Hello Van Nuys!

Edward's Enterprises' team of employees is ready to help you with repair & remodel services around a Stagg Street commercial location, your Runnymede Street home, or Van Nuys Boulevard shops & offices.

 

Need a professional apartment handyman near Van Nuys? We are your on-time maintenance solution to fulfill your apartment maintenance fix-it list.
 
Once work orders are assigned, we can schedule with you when key access is available, or directly with the tenant if possible. We have experience with vacancy turnovers & rental maintenance requests & have technicians in the field every day.

 
When it comes to your apartment maintenance to-do list, we are ready to help. Apartment turn-over, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, hauling, landscaping, & basic handyman projects like fixing a wooden gate or replacing a door handle, are also covered by our eager team.

You probably have many questions about Edward's Enterprises. Let's start answering these questions below!

Edward's Enterprises handles a variety of apartment maintenance services such as:

 
  • Apartment Handyman repairs

  • Rental Home Carpentry work

  • Vacancy Cleanouts & Hauling

  • Rental Electrical Repairs

  • Emergency Work Orders

  • Doors repaired or Replaced

  • Apartment Maintenance Turnover Lists

  • Plumbing Maintenance

  • Drywall & Stucco Patching

  • Priming & Painting

  • Cabinets fixed

We take photos of service calls, & these can be provided on request to help support billing. Affordable apartment maintenance & repairs including preventative apartment maintenance, work orders, service calls, emergency work, & apartment handyman services of all types.
 
Wondering if we can handle your project? Call us to discuss your specific Van Nuys apartment maintenance project!

Keep all your apartment's floorings in solid shape overall! Dirt is a floor's worst enemy! It is known to cause scratches on even the strongest of hard wood floors, as well as wear out fibers in any carpets & rugs you may have. In order to avoid dirt, just sweep, mop, & vacuum weekly. Use all-cleaning solutions that are known to add a 'sparkle' or shine on things, especially adding to the final effect of it all. Make that floor visually stand out, like it's brand-new! & keep that spray handy, for when the next time to spray should come around. Usually, the label on the bottle will tell you the overall potency of the brand, & how much it can add shine to your flooring, as well the amount to apply each time.
 
Also, place mats inside & outside of your doors (if allowed) to reduce the amount of dirt tracked in & out of your rental apartment. Mats are great “junk stoppers”, as some call them, leaving all kinds of junk closer to the door & further away from the other parts of the home. Sticky, hairy mats work great as they can retain much inside of them.

Should renters invest any of their own time or money to maintain their apartment or rental home?
 
If you are a tenant, it is likely that you leave all the odd jobs to the building maintenance workers or landlords to deal with. This is a benefit of renting, however it is a good idea to protect both your security deposit & minimize intrusions from the landlord's service contractors to use these few maintenance tips. In the United States, between 1919 & 1924 a number of cities & states adopted rent & eviction-control laws. Modern rent controls were adopted for a number of reasons, including during World War II, based on shortages or following Richard Nixon's 1971 wage & price controls. These rent control laws can discourage some property management companies from doing costly “upgrades” in an occupied unit, rather than waiting for a vacancy. Some landlords want you to be home at the time of service, this can mean taking a day off of work. Some areas are seeing rent control laws increasing or being reintroduced after being removed, including some cities with large tenant populations such as New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco & Los Angeles.
If you are unsure about doing the type of minor maintenance tasks as listed below, it's always best to have a professional look at it or contact your property management company for regular “preventative” maintenance.
 
The refrigerator – Keep coils clean by removing the cover from below the door & vacuuming out the dust that accumulated. You can also remove the drip pan from under the coils, wash it & check for clogs before placing it back. Most fridges are now frost free, but if your freezer has more than a quarter inch of ice, don't chip at it with a sharp object & make sure your freezer is clear of food before defrosting it manually. Place a pan under the melting ice to catch the pieces at room temperature.
 
Heating & A/C – Vacuum vents before use for the first time each year & inspect the vents for new dust particles periodically. Change filters as soon as they become soiled & keep furniture & window covering away from them as a safety precaution. It's best to turn the heat down or A/C up a few degrees instead of turning it off, this will actually save more energy by maintaining a steady temperature.
 
Plumbing Problems – Avoid pouring oil, coffee grounds or other solids into the kitchen sink. In the bathroom, remove hair from the sink, shower or bathtub & make sure it doesn't get washed down the drain. A plunger can help with a clogged sink or toilet.
 
