Handyman in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Historic cottages with real character and real quirks. Old wiring, old plaster, and doors that have not been square since the Truman administration.
The Palm Beach Fixer is an insured, owner-operated handyman service covering Lake Worth Beach. I work on the city’s historic cottages and bungalows as well as its newer homes and condos — ceiling fans, plumbing fixtures, drywall and plaster repair, doors and trim, TV mounting, and smart home installation, with a same-day callback.
Handyman Services in Lake Worth Beach
Character homes come with character problems. Most Lake Worth Beach work falls into these buckets.
Old-House Electrical Swaps
Fans, fixtures, outlets, and switches in houses where the box behind the wall is a surprise every time.
Plaster & Drywall Repair
Cracked plaster, lath damage, and patches that need to disappear rather than announce themselves.
Doors, Windows & Trim
Original doors and casings that swell and stick — planed, adjusted, and made to work again.
Faucets & Bath Fixtures
Fixture replacement in tight old bathrooms with valves and rough-ins that predate the current standards.
TV & Art Mounting
Anchored properly into plaster and lath, which is not the same job as mounting into drywall.
Smart Home & Rentals
Smart locks, cameras, and doorbells — including full turnkey setups for short-term rental properties.
Neighborhoods We Cover in Lake Worth Beach
I cover Lake Worth Beach across the historic districts and the neighborhoods east and west of Dixie Highway.
Lake Worth Beach has one of the denser concentrations of pre-1940 housing in Palm Beach County — frame vernacular cottages, Mission and Mediterranean revival, and bungalows, much of it inside designated historic districts. Beautiful houses. Also plaster walls, undersized boxes, and rough-ins that no longer match anything sold today.
Why Lake Worth Beach Homeowners Call The Palm Beach Fixer
Working in an old cottage means accepting that nothing is standard. The stud is not sixteen on center, the wall is plaster over lath, and the bathroom valve was discontinued in 1974. I would rather open it up, see what is actually there, and tell you the real scope than quote a fantasy and renegotiate halfway through.
Lake Worth Beach also has a serious short-term rental presence, and turnkey property setups are a regular part of my work — fixtures, mounts, smart locks, and cameras handled in one pass so a unit is guest-ready.
Historic district note: exterior changes in Lake Worth Beach’s historic districts can carry review requirements. Interior repair work generally does not, but I will flag anything that looks like it needs a look from the city before I touch it.
What Handyman Work Costs in Lake Worth Beach
Straight numbers, no runaround. These are real starting prices, not national averages:
- Ceiling fan installation — $150 per fan
- Outlet or switch replacement — $50–$75 each
- Bathroom faucet installation — starting at $150
- Kitchen faucet installation — starting at $250
- Hardwired Ring camera (120V) — $200 per camera
- Hourly rate — $87–$125/hr depending on scope and access
Bigger projects get a written estimate before anything starts. You will never get a surprise number at the end of a job. Request a free estimate and you will hear back the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work on historic homes in Lake Worth Beach?
Yes, it is a good share of what I do here. Plaster walls, original trim, and pre-war wiring all need a different approach than modern construction, and I would rather work carefully in an old house than fast in one.
Can you mount a TV on a plaster wall?
Yes. Plaster and lath will not hold a standard drywall anchor, so it needs to be located and fastened into real structure. It is a routine job in this city and I come prepared for it.
How much does a handyman cost in Lake Worth Beach?
Hourly runs $87 to $125 depending on scope and access. Flat prices apply to common jobs — $150 per ceiling fan, $50 to $75 per outlet or switch, bathroom faucets from $150, kitchen faucets from $250.
Do you set up short-term rental properties?
Yes. Full turnkey setups are a regular part of my work — fans, fixtures, faucets, smart locks, TV mounts, and cameras, handled in one coordinated pass so the unit is ready for guests.
What if my old house needs something you cannot do?
I will tell you. Panel replacements, re-pipes, and structural work require a permitted trade contractor. I would rather send you to the right person than take on something outside what I should be doing.
Need a hand in Lake Worth Beach?
Tell me what is going on and I will tell you straight whether it is a quick fix or a real project.