Serving Sarasota to St. Pete Licensed & insured
DJ's Valued HandymanPalmetto, Florida
Handyman & home improvement

Home repairs, done right.

Family-owned, licensed and insured handyman based in Palmetto, FL. From quick fixes to closet build-outs and trim work, we help turn your house into a home, anywhere from Sarasota to St. Pete.

  • Licensed & insured
  • Family-owned & operated
  • Local to Palmetto
Entryway wall finished with white picture-frame wainscoting
Quality mindsetClean, careful work
  • Fix squeaky closet door
  • Pantry pull-out shelves
  • Paint the nursery
  • Swap kitchen faucet
  • Shutters before the storm
DJ's crew0/5 done
  • Licensed & insuredProtected from day one
  • Family-ownedLocal, not a franchise
  • Quality mindsetClean, careful work
  • Customer satisfactionOur #1 focus
What we do

One call for the whole to-do list

Small repairs, upgrades and seasonal jobs, handled by one local team you can trust in your home.

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Recent work

Real projects from real Gulf Coast homes

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Entryway wall finished with white picture-frame wainscoting
Picture-frame wainscoting, entryway
Walk-in closet with new white built-in shelving and hanging rods
Custom closet shelving
Lower kitchen cabinets fitted with wooden pull-out pantry drawers
Pull-out pantry shelves
Screened lanai with fresh white walls, ceiling fan and paver floor
Lanai refresh
Laundry room with new white upper cabinets above washer and dryer
Laundry room cabinets
Walk-in closet with floor-to-ceiling white shelving towers
100%Family owned & operated
Why DJ's Valued Handyman

The handyman you'll keep on speed dial

We're a family business, so we treat every home like it's our own. Our focus is simple: do the job right, keep you in the loop, and leave you happy with the result.

Licensed and insured

Real protection for you and your home, on every job, big or small.

Quality mindset

Straight lines, tight joints, clean finishes. Work we're proud to put our name on.

Customer satisfaction

Clear communication, respect for your home, and a tidy cleanup when we're done.

Get to know us
How it works

Getting it done is easy

  1. Send us the list

    Fill out the quote form, call, or text (810) 986-9650. Text us photos so we can see what you're working with.

  2. Get your quote

    Derek reviews the job and gets back to you with a clear quote and a time that works for you.

  3. Consider it done

    We show up prepared, work clean, and don't leave until you're happy with the result.

Storm on the way? We'll handle the shutters.

Hurricane shutter installation before the storm and removal after it passes. Get on our list before storm season so you're not scrambling when a storm is named.

Get on the shutter list
Service area

Sarasota to St. Pete, and everywhere in between

We're based in Palmetto and work all over Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. If you're close by and don't see your town, just ask.

  • Palmetto (home base)
  • Bradenton
  • Ellenton
  • Parrish
  • Lakewood Ranch
  • Sarasota
  • Anna Maria Island
  • Longboat Key
  • Apollo Beach
  • Ruskin
  • St. Petersburg
FAQ

Good questions, straight answers

What areas do you serve?

We're based in Palmetto, FL and serve the whole stretch from Sarasota to St. Pete, including Bradenton, Ellenton, Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Apollo Beach and Ruskin. Not sure if you're in range? Just call or text and ask.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. DJ's Valued Handyman LLC is licensed and insured, so you're covered from the moment we walk in the door.

What kinds of jobs do you take on?

Everything from a single repair to a long list of small jobs: closet and pantry upgrades, trim and wainscoting, painting, furniture assembly, vinyl flooring, vanity and fixture installs, vinyl fence repair, garage organization, minor landscaping and hurricane shutters. If it's not on the list, ask anyway.

Can you handle several jobs in one visit?

That's what we're here for. Send us the list ahead of time (photos help), so we can plan the visit and show up with the right materials.

How do I get a quote?

Fill out the quote form on this site, call or text Derek at (810) 986-9650, or email djsvaluedhandyman@gmail.com. Tell us what you need and where you're located and we'll get back to you. Photos by text or email help us quote faster.

Do you install and take down hurricane shutters?

Yes. We'll put your shutters up ahead of a storm and take them down after it passes. Reach out before storm season to get on the list.

Who will I be working with?

DJ's is a family-owned and operated business. You'll deal directly with owner Derek Gaylord.

Free up your weekend

Tell us what needs doing

Send the details and Derek will get back to you. Prefer to talk? Call or text anytime.

Request a quote

Tell us about the job and Derek will get back to you.