While many issues can be handled by your property management company, sometimes the convenience of doing a simple task like cleaning a filter yourself can outweigh dealing with scheduling a service call in your home or apartment.

What is an apartment maintenance emergency?
 
An apartment maintenance emergency is an maintenance issue that, if not repaired, can cause injury, health issues, or major property damage. For example, an electrical issue that can shock people, a sewage leak that can cause illness, or a leak in the plumbing that can cause water damage would all be considered emergencies.
 
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Why is it so hard to find a good handyman?
 
Why is it difficult to land an expert handyman?
The accurate answer to that question would be that you probably aren't looking at the right places. There are multiple sites out there that have well-rated professional handymen who have very positive reviews. Sites such as Angie's List, Houzz, Thumbtack, & Homestars can provide you with qualified guys for any work that you'd need help with. So be extensive in your research.
First, you need to define the term 'expert' accurately since maybe that can be the part where you get it all wrong. A professional is someone who is qualified & has a license of operation after being tested & having passed the exams as well. Many people want an expert handyman, but what they don't factor out is that there are many of them out there, but they cannot recognize them.
How to recognize an expert
You'll notice several characteristics in a profile that will tell you that this is a professional handyman. These characteristics include
1. Higher prices for their services – the experts charge a higher fee per hour for their services than the local handymen, since they know the quality they bring in & their worth.
2. Recommendations & reviews – an expert handyman will always receive positive feedback from the clients he has served because he is right.
3. Well laid profile – a professional won't be shy to put across all the qualifications that he has for you to know the capabilities & skills that he possesses.
 
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Edward's Enterprises' rates for apartment maintenance & hourly repair projects are:

 

$95* an hour Per Employee, 3 Hour Minimum

These are the typical cash or check hourly rates for labor we charge our customers for apartment repair work orders (not including materials or disposal fees).
 
Some projects require more than 1 employee, in which case the rate per hour would be higher to allow for the extra employees.

Repair Apartment Carpet Removal Stairs Paint - RepairWe charge for all time allotted to a customer's Van Nuys project, including purchasing & delivering materials, or offsite work like painting lumber prior to an installation, or for the time to dispose of debris. This allows us to take on smaller projects for our client landlords, rather than only lump sum projects with much higher minimums to show up.
 
Thanks to our processing partner PayPal, we do accept most major credit & debit cards now! Rates are slightly higher, please call our office for all of the details.
 
Thanks to our processing partner Paypal, we do accept most major credit & debit cards now!
 
*Hourly charge is from $95 to $115 or more PER EMPLOYEE depending on the work site zip code. Some exclusions apply such as ongoing facility maintenance clients, or for same-day, after hours or weekend service.
 
Cities outside of our coverage area will be charged extra travel costs. Please call for details!

Reasons to select Edward's Enterprises for your next apartment complex repair project include:

 

EE Check Licensed: We are a licensed General & Plumbing Contractor with the Contractor's State License Board (B857752) since 2005.

 

EE Check Insured: Insured to protect our residential & commercial apartment building handyman customers as well as our employees.

 

EE CheckClear Information: We explain our hourly rates on our website & by phone before we schedule any occupied rental unit repair work so that you know what we charge.

 

EE Check Established Company: Edward's Enterprises has been a locally owned & operated small business since 1996.

 

EE CheckSkilled Team: Our hourly service calls are handled by experienced, long term employees in the field & in the office.

 
Review your EE Check list to see how Edward's Enterprises can provide you with top notch handyman service.

You can reach out to someone at Edward's Enterprises about our hourly apartment repair services by filling out the contact form below:

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    A real live person will (usually, unless every line is tied up or the Zombie apocalypse has finally happened) answer!
     
    Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm “California Time”.
    We are available by phone after hours & on weekends for apartment emergencies (depending on availability).

    Edward's Enterprises has done several jobs for us both small & large & all have been done with a level of expertise & professionalism that any one can appreciate. Edward personally goes that extra step to make sure everything is done correct the first time.

    Five out of five stars

    - Eric | Residential Customer

    I would highly recommend Edward's Enterprises to everyone!

    Five out of five stars

    - Liz | Handyman Customer

    Edward's Enterprises hourly apartment maintenance is usually available:

     

    Office: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm by phone in our office to schedule projects & ask questions about repair jobs.

