LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICES

Varia Design Build also offers premium local handyman services, delivered with true white-glove attention to detail. Our dedicated handyman brings over 50 years of experience to every project, providing reliable, skilled craftsmanship at $100 per hour. From small fixes to precision upgrades, clients receive the same professionalism and care that defines all of our work.

Home Repairs & Maintenance

• Drywall patching and repairs

• Door repairs (sticking doors, sagging hinges, damaged jambs)

• Window repairs (balance replacement, sash issues, leaks)

• Caulking bathrooms, kitchens, windows, and exterior gaps

• Weatherstripping doors and windows

• Minor plumbing repairs (leaky faucets, toilet rebuilds, garbage disposals)

• Minor electrical fixes (switches, outlets, swapping fixtures)

• Gutter cleaning and downspout repairs

• Fence repairs (panels, gates, posts)

• Deck board replacements and minor deck repairs

Installations

• TV mounting

• Shelf and closet system installs

• Light fixture installation/replacement

• Ceiling fan installation

• Appliance installation (dishwashers, microwaves, washers/dryers)

• Faucet and showerhead replacements

• Toilet installation

• Door locks, deadbolts, and smart lock installs

• Garage shelving and storage systems

Home Improvement Upgrades

• Trim and molding upgrades (baseboard, shoe molding, casing)

• Interior painting of small rooms or touch-ups

• Cabinet hardware installation

• Stair repairs (treads, loose railings)

• Small tile work (entryways, bathrooms, kitchens, backsplashes)

• Closet organization systems

• Fireplace mantel installation

• Accent wall installations (wood slats, shiplap, feature panels)

Exterior & Seasonal Work

• Power washing (patios, siding, decks)

• Screen door and window screen repairs

• Minor siding repairs

• Outdoor lighting installation

• Downspout extenders and drainage corrections

• Mailbox installation/replacement

• Exterior caulking and sealing

• Patio furniture assembly or outdoor structure assembly (gazebos, pergolas)

Varia Design Build proudly serves homeowners throughout Chicago’s most prestigious communities, from the full stretch of Illinois’ Lake Michigan shoreline—including Chicago, Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, North Chicago, Waukegan, Zion, and Winthrop Harbor. Our service area includes many of Illinois’ most sought-after townships as Kenilworth, Golf, Bannockburn, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, South Barrington, Kildeer, Northfield, North Barrington, Riverwoods, Long Grove, Barrington Hills, Western Springs, Deerfield, Inverness, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Mettawa, Barrington, River Forest, Campton Hills, Northbrook, Glenview, and Bull Valley.