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~ A Work in Progress
Need a hand? HavaHand is a one-man operation and that’s me — Theo. For a partial list of services in the Sarasota & Bradenton area, please see below. For a gallery of my hobby work, see Customs Crafts, Etc
I should first make it clear, that I am not a proper “handyman”. Although I am a handy guy, the term is, in my opinion specifically reserved for advanced professionals with vast experience and hard earned skills. Many of the things a real handyman does, I can also do, but there are definitely things I have yet to learn and some things I just can’t or wouldn’t do. Serving folks primarily in the Sarasota and Manatee areas, there isn’t much I won’t do if I can. I consistently observe a wide range of tasks from simple to seemingly difficult that are readily completed without invoking unnecessary complications and extraneous expenses. Some folks are happy to pay the price of a licensed contractor to pull a nail or cut a board, and really, one can hardly go wrong if cost is not a factor. However, there are certainly others who are simply seeking competent help for various tasks not requiring a licensed contractor or specialist. This is the niche I attempt to fill.
The services I offer are limited primarily by what I cannot do. I cannot complete tasks requiring a special license or permit unless working directly under someone who has these qualifications. My transportation is a station wagon without a trailer, thus I am restricted in the types of equipment I can carry in or things I can carry out, eg demolition, yard debris, etc. I do, however, have an ample array of tools, from bandsaws, tables saws, jigsaws, routers etc, to most other tools required for most jobs. See below for a partial list of services I offer. If something isn’t on this list and you just need a hand, well, call and havahand!
SERVICES (Bradenton / Sarasota)
Furniture Assembly: Need something assembled? I will assemble desks, beds, tables, etc. I will also consider custom modifications/alterations and simple refurbishing projects.
REPAIRS & PROJECTS: Minor household repairs, interior, exterior, fences, miscellaneous. Simple projects such as customized pet furniture or custom builds.
GARDENING/LANDSCAPE/TREE TRIMMING: Manual weeding; Proper pruning/hedging — no
slash & gnash; Planting; Yardwork; Fertilizing; Amateur tree work/
trimming/removal; Storm cleanup; Land clearing; *Note that Sarasota now prohibits the use of plastic
bags for yard waste; therefore paper bags (often impractical), bins or bundling methods must be used. For a Shrubbery, I refer you to Roger the Shrubber.
TRANSPORT: I have an active Class A CDL with NPT endorsements and am comfortable with both automatic and manual transmissions of any type. I do not own a truck, but if you do and you need it driven, I’ll do it.
WINDOW CLEANING PLUS…: Gutters; Roofs; Indoor/Outdoor; and… Just about anything accessible with a 22′ ladder or a bit of elbow grease. From driveways to attics, a car or a toilet, if it needs to be cleaned, I’ll clean it.
General Labor: if it needs to be done and I can do it, I probably will. Need something moved, disassembled? Need a hole, a trench? Need something demolished? I enjoy demo work and would be happy to destroy whatever ails you.
MOVING: Small to medium moving jobs; Storage cleanup;
Item delivery. Additional help can sometimes be acquired with advance
notice. Truck (U-Haul) will need to be provided or rented if needed.
PAINTING: Interior/exterior painting. Single or multiple rooms; Whole units, objects and more. I use Roller & Brush only for homes! — No spraying. All painting jobs are done to customer’s standards, ie if you want precision, all edges will be taped, there will be no drips and other surfaces will be protected. If you just want it painted, I can do that too.
TEMP WORK: Are you a business owner seeking reliable
temporary help? If the job is accepted, all tasks will be performed to
the business owner’s exact standards. The job will be done your way and
done correctly. Chose someone with references and a reputation to uphold, someone who will treat the job as their own.
VOLUNTEERING: I will volunteer my time, tools, knowledge and efforts, when time
permits, to the following incomplete list: The significantly needy,
disadvantaged or financially restricted. Conservation efforts. Interesting
projects. People who can teach me things. Repeat customers in a pinch. I’ve been dealing with formidable health problems since 2023 and not only understand the effect of infirmities on livelihood, but believe that much of the best in this world is free, and that it is one’s duty to help others in need. I may not always be able, but when I am, I will do my best to help.
MISCELLANEOUS: I have a lot of incomplete experience with many things, some things more than others. I can run clean work with TIG welding on steel and aluminum, but can barely turn on the machine. I graduated Sarasota School of Massage therapy at 19. I have an AS in Information Technology, though the subject is long abandoned. I’ve used the Linux operating system for 15 years and as a Linux enthusiast enjoy helping others. I can ADB debug your android device and flash custom ROMs. I can operate some heavy machinery, eg Bobcats, front-loaders and tractors. I’ve worked on a few farms. I’ve done a bit of editing and used to write, despite the style and quality of what I do on this website.
Click here for contact info. Click here for a Gallery of my crafts. And here for my pifflings on various subjects
My favorite Nursery: Crowley Nursery & Gardens – Rarities; Edibles; ornamentals; fertilizer & 15+ verdant acres to peruse
Indemnity of customer and liability waiver notice: All customers are indemnified against any liability from claims by HavaHand. If I injure myself, it is my problem, not yours. My safety is strictly my own responsibility. This notice may be cited at any time and will always be confirmed, verbally or in writing upon request.