     
    Field: As far as scheduling work, for our typical rates listed above (I know we didn't skip that section) we normally schedule work Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm (holidays, meetings, kids with flus may affect availability).

    Repair Apartment Fascia Damage Repaint - RepairMost apartment handyman requests get a 3 hour window of arrival, so plan on something like 8am to 11am, or 9am to 12pm, or even 12pm to 3pm window.
     
    Expect to pay a bit more if you need us to come outside of those times, or different restrictions like job minimums, etc.
     
    We are available for emergency hourly repair work based on a first come first serve basis & whether or not we have a crew available. Expect to pay more for these types of calls.

    Edward's Enterprises' service region covers Van Nuys, CA 91401, 91405, 91406, 91407, 91408, 91409, 91410 & 91411 & surrounding communities.

     

    To see if we can handle a hourly repair job at your rental unit or apartment building, you can check a few places:

     
    There is a helpful site menu drop down called “Cities”. Select that & you can see if your city is in our “service area”.

    You can call us at 818-639-2441 & give us your “exact” coordinates.
     
    If you don't live in Van Nuys but you're close by give us a call. We may be able to service your repair request for an additional minimum hour charge and/or travel charge.

    Van Nuys Community Center
     
    Van Nuys Recreation Center
    14301 Vanowen Avenue
    Van Nuys, CA 91405
    (818) 756-8131
     
    For more information about your local Community Center, check out Van Nuys Community Center Online.


    Local Van Nuys Farmers Market
     
    Encino Farmers Market
    17400 Victory Blvd
    Van Nuys, CA 91406
    (818) 708-6611
     
    For more information about your nearest Farmer's Market, check out Van Nuys Farmers Market Online.


    Local Van Nuys Trash Service
     
    WM GI Industries
    195 W Los Angeles Ave
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
    (805) 522-9400
     
    For more information about city trash service, check out Van Nuys Trash Service Online.


    Van Nuys Electronic Recycling
     
    Martin's Recycling
    16435 Vanowen St
    Van Nuys, CA 91406
    (818) 252-5885
     
    For more information about local electronic recycling, check out Van Nuys Electronic Recycling Online.


    Local Van Nuys Paint Recycling
     
    Dunn Edwards
    6135 Sepulveda Blvd
    Van Nuys, CA 91411
    (818) 902-1908
     
    For more information about neighborhood paint recycling, check out Van Nuys Paint Recycling Online.

    What is an apartment maintenance emergency?
     
    An apartment maintenance emergency is an maintenance issue that, if not repaired, can cause injury, health issues, or major property damage. For example, an electrical issue that can shock people, a sewage leak that can cause illness, or a leak in the plumbing that can cause water damage would all be considered emergencies.
     
    FAQ Source
     
     
    Why is it so hard to find a good handyman?
     
    Why is it difficult to land an expert handyman?
    The accurate answer to that question would be that you probably aren't looking at the right places. There are multiple sites out there that have well-rated professional handymen who have very positive reviews. Sites such as Angie's List, Houzz, Thumbtack, & Homestars can provide you with qualified guys for any work that you'd need help with. So be extensive in your research.
    First, you need to define the term 'expert' accurately since maybe that can be the part where you get it all wrong. A professional is someone who is qualified & has a license of operation after being tested & having passed the exams as well. Many people want an expert handyman, but what they don't factor out is that there are many of them out there, but they cannot recognize them.
    How to recognize an expert
    You'll notice several characteristics in a profile that will tell you that this is a professional handyman. These characteristics include
    1. Higher prices for their services – the experts charge a higher fee per hour for their services than the local handymen, since they know the quality they bring in & their worth.
    2. Recommendations & reviews – an expert handyman will always receive positive feedback from the clients he has served because he is right.
    3. Well laid profile – a professional won't be shy to put across all the qualifications that he has for you to know the capabilities & skills that he possesses.
     
    FAQ Source

    Interesting Van Nuys Information   Van Nuys has a cost of living index 9% lower than the rest of Los Angeles. The average summer temperature in Van Nuys is 74 degrees.
     
    Fun Van Nuys Fact   The median rental rate of Van Nuys is $853, about 20% lower than in other parts of Los Angeles. Van Nuys's median household value is $393,325.
     
    Van Nuys offers its residents a stable housing market, a high income per capita, sunny weather, & plenty of local amenities.   For more information about Van Nuys, visit AreaVibes.