Plumbing Repairs and Fixtures
Small Drips, Big Difference
There's something about a plumbing problem that has a way of sitting in the back of your mind. The faucet that drips at night. The toilet that runs for thirty seconds after every flush. The cabinet under the kitchen sink that you've stopped opening because you don't want to see what's in there. Plumbing problems almost never get better on their own. A slow drip becomes a steady leak. A running toilet quietly adds hundreds of gallons to your water bill every month.
A dripping faucet is usually a worn cartridge. A running toilet is almost always a flapper or fill valve. A garbage disposal that won't start often just needs a reset. Most of these jobs are done in a single visit. What makes the difference is having someone who diagnoses the actual problem instead of just addressing what's visible. Fix the symptom and it comes back. Find the root cause and it stays fixed.
Installing Plumbing Fixtures
A faucet installed without properly tightening the supply lines will drip under the vanity for months before anyone notices the damage. A toilet set without a fresh wax ring will develop a slow leak at the base that ruins the subfloor. We handle full fixture installation for kitchens and bathrooms -- faucets, toilets, showers, tubs, garbage disposals, and everything in between. The room that's been 90 percent done? We get it to 100.
A running toilet wastes more than you think
A toilet that runs continuously can waste 200 or more gallons of water per day — that's roughly $70 to $100 added to your water bill every month. The fix is usually a $10 flapper and twenty minutes of work.
- --Faucet repair and replacement
- --Toilet repair and installation
- --Garbage disposal installation
- --Drain cleaning and clog clearing
- --Shower and tub valve repair
- --Leak diagnosis and repair
- --Supply line replacement
Water Heater Replacement and Service
What to Expect and Why It's Less Stressful Than You Think
Water heater replacement has a reputation for being a stressful, expensive emergency -- and it doesn't have to be. We assess the existing unit, help you choose the right replacement based on your household's actual hot water needs, drain and remove the old unit, install the new one, make the connections, test the system, and restore hot water. Start to finish, most replacements are done in three to four hours.
Which Type Is Right for Your Home
A standard tank water heater is reliable and affordable -- the right choice for most households. A tankless unit delivers endless hot water and uses less energy, but costs more upfront. A heat pump water heater is the most efficient option but needs adequate space and the right temperature environment. None of these are complicated decisions once someone explains them clearly, which is exactly what we do before any work starts.
Bathroom Fan Replacement: Why the Duct Type Changes Everything
Most people approach a bathroom fan replacement as a simple swap -- old fan out, new fan in, done. But flexible duct sags over time, kinks at bends, and accumulates condensation in the low spots -- all of which restricts airflow. When replacing a fan connected to flexible duct, the honest assessment often includes a recommendation to replace the duct run at the same time. We assess the full situation before giving you a number.
Broken Bathroom Fans and Hidden Mold: The Connection Most Homeowners Miss
The bathroom exhaust fan is actually one of the most important moisture management tools in the entire house. Every shower produces a significant amount of moisture vapor. Without a functioning fan, that moisture migrates into drywall, seeps behind tile, works its way into framing. Damp drywall in a warm, dark wall cavity is essentially a welcome mat for mold. A bathroom that loses effective ventilation for even a few months can develop mold colonies inside the wall long before anything appears on the surface. Keep the fan working. It's doing more than you think.
Thermostat Installation and Home Systems
Thermostat Installation: The Upgrade Your Home Has Been Waiting For
Of all the home improvements you can make, swapping out an old thermostat might be the one with the best return on investment. A modern programmable or smart thermostat learns, adjusts, and most homeowners who switch see a noticeable difference in their energy bills within the first month.
The installation itself is where a lot of DIY attempts hit a wall. Thermostats involve low-voltage wiring, and the wire labeling on older systems doesn't always match what the new thermostat expects. A wrong connection means your system either doesn't work at all or runs constantly. We handle the wiring correctly the first time, configure the new unit for your specific system, and make sure everything is tested and working before we leave.
TV Mounting with Hidden Cords
There's a before and after that happens when a TV goes from sitting on a stand with a tangle of cords to being properly mounted with everything hidden. The in-wall approach involves cutting two small openings, running the cables through the wall cavity, and finishing everything with clean wall plates. No raceways. No visible cords. Just a TV on a wall that looks exactly right -- level, clean, and at the height that actually works for comfortable viewing.
Installing Blinds and Curtains
Window treatments have a way of making or breaking a room. Classic full-length drapes, when hung correctly -- high and wide, so they frame the window rather than just cover it -- add height, warmth, and a sense of permanence. Inside-mount installations require precise measurements. Whatever style you choose, the installation details determine how good it actually looks and how well it functions.
Space Heaters, Radiant Heaters and Mini Splits
Space Heater Installation
A properly installed space heater -- whether it's a wall-mounted electric unit, a baseboard heater, or a dedicated 240-volt heater -- can make a room genuinely comfortable year-round. Dedicated heaters require their own circuit, properly sized breaker, and correct wiring. We handle the heater selection advice, circuit installation, mounting, and testing.
