Handyman in Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood homes have character, and a lot of that character comes with age. The older colonials and Victorians near the village, the center-hall homes off East Ridgewood Avenue, the additions and finished basements added over the decades, they all need someone who knows how to work on a home that wasn't built yesterday.
I'm Mike, and I'm based right next door in Glen Rock. I've spent over 30 years in the trades, and I bring that experience to every Ridgewood job, from a quick repair to a project you've been putting off for years. Licensed, insured, no subcontractors. When you book with me, you get me.
Recent Work in Ridgewood
A few projects I've completed for Ridgewood homeowners, from a single TV mount to a full backyard. Tap a project for the full before and after.
Ridgewood Backyard & Front Walk
Over 8 feet of grade turned into usable living space with tiered walls, a paver patio and fire pit, plus a new front walk with low-voltage lighting.
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Ridgewood Cedar Deck
The frame was sound, so I kept it and rebuilt everything above it: new cedar decking, railing, and stairs, stained and sealed.
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Ridgewood Laundry Room
Custom cabinetry, a stone-look folding counter, and lit open shelving, finished in deep green.
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Ridgewood Attic Playroom
An unused attic taken down to the studs and rebuilt as a playroom, with built-ins shaped to follow the roofline.
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Ridgewood TV Mount
A large TV mounted over a stacked-stone fireplace, centered between the original window trim and set level with the mantel.
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Ridgewood Closet Build
A custom closet built and assembled on site: shoe cubbies at the bottom, a shelf top, and a full-width hanging rod.
What I Do in Ridgewood
General Repairs
Drywall, caulking, door adjustments, and the punch list that never seems to shrink.
Carpentry & Trim
Trim, doors, custom shelving, cabinet hardware. Older homes need a careful hand, and that's mine.
Small Renovations
Laundry rooms, attic rooms, decks, and patios. The 2 to 3 day projects bigger contractors pass on.
Fixture Swaps
Lights, fans, faucets, disposals, outlets. Modernize a space in an afternoon.
TV & Wall Mounting
Any wall type, including the plaster and brick you find in older Ridgewood homes.
Power Washing
Siding, driveways, decks, and patios brought back to life.
A Glen Rock Neighbor, Working in Ridgewood
Ridgewood and Glen Rock share a border, a train line, and a lot of the same housing stock. I'm minutes away, which means I show up on time, I can swing back if something needs a second look, and I'm not driving an hour to get to you with the meter running.
My reputation lives and dies in these towns. The neighbor who recommends me to the next neighbor is how this business grows, so every Ridgewood job gets done like the whole street is watching, because around here, they kind of are.
Why Ridgewood Homeowners Call Me
No Subcontractors. Ever.
Every job is done by me. You know exactly who's coming into your home before I pull up.
1-Year Labor Warranty
Backed for a full year. If something isn't right, I come back and fix it. No runaround.
Licensed & Insured
NJ HIC# 13VH14162000, fully insured. Always ask before letting any contractor in your door.
30+ Years in the Trades
I've worked on every kind of home Bergen County has, including the older ones Ridgewood is full of.
Ridgewood Questions
Do you take small jobs in Ridgewood?
Yes. A single repair, a TV mount, or a list of small fixes are all welcome. If you have several small items, a Honey-Do block of hours is usually the best value.
Do you work on older Ridgewood homes?
All the time. Plaster walls, out-of-square framing, and old trim are normal in Ridgewood, and I plan for them before I start rather than discovering them halfway through.
How soon can you get to Ridgewood?
I'm based next door in Glen Rock, so most free estimates happen the same week. You get a written estimate on the spot.
Who actually does the work?
I do. M & S Premier is a one-person, licensed and insured business (NJ HIC# 13VH14162000). No crews, no subcontractors.
Got a Ridgewood Project?
Book a free in-home estimate. I'm right next door in Glen Rock, so I can usually get to you the same week. No obligation, no pressure.