Tim Leary
Owner, Founder & CEO
Started Handy's in Salt Lake City in October 2023.
4.8 from 415 Google reviews
Salt Lake's family run handyman. One call, the whole list.
Repairs, installs and year round home maintenance across the Salt Lake Valley. Tim, his dad Peter and a crew you will know by name.
What do you need done?
Add a few jobs and we will suggest a Honey-Do half day or full day.Send us your list
4.8 stars415 Google reviews
Best of SLC 2026Gold WinnerBBB A+Accredited business
NextdoorNeighborhood Favorite 2024
Services
Not sure? Describe it About 49 services. One team that shows up.
From a single leaky faucet to a whole weekend's worth of projects. Pick a category or search above.
20 services
Home maintenance & repair
Drywall, doors, decks, faucets, filters and the small stuff that becomes big stuff.
5 services
Electrical
Light fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, GFCIs and switches.
8 services
Assembly & installation
TV mounting, furniture, appliances, art, blinds and pet doors.
5 services
Cleaning & upkeep
Gutters, dryer vents, power washing and seasonal clean ups.
3 services
Lawn & garden
Sprinkler repair, spring clean up and small hardscaping jobs.
6 services
Security & safety
Smoke and CO detectors, cameras, keyless locks and pet proofing.
Honey-Do
Hand over the whole list.
Book a half day or full day and a technician works straight through your list. No separate trips, no chasing five different trades.
- Half day: 4 hours for a handful of small fixes
- Full day: 8 hours for a bigger list or a few projects
- Mix trades freely: drywall, fixtures, doors, assembly, caulk
Talk to the team
Rather talk it through?
Call the shop or send a quick note. A real person on the Handy's team will get back to you about the job and timing.
Contact usThe national franchises in Salt Lake book one job at a time. Handy's takes the whole list in one visit, with a crew you will know by name.
How it works
One message. Done right the first time.
1
Tell us the job
Pick a service or type your list, add a photo if it helps, and send it to the team. Or just call.
2
We get back to you
We take a quick look at the work, from your photos or in person, and confirm the details and timing before we start.
3
Your technician shows up
A named Handy's technician arrives with the tools for the job, works through it and cleans up after.
The team
A family business, not a franchise.
Tim started Handy's in October 2023 with $550. His dad Peter runs maintenance and is on the tools full time. Mel leads marketing and branding, and Bryce Kastner keeps the numbers straight as CFO.
Customers name our technicians in their reviews:
PParkerJJoeDDylanSShelbyJJacob
Reviews
Salt Lake homeowners say it better than we can
Real words from real customers. First names only, the way they left them.
4.8
415 Google reviews
Read them on Google “Tim was incredibly accommodating, understanding, and flexible with our requests and added scope... He knew when the scope required a specialist to do the job right.”
TTania A.Verified customer
“I strongly recommend Tim, Peter and their team and will gladly reach out to them for future projects.”
RRoger W.Verified customer
“I own a rental unit, but no longer live in the area. I utilize Peter's services anytime I need a trusted person to maintain my property!”
CCole T.Verified customer
“Handy's is a great company. They were reliable and friendly. Parker did a great job fixing a section of the roof...”
DDebra H.Verified customer
“Had a gate repaired. Dylan did a great job.”
VVirginia M.Verified customer
“Joe was great to work with, did a fantastic job and communicated well.”
EErica T.Verified customer
“On time, asked questions, completed within 2 hours.”
NNancy L.Verified customer
Where we work
Six neighborhoods, one short drive from our shop.
We are based at 918 S 500 W in Salt Lake City and stay close to home so we can show up on time. Tap an area to see what we do there.
We do not currently serve Park City.
From the blog
All articles Straight answers for Salt Lake homeowners
Seasonal
TimSep 22, 20266 min read
Winterizing a Salt Lake City home: the 2026 checklist
Sprinkler blowouts, hose bibs, swamp coolers, gutters, furnace filters and dryer vents. The order to do them in, and when, for a Salt Lake Valley home.
TimSep 22, 20266 min read
InstallationsTimSep 15, 20265 min read
Mounting a TV above a fireplace: what to know before you drill
Heat, viewing height, what is behind the stone, and how to hide the cables without breaking code. A straight answer on whether your fireplace wall will work.
TimSep 15, 20265 min readTell us what needs doing.
Send us a quick note about the job, or call and talk to a real person. The team will get back to you.