Welcome to FixItBrooklyn!
I provide excellent, efficient and detail-oriented service to people in need of handyman work around the house or small business in Brooklyn. I’m available as needed for fixing, repairing, painting, installation and cleaning.
I primarily serve Prospect Heights and Park Slope, but also work in the adjacent neighborhoods of Windsor Terrace, Lefferts Gardens, Carroll Gardens, Boreum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Crown Heights, and Bedford Stuyvesant.
Please contact me for a free estimate. And be sure to scroll down to learn more about my service and rates.
Current Availability
November 2011: Now scheduling work. Give me a call or send an email and let me know what sort of work you’d like to have done and I can put you in my calendar.
Services
No job is too small, but some are too big! Here’s a list of the type of work I do. Feel free to ask me if I can do work that isn’t on this list.
**repair/replacement**
* handles
* knobs
* dings and dents
* scratches
* front doors
* sliding doors
* french doors
* shower doors
* door knobs
* window glass & screens
**carpentry**
* custom bookcases
* custom cabinets
* radiator cover
**installation**
* blinds and shades
* coat hooks
* coat racks
* closet racks
* ceiling fans
* air conditioners
* weather stripping
* light fixtures
* locks
* smoke detectors
* shelves
**assembly (IKEA my specialty)**
* furniture
* bicycles
* toys
**electrical**
* light fixtures
* lamp switches
* dimmer switches
* appliance repair
* lighting upgrades
**computer**
* installation
* setup
* training
* layout & design
* website creation
* website maintenance
* web programming
**stereo/cd/dvd/tv**
* installation & hookup
* training
* troubleshooting
**painting**
* small repairs and patching
* a room or a closet
**cleanup**
* basement
* backyard
* attic
* kitchen
* bathroom
Rate & Terms
Rates
I charge $75 for the first hour and $50 an hour after the first hour to come to your home and do whatever needs doing. One hour minimum. Each hour prorated after that. For nights, weekends and work in Manhattan there is a $25/hour additional charge. For work outside Park Slope/Prospect Heights, Carroll Gardens, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene and Windsor Terrace, there may be an additional charge of $25 for travel time depending upon the amount of work that day and the distance.
Assistant
There are times when I will need to employ my assistant in order to do larger, longer or more difficult jobs. The extra charge for my assistant is an additional $25 an hour. I will tell you in advance whether or not I will be need an assistant for your project(s).
Materials
All materials will be charged at cost. There is no mark up on materials.
Estimates
Most jobs I can estimate over the phone or by email, but I am happy to give written estimates upon request.
Terms
Payment is due at the completion of the job. For jobs longer than two days, a 50% deposit is required before I begin work and I will give you a written estimate for the project.
Contact Me
I’ll be happy to talk over your projects with you. Please send an email (preferred) to fixitbrooklyn@gmail.com with your project description and I’ll get in touch with you. You can also call me at 917-497-7852.