Handyman services in Monterey Park
These are the 34 jobs I take, grouped by part of the house. If your job isn't listed, text me a photo and ask.
Plumbing
- Faucets and sinksLeaky faucet, loose handle, or a sink that needs a new faucet? I repair or replace kitchen and bathroom faucets in Monterey Park and the SGV.
- Clogged sinksSlow or clogged kitchen or bathroom sink in Monterey Park? I clean the P-trap, clear the line with a hand snake, and fix the leaks that come with it.
- Garbage disposalsJammed, humming, or leaking garbage disposal in Monterey Park? I unjam and repair disposals, or swap in a new unit on the existing outlet and drain.
- ToiletsRunning, weak-flushing, or wobbly toilet in Monterey Park? I replace flappers and fill valves, reset toilets on a new wax ring, and swap in new toilets.
- Shower heads and valvesWeak spray, a dripping shower, or a handle that won't turn right? I clean or replace shower heads and swap valve cartridges in Monterey Park homes.
- Hose bibsDripping outdoor faucet or a hose bib that leaks at the handle? I repack, rebuild, or replace hose bibs in Monterey Park and nearby SGV cities.
- Shutoff valves and pressureShutoff valves that won't close or leak at the stem? I replace angle stops under sinks and toilets and check your water pressure in Monterey Park.
- Water leaksDrip under a sink, a toilet leaking at the base, or a stain spreading on the ceiling? I find and fix visible leaks in Monterey Park and the SGV.
Electrical
- Ceiling fansNew ceiling fans installed, and wobbly, humming, or dead fans repaired.
- Outlets, switches, and GFCIsLoose or warm outlets, gritty switches, and GFCIs that trip or fail to reset, replaced.
- Recessed lightingOld, dim can lights brought up to date with LED retrofit kits, new trim, and LED-rated dimmers, without opening the ceiling.
- Vanity lights and LED mirrorsDated vanity lights replaced and LED mirrors installed, level and centered over the sink.
- Bathroom fansNoisy, weak, or dead bathroom exhaust fans cleaned, repaired, or replaced, with ducts and vent caps cleared so steam leaves the room.
Walls, drywall, and paint
- Drywall repairHoles, dents, cracks, and nail pops patched and textured to match.
- Painting touch-upsPaint touch-ups, a single wall, or a small room after a repair.
- Popcorn ceilingsPopcorn ceiling removal or skim coat for one small room at a time, after an asbestos test.
- Baseboards and trimLoose, damaged, or missing baseboards and trim? I replace short runs, re-nail and caulk gaps, and install trim in a room in Monterey Park.
Tile, caulk, and flooring
- RegroutingCracked, dark, or crumbling grout in your shower or floor? I remove the old grout and regrout small showers, tub walls, and floor sections.
- CaulkingMoldy, cracked, or peeling caulk around your tub, shower, or sink? I strip it out, clean, and recaulk with mold-resistant silicone in Monterey Park.
- Tile repairCracked floor tile, a chipped backsplash, or a few loose wall tiles? I repair or replace individual tiles and small sections in Monterey Park.
- LVP and laminate repairDamaged vinyl plank or laminate? I swap out planks, fix lifting edges and transitions, and lay small areas like a closet in Monterey Park.
Doors and windows
- DoorsDoor sticking, dragging, or not latching? I adjust hinges and strikes, plane doors, replace closers, and hang new interior doors in Monterey Park.
- Locks and knobsLoose knobs, sticky deadbolts, or dated hardware? I replace and adjust knobs, levers, deadbolts, and smart locks in Monterey Park and the SGV.
- Screen and security doorsTorn screen, slamming closer, or a sliding screen off its track? I re-mesh, adjust, and replace parts on screen and metal security doors in the SGV.
- WeatherstrippingDrafts, light, or bugs coming in around doors and windows? I replace weatherstripping, door sweeps, and thresholds so doors seal and close smoothly.
- Pet doorsPet door installed in a door, a screen, or a sliding door panel.
- Window screensTorn, bent, or missing window screens? I re-mesh frames, replace spline and clips, and make new screens to size for homes in Monterey Park.
Installs and mounting
- TV mountingTV mounted level and into studs, with cords kept neat.
- Pictures and mirrorsHeavy mirrors, gallery walls, and art hung level with the right anchors.
- Blinds and curtain rodsBlinds, shades, and curtain rods installed level and secure, or crooked ones fixed.
- Shelves and closetsWall shelves, closet systems, and garage shelving installed level and into studs.
- Furniture assemblyDressers, beds, desks, and sofas assembled and set in place, with tall pieces anchored to the wall.
- Mailboxes and house numbersLeaning mailbox post, a new wall-mount box, or house numbers you can read from the street.
- Cabinet repairSagging cabinet doors, broken hinges, or drawers that won't close? I adjust and replace hinges, slides, and pulls in Monterey Park kitchens and baths.
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Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 7 PM. Closed Sunday. Monterey Park and nearby San Gabriel Valley cities.