The handyman who knows your building.
I'm Austin, a former building engineer at The Austonian. Most of my work is in downtown high-rises, but I take care of homes and businesses across greater Austin too: hanging art, assembling furniture, fixing doors and faucets, HVAC upkeep, smart home setup and the rest of the to-do list. Insured, and doing this work since 2014.
- 5.0 on Google
- Insured · certificate online
- The person you text is the person who shows up
Start with what's bugging you.
Condo, house or office, big job or small. Not on the list? Text me a photo. If it's work I shouldn't take on, I'll tell you who should.
Annual Condo Care
One visit covers HVAC, dryer vent, appliances, plumbing, every bathroom and the safety checks. HVAC return visit six months later, plus a written report.
$750 + $150 per bathroom → Fire safetyDryer Vent Cleaning
The whole duct, wall to outside, using reverse suction air-jetting for long high-rise runs. Free inspection if you're not sure.
Priced by building → Prevent leaksHVAC Upkeep & Float Switches
Coil cleaning, drain line suction, pan treatment, filter. A float switch shuts the system off before a clogged drain floods the unit below.
Float switch installed: $125 → Smart homeSmart Home & Lutron
Lutron programming and battery swaps, smart locks, cameras, and getting Alexa, Google or Apple Home to work together again.
See what I set up → Homes, condos & officesGeneral Handyman
Art and mirror hanging, furniture assembly, doors, caulking, faucets, ceiling fans and lights, smoke and CO alarms, leak sensors, and the other thousand small jobs.
Full list → Not sure what's wrong?Diagnostic Visit
A mystery leak, a dead disposal, a noise. I find the cause and give you a clear estimate. The fee comes off the repair.
$75, credited to the repair →Your building already has a price list.
I service these buildings regularly, so pricing is set for how their units are built. No site visit needed to get a number.
Seaholm Residences
- Dryer vent cleaning
- $400
- HVAC maintenance
- $110
- Window cleaning
- $15/pane
The Independent
- Dryer vent cleaning
- $485
- HVAC maintenance
- $90
- Window cleaning
- $15/pane
The Modern
- Dryer vent cleaning
- $300
- Annual unit check
- $150
- Window cleaning
- $15–25/pane
Live somewhere else downtown? Text me your building name and I'll send a price.
How a job works
- 1
Text a photo or book online
Most jobs I can price from a picture. Fixed-price services book straight into my calendar.
- 2
Get a clear price first
If something unexpected turns up, I stop and tell you before doing anything extra.
- 3
Done, cleaned up, explained
I leave the space the way I found it, and I'll show you how to handle the simple upkeep yourself.
Building engineer turned neighborhood handyman.
Before starting Austin's Handyman Services, I was a contractor for private family estates, a building engineer at The Austonian, and a construction manager for Perry Homes. I run a one-person business on purpose: you always know who's coming.
More about me →"Austin is reliable, professional, and does quality work at competitive prices. He's handled everything from HVAC maintenance to window cleaning for me."
Put the upkeep on autopilot and pay less.
Any recurring service can renew automatically. I'll text you when it's due and book a time that works.
| Subscriptions | Discount | Free labor each year |
|---|---|---|
| One | 5% off | None |
| Two | 10% off | 30 minutes |
| Three | 15% off | 60 minutes |
Tips & Guides
All guides →Five reasons a dishwasher starts to smell, how to fix most of them yourself in 15 minutes, and the one problem that needs a handyman.
Hiring 10 Questions to Ask a Handyman Before You Hire ThemTen questions to ask any handyman before you let them into your home, why each one matters, and my own answers in writing.
DIY DIY or Hire a Handyman? An Honest GuideWhich home jobs you should do yourself, which are worth hiring out, and which need a licensed plumber or electrician.
Safety Is Your Dryer Vent a Fire Hazard?The warning signs of a clogged dryer vent, why high-rise vents clog faster, and what a proper cleaning includes.