We get a lot of the same questions from Bowling Green homeowners before they hire us. Here are honest, straight answers — no fluff, no sales pitch. If your question is not listed here, call us directly at (270) 717-2596 and we will answer it the same way.
General Questions

Most jobs we schedule within 1 to 3 weeks for non-emergency work. After major storm events — which Bowling Green sees every spring — waits can extend to 4 to 6 weeks because demand spikes fast.

Existing clients always get priority scheduling, including after-hours emergencies. The best time to call us is before something breaks completely — not during a crisis.

Tip: Schedule in late winter for spring work. You get better availability and sometimes better pricing.

Yes — and here is the honest answer most handymen will not give you. Small jobs are almost always worth doing early.

A $75 recaulking job prevents a $3,000 to $8,000 mold remediation. A $100 gutter cleaning prevents $2,800 in water damage. We are happy to knock out a full punch list of small items in one visit to make the trip worthwhile for both of us.

Never ignore a small problem in a Bowling Green home — Kentucky’s humidity and freeze-thaw winters turn small issues into expensive ones fast.

We serve Bowling Green and the surrounding Warren County area including Alvaton, Plano, Oakland, Smiths Grove, Rockfield, areas near WKU campus, subdivisions off Scottsville Road, and homes near Nashville Road.

If you are unsure whether we cover your area, call us and we will confirm immediately.

Absolutely — and we encourage it. Combining small jobs into one visit saves you the trip fee and saves us time, which means better value for both sides.

Many of our Bowling Green clients keep a running punch list and call us once a season to knock everything out in one visit. This is the most cost-effective way to use a handyman service.

Pricing Questions

Current rates range from $65 to $95 per hour for most general handyman work. Specialty tasks like tile work or detailed carpentry may run slightly higher. The average in Bowling Green sits around $75 per hour.

Most jobs also involve a trip fee of $35 to $75 for visits under two hours — we always tell you about this upfront before any work begins.

Anyone quoting under $50 per hour either lacks insurance or plans to make it up on materials. A $45 per hour rate sounds great until they spend four hours on a two-hour job, use inferior materials, or leave you with work that fails in six months.

You will pay again to fix it — and have no recourse. Cheap upfront almost always costs more in the end.

Yes. We provide written estimates before any work begins — always. The estimate separates labor from materials so you know exactly what you are paying for.

We never start a job on a verbal agreement. You will always know the number before we pick up a single tool. No surprises, no add-ons.

Licensing & Insurance Questions

Yes. We carry full general liability insurance and can provide a certificate of insurance before any job begins. This protects your home if anything goes wrong during the work.

Any handyman who cannot provide proof of insurance on request is putting the financial risk on you as the homeowner. Always ask before hiring anyone.

Minor repairs like patching drywall, replacing fixtures, and painting do not require permits. Structural work, deck construction over a certain size, and significant plumbing or electrical changes require permits from Warren County.

Always ask your handyman which category your project falls into before work begins. A handyman who skips required permits puts the liability on you as the homeowner.

A handyman handles smaller repair and maintenance tasks without requiring specialty licenses. A licensed general contractor is required for larger projects, especially those needing permits or valued over certain thresholds.

Kentucky has specific licensing requirements for contractors, electricians, and plumbers that handymen should not overlap. We know these boundaries and will always tell you when a job requires a licensed specialist.

Materials & Quality Questions

We use quality, job-appropriate materials for every project — not whatever is cheapest at the hardware store.

Wet-area tile repairs require waterproof adhesive. Deck sealing requires a breathable exterior product suited to Kentucky’s humidity. Exterior painting requires primer rated for Warren County’s summer heat — without it, paint blisters within one season.

We keep our material markup at 10 to 25 percent — standard and fair — and we always show receipts on request.

Yes. We offer a 90-day to one-year labor warranty on all work. If something we did fails within the warranty period, we come back and fix it — no arguments.

Any handyman who offers no warranty on their labor usually does not expect the work to last. Ask for it in writing before any job begins.

Specific Service Questions

Yes. We handle full bathroom renovations including tile, fixtures, vanities, exhaust fans, and painting. For anything involving moving plumbing supply lines or drain pipes, a licensed plumber must do that portion.

We know this boundary and coordinate accordingly — you do not have to manage multiple contractors.

Yes. We handle cabinet installation, countertops, flooring, backsplash, lighting, and fixture work. For anything involving moving gas lines or major electrical panel work, a licensed specialist is required.

We manage the coordination so you do not have to juggle multiple contractors.

Document the damage with photos immediately. Then contact the handyman in writing — text or email creates a record. If they carry general liability insurance, a claim covers the damage.

If they are uninsured and unresponsive, your homeowner’s insurance may cover it, though you will likely pay a deductible. This is exactly why insurance verification before hiring matters.

Yes — with one condition. Combine multiple small tasks into one visit to make the trip fee worthwhile.

Keep a running punch list of small items around your home and call us once a season to knock everything out in a single visit. This is the most cost-effective way to use a handyman service in Bowling Green.

Still Have a Question?

Call us directly and we will answer honestly — the same way we do our work.

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