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Handyman in Highlands

Trusty Monmouth Handyman works in Highlands from a base in West Long Branch, and across the rest of Monmouth County — plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and general repair — quoted on most calls when you describe the work.

(848) 272-9900What we handle
  • Answering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • 07764

In short

What does a handyman handle in Highlands?

Here: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tile, painting and general repair in Highlands, from a West Long Branch base. Tell us whether you are up on the bluff or down by the water — in Highlands that is the whole question.

Local record

Three things on file about houses here

01

One borough, two completely different flood risks

Highlands is split by elevation more sharply than almost anywhere in the county. The eastern part sits on a high bluff over Sandy Hook Bay — the Twin Lights stand 246 feet above sea level on the Navesink headlands — while the low ground by the water flooded severely in Sandy and is one of the boroughs included in NJDEP’s Blue Acres buyout programme. Same borough, same postcode, entirely different exposure.

Source: Borough of Highlands; NJDEP Blue Acres programme; Navesink Twin Lights
02

Bluff houses and waterfront houses age differently

Up on the headlands the problems are wind, exposure and the age of the older bluff-top houses. Down at water level they are damp, elevation and everything that follows from repeated flooding — plant relocated upward, subfloors replaced, and additions built at different times to different standards. The bluff and the bay are effectively two housing markets.

Source: Borough of Highlands; NJDEP Blue Acres acquisitions
03

Flood elevation drives what is allowed

On the low side of the borough, work on a substantially damaged or substantially improved building runs into floodplain requirements about how high the structure and its mechanical plant have to sit. That is a bigger constraint on what can be done than the ordinary construction permit, and it is worth establishing before a job is scoped rather than after.

Source: Borough of Highlands Flood Mitigation Resiliency Plan (2021); NJ Uniform Construction Code
  • Bay Avenue
  • Navesink Twin Lights
  • Shore Drive
  • Highland Avenue
  • Waterwitch

Tell us whether you are up on the bluff or down by the water — in Highlands that is the whole question.

What we handle in Highlands

The six we get called out for most

One number covers all of them, and most visits close out more than one job. Send the whole list rather than the worst thing on it.

All 20 services we cover in Highlands · Who you would be dealing with

Reviews

What people say afterwards

5 out of 5 on our Google Business Profile

  • I’m so glad to have The Trusty Monmouth County Handyman out and repair my kitchen cabinets. The previous homeowner did not use the correct screws and even missed the studs on some of them. All secure and up to code now. He finished a little early and asked what else he could look at and cleaned out the tub drain too.
    Theo LambertGoogle · 3 years ago
  • I called on The Trusty Monmouth County Handyman Services once again. This time I needed drywall repair. The texture that was applied to the ceilings during construction of this house — over time the texture started to release and some of it fell. I tried to repair this myself but had no luck. I’m not permitted to use ladders anymore since I have the tendency to fall off. That’s why I called the Handyman. He fixed all my texture that was falling. He also inspected the rest of my ceiling to check for any cracking so he could prevent another collapse. I have to tell you; this outfit is top notch.
    Richard RandolphGoogle · 3 years ago
  • After The Trusty Monmouth County Handyman completed the work that I had asked for, I actually needed them to come back out to remedy a problem that I noticed. To my surprise, no questions asked, they were here the next day to fix this final issue. I seriously cannot recommend Ron and his team enough. They are wonderful people, doing awesome work!
    Monica AllenGoogle · 3 years ago
  • It was a good experience with The Trusty Monmouth County Handyman. I availed their electric and plumbing services. Charges were reasonable and they also offered a discount on the final invoice. The service I received was very good. Everything was explained succinctly and with a friendly manner.
    Randy GrahamGoogle · 3 years ago
  • Would 100% use The Trusty Monmouth County Handyman and his company again for any work I need around my house and will 100% refer him to all my friends and family. Use his company! You will not be disappointed!
    Charles LandrethGoogle · 3 years ago
  • Everyone was pleasant and professional. The Trusty Monmouth County Handyman did a wonderful job working with new parts to fix old things. Would highly recommend!
    Duncan DanielaGoogle · 3 years ago

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Next step

Tell us the town and the job, and we will tell you straight whether it is ours

One number covers plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and general repair across Monmouth County. If a job needs a licensed specialist instead, we say so on the call rather than after.

Call (848) 272-9900Request an estimate

Answering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week · West Long Branch, NJ

  • Free estimate

    No charge for the quote and no obligation to book.

  • Priced on the call

    Most jobs can be quoted once you describe them.

  • Straight answer

    If it needs a licensed specialist we say so first.

  • Registered and insured

    Confirmed on request, like anything else we claim.

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