I've called three different handyman services in the last two years. These guys are the first ones who actually called back the same day. Mounted two TVs and ran the cords through the wall so nothing shows.
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Handyman & Home Remodeling in Lake in the Hills, IL
12 minutes from our Crystal Lake shop. Same-day scheduling on most calls.
Licensed • Insured • Locally Owned in Crystal Lake, IL • Serving 222 Communities Across Northern IL and Southern WI
Handyman in Lake in the Hills
12 things we do every week.
Flat-rate pricing on most jobs. Two-hour minimum, $170. Same-week scheduling on most calls.
Handyman
Drywall Repair
Holes, cracks, nail pops, and water-damaged drywall patched and finished.
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Painting
Interior rooms, exterior touch-ups, trim, and deck refinishing. Prep first, paint second.
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TV Mounting & Wall Hanging
TVs hung level on studs, pictures and shelves anchored, cords hidden in the wall.
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Furniture Assembly
Flat-pack furniture, office equipment, and exercise gear assembled and placed where you want it.
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Doors, Windows & Hardware
Interior and exterior doors, storm doors, locksets, weatherstripping, single-window repair.
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Minor Plumbing
Fixture-level plumbing — faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, shut-off valves, supply lines. No main-line, no gas, no permits.
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Minor Electrical & Smart Home
Device-level electrical — outlets, switches, fixtures, fans, smoke detectors, smart-home gear. No panel work, no new circuits.
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Carpentry & Trim
Trim, baseboards, crown molding, custom shelving, rot and subfloor repair, beam install.
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Gutters & Exterior
Gutter cleaning and repair, siding patches, exterior maintenance, small roof-leak chasing.
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Aging-in-Place Safety
Grab bars into blocking, lever handles, threshold ramps, comfort-height fixtures, fall-prevention upgrades.
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Tile & Caulk
Re-grouting, single-tile replacement, bath and kitchen caulking, mildew remediation on grout lines.
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Deck Repair & Refinishing
Board replacement, railing repair, stair rebuilds, full deck refinishing — clean, sand, stain, seal.
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Bigger projects we take on.
Free in-home estimate, written scope, fixed bid. One crew, one point of contact start to finish.
Kitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen remodels — cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, and layout changes.
$35K–$120K typical · 6–12 weeks typical
Bathroom Remodeling
Full bath remodels, shower replacements, and primary bath upgrades.
$18K–$55K typical · 3–6 weeks typical
Basement Finishing
Unfinished basements turned into family rooms, bedrooms, baths, and home offices.
$30K–$95K typical · 6–10 weeks typical
Additions
Room additions, second-story bump-outs, and sunroom builds.
$80K–$350K typical · 3–6 months typical
Whole-Home Remodeling
Multi-room renovations and full-gut remodels for homes that need more than one room touched.
$120K–$500K typical · 4–9 months typical
Outdoor Living
Decks, patios, three-season rooms, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens.
$20K–$90K typical · 3–8 weeks typical
Field work
Recent jobs in Lake in the Hills.
A sample of work we've completed in Lake in the Hills and the immediate area.
About Lake in the Hills
Lake in the Hills homes — what we see most.
Lake in the Hills is mostly 1990s–2010s subdivisions — Spring Lake Farm, Boulder Ridge, Sunset Ridge, Plum Tree. Two-story colonials, ranches, and townhomes built fast during the 2000s boom. Common issues: builder-grade vinyl flooring reaching end of life, oak cabinets up for paint, original plumbing fixtures wearing out (especially the gold-handle faucets from 2005). Most subdivisions have HOAs — we follow exterior color and material requirements.
Twelve minutes from our shop. We work here constantly — this is the highest-volume single city in our footprint after Crystal Lake itself. Boulder Ridge and Spring Lake Farm in particular.
Neighborhoods we work in
Spring Lake Farm · Boulder Ridge · Sunset Ridge · Indian Trail · Plum Tree
From Lake in the Hills customers
What Lake in the Hills homeowners say.
Logistics
How fast we get to Lake in the Hills.
Drive time from HQ
12 minutes
From 135 Erick St Unit F, Crystal Lake, IL.
ZIP codes covered
60156
McHenry County, IL.
Honest scope
What we won't take on.
If your job needs a licensed trade or a specialist we don't run, we'll tell you and refer someone who does it well.
- HVAC system installs and major repairs
- Septic and well systems
- Whole-house re-piping, gas lines, water heater install
- Electrical panel upgrades and new circuits
- Roof replacement and tear-offs
- Tree removal or trimming
Frequently asked — Lake in the Hills
Do you work with HOAs in Lake in the Hills?
Yes. Most subdivisions here have material and color rules, especially for exterior work. We follow them. If we're not sure whether a job needs HOA approval, we'll ask before we start.
Can you paint over oak cabinets?
Yes — this is one of the most common requests we get in Lake in the Hills. Sand, prime with a stain-blocker, two coats of cabinet paint. Lasts 8–10 years if done right. About $1,800–$3,500 for a typical kitchen depending on door count.
What about the original 2005-era plumbing fixtures?
We see those fail constantly here — the gold-handle faucets, the chrome bath fixtures, the white toilets that crack at the tank seal. Most are direct fixture swaps. We charge $175 per faucet plus parts, $285 per toilet plus the toilet.
Do you handle townhome work?
Yes. Townhome interiors are the same as single-family for us. Shared-wall sound or vibration problems are not something we fix — that's a different scope.
How fast can you get to Lake in the Hills?
Twelve minutes from our shop. Same-day for many calls.
Nearby
Cities near Lake in the Hills we serve.
Ready to schedule in Lake in the Hills?
Call or send a quote request. We confirm scheduling the same business day.