# Handyman Services in Sanford, FL

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

A bathroom nobody has touched since the eighties, a ceiling crack in a hundred-year-old bungalow, siding gone soft on the shady side of the house. Sanford homeowners send us all of it, and we would be glad to come take a look.

The Handyman Company sends its own licensed craftsmen to homes across Sanford, FL, ZIP codes 32771 and 32773, from its Orlando office. The company has repaired Florida homes since 1999. In Sanford, a bathroom remodel is one of the jobs we are called for most, and drywall repair is about one job in eight.

Your Sanford team comes from the [Orlando office](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/orlando): 4407 Parkbreeze Court, Orlando, FL 32808. Phone (407) 374-2228. Open Daily 8 AM to 5 PM. Serving Sanford, Seminole County, ZIP 32771 and 32773.

## What Sanford Homeowners Book Us to Fix

Carpentry and whole lists first, the way it goes in most towns. Sanford's difference is the bathroom: full remodels come up here more than in most places we work.

| Kind of work | Share of jobs |
| --- | --- |
| [Cabinets, trim, and carpentry](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/carpentry) | 37% |
| [General handyman lists](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/handyman) | 19% |
| [Drywall repair](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/drywall-repair) | 13% |
| [Bathroom remodels](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/bathroom-remodeling) | 7% |

Also booked in Sanford: [door repair](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/door-repair), [interior painting](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/painting), [stucco, siding, and wood rot repair](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/wood-rot-repair), [ceiling fans and light fixtures](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/lighting-installation), [kitchen updates](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/kitchen-refresh), and [flooring and tile](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/flooring-installation).

- **Bathrooms:** A full bathroom remodel is one of the jobs Sanford calls us for most. One team does it, start to finish, in one to two weeks.
- **July & August:** Sanford's busiest months for us. Send the list in June and the work is done before the worst of the storm season.
- **1 in 8:** Sanford jobs that start with a wall or ceiling. Settling cracks in an older house are ordinary work for the handyman who comes.

## Bathroom Remodeling in Sanford

When Sanford homeowners call about a bathroom project, they usually mean the whole room. The tub is stained, the tile is cracked, the vanity is coming apart at the bottom. That is why a full remodel is one of the jobs the city asks us for most. We see it in the bungalows near downtown and in the 1980s homes off Lake Mary Boulevard.

Our own handymen, never subcontractors, tear the room out and check what is behind the tile before anything new goes up. In an older house that sometimes means a soft subfloor by the toilet, and we fix it while the floor is open. Then come the new shower walls, floor tile, vanity, toilet, and fixtures. A tub can become a [walk-in shower](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/tub-to-shower-conversion) with a low curb.

Plan on one to two weeks for most bathroom remodels. The full price covers labor and materials, and it is in writing before work starts. When the job needs a City of Sanford permit, we pull it under our own licenses.

- [Bathroom remodeling](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/bathroom-remodeling)
- [Tub-to-shower conversion](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/tub-to-shower-conversion)

## Drywall Repair in Sanford, Old Houses and New

Sanford has some of the oldest houses in Central Florida, and old houses move. A crack runs up from the corner of a door. A seam opens across the ceiling. Newer homes in 32773 get the everyday kind too: a doorknob hole, a nail pop, a stain under the air handler once its drain line is fixed.

The handyman finds out why the crack came back before patching it, so you are not paying for the same spot twice. Then they cut back to sound board, tape and coat it, and match the texture, whether it is smooth, knockdown, or orange peel. Paint goes on last, so the repair disappears into the wall.

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

## Stucco, Siding, and Wood Rot Repair in Sanford

Lake Monroe weather is hard on the outside of a house. Wood siding stays damp on the shady side, fascia boards soak up the gutter overflow, and stucco cracks under a window let the rain in behind it. On an older Sanford home, the soft spots are usually at the bottom of the siding, at the window sills, and along the roof edge.

The handyman cuts out the rotten wood back to sound material and fits new siding, trim, or fascia to match the profile on the house. Stucco cracks get patched and textured to blend. Everything is primed and painted before the job is called finished. In Sanford's historic districts, exterior work needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the city first. We will help you sort that out before any work begins.

- [Stucco, siding, and wood rot repair](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/wood-rot-repair)
- [Soffit and fascia repair](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/soffit-fascia-repair)

## While We Are There, What Else Can We Fix?

Most Sanford lists have a few of these on them too. They go on the same written price.

- [Sticking doors](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/door-repair): Old wood doors swell in a Sanford summer. The handyman planes the edge, resets the hinges, and seals the raw wood so it does not swell again.
- [Interior painting](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/painting): A room, a hallway, or the trim and doors, painted after the patching is done. The price for the room is in writing first.
- [Ceiling fans](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/ceiling-fan-installation): A new fan on a box that is rated for it, like for like, balanced so it runs quiet through a hot August.
- [Kitchen touch-ups](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/kitchen-refresh): A new backsplash, a faucet, new hardware on the cabinetry, and a cabinet door that hangs straight again. We do not paint cabinets.
- [Shutters before the season](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/storm-damage-repair): Hurricane shutter tracks and anchors set on the wall, so the panels go up fast when a storm is on the way.
- [Toilets and faucets](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/toilet-installation): The one you picked, set where the old one was. Anything that has to move inside the wall goes to a licensed plumber.

