Handyman Division

Do you have random small projects around the house that you don’t have time for or need someone with professional expertise and experience? Check out our Handyman Division, led by Nate Johnson. Now you can get help with those smaller jobs from a company with 10 years of construction experience. We are experts in working on older Pittsburgh homes and would love to help you improve your space. When you hire Essig's Handyman Division for your small project needs, you are hiring someone with the full backing of a trusted, local construction company and all the accompanying expertise. For more information or to contact us, please fill out the handyman questionnaire here

To give you a feel of what our costs might be for your project, the handyman hourly rate is $82/hr. If a second person is required for the job, we charge $70/hour for that additional handyman. The minimum labor charge is $100 if a project takes less than one hour. We also charge for materials, fuel and project development.

Here are some typical handyman projects you might consider using our Handyman Division for:

  • Hanging shelves

  • Hanging blinds/curtains

  • Assembling IKEA furniture

  • Installing or mounting TVs / appliances / electronics

  • Painting touch-ups

  • Caulking touch-ups

  • Spackling touch-ups (nail/screw holes)

  • Patching/repairing drywall

  • Recaulking tubs, showers, and sinks

  • Repairing or replacing sink faucets

  • Replacing bathroom fixtures (toilet paper holders, towel holders, handles)

  • Installing sinks/toilets

  • Removing clogs from drains

  • Replacing light fixtures

  • Repairing steps

  • Fixing railings

  • Installing/repairing outlets

  • Replacing doors

  • Changing out door locks

  • Installing outdoor steps (for porches/decks)

  • Repairing/patching concrete

  • Cleaning/repointing brickwork

  • Repairing gutter leaks

  • Finishing a project

  • Much more!