Painting. We hand-roll our paint. Caulking is always included if we are painting the baseboard or trim, whenever necessary. Please remove all items from the room and store in another area or in a PODS while work is being conducted. Doing so will allow us to work more efficiently, and if we are painting the ceiling, we need to ensure all around access to the space. If we have to move furniture around to gain access additional costs will apply. We will not be held responsible for damage to items left in the room. Paint splatters, if even minutely, and there is no way to get around it.
Caution: Exposure to paint fumes can be harmful to your health. This can include; irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat.; headache; feeling dizzy or light-headed.; nausea.; trouble breathing. Typically, it is best to wait at least two to three days for the paint to dry and the fumes to subside. It is advised to open up windows to allow the fumes to dissipate. People with breathing conditions and elderly people should avoid long exposure to fumes that result from interior painting.
Texture: Spraying texture is messy. Be sure to prepare your space. We recommend ordering a PODS or a U-haul to store your furniture. We can't have anything in the space while we are retexturing the walls and/or ceilings. We will cover the floors, but this process is incredibly messy and we do our best to prevent a mess, but be prepared to have your carpet cleaned. We try to keep a clean job site, and will clean up daily, but it is impossible to completely avoid. If a specialty texture is required, a drywall texture specialist may need to be hired. If it is just a patch, then we will hand apply texture.
Drywall Patches: When patching drywall, the texture will be matched to the best of our abilities, but sometimes it is hard to get it exact. We will blend with the existing, but depending on existing conditions, a patch is sometimes difficult to completely hide. If you have specialized texture, a drywall/texture professional may need to be hired.
Flooring. If you are having flooring installed, please be sure to prepare your space. We recommend ordering a PODS or a U-haul to store your furniture. We can't have anything in the space while we are installing. That includes appliances in the kitchen, and the vanity (if a pedestal) and toilet in the bathroom. If we are demoing the flooring, we will move the toilet. Please note that we will need space to cut the flooring, which will be messy. Generally the driveway or garage works best. If we need to prep the floor due to leveling issues or water damages, additional costs apply for both materials and labor. Also, leveling will require sanding, so be prepared for dust.
Electrical: We can do light electrical, including swapping out lights, ceiling fans, bathroom fans, CO2/Smoke Detectors, swapping outlets, and toggles. From time to time we may need to add stability to the existing mount for strength. Anything inside the wall, including running new wires, requires a licensed electrician.
Plumbing: We can do light plumbing, like swapping faucets, shower heads, toilets, and garbage disposals. Anything inside a wall requires a plumber. Note: If we are doing a bathroom remodel, and your home is over 20 years old, and you are planning on re-tiling, it is advisable to schedule a plumber to swap your shower valve for a new one. We recommend Delta. It will save you a great deal of heart ache down the line. If the issue is something we cannot handle as a handyman, and needs to involve a plumber, we will advise.
Outdoor Work: Outdoor work that includes Painting and caulking will need to be conducted when the night-time temperatures reach a consistent 50-60 degrees. Paint and caulk both need to be able to properly cure. Failure to allow the caulk to cure will cause problems with adhesion and may cause cracking.
Design Work. If you need design work done we can handle that! The initial consultation is free, but meeting thereafter will be billed hourly. With nearly 25 years has years of experience in art and design and we would love to assist. Whether it is sketching out some plans for a feature wall, or helping designing a new bathroom space, Mandi and Ernest will help to bring your ideas to life! Check out our design page.