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Handyman · Northeast LA

Fair Shake Home Repair

Honest guy. Honest work. A fair shake every time.

Small repairs, installs and fix-ups around El Sereno and the Eastside, done by JT himself. You get a clear price before any work starts and a clean room when it's done.

What I fix

The jobs on your list

The small stuff that piles up. Most jobs take an hour to an afternoon.

Walls & paint

  • Drywall holes and dents patched
  • Touch-up and accent wall painting
  • Caulking around tubs, sinks and trim

Mount & hang

  • TVs and wall brackets
  • Shelves, mirrors and art
  • Curtain rods and blinds

Doors & hardware

  • Sticking or sagging doors
  • Hinges, knobs and lever sets
  • Cabinet doors and drawer slides

Assembly

  • Furniture and bed frames
  • Patio sets and storage units
  • Closet and garage shelving

Fixture swaps

  • Light fixtures replaced in place
  • Switch plates and outlet covers
  • Showerheads and cabinet pulls

Move-out punch lists

  • Unit turnovers for landlords
  • Pre-sale and move-in fixes
  • One visit for the whole list
Straight talk

What I won't take on

  • Jobs over $1,000, counting labor and materials together.
  • Anything that needs a building permit.
  • New wiring, new plumbing lines, gas, roofing or structural work.

If your job falls in this list, I'll tell you up front and point you toward a licensed contractor. No upsell and no runaround.

How it works

Four steps, no surprises

Step 1

Send the details

Describe the job and send a few photos.

Step 2

Get one price

A written quote covering labor and materials, before anything starts.

Step 3

Pick a time

We set a visit that works for you, and I show up when I say I will.

Step 4

Walk through it

I clean up, we look over the work together, then you pay.

Who shows up

I'm JT

I live right here in Northeast LA. When you hire Fair Shake, I'm the one who answers, gives you the price, does the work and cleans up after.

I treat your home the way I'd want mine treated. Drop cloths down, shoes covered, and no mess left behind.

Where I work
  • El Sereno
  • Lincoln Heights
  • Montecito Heights
  • Highland Park
  • Mount Washington
  • Glassell Park
  • Eagle Rock
  • Cypress Park
  • Boyle Heights
  • Alhambra
  • South Pasadena
  • Pasadena

Near the edge of this list? Ask anyway.

Free quote

Tell me about the job

Fill this in and I'll put your message together. Copy it into an email, attach a couple of photos, and I'll reply with a price.

jimmy@fairshakehomerepair.com

          
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