About me

I’m Nick, a reliable, experienced, totally trustworthy, neat, clean, and resourceful handyman who focuses on small repair and replacement jobs — the kind of work most major contractors don’t want to take on. I take on the small stuff. I work fast and efficiently, and I only accept jobs I can complete in a timely, professional manner. Focusing on this smaller niche of services helps keep my availability more open and my costs, as well as my rates, lower.

More background and experience details are listed in the last section of this website.

Communication - How to Contact Me

I’m a one-man operation so texting and email are my primary communication methods and they are my administrative assistants. They help me keep track of details and enable me to respond as time permits. I do not make use of voice mail / messages so please do not leave me a voice message, please text or email me. Honestly, I rarely even answer a phone call, or listen to voice messages anymore due to spammers, scammers, and others.

What I do

I specialize in short-duration, practical home repairs, including:

• Work directly with homeowners as they possess that sense of caring home ownership.
• Replace or repair light fixtures, even as simple as replacing bulbs.
• Replace / Install outdoor light fixtues
• Replace or repair - electrical outlets, switches, sensors, etc.
• Replace or repair - minor plumbing, faucets, valves, spigots, angle stops, etc.
• Replace garbage disposals.
• Repair toilet and toilet tanks, adjustments and / or tank rebuilds, replace parts / seals.
• Replace, adjust, or repair - door locks, hinges, knobs, etc.
• Replace or install - Ceiling fans / lights (max 9 feet ceiling).
• Replace thermostats.
• Replace window screens.
• Replace furnace and other filter types.
• Assemble furniture.
• Repair drawers and cabinet door hardware.
• Install / replace smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Basic cleanout of clothes dryer ducting.
• Hang / Mount - pictures, mirrors, shelves, etc.
• Install hardware - Towel racks, hooks, knobs, etc.
• Install video cameras, video doorbells, motion detectors, security lights, remote door locks, etc.
  
  
I have repaired all sorts of odd items, not listed here. I am good at figuring out fixes, solutions, and ideas. Contact me with any questions.

If it’s a small, straightforward repair or replacement, I likely handle it.
I do prefer to work directly with homeowners who actually live in the homes I am asked to work on.

What I don’t do

To keep my work focused, timely, and stay within my service niche, I typically do not provide:

• I typically do not work on rental property or for property managers.
• Emergency or 24-hour service.
• Roofing, flooring, drywall installation, or painting.
• Landscaping, gardening, pressure washing.
• Appliance repair. (I do some minor repairs and adjustments.)
• Window, glass, or track repairs.
• Garage door repairs or installation. (I do program remotes.)
• Carpentry projects.
• Remodeling or new construction.
• No "high-wire" acts / jobs (max about 9 feet high).
• No work in crawl spaces or atticts.
• Pest control.
• Unclog drains. (I do clear small sink drainage issues.)
• Janitorial services.
• Trash or junk removal.
• Haul large items.
• Shopping for fixtures or materials.
  
  

You supply the fixtures (lights, faucets, hardware, etc.), and I install them.

Renters, rentals, and property managers tend to open a different set of circumstances and potential issues. I do prefer to work directly with homeowners who actually live in the homes I am asked to work on.

Rates & service details

• Most jobs are $60–$75 per hour, depending on job type
• 1-hour minimum per service call
• Most jobs are often completed within one to two hours
• Charges may apply for special parts, hardware, and materials
• Cash, check or Zelle preferred at completion
• Residential service area: within about 20 miles of my home in Maryville, Tennessee.
  (Service in Maryville, TN estimated to begin in August - September time frame of 2026.)
  
  

I work efficiently and stay focused on the task. I rarely take a break. If a job goes beyond the first hour, additional time is billed accordingly.

Important note about home repairs

Small repairs can sometimes reveal hidden issues. For example:

• Replacing a faucet may expose a failing or faulty shutoff valve
• Installing a light fixture may reveal a brittle electrical box or wiring issues
• Tightening a fitting may expose an old leak
  
  

Unforseen situations like these can occur when performing repair work. See service agreement below.

Service agreement

Before any work begins, I ask all customers to please click this link and review the HANDYMAN FIXFAST Services Agreement. It outlines responsibilities, limitations, and how unforeseen issues are handled.

My Background / Experience

I started HANDYMAN FIXFAST service in 2016.