Handyman
services
Oak Park & River Forest, Illinois
From the repairs on your to-do list to custom carpentry and larger renovations, our Handy Humans help you care for the home you love. We work with homeowners in Oak Park & River Forest. Browse our services below, then tell us what you have in mind.
We also serve Riverside, Galewood in Chicago, Forest Park, North Riverside, Western Springs and Hinsdale, Illinois.
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What can we help you with?
Repairs, updates & projects big and small
Have a few things that need attention? Send us your list. We’ll review the work and put together a proposal for your home or business.
Plumbing, lighting & your punch list
Replace faucets, garbage disposals and toilets. Install or replace lights, ceiling fans, GFCI outlets, bathroom exhaust fans and dimmer switches.
Assemble furniture and hang shelves, mirrors, artwork, curtains and blinds. We handle move-in and move-out punch lists directed by listing agents and house inspectors.
Install handrails, bathroom/shower grab bars and threshold reducers to help you age in place.
Bathroom refreshes
Refresh your bathroom with a new vanity, medicine cabinet, mirrors, towel bars, faucets, tile work, shower water spout and overhead kit, and painting. We also replace toilets, install bathroom exhaust fans, and caulk showers and bathtubs.
Doors, windows & trim
Troubleshoot doors that don’t latch, rub or are drafty. Install, replace or repair interior and exterior doors and handles, storm and screen doors, and garage service-entry doors.
Repair or replace damaged trim, baseboards, and door and window casings. We also repair existing old windows.
Decks, pergolas, porches & fences
Repair damaged exterior stairs, decks and fences, including power washing and staining. Replace or install wood/beadboard porch ceilings, then stain and seal.
Build custom pergolas, install Ring camera systems, and install exterior lights and hanging lights for backyards and front porches.
Tile, flooring & walls
Repair water-damaged drywall and plaster, including investigating the source of water infiltration. Install luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring and kitchen tile backsplashes, complete bathroom tile work, and caulk backsplashes, showers and bathtubs.
Custom carpentry & kitchens
Custom floating shelves, closet shelving, bookshelves, fireplace shelving and surrounds, handrails, stair repairs, and trim repair and installation. We also build pergolas and install kitchen tile backsplashes.
“The Oak Park HandHuman, Inc was the perfect solution to my very daunting, non-emergency plumbing leak in my new home. From responding to my inquiry, inspecting the leak and getting the repair complete was done in just a few days. They even made sure to walk me through the proposal and make sure I knew exactly what I was paying for.
The HandyHumans who came to fix our leak made sure to educate me on what had happened, how they would fix the issue and address all my questions. I am already making a list of the next projects I’m going to have them tackle! “
JONAS
“The Oak Park Handy Human, Inc became the only company we turn to for our home. We had experienced some less than stellar customer service with several other home repair companies–so we were amazed with the level of quality and service from The Oak Park Handy Human.
… We know our best interest is always in mind, and they proved that when we thought we needed to fully replace a faucet, but they showed us a simple part would make the faucet like new!”
Judy
Outdoor repairs & improvements
The right next step for your home
We’ll talk through your goals and the condition of the existing structure to help you decide what level of repair or improvement makes sense.
We’ll explain the options so you can make an informed investment in your home.
DECKS & PERGOLAS
Replace individual deck boards, repair and reinforce existing deck structures, and rebuild stairs. We also power wash and seal or paint decks, and work on pergolas.
FENCE REPAIRS
Repair existing fences and replace individual pickets as needed.
PORCHES & STAIRS
Replace porch ceilings, repair porches and stairs, and rebuild porches. We’ll review the existing condition and discuss the scope with you.
Preventative maintenance plans—coming soon
Stay on top of your home’s upkeep with a regular visit from your Handy Humans. We’re launching monthly, quarterly, twice-yearly and annual preventative maintenance options. Details and enrollment information will be available soon.
Ready to get started?
Tell us what your home needs.
Send us your project details and a few photos through our request form, or call 708-303-8615. We’ll arrange a visit if needed, prepare your proposal, and schedule the work once you approve it.