Modern Radiant Heaters
Modern radiant heaters warm the objects and people in the room directly instead of heating the air. The effect feels more like sitting in a warm patch of sunlight. Radiant heaters run quietly, draw relatively modest power, warm up quickly, and don't stir up dust or dry out the room the way forced-air units do. Installation options range from plug-in units for flexibility to hardwired wall-mounted panels for a clean, permanent look.
Dishwasher Installation and Appliance Hookups
Dishwasher Installation: One Afternoon, One Less Thing to Do Every Night
Installing a dishwasher involves three systems coming together in the right way: water supply, drainage, and electricity. The water supply line needs to be properly connected and leak-free. The drain line needs to run correctly with a high loop or air gap to prevent backflow. The electrical connection needs to be properly wired. Beyond the connections, the unit needs to be leveled properly so the door seals correctly. Done right, the whole job takes an afternoon. Done wrong, you find out about it gradually and expensively.
Why Portable Air Conditioners Need a Dedicated Circuit
Every summer in Seattle, the same scenario plays out. Portable air conditioners draw 7 to 15 amps running continuously for hours at a time. Most standard household circuits are shared between multiple outlets. A dedicated circuit -- a single circuit, properly sized, running from the panel to a single outlet -- solves this entirely. It's a modest investment that turns a portable air conditioner from a source of frustration into something that just works, reliably, all summer long.
- --Dishwasher installation and replacement
- --Dedicated circuits for appliances
- --Garbage disposal installation
- --Refrigerator water line connection
- --Washer and dryer hookups
- --Range and oven circuits
Attic Insulation and Home Comfort Upgrades
Attic Insulation: The Upgrade You've Never Thought About
Attic insulation exists completely out of sight and almost completely out of mind. The honest answer for most Seattle homes built before 1990 is that the insulation is probably inadequate. Building codes have evolved significantly, and what was considered acceptable in the 1970s or 1980s falls well short of what's now understood to be effective.
A well-insulated home doesn't just cost less to heat and cool. It feels fundamentally different to live in -- quieter, more stable, more comfortable in every season.
Covered Parking
Seattle's weather is famously mild, but mild doesn't mean harmless to a vehicle parked outside year-round. UV exposure fades paint, morning frost stresses windshields and drains batteries, and constant wet accelerates rust. A carport or covered parking structure changes all of that. Installation options range from a simple attached carport to a freestanding structure with electrical for lighting and outlets.
Choosing Quality Materials
For finish materials -- the things people see and touch every day -- quality usually shows. For structural or hidden materials, quality means longevity and reliability. The middle category is where smart shopping actually pays off. Years of doing this work has given us a clear sense of where to invest and where to be practical. We're happy to share what we know.
Attic Insulation
R-49 to R-60 recommended for the Pacific Northwest. Exceeding the recommendation costs little extra and pays back in comfort and energy savings immediately.
Covered Parking
From simple attached carports to freestanding structures with electrical service. Protects your vehicle investment year-round from UV, frost, and moisture.
Material Consultation
Decades of project experience means we know exactly where material quality matters and where smart shopping pays off without sacrificing results.
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Handyman Repair Across Seattle's Neighborhoods
Based in Fremont — the repairs your home actually needs, done right, by someone who picks up the phone.
The handyman repairs that Seattle homeowners need most aren't dramatic. A running toilet in a Greenwood bungalow. A bathroom fan that stopped moving air in a Shoreline split-level. A water heater that's been making sounds for six months in a Phinney Ridge craftsman. A thermostat in a Ravenna two-story that never quite matched the heating system it was wired to.
These aren't emergencies. They're the slow accumulation of small things that make a house feel like it needs attention. The difference between a home that feels well-kept and one that feels tired is usually a handful of small repairs that never quite made it to the top of the list. One call, one visit, everything handled.
The service area covers Seattle and the Eastside, with most calls in the core neighborhoods getting a same-day or next-day response. Text is fastest — Tommy answers.
Fremont & Greenwood
Home base. Older homes with plumbing fixtures that are overdue, bathroom fans that were installed once and forgotten, and water heaters that have outlived their warranty by a decade.
Phinney Ridge & Ravenna
Craftsman homes with original systems that work until they don't. Thermostat wiring that doesn't match modern expectations and bathroom ventilation that was never adequate.
Shoreline & Bothell
Mid-century and newer homes with appliance hookup needs, dedicated circuits for air conditioners, and the full range of handyman repairs that accumulate over years of ownership.
Bellevue & Eastside
Larger homes, more systems, and finish details that need to match existing high-end standards. Same response time, same upfront pricing, same guarantee — just across the bridge.
- --One call, one pro — no juggling multiple contractors
- --Upfront pricing before any work begins
- --1-year labor guarantee on every repair
- --Licensed, insured, based in Fremont
- --60+ five-star reviews from Seattle & Bellevue homeowners