John DeRosa's
Sundays-Only
Home Handyman Service
I have over 30 years of experience in all types of home handyman repair.
I specialize in one day projects. There is no job too small, but maybe a few that are too large (and I will gladly tell you that up front and direct you to a reputable shop to get the job done).
I do many things and I do them all very well. See my list below.

I only work on Sundays. I do this because I work weekdays, I want to stay busy on the weekends and partly because that is when you will be home to watch the work get done. I provide free estimates over the phone. It helps if you can send me pictures beforehand.

Fast turn around and top class honest work. Flat rates (plus materials - see below). Guaranteed work.

Call John DeRosa
Cell Phone: 224-848-2063
Email: john@derosaweb.com

What I can do for you...
  • Electrical - My speciality
    • Light Fixtures (Replace/replace existing fixtures.)
    • Outlets (Repair/replace existing fixtures. New installs where practical.)
    • Ceiling Fans (Replace existing fixtures. New installs at existing ceiling light fixture location.)
    • Microwave Undercabinet Installation (Replace/New Installs)
    • Fuse/Breaker Panel Upgrade (Repair, Replace/New Installs)
    • Dimmer Switches (Replace, New Install replacing std switch)
    • Ground Fault Interrupter Circuit [GFIC] Outlets (Repair, Replace, New Install replacing a standard outlet)
    • Sump Pumps (Replace existing, install battery powered units)
    • Small item repair (toasters, lamps, vacuum cleaners, etc)
  • Plumbing
    • Faucets (Repair or Replace)
    • Sinks (Replace Existing same size)
    • Toilets (Repair or Replace existing)
    • Washers (Replace existing)
    • Dryers (Replace existing)
    • Garbage Disposals (Replace existing)
    • Dish Washers (Replace existing)
    • Sump Pumps (Replace existing)
    • Hot water heaters (Replace existing)
  • Carpentry
    • Doors (Replace existing interior or exterior)
    • Windows (Replace existing single width)
    • Trim (Replace existing, repair)
    • Suspended Ceilings (Repair, upgrade or new Install)
    • Deck (Repair)
    • Drywall (Small repair projects on non-textured drywall ~ note that this type of work will take several trips)
  • Electronics
    • Telephone Systems (New install, repair, replace)
    • Audio-Visual Equipment (New install, repair, replace)
    • Computer Equipment (New install, repair, replace)
    • See here for more details.
Thanks for thinking about using the Sundays Only Handyman!

Labor Rates - Effective Dec 1, 2009
  • Flat Rates for Common Jobs - Most jobs are quoted at a fixed price for the entire project start to finish. Examples; replacement of; faucets ($75), exterior doors single width ($150), windows ($150), sump pumps ($75) and many other jobs.
  • Piece Work - Some jobs are quoted by the item. Such as window screen repair labor, electrical outlet/switch repair. I will typically quote a flat rate.
  • Hourly - Some efforts cannot be quoted ahead of time as fixed work due to their complexity or the unknowns of the job. These are charged at a $50/hour rate (including travel time), minimum of $100 per visit. However, if you can supply pictures, I can often quote the job at a flat rate.
Please see notes below for other details.
Notes & Comments:
  1. I typically can only do projects that can be completed within 8 hours, unless you are willing to have the project streach over 2 or more Sundays.
  2. I prefer to purchase the materials for the job except for items which require the owner's personal decision (i.e. lights, faucets, doors, windows, etc). We can talk about it to decide how to move forward.
  3. Material costs will include applicable taxes and a 10% cartage fee. Feel free to ask to see the receipts.
  4. Of course, I would never think of charging for small common items such as nails, screws, nuts/bolts, glue, etc.
  5. Large items (i.e. windows and doors) must be delivered to the site by the owner or the vendor.
  6. If rental of speciality equipment is needed, costs will include a 10% cartage fee.
  7. Sorry, but I can't do the following: painting, roofs, sewage ejector pumps, attics, second story exterior work, large applicance repair or bugs/vermine.
  8. I can't haul away large amounts of trash but I do clean up after myself.
  9. Mileage under 10 miles from West Dundee, IL is FREE! Longer distances will incur a mileage charge of $0.50/mile (after the first 10 miles).
  10. $100 minimum labor charge per visit except for flat rate jobs.
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