Insured Handyman, Exclusively Serving Key Biscayne.
Honest and quality work done right the first time.
Carpenter and Handyman Services
- Interior Wall Painting:
Prepare, prime and paint interior walls. - Drywall Repair and Patching:
Repair damaged drywall, such as holes, dents, scratches, or water damage. - Mirror and Artwork Hanging:
Safely and accurately mount mirrors, paintings, photographs, and other wall decor. - Cabinet Upgrades:
Repair or upgrade cabinets in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, or any other area of the home. Upgrade or replace cabinet knobs, handles, hinges and pulls. - Light Bulb Replacement:
Replace burnt-out or outdated light bulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs, CFL bulbs, or specialty bulbs as needed.
- Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspection and Battery Replacement:
Install battery-operated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as inspection to ensure they are functioning properly. Replace batteries as needed. - Water Filtration System Installation: Install under-sink water filtration systems, including reverse osmosis systems, to improve water quality and taste. Annual filter changing.
- Furniture Assembly:
Careful assembly of furniture items such as bookcases, bed frames, desks, chairs, tables, and cabinets from various retailers. - Blind and Curtain Installation:
Hang blinds, curtains, and drapes to enhance privacy and control light in rooms. - Video Doorbell Installation:
Install battery-operated video doorbells for homeowner safety.
- Custom Shelves, Build and Installation:
Built and install custom shelves in closets, garages, kitchens, or living areas to maximize storage space and organization. - General Assistance:
Assist with household chores like replacing air filters, changing water filters, or moving heavy objects.
- Carpet Removal:
Remove carpet, underlayment and tack strip. - New Floor Installation:
Install luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring. - Accent Walls:
Hang and install peel-and-stick wallpaper, shiplap, slat walls, geometric designs, beadboard wainscoting and more. - TV Mounting:
Install flat-screen TVs on walls, including concealing cables and cords for a clean look. - Leaky Faucet Repair:
Repair or replace faucets that drip or leak to conserve water and prevent water damage. - Water Leak Detectors (WiFi):
Install WiFi-connected water leak detectors in vulnerable areas, such as near sinks, toilets, dishwashers and washing machines to alert you when there is leak and to help prevent water damage - Toilet Repair:
Repair running toilets, replace flappers and fix flush mechanisms.
- Baseboard, Crown Moulding and Decorative Trim Installation:
Install baseboards, crown moulding and decorative trim to add architectural detail and elegance to interior spaces. - Trim Painting and Caulking:
Fill nail holes, sand, paint and caulk interior trim, including baseboards, crown molding, door frames and window frames for clean and professional look. - Smart / Keyless Entry System Installation:
Install smart / keyless entry systems or smart locks for enhanced security and convenience. - Childproofing Services:
Install safety gates, secure furniture to walls, and childproof cabinets and drawers to create a safe environment for young children. - "Aging in Place" Services:
Install grab bars in bathrooms and showers to prevent slips and falls, secure loose carpets or rugs to prevent tripping hazards, add shower seats or benches for comfort and safety, lower shelves and cabinets for easier access, fix loose handrails, door knobs, or cabinet hinges, repair or replace loose floorboards and tiles.
Pricing
Time + Materials
If you hire me by the hour, I charge $125 / hour (with a one hour minimum) + materials.
Among other things, reflected in that rate is my...
- experience
- tools (plus wear & tear)
- communication with you before, during and after the job
- preparation for the job(s)
- gathering and packing of tools and materials needed for your specific job(s), and
- commuting to your property.
I don't start the clock until I arrive at your property; the tasks I mentioned above, such as gathering and packing tools, are all things I do not bill for, but that are rolled up into and reflected in my hourly rate.
Why a One-Hour Minimum?
It may only take me 30 minutes to fix a toilet or hang a mirror, but these projects can require a decent amount of prep time before the job and clean up / pack up time after the job.
For example, to prep for hanging a mirror or art work I'd need to gather the tools and materials I need such as a...
- stud finder
- tape measure
- drill and bits
- anchors / toggle bolts / hooks / wires (depending on your wall material, the depth of the cavity, and stud material)
- laser level, and
- shop vac
Then, I need to get to your place. In some condos, like Key Colony, the Towers, Ocean Club or Grand Bay, I might spend time waiting in line to pass security and/or find parking. Then I need to haul the tools and materials up to your condo, most likely in the service elevator (which may have a queue). Finally, after the job is done, I need to clean up and pack up. You can see how a 30-minute job can easily turn into an hour worth of my time.
That's why I've got to charge a minimum of one hour, even if I only spend 30 minutes working at your property. Anything over an hour is pro-rated, and I'll always be fair with you and round down to the nearest quarter hour.
If you do have a very small job you think will take less than an hour, to help get the most of my time at your place, I encourage you to come up with a list of additional tasks ahead of time and I will knock out as many items as I can in my time there. Just let me know ahead of time what you'd like me to do -- sending photos is very helpful -- so I can bring the right tools and materials.
About Key Biscayne Handyman
My family of three (wife, son and I) moved from upstate New York to Key Biscayne in 2021.
It didn't take long for us to realize how special this island is and how fortunate we are to be able to live here.
With so many activities available in Key Biscayne to stay busy with, many people don't have the time to keep up with home repairs, maintenance and updates on their own. Or if they do have the time, they may not have the interest, know-how or tools needed for the work.
With this in mind, I offer my carpentry and handyman skills for anyone on the island who could use a little help knocking some projects out or crossing some items off their home "to-do" and "fix-it" lists.
I enjoy helping people, I love DIY and carpentry, and these days I prefer working with my hands -- fixing and building stuff -- instead of sitting at my computer.
So turning what has always been a hobby and interest into professional work -- and keeping it within the island limits and serving only the Key Biscayne community -- was an easy choice.
Being local has its benefits for you, too. For one, since I live here in Key Biscayne, I don't have to deal with Miami traffic or the Rickenbacker traffic to get to you -- I can usually respond to your requests pretty quickly. Since I can get to about anywhere on the island in less than 20 minutes, I'm never far away. And second, since I'm already here on the island, I don't have to charge a service fee like most of the handyman services based out of Miami.
With all of this said, if you could use some help with any fix-its, to-do lists or projects around your home or rental property, just browse this website to see if you're in need of any of the services I offer. If you have any questions or if you're ready to make an appointment, feel free to contact me.
- Greg Patrick
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