For small jobs in Los Angeles, CA — drywall patches, a sticking door, minor carpentry — a licensed handyman or general contractor's small-jobs crew is the right call, typically $75–$150/hour or a flat half-day rate. Batch your list: one visit for five small fixes costs far less than five visits. Anything involving gas, panel electrical, or structural work needs the licensed trade instead.
Typical in Los Angeles, CA: $75–$150/hour, or $300–$600 for a half-day batch. Licensed, insured pros cost more than unlicensed — and are worth it for anything overhead, electrical, or water-adjacent.
If water, gas, electricity, or structure is involved, skip the handyman route and call the licensed trade directly.
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