Frequently asked questions
We do most maintenance, repair, and home improvement jobs that take anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 days to complete. Our most common tasks include:
Drywall repair
Furniture assembly
Appliance installation
TV mounting
Ceiling fan and light fixture installation
Bifold doors and drawer repair
Shelving and organization
Dryer vent cleaning
Painting
Trim and molding installation
Fence and gate repair
Deck repair and refinishing
Flooring
Tile and backsplash installation
Door repair, installation, and replacement
Screen repair
Window replacement and repair
Aging-in-place modifications
Need help with something else? No worries. Send us a detailed request, and we’ll let you know if we can do it.
Some jobs require specialized insurance, licenses, equipment, or expertise. These include electrical wiring, plumbing, gas-related work, concrete casting, roofing, and any repairs at heights over 12 feet.
Yes. We provide services to both residential and commercial clients, including homeowners, businesses, landlords, and property managers.
Yes. We are fully insured with professional liability and general liability insurance up to $1,000,000. In addition, we are a registered contractor and hold all required approvals for a handyman company in Iowa.
We care about you, the client. Therefore, when you work with us, you receive:
highly responsive care.
a free online estimate with clear, transparent pricing.
a 1-year labor warranty from a locally owned, registered, and insured contractor.
meticulously screened and trained technicians.
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We provide professional handyman services to customers in Iowa City and the surrounding areas, including North Liberty, Coralville, and Tiffin.
You can schedule an appointment with us by calling 319-214-5247 or completing our request estimate form here. A member of our team will follow up with you within 2 business days.
We usually have availability within 2 to 4 weeks.
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Therefore, you will be charged a no-show fee if you do not cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice.
You can call us anytime, and someone will always answer the phone. We schedule jobs from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday, except for national holidays, and offer limited evening and weekend availability.
Yes. Click here, or call (319) 214-5247 for your free estimate.
Note: We charge a travel fee for on-site estimates over 10 miles from our office.
Rarely. We save you time and money by not doing on-site estimates for most jobs. Instead, we ask you to send pictures and tell us about the problem you're dealing with. We’ll also ask for critical information about the job that might be important for us.
In some cases, an on-site assessment is necessary to get a better idea of the scope and details of the project.
We charge by the job, not by the hour, so you know exactly how much you will pay.
We charge the estimated price even if a job takes longer than expected. However, the job's scope may change for various reasons, such as unexpected conditions, different quantities, or additional tasks. If this happens, we will share our evaluation and verify that you understand the necessity of the change and its cost.
Our estimates include a separate description and price for each task so that everything is clear and transparent.
All prices include labor with favorable site conditions, incidental job supplies, area protection, and cleanup unless otherwise specified. If additional services or materials are required, the description will note them.
As a rule, we provide construction materials, such as drywall, lumber, and repair necessities, to ensure that they’re correct. However, we prefer you purchase items based on personal taste, such as light fixtures, faucets, toilets, shelving, ceiling fans, and flooring.
The description will include a note about any needed material not included in the estimate.
Yes. We charge a minimum of $150 per visit, which includes set up and travel fees, if applicable.
Rather than inflating labor fees, we charge a setup fee, which covers the costs preceding our technician's arrival at your doorstep. So our pricing is transparent and clear.
We charge a travel fee for jobs over 10 miles from our office.
We require a deposit for costly materials or when the total cost is more than $500.
Payment is due upon completion of the job. We may require partial payment for larger jobs that take more than a couple of days to finish.
A late fee is added to all unpaid invoices after 30 days and for every 30 days after that.
We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. You can pay our technician directly or pay online.
A convenience fee is added to the invoice's total when paid by card.
No, but we prefer to have someone at home who is at least 18 years old. You may arrange for us to access your property and lock it after we leave. We can send pictures of the finished job with the invoice via email.
A uniformed technician will arrive with his gear in a designated Simply Right Handyman vehicle.
Yes, we provide a 1-year labor warranty unless otherwise specified in writing. Please refer to our terms and conditions for more details.
Please notify us immediately if you are unhappy with any of our services. We will do our very best to correct any issue to your satisfaction.