Drywall & patching
Doorknob holes, nail pops, cracks over doorways, and water-stain repairs, taped, mudded, sanded and primed so you can't find them.
Starting at $125 · most patches $125–$300
Oak Ridge · Clinton · Farragut · West Knox
That to-do list you keep putting off? I'll knock it out in a day.
I'm Dan, and I handle the small and mid-size jobs bigger contractors don't call back about: drywall patches, sticking doors, new light fixtures, TV mounts, trim, and the rest of the list on your fridge.
- Written price before I start
- Most jobs within a week
- I clean up after myself
One callfor the whole list. No job too small; most are done in a single visit.
What I do
Repairs, installs & small builds
If it's on your list and doesn't need a plumber's or electrician's license, I can probably handle it. Not sure? Send me a photo.
Doors, locks & trim
Doors that stick, rub or won't latch. New knobs and deadbolts, baseboard and casing, storm doors and weatherstripping.
Starting at $95 · storm door install from $225
Fixtures & fans
Swap an old light, ceiling fan, faucet or bath vanity light for the new one sitting in your garage. Existing wiring and plumbing only.
Starting at $110 per fixture · fans from $150
TV & shelf mounting
TVs mounted into studs with cables hidden, floating shelves dead level, mirrors, curtain rods and closet systems.
Starting at $129 · in-wall cable concealment +$95
Furniture assembly
Flat-pack dressers, beds, desks, cribs and outdoor sets built square, anchored to the wall where it matters, boxes hauled off.
Starting at $75 per item · typically $75–$200
Decks, fences & exterior
Replace rotted deck boards and fence pickets, rebuild a step, re-hang a gate, re-caulk windows and patch siding.
Starting at $150 · half-day blocks $340
Prices shown are example ranges for this sample site. Larger jobs are quoted by the half day ($340) or full day ($640), materials extra at cost.
Meet the owner
Hi, I'm Dan Whitaker.
I spent twelve years framing and finishing houses for a builder in Knoxville before going out on my own in 2011. These days I'd rather spend a morning making your house work right than a year on somebody else's subdivision.
It's me who shows up, me who does the work, and me who answers the phone. I give you a written price before I start, I put down drop cloths, and I don't leave until the job looks the way it should.
- Lives in Oak Ridge with his wife and two very loud beagles
- Ford Transit with every tool for the job, so fewer trips to the store on your dime
- Happy to walk you through a fix if you'd rather do it yourself
“If I wouldn't do it that way in my own house, I won't do it that way in yours.”
Dan Whitaker, owner
How it works
Simple from first call to clean-up
Send me the list
Call, text, or use the form. Photos help me bring the right parts the first time.
Get a written price
Most quotes go out the same day. Bigger jobs, I'll swing by and look first, free.
Pick a time
Most jobs get scheduled within a week. You'll get a text when I'm on the way.
Done & cleaned up
We walk through it together. You pay when you're happy, by card, check, or Venmo.
Recent work
A few jobs from the last few months
Service area
Based in Oak Ridge, working about 25 miles out
No trip charge inside the area below. A little farther out? Ask; for a half day or more I'm usually happy to make the drive.
- Oak Ridge
- Clinton
- Oliver Springs
- Norris
- Powell
- West Knoxville
- Farragut
- Lenoir City
- Kingston
- Harriman
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FAQ
Questions I get a lot
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes, $95, which covers the first hour on site. Most people save up two or three small things for the same visit so they get the most out of it.
Do you buy the materials?
Either way works. If you've already got the fixture or the paint, great. If not, I'll pick it up and add it to the bill at cost, with the receipt.
Can you do electrical or plumbing work?
I swap fixtures, fans, faucets and switches on existing wiring and plumbing. Anything new, like circuits, panels, moving pipes, goes to a licensed electrician or plumber, and I'm glad to recommend one.
How soon can you come out?
Most jobs get on the calendar within a week, and small urgent fixes like a door that won't lock are often same or next day.
How do I pay?
When the job's done and you've had a look. Card, check, cash, Venmo or Zelle. Bigger projects are a 30% deposit for materials, balance on completion.
Do you guarantee your work?
If something I did isn't right within a year, call me and I'll come back and fix it at no charge.
Free estimate
Tell me what needs doing
Fill this out and I'll get back to you with a price, usually the same day. Quickest is a text with a couple of photos.
(865) 555-0142Calls & texts Mon–Fri 7:30–5:30, Sat 8–1