# Handyman Services in Temple Terrace, FL

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

A front door that will not seal at the bottom, a floor you are tired of looking at, soft wood under the kitchen sink. Temple Terrace homeowners hand us the whole list, and we would be glad to take care of yours.

The Handyman Company sends its own licensed craftsmen to homes in the city of Temple Terrace, FL, ZIP codes 33617 and 33637, from its Tampa office. The company has repaired Florida homes since 1999. New tile and plank floors come up in Temple Terrace more than in most places the company works.

Your Temple Terrace team comes from the [Tampa office](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/tampa): 5314 N Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33610. Phone (813) 626-3663. Open Daily 8 AM to 5 PM. Serving Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33617 and 33637.

## Reviews From Temple Terrace Jobs

> "Work was done on time as promised and surrounding area was cleaned up at finish of job. Handyman tech was very helpful and offered additional options for repairs. Cost was quite reasonable." (Linda H., Repairs at a Temple Terrace home, Google review)

> "I would like to give Elton 5 out of 5 stars because I was so very pleased with his work. He did such a great job that he deserved a tip! I will be asking for him the future." (Shirley J., A Temple Terrace homeowner, Google review)

## What Temple Terrace Homeowners Ask a Handyman to Fix

Carpentry and the everyday repair list carry most of it, and doors are a steady third. Here is the order, most common first.

| Kind of work | Share of jobs |
| --- | --- |
| [Cabinets, trim, and carpentry](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/carpentry) | 34% |
| [General handyman lists](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/handyman) | 24% |
| [Doors](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/door-repair) | 9% |
| [Flooring and tile](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/flooring-installation) | 5% |

Temple Terrace also books [bathroom updates](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/bathroom-remodeling), [interior and exterior painting](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/painting), and [stucco, siding, and wood rot repair](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/wood-rot-repair).

- **2 in 3:** Temple Terrace homeowners who hire us come back to us for their next project. We would be glad to be the name you keep.
- **Jan & Aug:** When Temple Terrace calls us most. Send your list in December or July and you are ahead of the rush.
- **City permits:** Temple Terrace has its own building department. When a job needs a permit, we pull it under our own licenses.

## Front Doors That Fit and Seal in Temple Terrace

A front door has one job at the bottom: meet the threshold and keep the weather out. When a new door goes in a little high or a little crooked, Florida weather finds the gap the first time it rains sideways.

Our carpenters check the opening for plumb and level before they touch the door. Then they set the unit at the right height on the sill, shim it tight, and fit the threshold and sweep so the door closes on a seal. New [door casing](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/carpentry) goes on after, and the trim is caulked and painted.

> **A recent Temple Terrace request:** A homeowner hung a new front door with two sidelights, and it came out a little tall for its threshold. The fix is to reset the whole unit at the right height and fit the threshold under it. Trimming the door is the last resort, and on a door with sidelights it is rarely the right one.

- [Door repair and installation](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/door-repair)

## Tile and Plank Floors in Temple Terrace

Flooring stands out in Temple Terrace more than any other kind of work. Tile is the floor we put in most across the company, then plank flooring, and Temple Terrace homes ask for both.

Our handymen pull the old floor, flatten the slab, and lay the new one room by room. They reset the baseboard and trim the door casings so the new floor meets them clean. When the old floor comes up, we can also fix the [tile and grout](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/tile-grout-repair) in the rooms that stay.

- Tile set on a flattened slab, with the grout sealed
- Plank flooring in bedrooms, closets, and baths
- Baseboard reset and door casings trimmed to the new floor
- Transitions fitted where one floor meets another

- [Flooring installation](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/flooring-installation)
- [Tile and grout repair](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/tile-grout-repair)

## Remodeling Services for Temple Terrace's Mid-Century Homes

Temple Terrace grew fast after World War II, when ranch homes went up along its winding, tree-lined streets. Plenty of those houses are ready for their next home renovation, and a bathroom is often where it starts. Bathroom remodels are about one Temple Terrace job in twenty.

Our handymen handle the demolition, the vanity and cabinetry, the countertops and sinks, the tile, and the new faucets. Most bathroom remodels take one to two weeks. Fixtures go in on the existing lines, and anything that moves plumbing inside the wall goes to a licensed plumber. When the plan needs structural changes or a permit, we pull the permit from the city under our own licenses.

Home offices come up here too. A spare bedroom becomes a quiet office with new flooring, built-in shelves, fresh paint, and a better light fixture on the existing box. We would be glad to walk the room with you and discuss what you have in mind.

- [Bathroom remodeling](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/bathroom-remodeling)
- [Remodeling services](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/remodeling)

## Kitchen Wood Repairs and Other Temple Terrace Handyman Services

Many Temple Terrace kitchens have been in use for decades. Water that sneaks under a sink for a year leaves soft wood behind: the cabinet floor, the counter edge, the wall behind the backsplash. Once the leak is fixed, that wood can be replaced without redoing the kitchen.

Our craftsmen cut out what is soft, rebuild the base, and set the counter and backsplash back in place. A new faucet can go in on the same visit, swapped in place on the existing lines. While they are there, they will walk the house with you and price anything else on the list, from a room that needs painting to furniture assembly or pressure washing the front walk, so nothing waits for a second trip.

