Services
Repairs, maintenance, and minor improvements for homes and rental properties in Los Angeles County. Each category below lists what is offered, its scope, and recent work.
What “minor work” means. Jonathan Espinoza is not a licensed contractor. JonWorks 247 performs only minor work that qualifies for California’s handyman exemption (Business and Professions Code §7048): the total for a project, including labor and materials, is under $1,000; no building permit is required; and no employees are used. Larger projects are not split into smaller jobs. Work that needs a permit or a licensed trade, or that costs $1,000 or more, is referred to a licensed contractor.
Patch & Paint
Drywall repairs, texture matching, and interior painting for individual rooms and touch-ups.
Scope: Whole-house interior or exterior painting usually exceeds the $1,000 limit and is referred to a licensed painting contractor.
- Drywall patching and repairs
- Wall and ceiling repairs
- Texture matching
- Interior painting for individual rooms and areas
- Paint touch-ups
- Baseboard and trim painting
- Minor stucco patching
- Surface preparation and finishing
- Cosmetic repairs after water damage, once the source has been fixed
Doors & Windows
Door adjustments and hardware, window screens and hardware, and weatherstripping.
Scope: Window installation or replacement and exterior door replacement often require a building permit, so they are not offered. Lock rekeying is not offered.
- Interior door replacement in an existing frame
- Door adjustments and alignment
- Knobs, levers, deadbolts, and hinges
- Window screens
- Window hardware: latches, locks, and tracks
- Weatherstripping
- Minor door and window repairs
Flooring & Tile
Kitchen and bathroom tile installation, floor repairs, small-area plank flooring, grout work, and baseboards.
Scope: Tile jobs must total under $1,000 including tile and materials, which typically fits a backsplash, a small bathroom floor, or a tub surround. Full shower rebuilds, work that moves plumbing, and whole-room or multi-room flooring usually exceed the limit or need a permit and are referred to a licensed contractor.
- Laminate and vinyl plank flooring for small areas
- Flooring repairs and plank replacement
- Flooring transitions and thresholds
- Kitchen backsplash tile installation
- Bathroom tile installation: small floors, tub surrounds, and accent walls
- Tile and grout repairs, regrouting, and resealing
- Baseboard and quarter-round installation
- Re-caulking and minor flooring improvements
Fixtures & Bath Hardware
Like-for-like faucet and showerhead replacement, toilet parts, caulking, and bath accessories.
Scope: Work on supply or drain lines, water heaters, or gas lines, and anything that requires a plumbing permit, is not offered. Leaks inside walls or ceilings should go to a licensed plumber.
- Faucet replacement at existing connections
- Showerhead replacement
- Sink fixtures, drain stoppers, and aerators
- Toilet repair parts: flappers, fill valves, and seats
- Diagnosing drips at fixtures
- Re-caulking tubs, showers, and sinks
- Towel bars, grab bars, and bath accessories
Lighting & Small Fixtures
Bulb replacement, battery and plug-in lighting, and mounting non-wired fixtures.
Scope: Hardwired electrical work, including light fixtures, ceiling fans, switches, and outlets, is not offered.
- Light bulb replacement, including high ceilings
- Battery-powered and plug-in lighting
- Plug-in under-cabinet lighting
- Smoke and CO alarm battery replacement
- Mounting non-wired fixtures and accessories
Cabinets, Shelving & Assembly
Cabinet adjustments and installation, shelving, closet systems, furniture assembly, and TV mounting.
Scope: Full kitchen cabinet projects usually exceed the $1,000 limit and are referred to a licensed contractor.
- Cabinet installation with no plumbing or electrical changes
- Cabinet repairs, hinge and door adjustments
- Bookshelves and library shelving
- Floating shelves
- Closet organizers
- Furniture assembly
- TV mounting with no in-wall wiring
- Wall-mounted storage, mirrors, and art
Exterior Maintenance
Gutter cleaning, exterior caulking, weather sealing, and fence and gate repairs.
Scope: Roof repairs and roof leak investigation are not offered. They require a licensed roofing contractor.
- Gutter cleaning
- Exterior caulking
- Weather sealing around doors and windows
- Fence and gate repairs: boards, hinges, and latches
- Exterior hardware, house numbers, and mailboxes
- General property maintenance
Real Estate & Escrow Repairs
Pre-listing preparation, qualifying minor inspection repairs, touch-ups, and punch-list items.
Scope: Each request is reviewed on its own. Items that need a permit or a licensed trade, or that bring the total to $1,000 or more, are referred out. Inspection lists are not divided into separate jobs to stay under the limit.
- Pre-listing preparation
- Qualifying minor inspection repairs
- Cosmetic touch-ups
- Small punch-list items
- Move-in and move-out maintenance
- Repair completion photos
- General property preparation
Not sure if it qualifies?
Send a description and photos. Jon will tell you whether it fits the minor-work scope before quoting.
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