Retail Stores: what a handyman does
A retail handyman takes care of the small repairs that keep a store presentable and safe: shelving and fixtures, door hardware, ceiling tiles, signage mounting and display installs. Send photos, your trading hours and the quietest times for the space. Plumbing, electrical and roofing go to licensed contractors, and remodels and structural work are out of scope.
Jobs we take on
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- Tighten, re-anchor or replace loose shelving and wall-mounted fixtures
- Assemble and install display units, racks and counters
- Mount signage, menu boards and framed graphics
- Replace stained or cracked drop-ceiling tiles
- Repair and adjust entry and stockroom door hardware, closers and strike plates
- Patch and paint dents, scuffs and anchor holes in drywall
- Replace worn door sweeps and weatherstripping
- Install hooks, rails and slatwall for seasonal merchandising
- Caulk gaps at counters, baseboards and window trim
- Assemble stockroom shelving and back-of-house furniture
Signs it is time to call
- A shelf bracket pulls from the wall or a unit wobbles when customers touch it
- The front door sticks, drags on the floor or does not latch
- A ceiling tile is stained, sagging or missing
- Scuffed or dented walls near displays and checkout
- Signs or displays that need to move after a layout change
What is not a handyman job
Plumbing, electrical and roofing go to licensed independent contractors. A water stain on a ceiling tile may point to a plumbing or roof leak, and that leak needs the right trade before the tile is replaced. Store build-outs, remodels and structural work are out of scope, as are any permit or code questions, which go to your landlord and local building department.
Plumbing, electrical and roofing go to licensed independent contractors.
What a visit looks like
- You send photos, the address and the hours the space is easiest to work in. Ask us to confirm timing, since we do not assume any evening or weekend slot.
- We look at the repair on site, tell you which part is ours and which belongs to a licensed trade, and agree the scope before work starts.
- We keep the work area tidy and clear of customer paths as far as the job allows.
- If your landlord or building manager has vendor rules, tell us up front so we can say whether we can meet them.
Common questions
Can you work around store hours?
Tell us when the space is closed or quietest and we will plan around it. We cannot promise a specific evening or weekend slot, so text or call to confirm what is possible before you set a date.
Will you keep exits clear while you work?
We keep tools and materials out of walkways. OSHA's exit route rule, 29 CFR 1910.37, says no materials or equipment may be placed in an exit route, even temporarily, and that exit routes must stay available during repairs. We work with that in mind.
What does my landlord or property manager need to know?
Some landlords ask vendors for a certificate of insurance and a W-9 before work begins. That is a landlord rule, not ours. Ask your property manager what they need, then tell us so we can say whether we can meet it.
What should I send to get started?
Send a few photos of each repair, a wide shot for context, the street address and the hours you can give us access. If the work is near merchandise or a register, say so. We will tell you if any part needs a licensed trade.