The door that sticks, the fan that wobbles, the hole left by the last TV mount: none of them is big enough to call a contractor, so they pile up. We're the handyman crew in Queen Creek and around the Valley for exactly that list, from doors, windows, fans and lighting to drywall and carpentry. It's the same licensed, insured and bonded crew that does our remodels, run by Jimmy, and the estimate is free.
Small repairs are easy to put off one at a time. Together they make a house feel like it's slipping, and that's the kind of work we take on. The list can include:
Doors. Fitting, adjusting and replacing doors.
Windows. Window replacement, including new windows set in stucco walls.
Fans and lighting. Ceiling fans and light fixtures put in or swapped out.
TV mounts. Mounting TVs on the wall, including on accent walls with shelving.
Drywall. Patching holes and repairing damaged drywall.
Carpentry. Framing, trim repairs and custom carpentry.
Outdoor fixes. Patio lattice and other exterior repairs.
The Same Crew Handles the Bigger Fixes
Our handyman work isn't limited to small fixes. Past jobs include replacing an arched window in a stucco wall, with the house wrap and stucco work that goes with it, fitting white lattice on a patio cover, and work up in the attic framing.
That window is a good example of why the trade knowledge matters. Swapping the glass is the easy part. The wrap and the stucco around it are what keep the wall sealed, and a crew that can do all three finishes the job in one go. That's the point either way: one crew that can handle it, instead of a different company for every item.
Hand Us the Whole List, Not One Item
A handyman visit works best when you can hand over everything at once. Our crew does carpentry, painting, tile and trim, so one visit can cover a door, a drywall patch, a fan and the paint touch-up afterward. It's easy to add to the list once we're there. One customer wrote: "Added on numerous other jobs - Jimmy was very knowledgeable about them all."
The whole list in one set of hands also gets the order right. The drywall patch gets done before the paint touch-up. The new fan goes in before the ceiling is painted. Nobody has to come back to redo someone else's work.
And small jobs get the same care as big ones, because the same crew that runs our kitchen and bathroom remodels runs the handyman work.
Valley Sun and Monsoons Write Half the List
Some repairs come up again and again in Valley homes, and the weather is why. Sun and heat dry out exterior doors and trim. Dust and wind wear on window seals. Patio covers and shade structures take a beating through monsoon season. Fans run hard most of the year. If your list has any of those on it, put them near the top.
A Small Job and a Project Can Look the Same
Not sure it's a handyman job? Send it anyway. Some jobs that sound small turn into a project, and some that sound big are a quick fix. A wobbly fan might just need tightening. A soft spot in a wall might mean more. We'd rather look at it and tell you what it is than have you guess.
You can make the visit go faster, too. Write the list down with the room for each item, so nothing gets missed on the day. Text us a photo or two of a broken door or a damaged wall, which helps us bring the right parts. If you're supplying the fixtures, fans or TV mounts, have them picked and on site. And moving furniture away from the walls and windows we're working on saves time for everyone.
Some Repairs Need a Permit, and Some Don't
A few common handyman jobs come with city rules, and they change from town to town. In Mesa, a like-for-like water heater replacement needs no permit, and neither does a same-size window with an equal or better energy rating. Chandler also exempts a like-for-like water heater, plus finish work like tile, cabinets and countertops. In San Tan Valley, a matching water heater may be exempt, but other plumbing and electrical work needs a permit from the new Town.
Own a rental? Most households in Tempe rent, so turnovers with paint, patching, doors and fixtures are a steady need there. One visit with the whole list gets a unit ready faster.
One Visit for the Whole List Saves Trips
The number of items is the first thing that moves the price, and a longer list in one visit is usually more efficient than several trips. Materials come next: doors, windows, fans and fixtures vary a lot in price. Access counts too, since attic, roof and high-ceiling work takes more setup.
Then there's what we find. A small repair can show a bigger problem. When that happens, we explain it and give you options before going on.
How it works
How a Handyman Visit Runs With Us
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You call or send the form
Send us your list. We reply within 24 hours.
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We go over it
We look at each item with you.
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Free estimate
Each item on the list gets priced first.
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The work
Our crew works through the list.
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Clean finish
We clean up as we go and leave the space ready to use.
What Repair Customers Say
5.0 on Google, 5 reviewsAngi Super Service Award 2024
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“His knowledge of the job is price was right on. Showed up on time completed the job. Good work”
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Benardo F.January 2021, carpentry framing
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“We interviewed 3 other general contractors before deciding to sign with Jim and Joe Griffin at New England Upgrades. It turned out to be a 3.5 month total remodeling project of our 1,100 square foot 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom condo.” Read the full review
Kay CGoogle review
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“★★★★★
“Have nothing but good things to say about New England Upgrades. What started out as a bathroom renovation became a whole house (and yard) renovation. Jimmy and Joe were able to quickly determine what I wanted and needed and were able to help guide me through choices and decisions I had to make.” Read the full review
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Jill F.Google review
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“★★★★★
“Fabulous. Jimmy and Joe were always gentlemen, kept me informed of what was going on, and their work was very meticulous. They took their time to do the job correctly and efficiently.”
