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Handy Wizard, LLC

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About
Handy Wizard provides residential handyman repair, renovation and installation services in Nashville, TN. We're reliable, efficient, don't round corners and make sure the job is done the right way the first time around. Areas of Service: - Drywall - Painting/staining - Electrical (limited): Light fixtures, chandeliers, ceiling fans, switches, power outlets, power troubleshooting. Generally don’t service electrical panels, circuit breakers, or modify any permitted electrical system. - Plumbing (limited): Toilets, faucets, sinks, disposals, shower heads, minor leaks. Generally don’t service pressurized pipes or modify any permitted plumbing system within the walls. - Wall fixture installations: Cabinets/drawers, shelves, racks, curtains, blinds/shades, TV's, security cameras, thermostats, bathroom fixtures/hardware, mirrors, pictures frames, coat hangers, window AC/heater units, baby and doggy gates - Doors, door handles and dead bolts - Garage doors (limited): Panel repair or bottom seal replacement - Windows (limited): Don’t work on 2nd story roofs or higher - Trim carpentry: Baseboard, casing, crown molding - Laminate or wood countertop installation - Furniture and gym equipment assembly - Murphy bed installs - Deck & fence repair - Soffit (limited): 1 story height only - Porch/patio ceiling boards - Minor framing repair/reinforcement. Minor wood rot repair. - Appliances (limited): Washer/dryer hookups, exterior dryer vent covers, washer drip pan, fridge filter replacement, freezer ice maker replacement, dishwasher filter maintenance. - Mail boxes - Porch swings - Power washing - Junk removal Services we don’t provide: - Roofing, chimneys, dormers (any work on a 2nd story roof or higher) - Gutters & soffit (2nd story or higher) - Siding - HVAC - Tile - Masonry - Stone/marble countertops - New construction framing - Glass cutting - Welding
Overview

Hired 96 times

Background checked

License verified

1 employee

3 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2025

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2023

Services offered
Project type

Repairs

Installation

Maintenance

Assembly

Estimated hours

2-5 hours of work

A full day of work

Work focus

Doors

Interior walls

Cabinets

Shelving

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

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

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75 reviews

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Paige S.

4 days ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Dereck has been an absolute lifesaver for us. He helped with a long list of miscellaneous repairs and projects around our house, and every single thing was done carefully and professionally. He was punctual, communicative, and clearly takes pride in doing quality work. What we appreciated most was his willingness to tackle a variety of small projects that many contractors won’t bother with. He was efficient, respectful of our home, and even took care of a few extra small fixes while he was there! It’s hard to find someone reliable for general handyman work, and Dereck exceeded our expectations! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for dependable, high-quality help around the house!

Details: A full day (Complex or long-term projects) • Repairs • Maintenance • Painting • Bathroom • Kitchen • Living room • Bedroom • Deck or porch • Doors • Walls (inside) • Shelving • Molding or baseboards • Home

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Laura L.

Feb 2, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

I had a great experience working with this handyman and highly recommend him. He installed a Nest doorbell camera and made sure my existing doorbell chimes worked properly with it. When the chimes didn’t work the first time, he came back at no extra charge and spent significant time troubleshooting until everything was working perfectly. He also secured my kitchen island’s quartz countertop and properly bolted the island to the floor joist so it no longer moves. His work is detailed, neat, and clearly done with care. He takes pride in doing things the right way, produces high-quality results, and is completely trustworthy. On top of that, he was a real pleasure to work with—professional, patient, and reliable.

Details: A full day (Complex or long-term projects) • Installation • Kitchen • Doors • Home

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Tim R.

Sep 8, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 2 - 5 hours (A few different projects) • Installation • Living room • Walls (inside) • Home

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James h.

Aug 17, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Dereck was professional, meticulous, highly skilled, fairly priced and a pleasure to work with. I already have a couple of other things for him to do. I can’t rate him high enough.

Details: 2 - 5 hours (A few different projects) • Repairs • Installation • Garage • Deck or porch • Lighting • Home

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Alexa l.

Aug 6, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Dereck was super helpful with answering my questions before the project. Great communication and responsiveness before and during the project. He was able to do everything that we asked for and it looked perfect! Would definitely recommend!

Details: 2 - 5 hours (A few different projects) • Repairs • Installation • Bedroom • Cabinets • Shelving • Electrical • Lighting • Furniture • Home

Handyman
Credentials
License

License type: Home Improvement Contractors

License state: TN

License verified on 2/12/2025

Background Check

Dereck Hoekstra

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    - Hourly Rate: $75/hr - Minimum fee per appointment: $100 - Charge for all supplies/expenses used to complete the project/tasks - Don't charge for commuting time - Charge for time spent at hardware store to pick up specific items to complete the project/tasks - Charge for time needed to research, problem solve and communicate in order to complete the job - If a vehicle/tool rental is necessary to complete the job, both the contractor and client will agree upon the rental beforehand.

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