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Handyman in Howell

Trusty Monmouth Handyman works in Howell 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.

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In short

What does a handyman handle in Howell?

Here: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tile, painting and general repair in Howell, from a West Long Branch base. Tell us whether you are on sewer or septic when you call — in Howell it changes the diagnosis more than the symptom does.

Local record

Three things on file about houses here

01

The township will pay to get you off septic

Septic and private well is still normal in parts of Howell, and the township runs an Emergency Septic to Sewer and Water Main Program to move houses off it. Eligible homeowners can get up to $10,000 toward abandoning the septic system and connecting to the sewer main, with no monthly payments and the loan forgiven if they keep title and occupancy for ten years. The township’s $1,500 sewer connection fee is waived if the work is done within the first year of the notice to connect. Priority goes to actively failing systems and low-income households. If you are on septic here, that programme is worth a call before you spend anything.

Source: Township of Howell Emergency Septic to Sewer and Water Main Program (Community Grants Planning & Housing)
02

One township wrapped around six older hamlets

Howell is one township wrapped around a set of much older hamlets — Adelphia, Ramtown, Ardena, Jerseyville, Freewood Acres and Squankum all predate the suburban build-out around them. About 7.6% of the housing stock predates 1950, and it is not spread evenly: the older nodes hold most of it, along with most of the remaining septic and well. The newer developments between them are a different job entirely.

Source: NJ Department of Health — Howell Township community profile; Township of Howell Farmland Preservation Plan
03

Sewer or septic is the line that matters

Sewer versus septic is the line that actually divides Howell, and it does not follow the neighbourhood boundaries neatly. Parts of Freewood Acres, Adelphia and Ramtown have historically been on septic and private wells while newer streets nearby are on mains. It changes what a slow drain or a pressure drop is likely to be, so it is the first thing we ask about.

Source: The Tully Group — Howell Township neighbourhood profiles; Township of Howell sewer connection information
  • Ramtown
  • Adelphia
  • Ardena
  • Freewood Acres
  • Jerseyville
  • Squankum
  • Candlewood

Tell us whether you are on sewer or septic when you call — in Howell it changes the diagnosis more than the symptom does.

What we handle in Howell

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 Howell · Who you would be dealing with

02

Howell — common questions

Am I on septic or sewer in Howell?

It varies street by street rather than neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Parts of Freewood Acres, Adelphia and Ramtown have historically been on septic and private wells while newer streets nearby are on mains. It changes what a slow drain or a pressure drop is likely to be, so it is the first thing we ask.

Can I get help paying to connect to the sewer?

Yes, and it is worth checking before you spend anything. The township runs an Emergency Septic to Sewer and Water Main Program offering eligible homeowners up to $10,000 toward abandoning the septic system and connecting to the main, with no monthly payments and the loan forgiven if you keep title and occupancy for ten years. The $1,500 township connection fee is waived if the work happens within the first year of the notice to connect. Priority goes to actively failing systems and low-income households.

Why is older housing so unevenly spread in Howell?

Because the township grew around a set of much older hamlets rather than outward from one centre. Adelphia, Ramtown, Ardena, Jerseyville, Freewood Acres and Squankum all predate the suburban build-out between them. About 7.6% of the housing stock predates 1950 and most of it sits in those older nodes, along with most of the remaining septic and well.

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.

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