Oakbridge Home Services (SOMAX GROUP LLC) offers handyman work for homes in Palatine, IL, room by room. A job here is often a small refresh of one or two rooms: walls that need patching and paint, a bathroom or kitchen fitting that needs replacing, and a door or light that has stopped working properly. Describe each room separately, and the price can follow the rooms, not a vague overall description.
It helps to walk through the home with a phone and note what each room needs. That note becomes the job list: which walls, which doors, which fixtures, and which surfaces are to be painted. The clearer the room-by-room list, the clearer the price.
What is offered in Palatine
- Interior painting: a single room, several rooms, or a full refresh, covering walls, ceilings, trim, and interior doors, with colour, sheen, and coats agreed before work starts.
- Drywall repair: patching holes and cracks, repairing dents and damaged corners, and preparing patched areas for paint, including texture matching where the surrounding surface allows it.
- Door repairs: interior and exterior doors that stick, sag, or will not latch, plus handles, locks, hinges, weatherstripping, and storm doors.
- Kitchen and bathroom fittings: faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, and sink fittings, within handyman scope.
- Carpentry and trim: baseboards, window and door trim, shelving, and small wood repairs.
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans: replacement and installation within handyman scope.
- Outlets and switches: replacement of outlets, switches, and covers within handyman scope.
- Appliance installation and repair: installation and small repairs within handyman scope.
- Fence repair: boards, posts, gates, and latches within handyman scope.
How a room job is handled
Each room is checked on its own: the walls and ceiling, the trim and doors, and the fixtures in that room. Surfaces to be painted are checked for nail holes, cracks, and earlier damage, and any drywall repair needed before painting is included in the scope. Floors in the work area are covered, and furniture and other items in the room are covered or moved aside before painting starts. When work is finished, coverings and masking are removed, and paint marks on floors and fixtures in the work area are cleaned.
For a kitchen or bathroom fitting, the work covers the fitting itself and the connections around it, within handyman scope. For a door, the frame, hinges, latch, and strike plate are checked before an adjustment or replacement is agreed. Work is limited to handyman-scope repairs and installations: no electrical panel work, gas work, or major trade work is included.
What the price depends on, and what to send
The price depends on the number and size of rooms, which surfaces are included, the size and number of damaged areas, the fittings or parts needed, and the preparation required before painting. 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.
For each room, send a wide photo of the room, a photo of each wall or area to be repaired or painted, and a close photo of any damage, fitting, or door problem. For a fitting, include the make or type if it is visible, and a photo of the connections around it. Send all of this through the Get a Price form, or call or text (224) 584-5800. Timing is agreed when booking.
Handyman in Palatine: frequently asked questions
Can you paint just one room?
Yes. A job can cover a single room, or trim and doors on their own, as well as several rooms. State which rooms and surfaces are included when you ask for a price.
What photos help most for a room job?
A wide photo of each room, a photo of each wall or surface to be painted, and a close photo of damage, a fitting, or a door problem. Include your ZIP code or address and your phone number with the photos.
What do I need to send to get a price?
Send a description of the job, clear photos of each room 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.
Do you handle small fittings as well as painting?
Yes. Faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, light fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switches, and door fittings are offered within handyman scope, and can be listed in the same room-by-room job as painting and drywall repair.
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.