The same local team every time |
| Book visits as you need themAs often as you need. | Book 1 visit at a time | Book up to 2 visits at a time | Book up to 2 visits at a time | Book up to 2 visits at a time |
| Small supplies includedScrews, anchors, caulk and sealant. | Not included | Small supplies included | Small supplies included | Small supplies included |
| Priority VisitsWhen it can't wait. Subject to availability. | Not included | Not included | 1 Priority Visit / month | 2 Priority Visits / month |
| A Full Day of workUp to 8 hours for a bigger job. | Not included | Not included | Not included | 1 Full Day / month |
| 10% off larger projects | Not included | Not included | Not included | 10% off larger projects |
Book as often as you need: your plan sets how many visits you can have booked at the same time. Scheduling is subject to availability. Fixtures, appliances and project materials are quoted separately.
Questions homeowners ask
- Is it cheaper to hire a handyman or a contractor?
- For small repairs, a handyman. Contractors are priced and staffed for larger projects, and many won't take small jobs. For larger projects, such as a panel upgrade, re-piping or anything that needs a permit, hire a contractor for that project.
- Do handymen charge for an estimate?
- Some do, some don't. Sending photos and a clear description in advance often gets you a price without a visit for straightforward jobs.
Sources
- HomeGuide: Handyman prices (city chart, minimums)
- Angi: Common handyman prices, national (updated September 23, 2026)
- Angi: Common handyman prices, New York, NY (updated June 3, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor: Cost to hire a handyman
- Thumbtack: Handyman prices
- Apex Handyman Pro: published pricing
- Perry's Home Services: handyman services pricing
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, tables B25035/B25034 (via Census Reporter)