Direct tradesmanship covering drywall finishing, structural paint, valve replacements, and coastal exterior maintenance.
MICKEYS HANDYMAN SERVICE CORPORATION executes physical property repairs with published unit rates, confirmed material formulas, and dedicated field machinery across Gulf Shores and Baldwin County.
Drywall tape fails when moisture gets behind the joint; we cut back to solid framing, screw clean sheetrock, and feather three coats of setting-type compound before texture. Patches are blended using acoustic hopper guns to replicate orange peel or knockdown patterns without telltale transition lines.
| Parameter | Standard Specification | Trade Detail & Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Base Board Substrate | 1/2" or 5/8" Gypsum Sheetrock | Fastened with 1-1/4" phosphate-coated bugle head screws every 8 inches into solid wood backing. |
| Compound Formula | Setting-Type (20 / 45 Minute) + All-Purpose | Fast-setting base coat prevents shrinkage cracking; lightweight finish coat allows microscopic feathering. |
| Surface Matching | Orange Peel, Knockdown, or Level 4 Smooth | Pneumatic hopper gun calibrated to existing wall stipple profile followed by 220-grit light sanding. |
| Pricing Basis | $100–300 / patch | Depends on patch dimensions, backing access, and whether matching spray texture is required. |
We do not skim over rotted fascia or broken hose bibbs just to get a coat of paint on; if the framing underneath is soft, we replace the lumber first. Surfaces receive scraping, elastomeric caulk sealing, mold-inhibiting primer, and two full coats of washable latex or weather-grade exterior enamel.
| Parameter | Standard Specification | Trade Detail & Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Preparation | Scraping, Sanding & Elastomeric Caulking | All loose paint scraped to sound wood; nail holes puttied; joint cracks sealed with 50-year acrylic caulk. |
| Primer Coat | Stain-Blocking Acrylic Primer | Applied over raw drywall patches, tannin-rich wood knots, and water stains prior to finish coats. |
| Finish Application | 2 Full Coats (Brush & Roller) | Walls rolled with 3/8-inch microfiber nap; trim cut by hand with angled sash brushes for clean margins. |
| Pricing Basis | $2–6 / sq ft | Rates determined by ceiling height, trim complexity, substrate peeling, and color change requirements. |
Gulf salt air corrodes plastic valve stems until they freeze or fracture during an emergency shutoff. We cut away seized multi-turn valves, clean the copper or PEX tubing, and install heavy-duty quarter-turn solid brass ball valves with braided stainless steel supply hoses.
| Parameter | Standard Specification | Trade Detail & Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Shut-Off Valves | 1/4-Turn Solid Brass Ball Stops | Replaces fragile multi-turn gate valves; rated to 125 PSI; compression or PEX crimp connections. |
| Water Supply Hoses | Braided 304 Stainless Steel Flexible Lines | Corrosion-proof sheathing with brass nuts and EPDM rubber washers for lavatories, kitchens, and toilets. |
| Drain Troubleshooting | Trap Cleaning & Mechanical Snaking | P-trap disassembly, hair snagging, mechanical snake clearing of sink, tub, and toilet lateral lines. |
| Pricing Basis | $65–115 / fixture | Covers diagnostic, hardware removal, new brass valve installation, and 15-minute static leak test. |
Deck restoration along the Gulf requires stainless or hot-dipped fasteners and thorough pressure washing before any oil-based sealer penetrates the grain. We strip slick green algae from treated pine planks, blow sand out of structural joist pockets, and pressure-wash vinyl exterior walls without damaging moisture barriers.
| Parameter | Standard Specification | Trade Detail & Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Rig Specs | Gas-Powered 3,200 PSI / 2.8 GPM Machine | Equipped with pressure unloader valve to adjust force down to 1,200 PSI for soft pine decking. |
| Nozzle Configuration | 25° Green & 40° White Fan Tips | Controlled wide fan prevents wood gouging and vinyl siding warping while removing stubborn black mildew. |
| Scope of Wash | Full Exterior Siding, Pilings & Driveway | Rinses coastal salt deposits from gutters, under-eaves, porch ceilings, concrete aprons, and wood decks. |
| Pricing Basis | $200–800 / house | Priced by building footprint, stories (1 vs 2), deck square footage, and level of mildew encrustation. |
A half-day or full-day batch repair package costs $200 to $700 for 4 to 8 hours of punch-list work knocked out in a single continuous site visit. We replace storm-snapped pine fence pickets, realign sagging gate latches, hang interior passage doors, and adjust kitchen cabinet hinges in one focused sweep.
| Parameter | Standard Specification | Trade Detail & Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Lumber Specification | #2 Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine | Ground-contact rated posts and rot-resistant pickets designed for coastal moisture and termites. |
| Fastener Hardware | Ceramic-Coated or Hot-Dip Galvanized Screws | Torx-drive exterior timber screws preventing salt corrosion and black tannin streaks on wood faces. |
| Punch-List Inclusions | Multi-Trade Checklist Execution | Door hanging, hardware adjustment, shelving installation, trim repair, and caulking completed continuously. |
| Pricing Basis | $200–700 / block | $200–350 for 4-hour half day; $450–700 for full 8-hour day. Customer provides or pays exact wholesale for materials. |
Outdoor lighting and wet-location receptacles in coastal cottages face high ambient humidity and salt corrosion. We replace tripped or damaged GFCI outlets, wire weather-resistant exterior porch sconces, and hang heavy paddle ceiling fans on reinforced ceiling boxes with secure wire nut joints.
| Parameter | Standard Specification | Trade Detail & Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Receptacle Ratings | 15A / 20A Tamper-Resistant GFCI Outlets | Installed in wet locations (kitchens, baths, outdoor porches) with self-testing ground fault interruptors. |
| Conductor Terminations | Solid Copper Tightened Under Screw Terminals | Wire ends stripped to exact gauge depth; wire nuts torqued and inspected; grounds bonded to metal boxes. |
| Ceiling Fixture Mounting | Fan-Rated Heavy Steel Support Boxes | Ceiling fans anchored to framing members to withstand centrifugal motor vibration and high airflow wobble. |
| Pricing Basis | $50–125 / hour | Hourly billing with a $75–150 minimum dispatch visit covering initial diagnostics and fixture replacement. |
Overgrown coastal lots quickly accumulate palmetto root tangles, fallen pine limbs, and uneven sandy depressions after Gulf storms. We mobilize leased compact diesel tractors equipped with four-in-one loader buckets and box blades to scrape overgrown brush, rip out nuisance roots, and level yard grades cleanly.
| Parameter | Standard Specification | Trade Detail & Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Machinery Mobilization | Leased 35HP Compact Utility Tractor | Four-wheel drive with industrial R4 tires preventing deep rutting in loose coastal Baldwin County sand. |
| Attachment Tools | Front-End Loader Bucket & Rear Box Blade | Hydraulic bucket pushes brush piles; rear scarifier teeth break up root mats; blade levels low spots. |
| Debris Consolidation | Brush Pile Stacking or Site Loading | Vegetative waste gathered into accessible roadside windrows for municipal grapple pickup or transport. |
| Pricing Basis | Custom by Acreage / Day | Covers machine rental pass-through, transport mobilization, fuel, and Ivan Petrov's operator hours. |
Every service inquiry is reviewed by lead tradesman Ivan Petrov. We confirm scope requirements, inspect physical variables, and schedule dispatch across Gulf Shores and Baldwin County.