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Handyman Connection

One Call. One Connection.

Maybe your honey do list is a mile long, but your honey would prefer to watch hockey. Maybe the series finale of Friends aired after your most recent bathroom remodel. Or maybe you would like a new roof, door, deck and wall without having to call four different contractors. Sounds like you need Handyman Connection: a jack of all trades, and master of just as many!

“I used to own an exterior house painting company,” said Nate O’Brien. “I built relationships with a lot of great clients, but due to the nature of my business I only got to see each of them every eight years or so. I wanted an opportunity to play a greater role in their lives – to take care of virtually anything their homes could need – and that’s just what I got when I founded Handyman Connection of Eden Prairie.

“I’m not exaggerating when I say we’ll do anything: from repairing a single leaky faucet to fully remodeling your home’s interior. Carpentry, flooring, drywall, plumbing, fencing, decks, roofing, painting and storage are only the beginning of what we have to offer. And as a licensed general contractor, we’re also poised to bring in the Twin Cities’ leading specialists during the rare occasions when our skills aren’t matched to the project. When you want to make just one call, just call or text (952) 563-8200.

“It’s not enough to offer a wide range of services, of course. We also have to perform each one extremely well, and that’s only achievable by hiring the best craftsmen in the Twin Cities. We put enormous effort into recruiting. Our full-time recruiter has a talent for finding star players, but we can’t be certain they’re good enough for our clients’ homes until we’ve thoroughly vetted them. 

“Once an applicant demonstrates that they’re experienced, motivated and punctual during their initial interview, they go on to shadow one of our long-standing craftsmen out in the field for one to two weeks. After another interview and a two-week probationary period, they become one of our craftsmen in full. That level of precaution is the only way we can ensure our team members are capable, personable, and above all committed to delivering the outstanding service that has made us Handyman Connection’s fastest-growing branch in North America.

“Our craftsmen only become more experienced with each project they complete, and we develop their skills even further by providing ongoing training. Even so, the fact remains that most of our craftsmen are better suited for certain tasks over others. That’s where our logistical skills come into play. When you request work that certain members of our team are best qualified for, we’re going to make sure they’re the ones who show up at your door. That’s the only way to assure your complete satisfaction. And while we’re always happy to honor our one-year warranty, we’d much rather do the job right the first time!

“Sending the right people to the right jobs demands flawless communication. In addition to coordinating so many craftsmen in the field, that’s how we keep our clients apprised of when we’ll arrive at their homes, how much time we’ll spend there, and anything else they’d like to know about the services we’ll provide. It’s our way of giving your most valuable possession the respect it’s owed.

“I love what we do because it has meaning. For example, we were recently contacted by a nice lady. She was recently divorced, working a full-time job, raising two kids, and the thing she wanted most in the whole wide world was a mudroom she could feel proud of. We listened. We took notes. We knocked down walls, built individual cubbies for her kids’ boots and coats, and even remodeled the attached bathroom. It was beautiful. And you know what? She was over the moon when she saw our finished work. 

“Her story made me think back to my childhood. I know my own mother would have enjoyed a much easier life if she could have afforded services like we offer. The same goes for my grandma (although she’s currently receiving gratis service whenever she gives me a call). People like them deserve to spend more time with the people they love and doing the things that they love. I like to believe we’re helping to make that possible. Whenever we get to change someone’s life for the better, I remember exactly why I chose this line of work.”

Call or text (952) 563-8200 or visit handymanconnection.com today for a free estimate on:

  • Basement remodeling
  • Bathroom remodeling
  • Kitchen renovations
  • Flooring
  • Gutter cleaning
  • Pipe insulation
  • Plumbing
  • Pump inspection
  • Painting
  • Shelving & storage
  • Carpentry
  • Deck sealing & maintenance
  • Drywall repair
  • Siding repair
  • Tile repair
  • Weather stripping
  • Dryer vent cleaning
  • Window replacement
  • And much more!

"While we’re always happy to honor our one-year warranty, we’d much rather do the job right the first time!"

  • Nate O’Brien, Owner

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