Shelves & mounting
TVs, floating shelves, mirrors and curtain rods, into studs or proper anchors.
Pair of shelves $120–$190
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Next opening: Tuesday, 8–10 AMExample
Your to-do list, done in a day.
Drywall, sticking doors, light fixtures, TV mounts, trim. I'm Dan, and I do the jobs big contractors don't call back about.
Talk to us now(865) 555-0142Mon–Fri 7:30–5:30 · Saturday 8:00–1:00Send a requestGet a free estimateNext opening: Tuesday, 8–10 AM (example)
- Written price first
- One visit for the list
- Clean-up included
- Written price firstYou see the number before I start, materials at cost with the receipt.
- One visit for the listSave up the small stuff; the first hour covers a lot.
- Clean-up includedDrop cloths down, dust and offcuts gone when I leave.
- Back if it's not rightWithin a year, I come back and fix it at no charge.
What I do
Repairs, installs & small builds
Small jobs done properly by the owner, not a crew of strangers.
Fixtures & faucets
Faucets, lights, fans and switches swapped on existing wiring and plumbing.
Fan or faucet swap $150–$225
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Floors & thresholds
Squeaks, loose boards, transitions and thresholds put right.
Typical repair $120–$260
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Small builds
Benches, cubbies, garage shelving and simple built-ins.
Quoted per job From $350
Get a free estimateExample pricing for this sample site. Photos are royalty-free stock.
Pricing
By the hour, with the price in writing
Most visits are one to three hours. I tell you the total before I start.
Hourly rate Example pricing
First hour (minimum)$95
Each extra hour$75
MaterialsAt cost, with receipt
- Written price before I start
- Bring a list: one visit, many fixes
- Clean-up included
Typical small jobs Example pricing
| Job | Usual range |
|---|---|
| TV mountUp to 65 in, on drywall | $120–$180 |
| Drywall patchDoorknob hole to 12 in, primed | $150–$275 |
| Door that sticks or won't latchPlane, shim or rehang | $95–$180 |
| Furniture assemblyPer item | $75–$200 |
Example pricing for this sample site.
The work
The kind of jobs I take on
Example photos: royalty-free stock, not my jobs.
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.
Since 2011locally owned
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.
- Written price before I start
- Drop cloths down, clean-up after
- The owner does the work
- Happy to show you the fix
Dan WhitakerOwner, Oakridge Handyman
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
Hours
| Mon–Fri | 7:30–5:30 |
| Saturday | 8:00–1:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 an 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.
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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) 555-0142- Written price before I start
- $95 minimum covers the first hour
- Calls & texts Mon–Fri 7:30–5:30, Sat 8–1