Handyman services
Handyman services in Suffolk County, NY for the small list
Sticking doors, holes in the wall, loose trim, tired caulk and the other small repairs that pile up. Send us the list and our crew takes care of it.
- Fully insured
The small repairs that never get done
Everyone has a list. The trouble is finding someone who will come out for it and do it right.
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The door that sticks
It rubs at the top, won't latch, or swings open on its own. Most people just stop closing it.
We tighten or shim the hinges, plane the edge if it needs it, and adjust the strike so it latches.
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Holes in the wall
A doorknob hole, old anchors from a TV mount, nail pops that show through the paint.
We patch, sand and prime so the spot doesn't show once it's painted.
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Loose or gapped trim
Baseboard pulling off the wall, casing with open corners, a stair skirt that's come loose.
We refasten it, close up the joints and caulk the edges clean.
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Old, cracked caulk
Around the tub, the shower, the kitchen backsplash or the window trim, it's turned yellow or pulled away.
We cut the old caulk out completely before running a new, even bead.
How handyman work goes with us
Small jobs still get a written price, so you know what you're paying before we start.
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Send us your list
Write down everything, big or small. Photos of each item help us understand what we're looking at.
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We look and price it
We go over the list, check the items in person if we need to, and give you a written price with a start date and how long the job will take.
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Work through the list
We bring what the list calls for and work through it room by room, protecting floors and cleaning as we go.
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Check it off together
Before we leave, we go down the list with you so you can see every item is done.
When people call us for handyman work
Usually it's a list that's been building for a while, or a deadline.
- Repairs from a home inspection report
- Punch lists before you list the house
- Fixing things up after you move in
- Rental turnovers between tenants
- Getting the house ready for company
- Small repairs after a bigger project
- Aging parents' homes that need a few fixes
- The list that's been on the fridge all year
Handyman work in Suffolk County, NY
If you’ve been looking for a handyman in Suffolk County, NY, you already know the problem. The small jobs are the hardest to get someone out for. A door that sticks every summer, a hole behind the bedroom door, baseboard coming off in the hallway, caulk around the tub that’s gone black. None of it is a big project, but it adds up, and it’s the stuff buyers and guests notice.
We’re a carpentry and renovation crew, and we take the small list too. The same people who do our trim and sheetrock work fix your door and patch your wall, so the repair looks like it belongs there.
Why doors stick on Long Island
Humid summers make wood doors and frames swell, and houses settle over the years. That’s why the same door can close fine in January and rub in July. Usually it’s a loose hinge screw pulling the door down at the top corner. We start by tightening the hinges with longer screws that reach the framing. If that doesn’t fix it, we plane the edge and seal it so it doesn’t swell again. If a door is too far gone, we can replace it.
Patches that don’t show
A patch that shows through the paint is almost worse than the hole. We fill, feather the edges wide, sand smooth and prime before touching up, so the spot doesn’t flash when light hits it. For bigger holes and cracks, see our page on patching holes and cracks.
Getting a house ready to sell
A pre-listing punch list is one of the most common handyman calls. Doors that close, trim that’s tight, clean caulk and patched walls make a house photograph and show better. If the list is long, we can add interior painting or new trim to the same visit.
When the list gets bigger
Sometimes a handyman list turns into a room. If you’re fixing so much in one space that it makes sense to redo it, we’ll tell you, and our room remodeling crew is the same crew.
Why a carpentry crew for small jobs
Small repairs are where shortcuts show. A door planed too much has a gap at the top forever. Trim nailed back without fixing the joint pulls apart again. A caulk line run over old caulk peels in a season. Our crew does finish carpentry and wall work every day, so the small fixes get the same care as a full room.
Making your list
- Go room by room and write down everything, even small things
- Take a photo of each item
- Note anything that needs to be done by a certain date
- Mention anything you already have, like a new door handle or shelf
Handyman questions
Is my job too small for you?
Probably not. Tell us what's on the list. Small jobs are easier to price and schedule when they're grouped together, so it helps to write everything down, even the little things.
How is handyman work priced?
It depends on how many items are on the list, what each one needs, and whether any parts or materials are involved. We give you a written price for the whole list before we start.
What if a small fix turns out to be bigger?
Sometimes a sticking door is really a soft, rotted jamb, or a crack keeps coming back because something's moving. If we find that, we stop, show you, and price the bigger fix in writing before doing it.
Do you do electrical or plumbing on the list?
Our handyman work is carpentry, walls, trim, doors and caulking. For wiring or plumbing, you'll want a licensed electrician or plumber.
What's the difference between a handyman and a contractor?
A handyman takes care of small repairs. A contractor takes on whole rooms and bigger projects. We do both, so if your list grows into a room remodel, the same crew can handle it.
Get a price on your list.
Send us your list with a few photos and we'll set up a time to take a look.
631-745-9982- Price in writing before any work starts.
- One crew from start to finish.
- Fully insured