Oahu Handyman Services
Retired Contractor Available for Handyman Services
Hello, my name is Brett. I had a contracting business on the mainland until I moved to Oahu ten years ago to launch a new career as a family portrait photographer (this website.) Since most of my photo sessions are early mornings or evenings at sunset, I have most of my days free to do handyman jobs to supplement my income.
What I Offer
I have versatile skills and knowledge to offer homeowners who need work and repairs around the home. I’m that “Jack of all trades, master of none” guy. I’ve remodeled homes from top to bottom, with skills and experience generally above average. I'm good at problem solving and yet I know when to draw the line and say it's time to call a specialist. I can do nearly everything in a home, from painting, drywall repair, basic electrical and plumbing, doors, windows, flooring, etc.
In short: I supply the tools and skilled labor, and you supply the materials (however, I will often pickup certain items since I don’t expect people to know exactly what I need).
What I Am NOT
Unlike a full time professional contractor, I do NOT have a truck (only a car) so I cannot pickup construction material nor haul away construction debris. My main focus is small jobs, fixing and repairing and installing - however, while I willingly do jobs as small as just install one ceiling fan, I also regularly remodel bathrooms and kitchens. Call or send me an email detailing what you need done and I'll let you know if I can do it properly.
“I’ve employed Brett on several occasions over the past six months to do handyman jobs at my home, some small, some moderately large. He is very reliable, highly skilled in his tradecraft, honest, fair and really easy to get along with. He explains in detail what he will do, provides a good estimate of the time it will take him to complete the job and the cost. Furthermore, he’s gone above and beyond what I hired him to do on many occasions. If he recognizes a problem that perhaps you were not aware of, he takes care of it after consulting you. I’ve been through scores of handymen over the past ten years and I wish I’d met Brett long ago because he is the best I’ve experienced. ”
Installing new stair treads and risers
How I Charge
If you have a singular repair needed, such as installing a kitchen backsplash, installing vinyl plank flooring in a living room or replacing a door, I am more than happy to give you a firm quote.
Quite often, however, I get calls from people who have a “honey-do list” of items they need fixing/repairing and in those cases it doesn’t pay to quote for every single little item, especially when the they keep adding to the list while I’m there! For those jobs, I simply charge by the hour. I have a mobile phone app that keeps track of my time to the minute.
Minimum Job: $150
Hourly Rate: $80/hr
BEFORE: Replace old aluminum patio door with new vinyl sliding glass door
AFTER: Replaced old door with new, including new trim inside and out.
“Brett was extremely knowledgeable, professional and honest. I hired him to install two sliding patio doors in an older Kailua home, one of which was an irregular size. He gave me a very reasonable estimate and then when the job was complete he charged me less because it did not take him as long as he expected. I will be using Brett’s services again in the future and I cannot recommend him enough!” - Kevin K.
A few Examples of Types of Jobs I Do/have done:
Paint interiors of condos/homes
Patch & Repair Walls/Drywall
Build/remove a half wall
Install window air conditioners
Repair wood rot on decks/stairs
Install windows & doors
Install baseboards & trim moulding
Recover a deck
Tile a backsplash
Tile a bathroom floor
Remove/add an interior wall
Add/replace electrical outlets/switches
Reroute electrical wiring
Replace/Repair toilets & sinks
Replace/Install disposals, fans and light fixtures,
Hang Art
Install laminate flooring
Install kitchen cabinets
Install bathroom cabinets
Install cabinet handles
Hang closet doors
Install barn doors
Removing old fiberglass sink
Now I need to cut the hole a little bigger for the new sink
New sink installed
“Brett’s home repair and renovation skills are absolutely amazing! I got complete sticker shock working with Home Depot for my kitchen renovation after I ordered my cabinets through them and had talked to Brett about the possibility of having him do it instead. He did an amazing job — better than what the designer had planned out in the graphics software. He was able to remove and change walls, move and add electrical, install tile on floor and backsplash, install all the appliances, fixtures, and plumbing all himself and amazingly efficiently for just one person. We made design and finish adjustments along the way and NO EXPENSIVE CHANGE ORDERS! I couldn’t be happier. I then hired Brett to renovate my entire home over the next year (gutted 2 bathrooms, replaced all flooring with luxury vinyl and hardwood, repair and paint walls, all windows and doors). It’s been more than a year since he’s completed everything and no issues whatsoever). If you’d like to speak to me by phone, I’m happy for Brett to connect us.”
Before & After Photos
I may be a professional photographer, but I’m often terrible at remembering to take a Before photo before I begin work!
Swapping out old electrical outlets and switches - super simple.
Trim Moulding
““Brett is the gold standard - professional, knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with! He’s done a variety of complex home renovations/upgrades for me over the years — installed complicated shelves using a laser device, completed plumbing work, changed locks, installed a 4-foot large lighted mirror, hardwired light fixtures, etc. He’s done everything competently and quickly – I’m amazed at his level of competence and excellence. I don’t think there’s anything he can’t do! Brett has vast knowledge about construction and his photography background has come in handy for me because he has good taste. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Brett — he’s one in a million and always has the client/customer in mind!””
Wall Mount A TV
Baseboard Installation
Bifold Closet Door Installation
“I needed a small repair done quickly for my home. Brett fit me in the following day. With the aid of a few photos he was able to anticipate the entire project, had all the supplies needed when he arrived and completed the job in about an hour. The work is quality and I am very pleased. I highly recommend Brett for anything around your home.”
Door Replacement
Gate Repair
Cement Crack Repair
Faucet Replacement
Kitchen Cabinet Installation
Undersink Kitchen Cabinet Repairs from leaky plumbing
Drywall Repair
After plumbing repairs were done in a Waikiki condo, I was brought in to redo the drywall and paint.
Before
After
Front Door Replacement
Before…. after partially dismantling the door/windows
After…. all new!
Window Replacement
Vinyl/Laminate Floor Installation
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Repair rotten sections of deck - railing corner and last eight feet of deck. (Thankfully, all the joists were still okay.)
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Install flooring on stairs
Building an overhead storage area in carport rafters
“Brett was great to work with. I needed a hanging storage locker built up in the eves of my carport. I sent him a picture of the space and a brief description of what I had in mind. Brett showed up on time, drew a diagram, and got to work. He built just what I wanted and the price was right. He is easily recommendable.” Dan F, Waimanalo
8x8 Shed (built on existing concrete slab and opened to laundry room)
Laminate Flooring Repair After Water Damage (removed damaged laminate and replaced it)
Office Prep: repair drywall, paint all walls, install gray rubber Cove Base
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Adding Sliding Glass Patio Door to Kitchen (and doggy door!)
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