If it's around the house, he handles it.
A good craftsman solves problems for a living. Bring him the list, the annoying ones too.
General maintenance
The running list of small fixes that keep a home right — punch-outs, tune-ups, upkeep.
Doors that stick, hinges that squeak, a shelf that never got hung. Bring Dan the whole list in one visit instead of chasing a different trade for each line on it.
Interior & exterior painting
Clean lines, proper prep, no drips on the baseboards. Walls, trim, doors, fences.
Prep is most of the job: patching, caulking, sanding, masking. Done properly the cut lines are crisp and the finish still looks right years later.
Drywall & texture
Holes, cracks, water damage, matched texture and paint so the repair disappears.
Texture matching is the part most people get wrong. Dan feathers and matches so you cannot find the patch afterward, which is the only standard worth having.
Pressure washing
Driveways, patios, walls, decks — areas of every size brought back to new.
Concrete, pavers, stucco, wood and tile each take a different pressure and tip. The right combination lifts years of grime without etching the surface.
Welding & metal fab
Gates, railings, brackets, repairs — custom metalwork most handymen can't offer.
A genuine differentiator: most handymen sub metalwork out or turn it away. Dan fabricates and repairs on site, so a bent gate or a broken railing gets solved in one trip.
Finish carpentry
Trim, doors, shelving, cabinets, custom builds — the detail work a craftsman is made for.
Tight miters, level runs, consistent reveals. Finish carpentry is where a craftsman’s eye shows most, and it is the work Dan enjoys the most.
Tile & fixtures
Backsplashes, floors, regrouting, faucets, lighting, hardware swaps.
From a full backsplash to swapping a tired faucet or light fixture. Small upgrades that change how a room feels, done without damaging what is already there.
Fences, gates & decks
Build, repair, restore, reseal. Wood or metal, standing straight and latching clean.
Posts reset, boards replaced, hardware corrected so a gate closes and latches the way it should. Decks sanded, repaired and resealed before the weather takes them.
The odd job
If it's broken, leaning, squeaking, or half-finished — ask. Chances are Dan can fix it.
The jobs other people decline because they are awkward, small, or hard to categorise. This is usually the reason people call Dan in the first place.
Straight answers.
What areas does Dan cover?
San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Ladera Ranch, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita, plus North San Diego County, North Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire for the right project.
How much does a handyman visit cost?
Quotes are free and given upfront. Dan prices the job, not the hour guess, so you know the number before he starts. Send a photo by text for the fastest answer.
What is the fastest way to reach Dan?
A text message to (949) 355-6508. Texts are answered fast, usually the same day. A photo of the problem gets you a real number back quickest.
Does Dan do metal and welding work?
Yes. Gates, railings, brackets and repairs are fabricated and welded on site, which is work most handymen sub out or turn away.
How do I pay?
Venmo, Zelle or bank transfer. Payment is due on receipt of the invoice, and the invoice has one-tap links for each option.
What if something is not right?
If it isn't right, Dan makes it right. He does not consider a job finished until it is.
Got a list? Give Dan a call.
Free quotes, honest pricing, and work you won't have to redo. Call or text and tell him what's going on.
(949) 355-6508The fastest way to reach Dan is a text — send a photo of the problem and he'll take it from there.