Handyman based in south Orlando
Small home repairs, done properly.
Let's get your home in shipshape.
I'm Brandon. I own Shipshape Handyman and I do the work myself: the door that won't latch, the hole in the drywall, the TV still leaning against the wall, the list you keep meaning to get to. Send me a photo and you'll know the price before I start.
What to expect
- You deal with the owner. I quote the job, do the work and answer the phone.
- The price is agreed first. You get it in writing before I pick up a tool.
- A same-day reply. 8am to 6pm, every day of the week.
- Small jobs are the business. One door, one patch, one TV. Jobs under $2,500.
Services
What I can help with
Small jobs are the whole business. Pick a category to see the jobs I take on, or just send me the job and I'll tell you honestly whether it's a fit.
- Drywall repairHoles, dents, cracks, finishing and texture matching.
- Painting and wallpaperRooms, trim, doors, cabinets, touch-ups, fence and deck staining, wallpaper.
- Doors and hardwareSticking or sagging doors, knobs, deadbolts, smart locks, weatherstripping.
- Carpentry and trimBaseboards, crown molding, casing, wainscoting, shelving, closet systems.
- TV mounting and hangingTVs, shelves, art, mirrors, curtain rods and blinds.
- Furniture and equipment assemblyFurniture, beds, desks, grills, bikes, exercise gear, patio sets, playsets.
- Flooring and tileLaminate, vinyl plank, wood floor repair, tile repair, regrouting, backsplashes.
- Kitchen and bath touch-upsCabinets, hardware, caulking, mirrors, accessories, countertops with no sink to connect.
- Exterior carePressure washing, gutter cleaning, paver and walkway repairs, exterior caulking.
- Home maintenance and punch listsA list of small jobs, done in one visit, for owners, landlords and agents.
Why Shipshape
One person, a clear price, and a straight answer
I'm Brandon, and Shipshape Handyman is just me. The person who answers your text is the person who shows up at your door, does the job and cleans up after. Here's what that means for you.
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You deal with the owner
I answer the phone, I work out the price and I do the job. There's no call center and no crew you haven't met.
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The price is agreed first
The price is agreed in writing, by text or email, before any work starts. You know what the job costs before I pick up a tool.
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A real reply, the same day
I answer the same day, 8am to 6pm, every day. The answer comes from me, not an answering service.
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Small jobs are the business
One loose hinge or a list of fifteen things. I won't steer you toward a half-day package or a bigger job you didn't ask for.
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Straight about scope
If a job needs a licensed trade or a permit, I'll tell you up front instead of taking it on.
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Left shipshape
I clean up before I leave, so the only sign I was there is the job done.
How it works
From text to tidy in four steps
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Send me the job
Text a photo or call. A sentence or two is plenty.
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Get an answer the same day
I reply between 8am and 6pm, every day, with a question or a price.
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Agree the price and a time
You get the price in writing, by text or email, and we pick a time that suits you.
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Job done, place cleaned up
I do the work, go over it with you, and leave the room as I found it, minus the problem.
Pricing
You know the price before I start
Every job gets its own price, worked out from what you send me. Some jobs I can price from a photo; for others I'll want to take a look first.
- The price is agreed in writing, by text or email, before any work starts.
- If your list has several small jobs, I'll price them together for one visit.
Under $2,500
Florida limits handyman work to jobs under $2,500 in total, parts and labor included. Anything larger needs a licensed contractor.
Service area
Based in south Orlando, working across greater Orlando
Here's where I work, nearest first.
- Orlando
- Hunter's Creek
- Meadow Woods
- Lake Nona
- Kissimmee
- St. Cloud
- Belle Isle
- Dr. Phillips
- Windermere
- Winter Garden
- Ocoee
- Apopka
- Winter Park
- Maitland
- Altamonte Springs
- Casselberry
- Winter Springs
- Oviedo
- Lake Mary
- Sanford
Not on the list? Text me your ZIP code and I'll tell you whether I can get there.
Questions
Good questions to ask a handyman
Are you a licensed contractor?
No. Florida does not license handymen, and I am not a licensed contractor. That is why I keep to the small jobs the state allows a handyman to do and send licensed trades elsewhere.
What don't you do?
Electrical work, plumbing, air conditioning, roofing, structural work and remodels. Florida requires a licensed contractor for those. That includes jobs people often think of as small, such as ceiling fans, light fixtures and outlets.
What size of job do you take?
Small ones: repairs, installs and odd jobs. Florida limits handyman work to jobs under $2,500 in total, parts and labor included. Anything larger needs a licensed contractor. A single loose hinge is fine. So is a list of small things done in one visit.
How do I get a price?
Text me a photo of the job at 407-426-3394 or call. I'll come back with questions or a price. The price is agreed in writing, by text or email, before any work starts.
Can you price a job from a photo?
Often, yes. A clear photo with something in it for scale, like your hand or a tape measure, is enough for many small jobs. Some depend on things a photo can't show, such as what's behind a wall. For those I'll want to take a look first, and I'll tell you that up front.
Do you work weekends?
Yes. My hours are 8am to 6pm, every day, weekends included.
How quickly will I hear back?
I answer the same day, 8am to 6pm, every day. If you get in touch after 6pm, you'll hear from me the next morning.
Can I arrange a job for a parent or relative?
Yes. Tell me who will be at home and who should get the price. I'll agree the price in writing with whoever is arranging the job before I start.
Do you work with landlords and agents?
Yes. Turnover punch lists, move-out repairs and pre-listing touch-ups are a good fit. Here's how that works.
Get a price
Tell me what needs doing.
The quickest way is a text with a photo, or you can call. Whichever you pick, the answer comes from me.
- Call or text: 407-426-3394
- Email: info@shipshapehandymanfl.com
- Open 8am to 6pm, every day
- Based in south Orlando