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Handyman services in Los Angeles

Every job below is available across Hollywood and central LA. Not sure if your job is on the list? Text a photo to (310) 363-0520 and ask.

Door repair and replacement

Doors that stick, won't latch, swing open on their own or have gaps at the frame are among the most common calls we get. We adjust, trim and re-level doors, tighten loose hinges, replace knobs, handles and locks, fill and sand damage, and repaint.

Typical jobs

  • Sticking or rubbing doors trimmed and re-hung
  • Knob, lever and deadbolt replacement
  • Loose hinges tightened or reset
  • Dents and holes filled, sanded and painted
  • Interior door replacement

Drywall patch and repair

Holes from door handles, old anchors, plumbing access or water damage patched so they disappear after paint. We match the existing wall texture, including the knockdown and orange-peel finishes common in LA homes and apartments.

Typical jobs

  • Small holes and nail pops
  • Larger patches and access-panel repairs
  • Texture matching
  • Ceiling drywall repairs

Wall patching, re-texturing and painting

Getting a room, hallway or rental unit back to clean, even walls: patching, re-texturing and painting touch-ups or full rooms.

Plaster repair and prep around a living-room archway before painting
Plaster repair and prep around a living-room archway before painting

Typical jobs

  • Move-out and turnover touch-ups
  • Re-texturing after repairs
  • Accent walls and single rooms
  • Trim and door painting

Wallpaper hanging

Wallpaper hung cleanly on flat walls, feature walls and awkward angles, including sloped and vaulted ceilings. We prep the surface, match the pattern and trim neatly around outlets, vents and trim.

Hanging patterned wallpaper on a vaulted bedroom ceiling in Los Angeles
Hanging patterned wallpaper on a vaulted bedroom ceiling in Los Angeles

Typical jobs

  • Feature and accent walls
  • Sloped and vaulted ceilings
  • Pattern matching
  • Wall prep and old wallpaper removal

TV mounting

TVs mounted securely to studs, or with the right anchors for plaster and masonry walls found in older Hollywood and Los Feliz buildings. We level the mount, manage visible cables and can install soundbars.

Typical jobs

  • Fixed, tilting and full-motion mounts
  • Plaster, drywall and brick walls
  • Cable management
  • Soundbar mounting

Art, mirror and shelf installation

Artwork, heavy mirrors, gallery walls and shelving hung level and anchored for the weight. Popular with homeowners, galleries and retail stores.

Typical jobs

  • Gallery walls laid out and hung
  • Heavy mirrors and framed art
  • Floating shelves
  • Curtain rods and blinds

Fence building and repair

New wood fences built from the posts up, and existing fences put right: leaning posts, broken pickets, sagging gates and loose rails.

New wood fence, from posts to finished panels

Fence posts set and ready for rails
Before: fence posts set and ready for rails
Finished horizontal wood fence
After: finished horizontal wood fence

Typical jobs

  • New horizontal and vertical wood fences
  • Gate sag and latch repair
  • Picket and rail replacement
  • Post re-setting

Wood rot and window sill repair

Rotten window sills, door frames and trim cut back to sound timber, rebuilt with new wood and filler, then sealed and painted so water stays out.

Rotten window sill rebuilt

Window sill with rotten wood and peeling paint exposed
Before: window sill with rotten wood and peeling paint exposed
Rot cut out, new timber let in and filled ready for paint
After: rot cut out, new timber let in and filled ready for paint

Typical jobs

  • Window sill rebuilds
  • Door frame and threshold rot
  • Exterior trim repair
  • Sealing and repainting

Railings and exterior painting

Metal railings, gates, planter walls and other exterior surfaces cleaned, prepped and repainted to hold up in the LA sun.

Railing and planter wall refresh

Metal railing repainted black above a stained concrete planter wall
Before: metal railing repainted black above a stained concrete planter wall
Planter wall cleaned, patched and painted grey
After: planter wall cleaned, patched and painted grey

Typical jobs

  • Metal railing and gate repainting
  • Concrete and stucco wall painting
  • Rust treatment
  • Storefront touch-ups

Garden beds and outdoor upkeep

Planter beds cleared, regraded and finished in gravel, drought-tolerant planting with drip irrigation, and cracked concrete paths patched.

Drought-tolerant succulent and cactus bed with gravel and drip irrigation
Drought-tolerant succulent and cactus bed with gravel and drip irrigation

Typical jobs

  • Drought-tolerant succulent beds
  • Drip irrigation lines
  • Gravel and bark finishes
  • Concrete crack repair

Silicone refresh and regrouting

Moldy, cracked or missing caulk and grout in showers, tubs and kitchens removed and replaced. A clean regrout often makes an old bathroom look close to new and prevents water getting behind tiles.

Typical jobs

  • Shower and tub re-caulking
  • Regrouting tile
  • Kitchen backsplash sealing
  • Sink and vanity sealing

Appliance assessment and repair

We assess appliances that have stopped working properly, handle straightforward fixes and tell you honestly when a replacement or a specialist makes more sense.

Typical jobs

  • Diagnosis and honest advice
  • Minor repairs and part swaps
  • Appliance installation and levelling

Closets and cabinets

Closet shelving and rods built or reorganized, and cabinet doors, hinges, drawers and hardware repaired or replaced.

Steel shelving and pegboard bays installed in a retail store
Steel shelving and pegboard bays installed in a retail store

Typical jobs

  • Closet shelving and rods
  • Cabinet door and hinge repair
  • Drawer slide replacement
  • Hardware replacement
  • Retail and storeroom shelving

Ceiling tile and drywall repair

Stained, sagging or broken ceiling tiles swapped out, and small sections of ceiling drywall replaced. Common in offices, retail spaces and older apartment buildings.

Water-damaged ceiling tiles replaced

Water-stained drop-ceiling tiles after a leak
Before: water-stained drop-ceiling tiles after a leak
Same ceiling with new tiles, clean and level
After: same ceiling with new tiles, clean and level

Typical jobs

  • Drop-ceiling tile replacement
  • Water-stained section repair
  • Small ceiling drywall patches

Roof leak assessment

We inspect for the source of a leak and handle minor repairs where it's a small job. If the roof needs more, we can manage the full repair as a project.

Sealing around a pipe penetration to stop a water leak
Sealing around a pipe penetration to stop a water leak

Typical jobs

  • Leak source inspection
  • Minor flashing and sealant repairs
  • Larger roof repairs managed end to end

Power washing

Driveways, patios, walkways, storefronts and exterior walls cleaned with a pressure washer.

Typical jobs

  • Driveways and walkways
  • Patios and decks
  • Storefronts and entries

Carpet cleaning

Carpet cleaning for homes, rental turnovers and small commercial spaces.

Typical jobs

  • Rental move-in and move-out cleans
  • Single rooms or whole units
  • Small offices and retail spaces

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