Handyman Services in Destin , FL
Interior and exterior repairs, hurricane prep, door and lock work, screen enclosure fixes, and vacation rental punch lists — done right by The Wizard. Free quotes, realistic pricing, no runaround.
Destin's salt air does a number on homes that most inland contractors have never seen. Hinges corrode to the point they snap. Screen enclosure frames pit and mesh tears loose. Exterior door frames swell, sliders jam with sand in the track, and hurricane shutter hardware seizes up between seasons. Vacation rental owners deal with a whole extra layer: guests break things in ways nobody anticipates, and your next booking is 48 hours out.
The Wizard handles all of it — from a single rusted hinge to a full pre-hurricane checklist before a named storm. Flat-rate pricing on common jobs, honest hourly rates for the complicated ones, and zero upsell on parts you don't need. One call handles repairs, pressure washing, lawn care, and smart-home setup so you're not managing four different contractors.
Services
🔧 Interior Repairs
Drywall patches, door alignments, cabinet hardware, towel bar re-anchors, leaky fixture stops, and all the small fixes that pile up on a rental property or busy household. Most interior service calls run $150 minimum; we knock out as many items as possible in one visit.
🪟 Drywall, Paint & Caulk
Humidity-softened drywall patches ($125–$300 per area), mildewed caulk removal and re-caulk ($200–$500 full bath), and touch-up paint matching. We do the small stuff other contractors won't bother with.
🚪 Doors, Locks & Hardware
Salt-corroded door hardware is the #1 handyman call in coastal Destin. We replace hinges, deadbolts, door knobs, and passage sets — including keyed-alike rekeying for vacation rentals. Door installs (interior or exterior prehung) run $150–$400 depending on scope.
🌪️ Hurricane Prep & Shutter Service
Pre-season shutter inspection and deployment, impact window hardware checks, garage door bracing, and securing exterior items before a named storm. Most Destin homeowners want this done in September — book early.
🛠️ Exterior Repairs
Screen enclosure re-meshing and frame patching, fence board replacements, deck board swaps, fascia and trim repairs, caulk renewal on windows and door frames. This is where salt air does its worst damage — and where staying ahead of it saves real money.
📋 Rental Turnover Punch Lists
Between-guest repair lists from your property manager or your own walk-through. We triage by urgency, complete what can be done same visit, and give you a written scope on anything bigger. Add pressure washing and lawn care to the same visit and save a scheduling trip.
Why Destin homeowners pick The Wizard
Knows coastal construction — salt corrosion, humidity damage, and hurricane prep aren't surprises to us; they're Tuesday
Fully insured — $1M general liability (COI available for HOAs and property management companies)
Rental-savvy — we know what a property manager needs: written scope, realistic timeline, and no surprises on the invoice
One-stop property care — pressure washing, lawn care, and IT/smart-home work available so you're not managing four contractors
Flat rates on common jobs — no hourly clock-watching on a door swap or drywall patch
Text replies in under an hour during business hours — because nobody has time to chase down a contractor
Neighborhoods we serve in & around Destin
Destin proper — Crystal Beach, Holiday Isle, Indian Bayou, Kelly Plantation, Regatta Bay, Emerald Bay
Miramar Beach — Frangista Beach, Seascape, Tops'l, Destiny by the Sea
Sandestin — Burnt Pine, The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Beachside, Raven Golf Club
Fort Walton Beach and Niceville (just north)
Navarre — Santa Rosa Island and the mainland corridor
Outside this list? Call anyway — we'll almost certainly still come to you.
Testimonials
"I couldn't tell you what kind of dark magic the wizard is on to, but it does the trick. Fixed three things I'd been putting off for a year, done in one afternoon."
— Crystal Beach vacation rental owner
"The Wizard handles our turnover punch lists between guests. Responsive, shows up when he says, and the invoice always matches the quote."
— Destin property manager
"Did a really fine job and paid great attention to detail. Pointed out future maintenance I didn't know about — saved me from a bigger repair."
— Kelly Plantation homeowner
FAQ
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Interior repairs (drywall, doors, hardware, caulk), exterior repairs (screen enclosures, fences, trim, deck boards), hurricane prep (shutters, bracing, securing exterior items), and vacation rental turnover punch lists. If it's a skilled trade repair that doesn't require a licensed specialty contractor, we probably do it.
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Yes — rental properties are a big part of our Destin work. We coordinate with property managers, work around guest checkout/check-in windows, and provide written scopes when your PM needs documentation. We can also bundle pressure washing and lawn care into the same visit.
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Our hourly rate is $85/hr with a $125 minimum visit charge. Many common jobs — door hardware swaps, drywall patches, screen enclosure panels — are flat-rated so you know the price before we start. See the pricing table above for specifics.
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Yes. Pre-season work (shutter inspection, hardware lubrication, exterior securing) is best done in August or September before the busy window hits. If a named storm is approaching, call immediately — we'll do what we can in the available time.
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Yes — fully insured with $1M general liability. We're happy to send a Certificate of Insurance to your HOA, property manager, or insurance company before the job.
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Destin, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Navarre, and the entire 30A corridor. See our handyman 30A page for 30A-specific details.
Need a handyman in Destin who gets it?
Free quotes typically within 24 hours. Tell us what needs fixing — we'll give you a flat price on the common stuff and an honest estimate on everything else. Scheduling that works around your rental calendar.
Licensed & Insured · $1M General Liability · Flat-Rate Pricing · Serving Destin & 30A · One-Stop Property Care