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Handyman services

Your whole to-do list, one visit.

TV to mount, leaky faucet, dead disposal, a light fixture you’ve hated for years, the attic door that never closed right. Send us the list and we’ll knock it out — start to finish, wall patched and painted.

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TV mounting

Mounted level, wires hidden, wall left perfect.

Every TV mount includes minor patching and painting of the wall, so there’s nothing left for you to fix when we leave.

STANDARD TVs

Under 65″ and under 55 lb

Wall mount, wires on the wall$160
Wall mount with in-wall wire concealmentfrom $280
LARGE TVs

65″ to 100″

Wall mount into existing studs$250
Mount with seamless in-wall wiring (studs present)$420
Add in-wall stud / blocking (if no stud where the TV goes)+ $120

Prices are labor only. TV mount, wiring kits and other materials are not included. Patching and paint touch-up of the work area are included.

Fixed-price services

Know the price before we arrive.

Standard like-for-like installations, labor only. You supply the fixture, fan, door or ladder. If anything on site differs from a standard install, we quote it before doing extra work.

PLUMBING FIXTURES
Bathroom faucet (base sealed with mold-resistant silicone caulk)$120
Kitchen faucet (incl. pull-down or sprayer; base sealed with mold-resistant silicone caulk)$140
Garbage disposal (same type, existing connections)$125
Toilet replacement (base sealed with mold-resistant silicone caulk)$175
Toilet repair (fill valve, flapper)$95
Showerhead swap (add-on to another service)$35
LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL
Light fixture (ceilings up to 9 ft)$105
Each additional fixture, same visit$60
Chandelier or heavy fixture (up to 10 ft)$175
Ceiling fan (existing fan-rated box)$150
Each additional fan, same visit$115
Switches or outlets, first 2$95
Each additional switch or outlet$25
DOORS & ATTIC
Attic ladder (same-size opening)$295
Attic access panel or door$105
Interior pre-hung door (replace, same size)$275
Slab door on existing jamb$225
Door adjustment or new lockset$95
DRYWALL & TIME BLOCKS
Small drywall patch + paint (up to 6″)$175
Medium patch + paint (up to 2′ × 2′)$280
2-hour handyman block$165
Half-day block (4 hours)$300
BATH & SAFETY
Silicone reseal — tub or shower (old silicone removed; Mold-Resistant Silicone Caulk and materials included, lasts 5–10 years)$140
Silicone reseal — kitchen or bath sink, vanity or backsplash (Mold-Resistant Silicone Caulk; add-on, per area)$60
Grab bar ($75 each additional)$125
MOUNTING & ASSEMBLY
Curtain rods or blinds (first 2; $35 each additional)$95
Shelf or mirror (up to 48″ / 50 lb; $50 each additional)$95
Large or heavy mirror or art$150
Furniture assembly (small · medium · large piece)$65 · $150 · $250
SMART HOME & WEATHERPROOFING
Smart thermostat (existing low-voltage)$125
Wired video doorbell (replaces existing wired bell)$125
Battery video doorbell$85
Door weatherstripping + sweep (materials incl.; $60 each additional)$95
ACCENT WALLS
Accent wall (up to 14 ft wide, paint included)$245
Each additional accent wall, same visit$185
Dark or bold color (per wall)+ $50

Minimum visit $95. Prices are labor only unless noted (silicone, weatherstripping and accent-wall paint are included) and cover standard installation; see our Terms of Service. Full rules for each service are on the Book Online page. Book these services online →

Fixture swaps

Kitchen, bath & lighting upgrades.

Like-for-like replacements on your existing plumbing and wiring — new fixture, same spot.

Faucets

Kitchen and bathroom faucets replaced, with new supply lines and leak checks.

Garbage disposals

Old or jammed disposals swapped for new ones and tested.

Toilets & showerheads

Toilets, fill valves, showerheads and shower trim replaced in place.

Light fixtures

Kitchen pendants, bathroom vanity lights, chandeliers and ceiling fixtures throughout the house.

Ceiling fans

Old fans or lights replaced with new fans on existing fan-rated boxes.

Switches & outlets

Worn switches, dimmers and standard outlets replaced, including USB outlets.

Through our licensed partners

Plumbing & electrical, coordinated for you.

For work that needs a licensed plumber or electrician and a permit, we bring in our trusted licensed partners and coordinate it with the rest of your project.

Electric water heaters

Replacement and haul-away of the old tank.

Pipe repairs

Copper, PVC and CPVC sections repaired or replaced.

Outdoor hose valves

Leaking or frozen spigots replaced with frost-free hose bibs.

New wiring & outlets

New circuits, added outlets and relocated lights.

Around the house

And the rest of the list.

Attic doors

Attic access doors and pull-down ladders installed or replaced.

Door adjustments

Sticking, rubbing or non-latching doors fixed; new hardware and locksets.

Drywall & paint touch-ups

Holes, dings and scuffs patched and painted to match.

Mounting & assembly

Shelves, mirrors, art, curtain rods, blinds and furniture.

Silicone seals & grout

Tubs, showers, kitchen and bath sinks and backsplashes resealed with Mold-Resistant Silicone Caulk that lasts 5–10 years; grout repaired.

Move-in / move-out

Getting a house ready to sell or rent, or fixing what the inspection found.

Weatherproofing

Door sweeps, weatherstripping and sealing drafty gaps.

Small carpentry

Loose railings, broken trim, damaged stair treads and cabinet doors.

Why use Scribe for small jobs

Small jobs, same standards.

  • One visit for the whole list — no juggling a plumber, an electrician and a painter.
  • Clear pricing agreed before we start.
  • We clean up after ourselves, every time.

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