Handyman Services in Lakewood Ranch, FL
A garage ceiling seam that is peeling, a shelf you have meant to hang since you moved in, a cabinet that needs refitting. Lakewood Ranch homeowners save these up, and we would be glad to clear them in one trip.
The Handyman Company sends its own licensed craftsmen to homes in Lakewood Ranch, FL, ZIP code 34202, from its Sarasota office on Northgate Boulevard. It has repaired Florida homes since 1999. In Lakewood Ranch, about four jobs in ten are a mixed list of small repairs, done in one visit on one written price.
- Licensed, insured, and bonded
- One year warranty
- Our own craftsmen since 1999
“The Handyman Team/Sarasota was exceptional installing my new modern wall mount range hood. The project was a bit challenging with removing the old hood and adjusting the cabniet opening to accommodate the new hood.”
Range hood installation at a Lakewood Ranch home
What Lakewood Ranch Homeowners Ask Us to Fix
A list, far more than any single trade. Then carpentry and drywall. Here is the work Lakewood Ranch homeowners book with us most, most common first.
- 1.General handyman listsMore here than most towns41%
- 2.Cabinets, trim, and carpentry26%
- 3.Drywall repair11%
- 4.Doors3%
Also booked in Lakewood Ranch: bathroom remodels, faucet and toilet swaps, fascia and wood rot, painting, lanai screens, ceiling fans and lights, and flooring.
41%
Of Lakewood Ranch jobs are a list of small fixes. Ten little things are one visit, not ten appointments.
3 in 4
Lakewood Ranch homeowners who hire us come back for their next project.
Feb to May
About half of our Lakewood Ranch work lands in these months. A call in the fall gets you the easiest dates.
The Lakewood Ranch standout
How Many Home Repairs Fit in One Lakewood Ranch Visit?
More than most people expect. A list of small fixes is the job Lakewood Ranch books most, about four in ten of our jobs here. Newer homes still collect one: a towel bar that worked loose, a door stop that punched the wall, a shelf still in the box.
Send the whole list with a few photos. Every item gets its own line on the written estimate, so you choose what gets done now and what can wait. One of our own skilled handymen brings the anchors, the hardware, and the materials on the truck, and works down the list in one visit. There are no hidden fees added at the end.
- Floating shelves and mirrors anchored level
- Towel bars and grab bars set into solid backing
- Blinds, curtain rods, and window locks put right
- Caulk renewed at the tub, sink, and backsplash
- Furniture assembled and TVs mounted
- Garage shelves built for the storage bins
About one Lakewood Ranch job in nine
Garage Ceilings, Seams, and Nail Pops in Lakewood Ranch
Drywall is the third most booked job in Lakewood Ranch. In a house only a few years old, it is rarely a big hole. It is a nail pop in the hallway, a hairline crack over a door, or a seam that shows through the paint as the framing settles. A ceiling spot from water damage gets the same care once the leak itself is stopped.
The garage is where seams let go first. It bakes all summer and stays damp in the rainy season, and the tape loses its grip. The handyman cuts away the loose tape, sets new tape in fresh compound, feathers it out, and primes and paints so the ceiling reads as one piece again.
A recent Lakewood Ranch request
The tape along the seams of a garage ceiling had started to peel, and the homeowner wanted the drywall repaired and painted. That is a straightforward visit. We cut out every loose run, not just the worst one, so the next seam does not peel a month later, then finish and paint the whole ceiling to match.
About a quarter of Lakewood Ranch jobs
Kitchen Cabinets, Range Hoods, and Trim in Lakewood Ranch
Carpentry is the second most booked job here, and a lot of it happens in the kitchen. A new range hood that needs the kitchen cabinets above it cut and refit, and mounting plates drilled through the backsplash tile without a crack. A pantry that needs real shelves. Baseboard and door casing that have to meet a new floor.
Our carpenters are our own professional employees, and they measure twice before they cut a cabinet you already own. A hood or fixture goes back on the electrical box that is already there; anything that needs new wiring goes to a licensed electrician, and we tell you that at the estimate. The one kitchen job we do not take is painting cabinets.
While We Are There, What Else Can We Fix?
Most Lakewood Ranch lists have a few of these on them too. They go on the same written price.
Everything else we do in Lakewood Ranch
What Customers Wrote After the handyman Left
Lakewood Ranch jobs are reviewed on our Sarasota profile, alongside the rest of the county.
“Very prompt, helpful and thorough. It’s not cheap, but you get quality work”
“I have had the same handyman once before, and did the most incredible work at my home. I cannot thank you enough for work that was provided.”
