Handyman Services in Traverse City & Northern Michigan
Every repair performed by a Licensed Michigan Builder.
Licensed builder-level home repairs for Traverse City and Northern Michigan homeowners. I handle fixture replacement, minor plumbing and electrical, drywall, caulking, and general maintenance — with the trained eye of a licensed Michigan builder who catches underlying issues a typical handyman would miss. Rather than billing by the job, I work in scheduled half-day and full-day blocks — you build the list, I work through it. No per-task quoting, no hourly clock-watching. You know how much time you're getting before I arrive.
Already know what you need? Build your punch list and I’ll send back a time estimate.
More Than a Handyman — Builder-Level Repairs
Need something fixed, replaced, or repaired around your home? I handle the everyday repairs and maintenance tasks homeowners need — but with a critical difference. Every job is performed by a licensed Michigan Residential Builder with an engineering background.
That means when I'm fixing your leaky faucet, I'm also noticing the early signs of water damage behind the wall. When I'm adjusting your sticking door, I'm checking whether the frame has shifted. You get the repair you called about and the peace of mind that comes from having a trained set of eyes on your home.
What We Handle
Why Hire a Licensed Builder for Handyman Work?
Not all handymen are licensed and insured. They fix what you point at and leave. A licensed builder sees your home as a connected system — roofing, structure, plumbing, electrical, envelope. When you hire me for a simple repair, you're also getting a trained assessment of the area around it. I catch problems early and I can tell you honestly what needs attention now versus what can wait.
How It Works
Call or Request a Quote
Tell us what needs fixing. No job is too small.
We Visit Your Home
Assess the repair and provide transparent pricing before any work begins.
Work Gets Done Right
Licensed, insured, and performed to builder standards.
You Get a Report
Photo documentation of what was done, plus anything else we noticed.
How I Work
Instead of quoting each job individually, I work in scheduled half-day and full-day blocks. You put together the list of what needs doing — repairs, maintenance tasks, whatever has been accumulating — and I work through it during your booked time. No per-task estimates, no hourly billing surprises. You know exactly what you're getting before I show up.
This works especially well for second-home and vacation property owners who have multiple small things piling up between visits. One scheduled day can clear a season's worth of deferred maintenance.
📋Not sure what's on your list? Start with a Builder's Property Assessment — I walk the property, document everything, and hand you a prioritized list of what needs attention and when.
Got a Growing List?
Most homeowners have a handful of small things that pile up between visits. Use the Punch List Builder to check off exactly what needs attention — I’ll review it and send back a time estimate so you know whether to book a half day or a full day before I arrive.
Service Area
I provide handyman and home repair services throughout Northern Michigan, including:
I serve all of Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Antrim Counties — including lakefront properties, vacation homes, and seasonal cottages throughout the region.
Smart Home & Connected Device Installation
Not every home improvement swings a hammer. I install and configure smart home devices that make your life easier and your property safer — smart thermostats, video doorbells, smart locks, leak detection sensors, Wi-Fi cameras, and smoke/CO detectors with app alerts. For vacation home and cottage owners, remote monitoring is a game-changer — check your thermostat, get a leak alert, or see who's at the door from 500 miles away. I handle the mounting, wiring, Wi-Fi setup, and app configuration so everything works the day I leave. This pairs especially well with my cottage care services for absentee owners who want peace of mind between visits.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get It Fixed?
No job is too small. Contact me to discuss your repair or maintenance project.
Service Limitations: Handyman services include hands-on repairs and maintenance performed to professional standards. All work is visual and non-destructive unless specifically agreed upon. 45th Parallel Home Maintenance is a Licensed Michigan Builder #262600182.