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Curtis Can Do LLC, Farragut, TN

Handyman Services in Knoxville, TN

Ryan Curtis does the repairs himself. Drywall patches, doors and trim, shelves, fixtures and exterior fixes for homes in Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge and Maryville. Send him the whole list, not just the first item.

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  • Tearing out old blue bathroom tile on a job site
    Tearing out old bathroom tile
  • Shelf cleats being installed in a wall niche
    Shelf cleats going into a niche
  • Hallway with new doors and trim over a wood floor
    New doors and trim in a hallway
  • New architectural shingles at a roof edge
    New shingles at a roof edge
The short answer

What does a handyman from Curtis Can Do LLC handle in Knoxville?

A handyman from Curtis Can Do LLC handles the repairs and small installs that pile up in a home around Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge and Maryville, Tennessee. Ryan Curtis owns the business and does the work himself, so the person who reads your list is the person who fixes it. The job list covers drywall patches and texture matching, hanging and adjusting doors, baseboard, casing and crown molding, shelves and wall niches, towel bars and mirrors, soffit and fascia, fence and deck boards, and small shingle and drip edge repairs. Many homeowners bring a whole punch list for a move-in or a sale, and we work through it in one visit when the jobs fit together. A few jobs belong to a licensed plumber or electrician, and we say so up front. Cost depends on the work, the materials and the access, and we confirm it with you before we start.

Handyman work at a glance

  • Who: Ryan Curtis, owner, does the work himself.
  • Where: Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge and Maryville, TN.
  • Good fit: a list of small jobs, not one big project.
  • First step: send the list, then a walkthrough.
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
  • Not ours: plumbing and electrical work that needs a licensed trade.
What we fix and install

The Knoxville handyman job list: six categories, 42 jobs

This is the work people ask us for most. It is a guide, not a limit. If your job is not here but sits close to something that is, ask. We will tell you plainly whether we do it, and if it needs a licensed trade we will say that too.

  • Walls and drywall

    8 jobs

    Patches and finish work that make a repair disappear.

    • Patch holes: doorknob dents, anchor holes and nail pops filled, sanded and primed.
    • Repair cracks: settling cracks and failed tape joints cut out and re-taped.
    • Texture match: knockdown, orange peel or smooth, blended so the patch does not show.
    • Patch after other trades: drywall closed up after a plumber or electrician opens a wall.
    • Crown molding: cut, coped and set at the ceiling line, then caulked.
    • Board and batten: feature walls in a hallway, dining room or bedroom.
    • Caulk and seal: gaps at trim, windows, tile edges and where walls meet ceilings.
    • Touch-up paint: small areas repainted so a repair blends with the wall.

  • Doors and trim

    8 jobs

    The details that make a room look finished or tired.

    • Hang and adjust doors: sticking, rubbing and latches that no longer catch.
    • Replace interior doors: slab or pre-hung doors set plumb in the opening.
    • Barn doors: knotty pine barn doors built or hung on black track hardware.
    • Door casing: new casing around an opening, mitered tight.
    • Baseboard: worn or missing baseboard replaced, nailed, filled and caulked.
    • Shoe molding: a clean line where baseboard meets the floor.
    • Door hardware: knobs, hinges, strike plates and door stops.
    • Weatherstripping: door sweeps and seals on exterior doors.

  • Shelving and storage

    6 jobs

    Built to the wall and the stuff you need to put on it.

    • Wall shelves: solid shelves on cleats or brackets, anchored into studs where we can.
    • Built-in niches: shelving set between studs, as in our pine alcove and kitchen niche photos.
    • Closet shelving: shelf and rod setups for bedroom and hall closets.
    • Garage shelving: sturdy shelves for bins, tools and paint cans.
    • Pantry shelves: added or re-spaced to fit what you store.
    • Entry hooks and rails: coat hooks and rails mounted at a usable height.

  • Fixtures and hardware

    6 jobs

    Swaps that do not involve wiring or plumbing.

    • Towel bars and holders: bathroom hardware mounted level and anchored.
    • Curtain rods: rods and brackets hung at the height and spacing you want.
    • Mirrors: bathroom and hallway mirrors hung securely.
    • Cabinet hardware: knobs and pulls replaced, holes matched or filled.
    • Light bulbs: including hard-to-reach fixtures and high ceilings.
    • Smoke detector batteries: battery changes only. No wiring work.

  • Exterior repairs

    8 jobs

    Weather takes a toll. Small fixes keep it from growing.

