Handyman work by a licensed remodeler.
Not every project needs a general contractor. Sometimes you need someone competent to come fix the thing that's broken, replace what's worn out, or finish the small list of work nobody else will quote. Same crew, same workmanship standard, written invoice.
The list nobody else will quote.
Keyser Construction takes on handyman work for clients in the Portland metro. We don't pretend the work is glamorous and we don't pretend it's free. What we do is show up when we said we would, fix things in a way that holds up, leave the area cleaner than we found it, and stand behind the work with the same written warranty we put on a $500K remodel.
What we take on as handyman work
- Small carpentry. Rotted trim, soft fascia, damaged baseboard, rebuilt cabinet drawers, broken stair treads, repaired window sills
- Door work. Interior doors that don't latch, exterior doors that don't seal, sticking hinges, deadbolt replacements, hardware swaps
- Window glazing and hardware. Failed insulated glass units (the foggy panes), replacement cranks, sash repair on older homes
- Drywall and paint. Single-room repaints, patching after the cat or the kid, ceiling water-damage repair after the leak is fixed
- Flooring fixes. Squeak fixes, board replacement on hardwood, transition strips, threshold work, vinyl plank repair
- Caulk and grout renewal. Bath and kitchen caulk pulled and redone, tile grout cleaned, sealed, or replaced
- Fixture swaps. Faucets, toilets, vanities, shower trim, towel bars, mirrors. Light fixtures, ceiling fans, switches, outlets
- Exterior small repairs. Gutter cleaning and minor repair, fascia patching, fence repair, gate alignment, deck board replacement
- Punch-list work. The trim that wasn't finished, the paint that didn't touch up right, the cabinet door that won't close after the other contractor left
- Aging-in-place fixes. Grab bar installation, comfort-height toilets, threshold reductions, lever-handle swaps, stair railing improvements
Real credentials. Verifiable.
All handyman work is performed under our licensed contractor entity, the same one that handles our remodels.
What's outside handyman scope
Some projects are small enough that they don't need a full contractor estimate but big enough that "handyman" isn't quite the right framing. We'd route the following through our regular remodel process instead:
- Anything involving moving walls, structural changes, or load-bearing modifications
- Plumbing supply line or DWV relocations
- Electrical work requiring a permit (panel changes, new circuits, service upgrades)
- Roofing replacement (small patching is fine; full roof work is its own trade)
- Full bath or kitchen remodels (see the bathroom and kitchen pages)
How a Keyser handyman visit runs
Send the list. We bundle, schedule, and show up.
Send us the list
Email or call. Photos of the work areas are great. The more we know up front, the better we can budget the visit and bring the right materials.
Scope & schedule
We'll come back with scope, a price, and a visit date. Half-day or full-day, or flat-rate for specific projects. We bundle small jobs to maximize value per visit.
The visit
Floor protection and dust containment for any work that produces it. Cleanup at the end of every visit. Nothing left half-done if we can avoid it. Written invoice with line-item detail.
Got a list?
Send the list (photos are great) through the form below, or call. We'll get back to you with scope, pricing, and a visit date.
How to get the most out of a handyman visit
- Bundle the list. One visit for ten small things is dramatically more cost-effective than ten visits for one thing
- Send photos in advance. A few phone photos help us bring the right materials and budget the right time
- Tell us what's worst. If we run out of time in a half-day visit, we prioritize what matters most to you
- Have material decisions ready. Picking the new bath faucet on the spot eats time we could be using to install it
Typical Portland-area handyman pricing
Most handyman projects run as a half-day or full-day visit, often with multiple small tasks bundled. Some are priced flat-rate. Materials billed at cost plus standard markup with receipts on request.
Handyman FAQs
Is there a minimum visit charge?
Can you do an emergency repair?
Do you bring materials, or do we supply them?
Will the same person come every visit?
What about aging-in-place fixes?
How do we get started?
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Every project backed by our written warranty.
Workmanship warranty included in every contract, in writing. If something we built isn't right, we come back and make it right.
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We'll get back to you with scope, pricing, and a visit date.