Tool belt and cordless drill on a weathered deck rail above the ocean in Malibu

Handyman Services in Malibu, CA

Everything we fix ourselves, plus the bigger projects we route to licensed partners. If your job isn't listed, text us a photo and ask.

Repairs & small projects

Repairs and Small Projects We Do Ourselves

These are hands-on jobs our crew handles start to finish, as long as the job stays under California's $1,000 limit and doesn't need a permit.

Pressure washing a salt-stained patio at a Malibu home
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Pressure Washing

Salt film, mildew and dirt on decks, patios, walkways and siding. We pick the pressure and tip for the surface so soft wood and old paint don't get chewed up.

Re-caulking a tiled shower at a Malibu home
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Caulking & Grout Repair

Moldy tub caulk, cracked grout lines and gaps around sinks and windows. We cut out the old stuff, clean it dry and lay a fresh, tight bead.

Mounting a TV bracket on a plaster wall in a Malibu family room
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TV Mounting

Flat, fixed, tilting or articulating mounts, lagged into studs or anchored right for your wall. We hide what cords we can and leave it level.

Rolling fresh paint on a living room wall in a Malibu home
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Interior Painting & Touch-Ups

Touch-ups, single rooms, trim, doors and patched walls that need to blend. We prep the surface first, because that's what makes paint last.

Planing a swollen interior door that sticks at a Malibu home
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Door Repair & Installation

Doors that stick, drag, won't latch or swing open on their own. We tighten hinges, shim, plane, swap hardware or hang a new slab.

Patching a hole in drywall with joint compound at a Malibu home
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Drywall Repair

Doorknob holes, anchor holes, cracked seams and water stains. We cut back to solid board, patch, tape, mud and texture to match.

Cleaning leaves out of a gutter on a single-story Malibu home
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Gutter Cleaning & Repair

Leaves and needles out, downspouts flushed, loose hangers snugged up and small leaks sealed. Clean gutters also matter for ember safety here.

Re-screening a sliding patio screen door on a Malibu deck
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Sliding Door & Screen Repair

Sliders that grind, jump the track or take two hands to open. We clean the track, swap rollers and rescreen torn panels with new spline.

Installing a garbage disposal under a kitchen sink in a Malibu home
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Garbage Disposal Installation

Dead, leaking or humming disposals swapped out. We hook up the drain, knock out the dishwasher plug if needed and check for drips under the sink.

Connecting the tubing on an under-sink reverse osmosis filter system in a Malibu kitchen
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Reverse Osmosis System Installation

5-stage under-sink RO filter mounted, tapped into the cold line and drain, with its own faucet.

Installing a ceiling fan in a Malibu living room
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Ceiling Fan & Light Fixture Installation

Swapping an old fixture or fan where a box and wiring already exist. We check the box is fan-rated before we hang anything heavy on it.

Repairing a sagging wooden gate at a Malibu canyon home
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Fence & Gate Repair

Sagging gates, leaning posts, broken boards and latches that don't catch. We reset, brace and replace parts so the gate swings and closes right.

Replacing a rotted deck board on an ocean-view Malibu deck
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Deck Repair

Soft boards, loose railings, popped nails and rusty fasteners. We replace damaged boards and hardware and tell you honestly if the framing needs more.

Bigger projects

Bigger Projects We Refer to Licensed Partners

We'll do the small repair pieces of these ourselves. Full remodels, new decks and window replacement go to trusted licensed partners, and we stay your contact through the referral.

Replacing a vanity faucet during a bathroom update in a Malibu home
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Bathroom Remodeling

We handle bathroom repairs and small swaps like faucets, caulk and accessories. Full gut-and-redo remodels go to a licensed partner.

Adjusting cabinet hinges and swapping hardware in a Malibu kitchen
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Kitchen Remodeling

We do kitchen fixes like cabinet hinges, disposals and backsplash patches. Full kitchen remodels go to a licensed partner who pulls the permits.

New deck framing with joists and hangers behind a Malibu hillside home
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Deck Building & Replacement

Building or fully replacing a deck needs a license and usually a permit, so we refer it to a licensed partner. Small deck repairs we do ourselves.

Fitting a new exterior entry door into its frame at a Malibu home
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Window & Door Replacement

Replacing windows or exterior doors goes to a licensed partner. We still handle screens, sliders, weatherstrip and door adjustments.

Other Small Jobs We Take

Not every job fits a category. These come up all the time, and we're glad to add them to a visit.

  • Furniture assembly
  • Toilet repair (flappers, fill valves, wax rings)
  • Faucet and showerhead swaps
  • Picture, mirror and art hanging
  • Shelves, curtain rods and blinds
  • Weatherstripping and door sweeps
  • Cabinet hinge and drawer slide fixes
  • Ember-resistant vent screen swaps
  • Baby gates and childproofing
  • Smoke alarm battery swaps

Who We Serve

Homeowners

Homeowners who want the punch list done right, from a single sticky door to a full day of small fixes.

Rentals, property managers and small business

Vacation rentals, small offices and property managers who need turnover repairs and quick fixes. We keep to small jobs.

Not sure which service fits?

Text a photo of the problem and we'll tell you what it is, what it takes and whether we're the right call.