Residential work · Santa Cruz area
Home repairs, installations and the odd problems in between.
Tell me what needs fixing, what you'd like changed, or what you need help figuring out. Send a short description and a few photos when relevant, and I'll let you know if I can help.
Home Repairs & Installation
- Kitchen and bathroom repairs — tile, fixtures, cabinetry, and the small failures these rooms collect.
- Plumbing repairs and fixture installation — faucets, toilets, supply and drain lines, disposal and shutoff valves.
- Electrical troubleshooting and fixture installation — switches, outlets, lighting, dimmers and circuit tracing.
- Appliance repair and installation — kitchen and laundry equipment, ventilation, and the connections that feed them.
- Low voltage troubleshooting — thermostats, doorbells, intercoms and control wiring.
- Wall repair, drywall and painting — patches, texture, trim and interior finish work.
- Door repair and installation — alignment, hardware, weather seals and replacement.
- Household installation — TV mounting, furniture assembly, shelving, mirrors and heavy hanging.
Exterior Repairs & Seasonal Maintenance
- Decks, fences and railings — repair, reinforcement, staining and sealing.
- Pressure washing and exterior cleaning — driveways, walkways, patios, siding and decking.
- Gutters, downspouts and drainage — clearing, repair, runoff and grading issues.
- Graffiti and spray-paint removal — residential surfaces.
- Weatherstripping and weatherproofing — seals, thresholds, gaps and seasonal preparation.
Home Safety & Accessibility
- Grab bars and handrails — anchored into framing, not just drywall.
- Door hardware and lever handles — replacement, adjustment and accessibility upgrades.
- Safety lighting — entries, stairs, hallways and outbuildings.
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms — installation, replacement and interconnection.
Rental & Property Management Support
- Move-in and move-out walkthroughs — dated room-by-room condition records, photographs and repair punch lists.
- Turnover repairs — between-tenancy punch work and preparation.
- Scheduled property check-ins — occupied or vacant, with written reports.
- Owner and tenant coordination — access, scheduling, scope and written follow-up between both sides.
- Trade coordination — meeting other contractors on site, relaying access and scope, and reporting back what was done.
- Ongoing maintenance — for landlords, managers and out-of-area owners.
Home Technology Support
- Computers and devices — setup, configuration and troubleshooting.
- Wi-Fi and home networking — coverage, routing, extenders and wired runs.
- TVs, printers and smart-home equipment — installation and integration.
- Equipment research — what to buy, what fits and what it will actually do.
Custom Work & Installation
- Stick welding and light metal fabrication — repairs, brackets, frames and small structures.
- CNC-cut parts and custom components — one-offs and short runs.
- Vertical gardens and planted structures — designed and built to suit the space.
- Art and sculpture installation — mounting, anchoring and placement.
- Built to your drawings — custom work from your sketches, plans or prototypes.
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Rates, minimums and scheduling terms are listed under Rates & Policies.