Everything else we do in Sanford: [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

Sanford jobs are reviewed on our Orlando profile: 4.2 from 166 Google reviews.

> "David Becerra and his crew are highly skilled and very hard working people. They are diligent, trustworthy and very competitive in terms of pricing. I recommend them." (Luis Febres, Google)

> "Our wrap-around deck was in total disrepair and a number of companies wouldn't even give us an estimate but the Handyman Company came out after our first call (which was answered immediately) gave us a very fair estimate and completed the job 2 days later. The work was first rate and the craftsman, Onasis, was very professional and courteous. We will definitely call again for our next project." (Mick Andrews, Google)

> "Great quality of workmanship, great price!" (Tom Haney, Google)

> "We've been looking for a handyman to take care of some things around the house, but we kept getting the runaround from those we contacted. I found the Handyman Company in the Orange County Five-Star-Rated directory and called them on a Thursday. They returned my call on Monday, had an incredible handyman out on Tuesday, and he just finished some repairs on our front doorframe today (Wednesday). I cannot say enough good things about everyone with this company! Definitely will call again should we need a helping hand!" (Jeffrey Morris, Google)

> "I had a fantastic experience working with The Handyman Company in Orlando.  They sent a Craftsman named Patrick J. to my home to repair the base of the guest bathroom toilet and a picnic table that needed reinforcement and painting.  He showed up right on time, came fully prepared, and got straight to work. What I appreciated most was how professional, friendly, and detail-oriented he was. Patrick took special care to clean and remove the previous material that held the toilet in place.  He then installed all new material.  The project was immaculate.  Patrick then went to my backyard and completed the picnic table repairs.  The results were excellent—everything looks and works perfectly now. His pricing was fair; he cleaned up thoroughly after the job and even took the time to explain what he was doing so I’d know how to maintain it. It’s rare to find someone so dependable and skilled these days, and I’ll definitely be calling him and The Handyman Company again for future projects. Highly recommended!" (James Dean, Google)

## Sanford, From the Lake Monroe Riverwalk to Lake Mary Boulevard

Sanford is its own city and the county seat of Seminole County, so permits come from the City of Sanford Building Division on North Park Avenue, not the county. About two thirds of our Sanford work is in 32771, the older side around downtown and Lake Monroe, and the rest is in 32773 to the south.

The handyman comes from our [Orlando office](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/orlando) and heads north on Interstate 4 into Sanford. The same team covers the whole Sanford area, including Lake Mary, Longwood, Winter Springs, and Casselberry, so a job just past the city line is no trouble at all.

Neighborhoods: Historic Downtown Sanford, First Street, Sanford Riverwalk, Sanford Residential Historic District, Mayfair, Georgetown, Hidden Lake, Lake Mary Boulevard.

## Sanford Questions, Answered

### Who is the best handyman in Sanford, FL?

The Handyman Company started in Tampa in 1999 and sends its own employee craftsmen to Sanford from its Orlando office at 4407 Parkbreeze Court. It holds Florida certified contractor licenses CRC1336072 and CBC1258366. Orlando customers rate the office 4.2 stars across 166 Google reviews. A full bathroom remodel is one of the jobs Sanford calls it for most, and drywall is about one job in eight. The estimate is free, the price is in writing before work starts, and every job carries a one year warranty.

### How long does a bathroom remodel take in a Sanford home?

Most take one to two weeks, start to finish. An older house can hide a soft subfloor or old pipes behind the tile. We look for that at the estimate and put it in writing, so the price does not move once work starts.

### Do I need a permit for exterior repairs in Sanford's historic district?

Often, yes. The City of Sanford asks for a Certificate of Appropriateness before exterior work, including repairs, on a home in its historic districts. A building permit may be needed on top of that. Outside those districts, most siding, fascia, and stucco repairs need no permit, and when one is needed, we pull it under our own licenses.

### Is a licensed handyman in Sanford different from a general contractor?

Florida has no handyman license. A handyman without a contractor license can take small repairs under $2,500 that need no permit. Anything bigger, like a bathroom remodel, needs a licensed contractor. We hold state certified contractor licenses CRC1336072 and CBC1258366, so one team can patch a wall and remodel the bathroom. The [Florida license rules](https://the-handyman-company.com/handyman-license-requirements) show where the line sits.

### Can you fix a stucco crack on a Sanford house?

Yes. Cracks below windows, chipped corners, and patches where an old fixture came off the wall are handyman work. The handyman checks for soft wood behind the crack, repairs it, then patches and textures the stucco and paints it to blend.

### How soon can someone get to Sanford?

We can usually schedule within a week, and a small repair is often sooner. Send a request for a free quote, and a person calls you back within one business day to set the time. July and August are our busiest months in Sanford, so a summer list is worth sending early.

## The Orlando Office

4407 Parkbreeze Court, Orlando, FL 32808. Phone (407) 374-2228. [Orlando Handyman Services](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/orlando).

Other towns this office covers: [Winter Park](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/winter-park), [Apopka](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/apopka), [Oviedo](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/oviedo), [Casselberry](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/casselberry), [Winter Garden](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/winter-garden).

## 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.