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Handyman in Baton Rouge, LA

Compare 6 local handyman pros. Typical service: $140–$326.

Top Handyman Companies in Baton Rouge

  1. 1.Masterco Security & Property Services

    4.9★ (109 reviews)

    4.9★ from 109 reviews

    +12252893228Website

  2. 2.Great With Tools

    4.1★ (7 reviews)

    4.1★ from 7 reviews

    +12258008665Website

  3. 3.Global Home Solutions

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +12135212645

  4. 4.Handy Man

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +12254546690

  5. 5.Handyman Baton Rouge

    +12256599555Website

  6. 6.Fairway Home Services BR

    +12258108166

Handyman Cost in Baton Rouge

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

ServiceTypical range in Baton Rouge
Small repair visit$140–$326/job
Hourly rate$56–$116/hour
Drywall patch$140–$419/job
Furniture assembly$74–$233/job

Handyman prices in Baton Rouge run about 7% 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 6 companies serving Baton Rouge, rated 4.8★ on average across 118 customer reviews.

Baton Rouge Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Baton Rouge's weather means for scheduling handyman.

Last spring frost
March 1
First fall frost
November 28
Annual precipitation
59.14"
Heating degree days
1,688
Cooling degree days
2,632
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan40°61.1°5.29"
Feb43.2°64.6°5.27"
Mar49.1°71.6°4.33"
Apr55.7°78.4°4.26"
May64.5°85.4°4.7"
Jun70.4°90°7.03"
Jul72.6°91.6°4.63"
Aug72.1°91.9°5.36"
Sep67.4°88.3°4.39"
Oct56.7°80.5°4.35"
Nov48.5°71.6°4.18"
Dec41.8°63.4°5.35"

NOAA station data 5.63 miles from Baton Rouge.

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 Baton Rouge

How much does a handyman cost in Baton Rouge?

A small handyman repair visit in Baton Rouge typically runs $140-$326.

How many handymen serve Baton Rouge?

We track 6 handyman services serving Baton Rouge.

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 Baton Rouge.

Are handyman rates in Baton Rouge above the national average?

Handyman work in Baton Rouge runs about -6.9% versus the national average.

What should I fix before winter in Baton Rouge?

With winter lows near 40F in Baton Rouge, weatherstripping, door sweeps and caulking around windows are the most common pre-winter handyman jobs.

When should outdoor repairs be done in Baton Rouge?

Exterior caulk and paint touch-ups need dry weather above about 40F; in Baton Rouge that window closes around the first frost near November 28.

Is summer a good time for handyman work in Baton Rouge?

Indoor jobs are fine year-round, but Baton Rouge summer highs near 92F make attic, roof-line and exterior work slow and hard on materials like caulk and adhesives.

How is handyman work in Baton Rouge usually priced?

Most Baton Rouge handymen quote small repairs as a flat visit of $140-$326, or bill hourly for open-ended lists.