Oakbridge Home Services (SOMAX GROUP LLC) provides handyman work for homes in Northbrook, IL. Small electrical fittings are a natural focus for a room-by-room list: an outlet that feels loose, a switch that no longer clicks cleanly, a cracked cover plate, or a ceiling fan that needs replacing in the same room. Counting those fittings room by room, and photographing each one, gives a clear count for the price.
Those fittings often sit beside wall marks, a door that needs adjusting, or trim that needs attention in the same rooms. Listing the fittings first, then the surrounding repairs, keeps the job organised and the scope easy to check.
Handyman services in Northbrook
- Outlets and switches: replacement of outlets, switches, and covers within handyman scope.
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans: replacement and installation of fixtures and fans within handyman scope.
- Drywall repair: holes, cracks, dents, nail pops, and damaged corners, with patching and texture matching where the surrounding surface allows it.
- Interior painting: walls, ceilings, trim, and interior doors, with colour, sheen, and coats agreed before work starts.
- Door repairs: sticking doors, doors that will not latch, sagging hinges, and loose handles and locks.
- Carpentry and trim: baseboards, door and window trim, shelving, and small trim repairs.
- Faucets and toilets: faucet replacement, toilet repairs and replacement, and small plumbing fittings within handyman scope.
- Garbage disposals: replacement and repair of garbage disposals.
- Appliance installation and repair: installation and small repairs within handyman scope.
- Fence repair: boards, posts, gates, and latches within handyman scope.
What the work includes
For outlets and switches, the work includes checking the existing fitting and cover, replacing the outlet, switch, or cover within handyman scope, and checking the finished fitting. For a light fixture or ceiling fan, the work includes checking the existing fitting and mount, removing the old fixture where replacement is agreed, fitting the new fixture or fan, and checking that it sits level and operates as intended. Wall surfaces around a fitting are checked for damage that would affect the fitting.
Only handyman-scope repairs and installations are offered. No electrical panel work, gas work, or major trade work is included. If a job turns out to need work outside that scope, that is stated before work starts, so the scope can be agreed in plain terms.
What the price depends on
The price depends on the job itself: the number of outlets, switches, fixtures, or fans, whether replacements have been chosen, the condition of the existing fittings and surfaces, and any drywall, door, trim, or painting work on the same list. Pricing is by the work, not by the hour. A price is given only after a description, photos, ZIP code or address, and phone number have been sent.
How to get a price in Northbrook
Use the Get a Price form and send a description of the job, clear photos of each item or area, your ZIP code or address, and your phone number. You can also call or text (224) 584-5800 with the same details. For fittings, list the room and the number of outlets, switches, fixtures, or fans in that room. Timing is agreed when booking.
Handyman in Northbrook: frequently asked questions
How should I count outlets and switches for a price?
List them room by room, with the number of outlets, switches, and covers in each room, and a photo of each type of fitting.
Can a ceiling fan be replaced in the same job as outlets?
Yes. A fan, its room, and the outlets and switches in that room can be listed together and priced as one job.
Do you replace cracked outlet covers?
Yes, replacement of outlets, switches, and covers within handyman scope is offered. Send a photo of each cover so the type can be confirmed.
What do I need to send to get a price?
Send a description of the job, clear photos of each item or area, your ZIP code or address, and your phone number through the Get a Price form, or call or text (224) 584-5800. A price is given only after those details have been sent.
When is the timing agreed?
Timing is agreed when booking. Call or text (224) 584-5800, or send your job through the Get a Price form, to arrange a time.
See the full list of areas on the Service Areas page, and the wider handyman service on the Handyman Chicago page.