# Handyman Services in Lakewood Ranch, FL

The Handyman Company · https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/lakewood-ranch · 800-931-1106

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.

Your Lakewood Ranch team comes from the [Sarasota office](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/sarasota): 1800 Northgate Blvd, Ste A-12, Sarasota, FL 34234. Phone (941) 548-1888. Open Daily 8 AM to 5 PM. Serving Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County, ZIP 34202.

## Reviews From Lakewood Ranch Jobs

> "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." (Wayne H., Range hood installation at a Lakewood Ranch home, Google review)

## 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.

| Kind of work | Share of jobs |
| --- | --- |
| [General handyman lists](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/handyman) | 41% |
| [Cabinets, trim, and carpentry](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/carpentry) | 26% |
| [Drywall repair](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/drywall-repair) | 11% |
| [Doors](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/door-repair) | 3% |

Also booked in Lakewood Ranch: [bathroom remodels](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/bathroom-remodeling), [faucet and toilet swaps](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/toilet-installation), [fascia and wood rot](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/wood-rot-repair), [painting](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/painting), [lanai screens](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/screen-repair), [ceiling fans and lights](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/lighting-installation), and [flooring](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/flooring-installation).

- **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.

## 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

- [Handyman services](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/handyman)
- [Closet and garage storage](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/closet-garage-storage)

## 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.

- [Drywall repair](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/drywall-repair)
- [Painting](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/painting)

## 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.

- [Carpentry and trim](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/carpentry)
- [Kitchen refresh](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/kitchen-refresh)

## 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.

- [Lanai screens](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/screen-repair): A lanai panel torn by a storm or a pet is rescreened tight, and a sagging screen door is rehung to latch. Pool-cage roofs are not part of our screen work.
- [Fascia and wood rot](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/wood-rot-repair): A soft fascia board or a rotted door jamb taken out and replaced with sound wood, then painted. A roof leak behind it is a roofer's job first.
- [Flooring](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/flooring-installation): Tile or plank laid in a room that was carpet, with the baseboard reset to meet it.
- [Toilets and faucets](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/toilet-installation): The toilet or faucet you bought, set in place of the old one and checked for drips. Pipe work inside the wall goes to a licensed plumber.
- [Ceiling fans and lights](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/lighting-installation): A builder light traded for the fixture you picked, or a lanai fan swapped on the box already there.
- [Doors](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/door-repair): An interior door that drifts open, a latch that misses, or a garage entry door that rubs, adjusted or rehung.

Everything else we do in Lakewood Ranch: [Handyman Services](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/handyman), [Remodeling Services](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/remodeling), [Commercial Remodeling](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/commercial), [Home Repairs](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/home-repairs), [Exterior Home Repairs & Storm Repairs](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/exterior-storm-repairs), [Remodeling Projects & Home Renovation Services](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/remodeling-projects), [Home Maintenance, Ongoing & Life-Stage Services](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/ongoing-life-stage).

## What Customers Wrote After the handyman Left

Lakewood Ranch jobs are reviewed on our Sarasota profile: 4.2 from 95 Google reviews.

> "Very prompt, helpful and thorough. It’s not cheap, but you get quality work" (beth Privett, Google)

> "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." (Steven Stewart, Google)

> "This company has excellent employees, very professional and respectful.  I will call them again." (Marjorie Stearns, Google)

> "Working with Rick was smooth and easy. Communication was spot on. Will definitely recommend." (Sonja Herke, Google)

> "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!" (Debbie, Google)

## 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](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/sarasota) on University Parkway, across I-75, and into the villages. The same team covers Bradenton, Parrish, and Myakka City.

Neighborhoods: Summerfield, Greenbrook, Riverwalk, Edgewater, Lakewood Ranch Country Club, Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, University Parkway.

## 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](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/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](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/tub-to-shower-conversion). Most bathroom remodels take one to two weeks. You approve the full price in writing before anything is ordered.

## The Sarasota Office

1800 Northgate Blvd, Ste A-12, Sarasota, FL 34234. Phone (941) 548-1888. [Sarasota Handyman Services](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/sarasota).

Other towns this office covers: [Bradenton](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/bradenton), [Venice](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/venice), [Nokomis](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/nokomis), [North Port](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/north-port).

## Get a Free Estimate

Call 800-931-1106 or send the estimate form at https://the-handyman-company.com/#free-estimate. Open Daily 8 AM to 5 PM. Request an estimate online anytime, 24/7. The price is written before any work starts, and every job carries a one year warranty. Florida contractor licenses CRC1336072, CBC1258366.