    • Soffit and fascia: damaged or loose boards replaced and closed up.
    • Siding patches: cracked or missing pieces replaced.
    • Fence boards: broken or rotted boards swapped, loose rails fastened.
    • Deck boards and rails: soft or split boards replaced, wobbly railings tightened.
    • Shutters: hung or replaced, like the new wood shutters on our porch photo.
    • Gutter cleaning: general cleaning of leaves and debris from gutters.
    • Small roof repairs: shingle and drip edge repairs, as in our roof edge photos.
    • Exterior caulk and trim: sealing gaps and replacing small trim pieces.

  • Punch lists and moves

    6 jobs

    Lots of small things, one organized visit.

    • Move-in punch list: the list of little fixes in a house you just bought or rented.
    • Move-out and pre-listing fixes: the repairs a buyer or inspector would notice.
    • After a renovation: touch-ups and loose ends once the big work is finished.
    • Rental turnover: repairs and patches between tenants.
    • Inspection list items: small items from an inspection report that fit our scope.
    • Batched small jobs: twelve small things done in one trip, not twelve calls.

A few of the jobs, from our own photos

  • Built-in wall niche shelves over a granite counter
    Built-in niche shelves over a granite counter
  • Built-in pine shelves in a narrow alcove beside a door
    Pine shelves in a narrow alcove
  • Small room with new door trim over a wood floor
    New door trim, wood floor
  • Front porch with new wood shutters on a gray house
    New wood shutters on a front porch
  • Roof work in progress with a drip edge piece being installed
    Drip edge piece, roof work in progress

Have a list? Send it over.

Tell us what is broken, loose, crooked or missing. Ryan will go through it with you, tell you what we handle and what needs another trade, and plan the order of work.

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How a punch-list visit works

Bring us your list

Most homes have the same pile: a door that rubs, a hole behind a bedroom door, a loose deck rail, a shelf you never hung. Each job is small. Together they are a chore list nobody wants to tackle alone. That is what a punch-list visit is for.

  1. Write it all down

    Every job, big or small, in any order. Photos on your phone help us plan tools and materials before we arrive.

  2. We walk it with you

    We go room by room, add what we notice, and sort the list into what we do and what needs a licensed trade.

  3. We batch the jobs

    Jobs that share tools or materials ride together: all the trim in one pass, all the drywall patches in one round. Batching means fewer trips and fewer separate trips to the supply store.

  4. We work the list

    We check items off as we go and walk the finished list with you at the end, so nothing is left as a maybe.

Bedroom and closet area mid-project with a new wardrobe, doors and trim
Bedroom and closet mid-project: new wardrobe, doors and trim

What to have ready

  • The list. Written or as phone notes, with the rooms named.
  • Photos. Of anything hard to describe, such as a stain, a crack or a gap.
  • Paint and spare parts. Leftover paint, trim, tile or hardware you want reused.
  • Access. Attic, garage, side gate and any rooms we will need to reach.
  • Rules. HOA or landlord requirements for exterior or rental work.
Pick the right kind of visit

Handyman or remodel?

Both come from the same hands. The difference is scope. A handyman visit repairs and installs inside what you already have. A remodel changes the room. If you are on the line between them, start with a call and we will tell you which one fits.

New wood privacy fence along a brick house

New wood privacy fence along a brick house, exterior work

Handyman visit fits when

  • You have a list of small repairs or installs.
  • The existing layout, cabinets and flooring stay as they are.
  • The job is a patch, a swap, a hang, a fasten or a fix.
  • You want several jobs done in one organized visit.
  • The work is outside, such as soffit, fence, deck boards or shutters.

Start here: send your list, or look at our carpentry and painting pages for the finish work that often goes with it.

Close-up of a handmade knotty pine barn door with black hardware

Handmade knotty pine barn door with black hardware

Remodel fits when

  • You are changing a whole room: tile, fixtures, counters, cabinets.
  • Walls, floors or openings are being removed or rebuilt.
  • New flooring, a new deck or a converted space is the goal.
  • The work needs a sequence of steps, not a single visit.
  • Other trades may be involved and the order matters.

See: bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation, flooring, deck and patio installation and garage conversions.

From call to finished list

How a handyman job works, step by step

  1. Call or send the request

    Call, or use the quote form. Tell us your town, what needs doing and anything that is urgent. A rough list is fine.

  2. Walkthrough

    We look at each item in person, measure where needed and note the materials. This is where we sort out what we do and what needs a licensed plumber or electrician.

  3. Plan and price

    We confirm the price and the plan with you after we have seen the work. We do not quote a job we have not looked at.

  4. Do the work, walk the list

    We work through the list, protect your floors and furniture, clean up and walk the finished items with you.

What affects the price

What drives the cost of handyman work

We do not post a price list, because the same job can be very different from one house to the next. Here is what moves the number, so a quote makes sense when you get it. We confirm the cost after we see the work.

  • Number and size of jobs

    Ten small items cost differently from two large ones. A longer list batched in one visit usually makes better use of the trip.

