Matthews Handyman
A door that needs a shoulder to close, a half-finished home office, shelves still in boxes: a Matthews handyman visit can start with the things you work around every day. FixCraft VP handles smaller repairs and installations in established houses and newer subdivision homes, with the task list agreed before work begins.
- Matthews service addresses in approved ZIPs 28104 and 28105
- General handyman labor from $95/hr, with a 1-hour minimum
- Door adjustments, furniture, mounting, storage, hardware, and fixture replacements
- Fully insured; work backed by a 1-Year Workmanship Guarantee
Start with the house you actually have
Matthews has a historic downtown as well as residential neighborhoods beyond the town center. Those settings don't call for identical repair plans. In an established house, a replacement handle may need to fit old holes, and a shelf location may cross more than one wall material. A newer subdivision home may need storage and room setup rather than worn-part repairs.
Tell us what has changed since you moved in. A door that has always rubbed deserves a different conversation from several doors that suddenly stop closing. Photos help distinguish a manageable hardware adjustment from a symptom that needs a specialist's investigation.
Make the daily route through the house easier
Walk from the entry through the kitchen and into the rooms you use most. Note the loose coat hook, cabinet door that catches, closet rod that sags, and bathroom accessory that turns in the wall. These are useful starting points because you can describe exactly what fails.
For doors, show the entire opening and the gap around the closed slab. For cabinets, photograph the hinge and the inside mounting area. We can assess adjustments and replacement hardware without assuming every sticking part needs to be replaced. Keep removed screws and broken pieces nearby; they can reveal what the original installation was meant to do.
Plan shelves around what belongs on them
Garage organization works better when the shelf layout follows the objects you need to store. Measure the bins, leave space to remove their lids, and check whether a parked car blocks access. An empty wall can still contain an outlet, door track, or switch that limits a storage system.
Inside, a playroom bookcase and an office shelf have different loading needs. Share the product instructions and the intended contents, not just the outside dimensions. We inspect the mounting surface and available fastening points. A printed shelf rating alone doesn't establish what the completed installation can safely hold.
Finish the room before adding the next box
Furniture assembly, curtain rods, blinds, mirrors, and TV mounting can turn an almost usable room into a finished one. Decide where the furniture will sit before marking the wall. The viewing height from a sofa matters more than centering a television on the whole room.
For an office, check that drawers can open with the chair in place and that the desk leaves access to outlets. If a tall furniture piece includes an anti-tip restraint, keep the supplied hardware and instructions. We can assess the attachment as part of assembly. Heavy pieces, stairs, or a fragile finish need advance planning rather than an assumption that one person can move everything.
Replacement work needs a look behind the finish
A straightforward faucet or garbage disposal replacement starts with the existing connections. Send a well-lit picture underneath the sink, including shutoffs and drain parts. Light fixtures and ceiling fans also need review of the existing location and support. A product that looks similar from below may attach differently.
We handle suitable fixture and fan replacements, small drywall repairs, and other defined handyman tasks. New circuits, panel work, unsafe wiring, gas connections, roofing, and structural repairs belong with the appropriate specialist. Tell us about active leaks, scorching, damp walls, or recurring cracks before booking a cosmetic repair over the symptom.
Build a visit that has a clear stopping point
Put the must-do repair first, followed by useful extras. That lets us discuss the list honestly if a hidden problem or a missing part changes the available time. A door adjustment and several cabinet pulls may be a shorter visit; several furniture builds and a storage system can occupy much longer.
General work begins at $95/hr with a one-hour minimum. TV mounting is from $100, while straightforward faucet and disposal replacements are from $125. We confirm scope and materials before proceeding. An on-site estimate is free in ZIP 28277 and $30 in other supported ZIPs. Send the Matthews address, photographs, product links, and any subdivision access instructions so the appointment reflects the actual job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you repair a Matthews door without replacing it?
Often an adjustment or hardware repair is appropriate, but we need to see the hinges, latch, and gaps. Describe whether the problem appeared suddenly. A damaged frame or wider movement in the house can call for work beyond a simple adjustment.
Should I buy garage shelves before getting in touch?
You can send a product link first. Include wall dimensions, the objects you want to store, and photos showing doors and tracks. We can identify installation questions before a large shelf system arrives at the house.
Do older homes near downtown need special preparation?
Tell us about known wall materials and previous repairs. Don't remove trim or hardware just to create a photograph. For an exterior alteration on a property with preservation restrictions, confirm the applicable requirements before ordering materials or scheduling the change.
Can a small repair and furniture assembly share a visit?
Yes, when the combined scope is suitable. Send both tasks at the start, including furniture model numbers and the repair photos. We can put the essential repair ahead of optional assembly and plan the work area accordingly.
What if I don't know which replacement hinge fits?
Photograph the installed hinge from several angles and any markings. Keep one intact example available. Matching the shape and fixing pattern matters, so buying a similar-looking hinge before checking can leave you with extra holes and an unusable part.
Send the Matthews list in one message
Text (980) 201-6705 with your ZIP, the problem that matters most, and photos of the other tasks. Add product links for anything waiting to be assembled or mounted.