Handyman in Manalapan, FL
One of the smallest and most expensive towns on the coast — a few hundred residents on a strip of barrier island with water on both sides.
The Palm Beach Fixer is an insured, owner-operated handyman service covering Manalapan. I handle fixture replacement, finish carpentry, art and mirror hanging, coastal hardware replacement, smart home and camera installation, and seasonal property punch lists for the town’s estate properties — booked as a scheduled visit with a written estimate.
Handyman Services in Manalapan
Large properties, very low density, much of it seasonally occupied. The work is detailed and it comes as lists.
Fixture Replacement
Designer lighting and plumbing fixtures installed without marking a finish or a wall.
Finish Carpentry
Trim, cabinetry adjustment, closet systems, and doors made to run true in the humidity.
Art & Mirror Hanging
Heavy pieces into real structure — masonry, plaster and drywall each take different hardware.
Coastal Hardware
Hinges, latches, slider rollers and fasteners replaced with parts rated for ocean exposure.
Smart Home & Security
Locks, cameras, doorbells and thermostats for a house that is empty part of the year.
Seasonal Punch Lists
One visit covering the full arrival or departure list, documented for your records.
What I Cover Here
Manalapan runs along South Ocean Boulevard with the Atlantic on one side and the Intracoastal on the other, between Palm Beach and Ocean Ridge.
Manalapan is a tiny incorporated town — a few hundred residents on well under a square mile — made up almost entirely of large single-family estates on the barrier island, among the priciest addresses in Florida. Unlike its condo-tower neighbours there is very little association housing here, so the work is between you and me rather than routed through a building office.
Why Manalapan Homeowners Call The Palm Beach Fixer
On a property like this the work is judged on whether you can tell anyone was there. Floors protected, hardware kept and re-used, cuts clean, dust controlled, and the space left better than I found it. That is the standard, and it is the reason people call the same person back rather than rolling the dice again.
Discretion goes with it. I do not photograph client property without permission and I do not talk about one client to another. If you want the work documented, I will document it for you and it goes to you.
Booked as a scheduled visit. Manalapan sits south of my core route, so it works best as a planned appointment with several items rather than a single quick call. Same-day callback regardless.
What Handyman Work Costs in Manalapan
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 serve Manalapan?
Yes, as a scheduled visit rather than same-day dispatch. You will get a callback the same day you reach out and we will book a date that gives the property proper time.
Can you work with our property manager?
Yes, and often that is easiest. Give me the manager’s contact and I will coordinate access, scheduling and any insurance paperwork directly with them.
Are you insured?
Yes. The Palm Beach Fixer is an insured professional LLC and I can provide a certificate of insurance for any property or manager that requires one.
How much does the work cost?
Hourly runs $87 to $125 depending on scope and access, and larger projects get a written estimate before anything starts. You will never get a surprise number at the end of a job.
What do you not take on?
Permit-required work — panel changes, re-pipes, structural modification. That needs a permitted trade contractor, and I will tell you that rather than improvise.
Need a hand in Manalapan?
Tell me what is going on and I will tell you straight whether it is a quick fix or a real project.