The Handy Nerd

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Want your tech setups done right without breaking the bank? At The Handy Nerd, I take pride in giving you top-tier service at the best rate possible. I’m a small start-up with no overhead—so you know exactly who you’re getting every time: a reliable professional with over 5 years of military experience in electronics maintenance and assembly. TV mounting, home theater setups, smart home installs—you name it. Clean work, fair pricing, and no guessing games.

Overview

Hired 6 times

Background checked

3 employees

1 year in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 pm - 8:00 pmMon12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Square cash app, and Zelle.

Services offered

Features wanted

Cameras

Surveillance system

Remote viewing

Video doorbell

Building height

Single-level building

Two-story building

Three-story building

4-10 story building

Projects and media

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for value, work quality, and professionalism.

Exceptional 5.0

8 reviews

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Eric F.

Oct 25, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

The Handy Nerd did a fantastic job at installing my desired home security camera with professional and flawless installation

Home Security and Alarms Install

Blondell P.

Oct 17, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Ricky did an excellent job! He was professional, courteous, and very helpful with getting my security cameras installed.

Home Security and Alarms Install

Ashton W.

Jul 30, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: No video components need to be installed • In-wall speakers • No, I do not need to conceal wires or cables • Drywall • Yes, but I will need guidance from the professional • Residential

Home Theater System Installation or Replacement

Nick N.

Aug 30, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

great work. came to do a flood light install late at night.

Home Security and Alarms Install

Tim d.

Aug 18, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Why am I allowed to choose only three of the five qualities about The Handy Nerd? Ricky has all five: he was responsive (He came to set up our TV and sound system the afternoon I called to request his service.); his work reflected truly excellent value (He charged us one third of the price I was quoted by Best Buy); Ricky was professional in his work and in his approach to us {He went right to wok, knowing exactly what had to be done, and he treated my wife and me with the utmost courtesy and respect.); the quality of his work was such that when he was finished, he wanted to make certain that we understood completely how our new system functioned; and, finally, I could have set my clock by him he was so punctual (He said he would arrive at 2:00 pm; he arrived at 1:59.). A veteran, Ricky embodies the professional qualities one comes to expect from a young man who has honorably served his country and who now brings that same work ethic to his new-found career.

Details: TV • Surround sound system • No, I do not need to conceal wires or cables • Drywall • Yes, I already own all the equipment • Residential

Home Theater System Installation or Replacement

Credentials

Background Check

Ricardo Diaz