“This company has excellent employees, very professional and respectful. I will call them again.”
“Working with Rick was smooth and easy. Communication was spot on. Will definitely recommend.”
“Kevin was extremely helpful. I had several small jobs; changing a door lock, installing an outdoor fan, putting up towel bars, etc. they were all done well and he was great to work with. Highly recommend!”
“These guys are awesome!! I had a screen door that was dragging due to raised concrete and old age I guess. I reached out to the Handyman Co after I had a terrible experience with Angi list (stay away from them!!) anyways, their handyman Larry came out, fixed my dragging door like new. Simple project but needed someone I could trust to do it. Found my company! Thank you Larry for a great job!! Keeping these guys numbers for future projects for sure.”
“We’ve had The Handyman Company do work a few times over the past year and they are excellent. They come out almost immediately, they’re knowledgeable and always professional. Highly recommend them for any of your handyman needs.”
“Lance came to do an estimate but stayed for 3 hours and did the work!! We kept adding on and he was very pleasant, efficient and thorough. You will not regret using this company. They are very professional and prompt! Ask for LANCE ! 👍🏻”
Review of the week
“Phil Gross and his son did a fantastic job on all the tasks I wanted to have done. Everything was completed as expected in a timely manner at a reasonable cost. I would highly recommend them and would be happy to have them do any other work I needed done.”
Recent Jobs
The Work Speaks for Itself
After photos from real handyman, remodeling, and commercial jobs across Florida, done by our own handymen. No stock photos, no staging.
Lakewood Ranch Spans Two Counties
Lakewood Ranch is unincorporated and runs across two counties, Manatee to the north and Sarasota to the south. Every Lakewood Ranch job we have done is in ZIP code 34202 on the Manatee side, so Manatee County issues the permits, from its counter on Town Center Parkway right in Lakewood Ranch. Many neighborhoods also have an architectural review step for exterior changes, so we send our license and insurance paperwork with the written price.
The handyman heads east from our Sarasota office on University Parkway, across I-75, and into the villages. The same team covers Bradenton, Parrish, and Myakka City.
Neighborhoods we work in
- Summerfield
- Greenbrook
- Riverwalk
- Edgewater
- Lakewood Ranch Country Club
- Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
- Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
- University Parkway
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Lakewood Ranch Questions, Answered
Who is the best handyman in Lakewood Ranch, FL?
The Handyman Company has repaired Florida homes since 1999 and sends its own employee craftsmen to Lakewood Ranch from its Sarasota office at 1800 Northgate Boulevard, Suite A-12. It holds Florida certified contractor licenses CRC1336072 and CBC1258366. Sarasota customers rate the office 4.2 stars across 95 Google reviews. About three in four Lakewood Ranch homeowners who hire us come back for their next project. The estimate is free, the price is in writing before work starts, and every job carries a one year warranty.
Can a handyman in Lakewood Ranch, FL take my whole to-do list at once?
Yes, and that is the job Lakewood Ranch hands us most. Jot each item on the quote form with a picture or two, or call (941) 548-1888 and a person will take it down by phone. Each item is priced on its own line, and one handyman works through the ones you approve in a single visit.
Does my Lakewood Ranch HOA need anything from the handyman?
For exterior work, often yes. Many Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods ask for a license and proof of insurance before a fascia board, a door, or a screen enclosure is touched. We are licensed and insured, and we send that paperwork with the written price so your approval is not held up.
Do I need a Manatee County or Sarasota County permit in Lakewood Ranch?
For drywall, shelves, trim, or a door, usually no permit at all. A bathroom remodel or structural change needs one. The county depends on the address: Manatee County for 34202 and the north side, Sarasota County for the south side. Either way, we pull the permit under our own licenses.
Can you repair fascia boards in Lakewood Ranch?
Yes. A soft fascia board usually shows up as peeling paint or a gutter that pulls loose. We take out the rotted length, splice in new board, prime it, and paint it to match the house. When a roof leak started it, a roofer stops the leak first.
Can you handle a kitchen remodel in Lakewood Ranch?
We do a kitchen refresh rather than a gut remodel. The cabinet boxes and layout stay, and the parts you touch every day change: the backsplash, the counters, the sink and faucet, the hardware, and the lights. The kitchen stays usable while we work. The one kitchen upgrade we do not take is painting cabinets.
Do you remodel bathrooms in Lakewood Ranch?
Yes. Our licensed team replaces the vanity, toilet, tile, and tub or shower, and can turn a tub into a walk-in shower. Most bathroom remodels take one to two weeks. You approve the full price in writing before anything is ordered.