> **A recent Temple Terrace request:** The wood behind the backsplash and under the sink had rotted, and the counter around the sink with it. The homeowner also wanted new kitchen faucets. If a supply line behind the wall is still leaking, a licensed plumber fixes that first. Then we replace the wood and set the new faucet.

- [Handyman services](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/handyman)
- [Kitchen refresh](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/kitchen-refresh)

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

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

- [Interior doors](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/door-repair): Bedroom and closet doors that rub, swing open on their own, or will not latch, trued up on the hinges and strike.
- [Drywall](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/drywall-repair): Settling cracks, a doorknob hole, or a patch where a fixture used to be, taped and textured to match the wall.
- [Porch and patio screens](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/screen-repair): Torn panels rescreened and a sagging screen door rehung, so the porch is usable again.
- [Fans and fixtures](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/ceiling-fan-installation): A ceiling fan or light fixture swapped like for like on the box that is already there. New electrical wiring goes to a licensed electrician.
- [Floor repairs](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/flooring-installation): A cracked tile or a lifted plank replaced on its own, when the rest of the floor is sound.
- [Faucets and toilets](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/toilet-installation): The faucet or toilet you picked, swapped in place. Anything inside the wall goes to a licensed plumber.

Everything else we do in Temple Terrace: [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

Temple Terrace jobs are reviewed on our Tampa profile: 4.4 from 193 Google reviews.

> "The Handyman Company did a great job from beginning to end on the backsplash in my kitchen. Their communication was excellent, they showed up when they said they would and their workmanship was incredible. I had talked to a few companies prior and it was like pulling teeth trying to get those guys to follow up. The Handyman Company is run like a company is supposed to be run.  I have already booked them for another job on my house and would recommend them to anyone looking for any type of work on their house." (Jeff Williams, Google)

> "On time, price as quoted and went the extra mile. Easy and efficient. Would use the service again." (John Selindh, Google)

> "I needed several openings around outdoor lights sealed. They did an excellent job and it was reasonably priced. Very happy with their work!" (Keran Holmes, Google)

> "Great service and the repair was done to my satisfaction." (Keith Caro, Google)

> "Everything that you look for in home improvement. Quick, concise estimate, fair pricing and excellent craftsmanship. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again or recommend them to a friend. Two thumbs up !" (Steve DeGennaro, Google)

## Serving the City of Temple Terrace, FL, Along the Hillsborough River

Temple Terrace is its own city, incorporated in 1925, and it runs its own building department on 56th Street. The city sits along the Hillsborough River, and permits here come from the city, not the county. We work both ZIP codes, 33617 and 33637, and about two thirds of our Temple Terrace jobs are in 33617.

The handyman comes up from our [Tampa office](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/tampa) on Falkenburg Road by way of Interstate 75 and Fowler Avenue, a short drive. The same team covers Carrollwood, Lutz, and Brandon, so a home or rental property just past the city line is no trouble at all. Tall live oaks shade much of the Temple Terrace community, and the leaves they drop keep gutters and fascia on our list.

Neighborhoods: Downtown Temple Terrace, Riverhills Drive, Riverhills Park, Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club, Florida College, Bullard Parkway, Fowler Avenue, 56th Street.

## Temple Terrace Questions, Answered

### Who is the best handyman in Temple Terrace, FL?

The Handyman Company opened in Tampa in 1999, and its craftsmen come to Temple Terrace from the office at 5314 N Falkenburg Road. It holds state certified residential and building contractor licenses CRC1336072 and CBC1258366. Tampa customers rate the office 4.4 stars across 193 Google reviews. Every estimate is free, the price is in writing before work starts, and the work carries a one year warranty.

### Is there a handyman in Temple Terrace who can also take on bathroom remodeling?

Yes. The same company that fixes a sticking door can take on a bathroom or a kitchen update, because we hold state contractor licenses. Our own employees do the work either way. Most bathroom remodels take one to two weeks.

### Who issues permits for home repairs in Temple Terrace?

The City of Temple Terrace does, through its own building department. Most small repairs need no permit at all. When a remodel or structural repair needs one, we pull it under our own licenses and handle the inspections.

### Can you fix a front door I installed myself in Temple Terrace?

We would be glad to. We see doors that sit a little high, rub the frame, or will not take a threshold. The handyman resets the door so it swings clean and seals at the bottom, and you get the price in writing first.

### How soon can you come out to Temple Terrace?

We can usually schedule within a week, and a small repair is often sooner. January and August are our busiest months here, so a little notice then helps. A person on our team calls you back within one business day to set a date.

### Do you replace old tile floors in Temple Terrace homes?

Yes, and it is one of the jobs Temple Terrace books most often. We take up the old tile, prepare the slab, and lay new tile or plank flooring. The baseboard and door trim are finished to meet the new floor.

### Is there a free estimate for a home improvement project in Temple Terrace?

Yes. A craftsman comes out, measures, and talks through your plan and your budget. You get written pricing for the labor and the materials, with the full scope spelled out, before any demolition starts. The price you approve is the bill you get, and once the work is complete, a one year warranty covers it.

## The Tampa Office

5314 N Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33610. Phone (813) 626-3663. [Tampa Handyman Services](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/tampa).

Other towns this office covers: [Brandon](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/brandon), [Carrollwood](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/carrollwood), [Lutz](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/lutz).

## 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.