The Handy Helper

Handyman Services

Your Local Small Project Specialist serving the San Fernando Valley, Crescenta Valley, Simi Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Conejo Valley and surrounding communities

Services

I have a wide range of tools and experience to handle any small jobs you have around your residential or commercial property. I am available for emergency, late night, or same-day services. Contact for more details.

General Repairs

Maintenance, upkeep, and minor repairs in homes or businesses. 

Electrical

Install, repair, or upgrade electrical fixtures, outlets, and switches.

Plumbing

Fixing leaks, unclogging drains, repairing or replacing faucets.

Carpentry

Assembling furniture, repairing doors and windows, building shelves, installing trim.

Drywall

Repair accidental holes and dents, or for remediation after a plumbing or electrical repair.

Painting

Color and texture matching for touch-ups, applying new coats, filling in cracks or holes.  

Yard Work

Improve curb appeal by cleaning gutters, trimming overgrowth, removing fallen leaves and branches, and landscaping. 

Deck & Fence Repair

Repair and upgrade outdoor decks, fences, and gates for residential and commercial properties. 

Pressure Washing

Wash dirt, stains, and debris from driveway, walkway, siding, fencing, patios, pool decks, and more. 

Smart Home Installation

Install connected devices such as smart lightbulbs, switches, doorbells, smoke detectors, thermostats, and security systems. 

Aging in Place

Upgrade a space so that it’s safe and manageable for a person regardless of their physical limitations. 

Furniture Assembly

Assembling, arranging, and securing furniture, hauling and removal of packaging and shipping materials. 

Mounting

Mount TVs, floating shelves, mirrors,  photographs, paintings, art, music instruments, etc. onto a variety of wall types. 

Demolition & Trash Removal

Breaking down and hauling away existing fixtures, furniture, or rubbish. 

+ So Much More

Have a small project not listed here? I can help - Contact me with your project details! 

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Reviews

What Neighbors Are Saying

“Brian was great. From the moment I booked him, he communicated very well. When he arrived, he evaluated my window issue and went above and beyond to get the problem fixed and the work done. I would really recommend him to anyone. I hope to use him on other projects around my house.”

"I recently hired Brian to help with a problem at my house and I was extremely impressed with his level of professionalism and knowhow. He arrived on time, worked efficiently, and was able to complete everything we needed. He was also very friendly and easy to talk to, which made the experience even better. Overall, I would highly recommend this Brian to anyone in need of his services." 

“Brian is a great guy to work with. He is a problem solver and wants to get the task done. He also repaired my door knob because he saw it was loose. I really appreciate that kind of service. I’ll be using him again! ”

About the Handy Helper

Meet Brian. 

I'm a full-time handyman, and I'm good at it. I started Handy Helper because I love the satisfaction of exceeding expectations—and the gratitude that comes with it. With over 20 years of professional experience in facilities maintenance and electrical work, plus 15 years as a homeowner, I've built the skills to handle just about any job. I won’t take on work I can’t do right—no shortcuts, no guesswork. From electrical to drywall, painting to odd jobs, I let the quality of my work speak for itself. My goal? To give you the freedom to enjoy your home, just like I enjoy mine.

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