Your 40517 Handyman: Tates Creek, Gainesway and Nearby

Southeast Lexington is home base for Jack of the Trade. Owner Frank lives in 40517, so neighbors here get a handyman who's minutes away, not across town. Text a photo of the job to (859) 438-2150 for a flat price.

Short answerYes, Jack Of The Trade is a handyman for Southeast Lexington. Home base is southeast Lexington (40517), and Southeast Lexington is home base, so scheduling here is easiest. Text a photo of the job to (859) 438-2150 and Frank texts back one flat price and his soonest opening.

Key takeaways

  • Jack Of The Trade serves Southeast Lexington; it is home base, so scheduling here is easiest.
  • Frank, the owner, quotes every job and does the work himself.
  • Most jobs get one flat price from a photo texted to (859) 438-2150, with a reply within one business day.
  • Typical jobs here: decks and fences, doors and trim, drywall, TV mounting, gutters and punch lists.
  • Rated 5.0 on Google from 26 reviews. Labor is guaranteed for one year.

Close to home

Which neighborhoods do we serve in 40517?

Five neighborhoods, five kinds of houses, and the jobs each one tends to need.

New Circle to Armstrong Mill

Gainesway

Between New Circle, Tates Creek Rd, Armstrong Mill and Pimlico Pkwy, and named for Gainesway Farm. Mostly 1960s ranches, split-levels and colonials on big lots under mature trees. Home of Gainesway Park, with its pond and footbridge.

  • Window caulking
  • Dated bath updates
  • Drywall cracks
  • Split-level basement repairs
  • Gutters under the trees
  • Decks and fences on big lots

Tates Creek schools & Centre Pkwy

Tates Creek

Around the Tates Creek schools campus and Centre Pkwy. Mostly 1970s ranches and bi-levels plus many townhouses, on streets lined with dogwoods and maples.

  • Bi-level stair rails
  • Lower-level drywall and flooring
  • Bath refreshes
  • Patio door and window caulking
  • Townhome make-ready repairs

Off New Circle & Man o' War

Southeastern Hills

Around Pimlico Pkwy, Sutherland Dr and Oaklawn Park. Mostly 1960s–70s homes and townhouses, many of them rentals, so landlord turnover work leads here.

  • Drywall patching
  • Paint
  • Door hardware
  • Caulking
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Hickman Creek to Wilson Downing

Kirklevington

Between West Hickman Creek, New Circle, Tates Creek Rd and Wilson Downing. Dense apartments and townhomes near Kirklevington Park, home of Lexington's only pickleball complex.

  • Interior refreshes
  • Patio doors
  • Small decks
  • Privacy fences

Laredo Dr & Windgate Way

Gatewood

Near Wilson Downing. 1980s three-level townhouses, many with no HOA, so owners handle their own exteriors.

  • Vinyl siding
  • Gutters
  • Decks off walk-out basements
  • Exterior doors
  • Stair railings across three levels

Why neighbors hire Frank

Why do neighbors hire Frank?

5.0 on Google

From 26 Google reviews.

Owner-operated

Frank does the work himself.

Open six days

Mon–Fri 7–7 and Sat 9–4.

FAQ

What do people in 40517 ask us?

Do you take small jobs in 40517?

Yes, small jobs are welcome. Send your whole list and one visit can usually clear several items.

How fast can you get to Tates Creek or Gainesway?

40517 is home base, so scheduling here is easiest. Text a photo and we'll reply with a price and the next open time.

Can I get a price without a visit?

Usually, yes. Text a photo of the job to (859) 438-2150 and you'll get a flat price back.

Cost

How much does a handyman cost in Southeast Lexington?

Prices are the same across our service area. There is no travel surcharge inside the areas listed on our locations page.

Typical ranges for Southeast Lexington, October 2026. We charge the same in every service area.
Typical jobTypical range
Small drywall patch (nail pops, holes up to about 4 in.)$95–$175
TV mounting on your mount, standard wall$95–$175
Sagging gate or latch repair$95–$250
Sticking door, hinge or weatherstripping fix$90–$200
Gutter cleaning, one-story home$110–$195

Free, no-obligation quotes

Text a photo of the job to (859) 438-2150

The price we text is the price you pay. We reply within one business day.

Last updated · By Frank Roche Jr., owner