Highwood, IL · 60040
Local Handyman Services in Highwood
Repairs for Highwood's downtown restaurants and shops and the homes around them.
4.9 stars · 87 Google reviews
Handyman tips for Highwood homes
Highwood was first platted in 1868, and Fort Sheridan's arrival in 1887 shaped a town of single-family and multi-family housing east of Sheridan Road. The City's comprehensive plan says downtown is known across the North Shore for its mix of restaurants and entertainment venues, so a good share of repair work here is commercial: dining room walls, doors, trim and fixtures in busy spaces. The City's building permit application covers single-family, duplex, multi-family and commercial buildings and asks each contractor for a license number. Electrical contractors must also be registered with the City. We handle drywall, doors, painting, fixtures, trim, TV mounting and assembly for homes and downtown businesses.
Residential handyman services in Highwood
Details- Drywall repair
- Doors & locks
- Painting & touch-ups
- Light fixtures
- TV & shelf mounting
- Furniture assembly
- Caulk & weatherproofing
- Gutters
- Carpentry & trim
- Preventive maintenance
Commercial handyman services in Highwood
DetailsOffices · Retail stores · Restaurants · Medical & dental offices · Property managers
- Drywall & paint touch-ups
- Door hardware & closers
- Fixtures & ceiling tiles
- Shelving & signage installs
- Furniture assembly
- Preventive maintenance walkthroughs
Plumbing, electrical and roofing go to licensed independent contractors.
Quick answers
Do I need a permit for small repairs in Highwood?
Highwood's published forms do not list a small-repair exemption, so call City Hall at 847.432.1924 before starting. The City's building permit application covers single-family, duplex, multi-family and commercial buildings, and the City says work begun before a permit is issued is subject to a stop work order.
Does Highwood register contractors?
In part. The City's electrical checklist says electrical contractors must be registered with Highwood, and its building permit application asks every contractor for a license number. We could not verify a registration rule for general contractors on the current pages, so call 847.432.1924 to confirm what applies to your job.
Do you serve all of Highwood (60040)?
Yes. We work anywhere in Highwood, ZIP code 60040, including homes and the restaurants and shops downtown. Commercial work covers offices, retail stores, restaurants, medical and dental offices, and property managers. Text photos of the job and the address to (847) 877-1877 and we will reply with next steps.
Who does plumbing, electrical and roofing in Highwood?
Licensed independent contractors, not us. Highwood's plumbing permit application requires the plumber or sewer contractor's State of Illinois license number, and electrical work needs its own permit. We handle the patching, painting, trim and door work around those trades, including for restaurants and shops.
4.9 stars · 87 Google reviews
What our customers say
Ed was excellent to work with — professional, skilled, patient, and just genuinely helpful. He installed a mantel, mounted my steer horns, helped place artwork, and even assisted with swapping out a TV, all while being mindful of my budget and the hourly scope. Everything was done with care and precision, and the finished wall looks amazing. What I especially appreciated was that he didn’t just do the work - he shared helpful tips (like a painter’s tape trick for hanging my remaining gallery pieces myself), which I really valued as a homeowner. He took pride in getting things right, communicated clearly, and even stayed a little longer to make sure everything was done well. Reliable, knowledgeable, respectful, and a pleasure to work with. I’d absolutely recommend ED and and would gladly request him again
...completed some much needed repairs around our garage door frame as well as the front door to our home. It required some heavy carpentry work. The completed job looked much better than the original and he did not cut corners on the products used either. Extremely skilled, a strategic problem solver, and a craftsman quality finish was far more than what I expected to get — in addition to very friendly, knowledgeable, and far beyond competent service A++ will use again in the future and recommend to anyone seeing repairs.
...was great with communication and service. He installed shower curtain rods for us and fixed our install mishap. He ensured to ask our thoughts and preferences along the way. Very professional and fairly priced. Highly recommend !
Consultation went great. Worked out some details to give a bigger picture and work to be started soon Update on completion. Installation went amazing. Looks exactly how I wanted it to look and the tech Chris was amazing and willing to do anything I was asking. Any issues he was willing to work with me on and made the process pleasant. Thanks again.
We had the front door repainted both inside and out, and the weather stripping replaced. I was happy with their service and feel they were very honest and professional.