Frequently asked questions
Common questions for Handy, Hands and Moe LLC, answered straight.
Common questions, honest answers.
Do you need a contractor's license to do handyman work in Florida?
In Florida, you don't need a contractor's license for handyman work as long as the job is under $1,000 in labor and materials, or you're working under the supervision of a licensed contractor. Anything over that threshold requires a license. Handy, Hands and Moe stays within the handyman scope and refers larger jobs to licensed contractors when needed.
How much does a typical handyman job cost?
Most small repairs — fixing a door, patching drywall, replacing a faucet — run $150-$400 depending on materials and time. Larger jobs like painting a room, installing tile, or building custom shelving are quoted per project after we see the scope of work. We provide free estimates so you know the cost before we start.
Do you provide free estimates?
Yes. We'll come out, look at the work, talk through what needs to happen, and give you a price. If it's a straightforward job we've done before, we can sometimes estimate over the phone with photos. For anything custom or complicated, we need to see it in person.
How soon can you start?
Most jobs get scheduled within a week. Small repairs can sometimes happen same-day or next-day if we have an opening. Larger projects that need materials ordered or specific weather conditions take longer to schedule. We'll give you a realistic timeframe when we book the job.
What areas do you serve?
Handy, Hands and Moe serves Greater Columbia County and the surrounding areas. We'll travel up to 20 miles from the area for most jobs. If you're outside that range, call anyway — we'll let you know if we can make it work.
Do you work on mobile homes?
Yes. Mobile homes have different framing, fasteners, and materials than site-built homes, and we know how to work with them. We do floor repairs, belly wrap replacement, skirting, and all the interior and exterior work that comes up in manufactured homes.
Can you match paint if I don't have the original color?
Usually, yes. We cut a sample from behind a switch plate or inside a closet and take it to the paint store for matching. The match will be close, but not perfect if the existing paint has faded. If you're touching up one wall, you might see a slight difference. If that's a problem, we repaint the whole room.
What if you find more damage once you start the job?
We'll stop, show you what we found, explain what needs to happen, and give you a price for the additional work. You decide whether to proceed. We don't do extra work without talking to you first.
Do you carry insurance?
Yes, we're fully insured. That protects you and us if something goes wrong. Most reputable handymen in Florida carry liability insurance — if someone says they don't, that's a red flag.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, check, Zelle, and most credit cards. We don't require payment up front unless we're ordering materials for a custom job. For most repairs, you pay when the work is done and you're satisfied.
Can you install a ceiling fan if there's no existing box?
Yes, but it's more involved than just swapping a fixture. We need to open the ceiling, install a fan-rated box anchored to a joist or install a fan brace, run wire if there's no power there, patch the ceiling, and paint. We'll give you a price once we see what's involved.
How long does it take to paint a room?
One room usually takes 1-2 days — half a day to prep and prime, then a coat or two of finish paint with dry time in between. If the walls are in bad shape or if you're changing from a dark color to a light color, it takes longer because we need more coats.