Text photos. Get a clear plan. Know what happens at every step. Handyman work done right the first time.

Step 1 – Send project photos and key details

Everything starts with a clear picture of what you need. Instead of scheduling an unnecessary visit, you can send:

• 2–4 photos of each area, taken from a few steps back
• Your city or neighborhood and approximate address
• What you want done (for example: “Mount 65" TV and hide cables”)
• Any building rules you already know (COI, hours, elevator reservations)

You can text directly or use the contact form if you prefer to type:

• 📱 Text: 914-635-6949
• 📝 Form: fixitwithjorge.com/contact

Step 2 – Receive a clear handyman plan and estimate

Once your photos and details are reviewed, you get a clear response instead of vague numbers. The plan typically includes:

• What work will be done and in what order
• Whether materials are included or need to be supplied
• Approximate time on site (quick visit, half-day, full day, or multi-visit)
• A realistic price range or fixed quote based on the information provided

If something is unclear from photos alone, you may get follow-up questions or a suggestion for a brief in-person look before finalizing pricing.

For a deeper breakdown of typical price ranges, visit the handyman pricing page.

Step 3 – Scheduling your handyman visit

Once you approve the plan, a visit is scheduled with a clear time window. The goal is simple: show up when expected, do the work that was agreed, and avoid surprises.

Scheduling takes into account:

• Your preferred days and time windows
• Building rules and reservation times for elevators or loading areas
• Travel time between NYC, Westchester, and Southern CT jobs
• How urgent the work is (for example: leak vs. cosmetic repair)

If something about the schedule changes on your side or Jorge’s side, you get a direct update and a new window is set—no third-party dispatcher.

Step 4 – On-site work and walkthrough

On the day of the job, the focus is on being prepared, efficient, and respectful of your home or building. Typical steps include:

• Confirming the scope one more time before work starts
• Protecting floors and surfaces in the work area
• Completing the agreed tasks, including any small adjustments discussed
• Testing everything (for example: TV level and secure, lights working, plumbing fixtures not leaking)
• Cleaning up tools, dust, and packaging before leaving

Before the job is considered finished, you walk through the work. This is your chance to ask questions, point out anything you want adjusted, and confirm you’re comfortable with the result.

Step 5 – Payment and after-care

After the walkthrough, payment is handled using the method discussed in advance. The job is not handed off to a third party—communication stays directly with Jorge.

In most cases, you can expect:

• Clear, agreed pricing before the job starts
• No surprise add-ons that weren’t discussed
• Guidance on how to use or maintain anything that was installed

If something needs a small adjustment after the visit, you reach out the same way you first made contact: by text, call, or email. The goal is a long-term relationship, not a one-time visit.

For recurring needs or punch lists, you can also ask about setting up regular handyman visits.

How pricing works for handyman jobs

Pricing is based on a few simple factors: scope, access, materials, and timing. For most projects, clear photos and a detailed description are enough to give a solid number or narrow range.

• Scope: number of items, complexity, and any repairs needed before installation
• Access: parking, walk-up vs. elevator, ceiling height, and building restrictions
• Materials: whether you already have fixtures, hardware, and brackets
• Timing: standard scheduling vs. urgent or after-hours work when available

Smaller, straightforward jobs may have a minimum visit charge. Larger or multi-room projects can be structured as a day rate or project price, depending on what makes most sense for you.

To see example ranges for common tasks, visit the handyman pricing page.

Service area coverage

Fix It With Jorge focuses on a service area that allows jobs to be done efficiently and on time, without stretching too far in one day.

• New York City: Manhattan and the Bronx, with parts of Queens/Brooklyn depending on access
• Westchester County: Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, and nearby areas
• Southern Connecticut: Stamford, Greenwich, and nearby towns

If you are just outside these locations, send your town and a brief description of the work. You’ll get a direct answer on whether the trip is realistic.

What I do most often (and what I don’t)

The process works best for small to mid-size projects and punch lists—things that are too small for a big contractor but too specialized for DIY.

• TV mounting, shelves, and wall hardware
• Lighting swaps and small electrical fixture changes
• Minor plumbing fixes, fixture swaps, and appliance hookups
• Drywall patches, small painting areas, and touch-ups
• Move-in / move-out punch lists and apartment turnovers

Full gut renovations, major electrical rewiring, structural changes, and large plumbing system work are usually referred out to specialists better suited for that scale.