Handyman services · Lakeland, FL
Minor repairs for Lakeland homes
The small jobs around a Lakeland house that keep getting put off. Tell us what needs fixing and the owner writes the estimate before any work starts.
What matters for small repairs in Lakeland
No permit for painting or cabinets
Lakeland’s Building Inspection FAQ lists painting and replacing cabinets among the jobs that need no permit.
Exterior upkeep standards
Lakeland’s Housing Code sets minimum standards for a home’s exterior walls, doors and windows.
Historic districts need review first
Exterior changes in Lakeland’s seven historic districts, including Dixieland, Beacon Hill and South Lake Morton, need city design review first. Paint color on an existing home is not restricted.
What you get
Doors and hardware
Sticking doors, loose hinges, handles and latches.
Shelving and cabinets
Hanging shelves and fixing cabinet doors and hardware.
Patch and paint
Small wall patches and touch-up painting.
Outdoor fixes
Loose boards, trim and other small exterior repairs.
Full details on handyman services.
How the job goes
Tell us about the job
Send the project address, what needs done and what you want the property ready for.
The owner sees it in person
He looks at what is actually there and puts the estimate in writing before work starts.
You get an arrival time
Once you say yes, the job goes on the schedule with a set arrival time.
The owner runs the job
The person who wrote your estimate is on site for the work.
Got a repair list in Lakeland?
Send the address and what needs fixing. The owner writes the estimate before any work starts.
Why Lakeland homeowners call Gone Stumpin
The owner is on every job
You deal with one person from the first call to the finished job in Lakeland.
Scheduled arrival times
Your Lakeland job gets a set arrival time, not a vague window somewhere in the week.
A written estimate first
The price is in writing before work starts and holds unless the scope of the job changes.
Handyman questions in Lakeland
Who do I ask about a historic Lakeland home?
The city’s historic preservation staff at historicpreservation@lakelandgov.net or 863.834.6011.
Do you do electrical or plumbing in Lakeland?
No. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and structural work are not offered. Call a licensed trade for those.
What size jobs do you take?
Minor repairs. Describe the job when you request the estimate and the owner will tell you if it fits.
More from Gone Stumpin
Get the small jobs done
Tell us what needs done in Lakeland. Call, text or send the estimate form.