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Marlene H B.January 2024
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“NEU did a fantastic job out here in Scottsdale. It was a pleasure working with their team. The communication was great and the work was amazing. I will definitely use Jimmy and Joe again for my next project.”
“Great they were courteous and did a good job kept me informed on their progress”
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Nana E.August 2024
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“★★★★★
“Jimmy was awesome! Did everything so well and within a few hours! Will definitely be hiring again!”
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Lexi D.July 2024
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“Went great problem solved!”
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Michael I.June 2024
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“Excellent. My cabinets were raised and time was left, so they fixed my closet doors. Such gentlemen. The work was excellent.”
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Rhonda G.February 2024
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“Jimmy was a great communicator throughout the entire time I was speaking with him about the job. He does quality work in an efficient time frame. Great personality and easy going. Definitely will be going to him for future services.”
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Vaughn V.February 2024
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“★★★★★
“Jimmy did everything we needed to get done, work was excellent and reasonable cost”
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William F.February 2024
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“Perfect, very professional and done correctly. Would use them as first choice.”
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Raymond S.November 2023
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“Great brother-duo. All around knowledge of fixing the home. Anything I mentioned, they were willing to complete!!! Friendly, professional! Have a need in the home? Call them!!!”
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Shawn J.October 2023
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“It when exceptionally well, would definitely use them again and would recommend them to my friend and family”
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Anna A.October 2023
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“Very productive and efficient! Courteous!”
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Kristen H.August 2023
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“Very happy with the results of their services! There were many needed repairs at a rental and they were all done quickly and completely. Thank you.”
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John P.August 2023
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“They were very professional and on time. Went above and beyond in all the work they did, even offered to help fix my running toilet! Took me five years but I finally found a handyman/contractor I trust.”
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Karen C.July 2023
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“It went very well. Jimmy G is great man.fun personality , hard worker. Nice clean work”
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Sue F.May 2023
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“★★★★★
“James Griffin does excellent work, very attentive to details. He let us know when he was arriving and leaving and was always in a good mood, singing or whistling while he worked. He knew which experts to call in for specific work, i.e., electric, plumbing, stucco.” Read the full review
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Melvin & Suzanne S.April 2023
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“★★★★★
“Outstanding work, polite, very clean and very professional. Thank you for all your help you are amazing.”
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Richard T.February 2023
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“Great !! Jimmy Hriffin was very proficient and knowledgeable.”
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Patricia C.January 2023
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“Promptly showed up & the mess I started he did a perfect to cover it up. Angie won't hire me! Plus found out he can do many other jobs & a definite hire he would be.”
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Sharon A.January 2023
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“★★★★★
“Excellent. Jimmy was quick, professional and friendly. Chatted on the phone, he was in the area and came right over!”
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Janet E.January 2023
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“We are very pleased with having the interior of our cement block fence painted with elastomeric paint.”
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Brian M.December 2022
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“Does a great job. Will be doing a second bathroom for us soon”
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Warren ISeptember 2020, bathroom remodel
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“Jimmy's crew were great. They arrived on time, finished the job in one day, and left the area immaculate. They were very respectful. I would definitely hire them again.”
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Melissa K.October 2022, exterior painting
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“We had some miscommunication about the scope of work but we settled it amicably. The work was timely and very professional. I would definitely hire them again.”
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Janeen H.November 2022, exterior painting
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“Very easy to work with. Added on numerous other jobs - Jimmy was very knowledgeable about them all. Inside painting -workers were very considerate and cleaned up at the end of each day for two week job. Jimmy will be back in spring to do outside painting and power wash.”
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Gail S.January 2021, interior painting
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“They painted my whole house, replaced my kitchen floor and power washed the house. I would highly recommend them. They did a great job and were a pleasure to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again.”
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Nancy F.October 2020, interior painting
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“The gentleman who took care of the work was exceedingly professional. He showed up right on time, went to work promptly, was completed in a short amount of time and picked up after himself when the job was finished. The job itself was done exactly as we had hoped, and looked just great.”
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Barbara S.January 2022, interior trim and decorative moldings
Angi Super Service Award 2024
Kay CGoogle reviewGoogle
Kitchen RemodelingFrom a new backsplash to a full rebuild around a new island.
Bathroom RemodelingNew tile, shower niches, vanities and floors, one room or several.
Painting and Power WashingInside and out, from one accent wall to the whole house.
Walls, Trim and CrownFinish carpentry and feature walls that make a room look custom.
Garage Floor CoatingsA sealed flake floor in place of stained, dusty concrete.