  • Materials

    Trim profile, wood species, hardware, drywall compound, shingles and fasteners all vary in price and availability.

  • Surface and finish

    A smooth patch is simple. Matching knockdown, stain or an old paint color takes more steps.

  • Access and height

    Ladders, attics, steep roof edges and tight crawl spaces add time and care.

  • Hidden damage

    Soft wood behind siding, a wet wall or a rotted fascia board can turn a small fix into a larger repair.

  • Who supplies the materials

    You may have the shelf, door or hardware already. We can use yours or buy what the job needs.

  • Number of trips

    If the list needs a second visit, such as waiting on a part or paint to cure, that affects the plan.

  • Weather and season

    Exterior work depends on dry conditions. Rain and cold can move a schedule and sometimes a method.

What we do not do

Plumbing and electrical work: we do not do that ourselves

Some home repairs need a licensed trade, and we do not do that work ourselves. If your list includes any of these, you will need a licensed plumber, electrician or HVAC company for those items. We will tell you at the walkthrough, and we can handle the carpentry, drywall and paint before and after their visit.

  • Running, moving or repairing water supply or drain lines
  • Installing or replacing toilets, faucets, sinks and water heaters
  • Gas line work of any kind
  • New wiring, circuits, outlets, switches or panel work
  • Installing or replacing light fixtures and ceiling fans that need wiring
  • Heating and air conditioning installation or repair

Roofing has a limit too. We handle small shingle and drip edge repairs. Anything bigger than that, we tell you honestly at the walkthrough.

Where we work

Handyman services in Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge and Maryville

Curtis Can Do LLC works in Knoxville and Farragut in Knox County, Maryville in Blount County, and Oak Ridge in Anderson and Roane counties. Farragut is home base. Ryan Curtis does the handyman work himself, from a single door adjustment to a full move-in list, and the same crew handles the larger remodeling jobs listed below.

Everything else we do for the same home

Bathroom renovationTubs, tiled showers, niches and vanity swaps.Kitchen renovationBacksplash, counters, cabinets and lighting.FlooringLuxury vinyl plank for halls and rooms.CarpentryBarn doors, built-ins, mantels and trim.Deck and patio installationDecks, rails, stairs and porches.PaintingInterior and exterior, plus feature walls.Pressure washingDriveways, walks, siding and decks.Garage conversionsFraming, doors, ceiling, flooring and trim.
Handyman questions

Handyman FAQ for Knoxville homeowners

Do you take small jobs?

Yes. Small jobs are the core of handyman work. A single patched hole, one door that rubs or one towel bar is a normal request around Knoxville. Call or send the details and we will tell you how we would handle it. If you have more than one item, send them together so we can plan one visit.

Can you do several things in one visit?

Yes, and that is the most efficient way to use us. Tell us the whole list before we come. We group jobs that share tools or materials, such as trim, drywall patches and hardware swaps, and work through them in order. We confirm the plan and price after the walkthrough, then check items off as we go.

Do you do plumbing or electrical?

No, we do not do plumbing or electrical work ourselves. Anything that needs a licensed plumber or electrician, such as water lines, faucets, toilets, new circuits or fixtures that need wiring, goes to those trades. We handle swaps that need no wiring or plumbing, and we can patch and paint after they finish.

What does a handyman cost in Knoxville?

It depends on the work, so we do not quote over the phone without seeing it. The main drivers are how many jobs are on the list, the materials, the surface and finish, the height and access, and whether we find hidden damage. We walk the job with you and confirm the price before we start.

Do you handle exterior repairs like soffit and fascia?

Yes. We repair soffit and fascia, patch siding, replace fence and deck boards, rehang or replace shutters, clean gutters in a general way and handle small shingle and drip edge repairs. For bigger roof work we will tell you honestly at the walkthrough. Weather decides the schedule for outdoor jobs.

Which areas do you serve?

We serve Knoxville and Farragut in Knox County, Maryville in Blount County, and Oak Ridge in Anderson and Roane counties, Tennessee. Farragut is home base. If you are a short drive outside those towns, call and describe the job, and we will tell you whether we can get to you.

How long will my list take?

That depends on the number of jobs, their size, drying time for patches and paint, and whether materials are on hand. We do not promise a day count before we have seen the list. After the walkthrough we give you a plan with the order of work, so you know what to expect.

Who actually does the work?

Ryan Curtis, who owns Curtis Can Do LLC, does the work himself. The person who walks your house and reads your list is the person on the ladder. That keeps the details consistent and means questions go to the one person who knows the job.

Ready to knock out your list?

Send us the list or call. Ryan Curtis will walk the work with you, confirm what we handle and what needs another trade, and give you a plan.

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