Handyman services
Minor Repairs Around the House.
The small jobs that keep getting put off. Tell us what needs fixing and the owner writes a free estimate before any work starts.
Small jobs we take on
Doors and hardware
Sticking doors, loose hinges, handles and latches.
Shelving and cabinets
Hanging shelves and fixing cabinet doors and hardware.
Patch and paint
Small wall patches and touch-up painting.
Outdoor fixes
Loose boards, trim and other small exterior repairs.
How the job goes
Tell us about the job
Send the project address, what needs done and what you want the property ready for.
The owner sees it in person
He looks at what is actually there and puts the estimate in writing before work starts.
You get an arrival time
Once you say yes, the job goes on the schedule with a set arrival time.
The owner runs the job
The person who wrote your estimate is on site for the work.
What we do not do
Handyman work stays minor. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and structural work are not offered. Some small jobs need a city permit first.
- Property services in TampaPainting, cabinetwork and shelving need no building permit. Other minor repairs skip a permit only with the building official's approval, and never for wiring, piping or structural work.
- Property services in LakelandPainting, flooring and cabinet replacement need no permit.
Make the small repair list clear
Handyman work here means minor repairs. A useful request names what is sticking, loose or damaged and the result you want from each item. It is not a request for remodeling or one of the licensed trades excluded below. The owner looks at the actual work and writes the estimate before starting, so you can agree on a defined list.
Describe each repair separately
A sticking door, loose hinge or handle, shelf to hang, cabinet hardware, small wall patch or touch-up paint gives the owner something specific to assess. Include small exterior items such as loose boards or trim if those are part of the request. State what is already there and what needs attention. Avoid describing the job only as fixing up the house, which leaves the scope unclear.
Separate the service from permit information
A city’s no-permit list does not expand the work Gone Stumpin offers. Local pages provide context for Tampa, Lakeland and St. Petersburg, including historic-property questions where relevant. The actual request still needs to fit the minor-repair service. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and structural work are not included, even when they sit beside a small patch or paint job on your list.
Agree on the list before work begins
Give the address and identify which items are indoors or outside, along with access details. The owner reviews the work and puts the estimate in writing. The price holds unless the job scope changes. If another repair is added later, discuss it as an addition rather than assuming that every small item around the property belongs to the original estimate.
Handyman Services questions
Do you do electrical or plumbing?
No. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and structural work are not offered. Call a licensed trade for those.
What size jobs do you take?
Minor repairs. Describe the job when you request the estimate and the owner will tell you if it fits.
Can you combine a repair with other work?
Yes. A stump, a pile of debris and a loose gate can go on the same estimate.
Is replacing door hardware the same request as replacing a door?
No. The minor-repair examples include sticking doors, loose hinges, handles and latches. Explain the fault so the owner can assess whether the work fits. Do not assume that a hardware request includes replacing the door, altering an opening or making a structural change. The city-specific pages also identify local historic-review questions where they apply. A written estimate defines the actual repair rather than an unspecified replacement project.
Can I combine several small repairs in one estimate request?
List the items you want considered at the same address, such as a shelf, cabinet hardware and a small patch. Naming each item helps the owner review the work and write the estimate. It does not make electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing or structural work part of the service. Keep the agreed list with the estimate and discuss additions before they are treated as part of the job.
What does patching and painting cover on this page?
The offered examples are small wall patches and touch-up painting. Tell the owner where the patch is, what needs attention and whether there are other visible problems around it. A patch request does not include diagnosing or repairing a roof, plumbing system or structural defect. The owner sees the work before pricing it and can tell you whether the proposed repair fits the service.
Should I mention a historic property when requesting a small repair?
Yes. Give the actual address and describe whether the work affects the exterior. The local city pages explain relevant review questions from the published city guidance. A small job description does not by itself settle whether city review is needed, and the owner’s estimate is not a city approval. Keep the repair scope separate from any required property review before work starts.
Who gives the handyman quote and when does the price change?
The owner reviews the work in person and provides the written estimate before starting. He is the direct contact and is on site for the job, which receives a scheduled arrival time. The number holds unless the scope changes. If you want another item added to the list, discuss the addition rather than assuming that it is covered because it is also a small repair.
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Tell us what needs done
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