Hollywood, FL — Look, I know what you're thinking when you see a handyman advertising online. Another guy with a truck trying to convince you he's different from all the other contractors who've ghosted you, right? I get it. South Florida's got a trust problem when it comes to home services, and honestly, it's earned.

But hear me out, because my story's a little different than most handymen you'll meet in Broward County.

From Managing Three Moving Locations to Fixing Your Hollywood Beach Home

I spent twenty-something years managing three Two Men and a Truck locations across South Florida. Million-dollar budgets, fifty-plus employees, the whole corporate ladder thing. I was good at it too—profit sharing, franchise owners who trusted me to run their businesses like they were mine, six figures on the paycheck. From the outside, I had it made.

But here's what nobody tells you about climbing that ladder in the moving industry: every rung takes you further from the person you actually want to be. I'd spend my days defending problems I didn't create, explaining to customers why their stuff got damaged or why the job cost more than they expected or why the crew that showed up wasn't the crew that was promised. I got really, really good at corporate damage control. And every day I did it, I felt a little bit more like I was selling out the version of myself I actually respected.

How You End Up Managing Other People's Mistakes for a Living

The moving business runs on a script that hasn't changed in decades. Salesperson sells the job and usually overpromises to close the deal. Movers execute the job and sometimes cut corners to stay on schedule. Manager—that was me—defends the job, collects payment, and manages the aftermath when customers aren't happy. Three steps, and somewhere in there, the customer's peace of mind gets lost in translation.

I remember sitting in my office at 11:47 on a Tuesday night, staring at another email about another move gone wrong. Another family's stuff damaged. Another grandmother's china cabinet lost somewhere between loading dock and destination. Another person crying on the phone because their belongings—their actual life—got treated like inventory. And I'd have to put on my professional voice and explain the insurance claim process, which takes forty-five to sixty days, and walk them through why technically we weren't responsible even though obviously something went wrong.

I was the best in the business at that conversation. And it was killing me slowly.

You know what the worst part was? Not the angry customers or the long hours or even the stress of managing three locations. The worst part was looking at myself in the mirror every morning and knowing that today, I'd have to defend another screwup I had nothing to do with. I'd have to find the legal and technical reasons why we were technically right even when we were obviously wrong. I'd have to be the guy who makes excuses instead of just fixing what's broken. That's not who I am. But it's who I was becoming.

Why I Tried to Stay in Moving (And Why the Universe Said No)

When I finally admitted to myself that I couldn't do it anymore, I didn't want to throw away twenty years of experience. I figured I'd buy my own Two Men and a Truck franchise, run it my way, build something I could actually be proud of. I looked at territories in the Florida Keys first. Loved the location, did all the research, submitted my application. Demographics didn't work out—not enough population density to support a franchise.

Fine, I thought, I'll try Central Florida. Same thing. Everywhere I turned, the answer was the same: the market's not right, the numbers don't support it, try somewhere else. Looking back now, I think the universe was trying to tell me something. Maybe I wasn't supposed to stay in an industry where the business model itself creates the moral compromises I was trying to escape.

Then a franchise broker I was working with asked me a question that changed everything: "Alan, do you really want to spend the rest of your career managing risk you can't control? Dealing with workers' comp claims and truck accidents and defensive customer conversations?"

I sat there on the phone, silent, because the answer was screaming in my head. No. I didn't want that. I wanted to fix problems, not explain them away.

He told me about House Doctors. A handyman franchise with professional systems and corporate support, but small enough that when I looked a customer in the eye, I'd know for certain that I solved their problem. No salesperson overpromising what I had to deliver. No crew cutting corners that I'd have to defend later. Just me, my skills, and my word. For the first time in twenty years, I could build something that matched who I actually am instead of who my job description said I should be.

What Twenty Years of Corporate Operations Taught Me About Handyman Services in Hollywood Beach

Here's the thing most people don't realize about me being a handyman in Hollywood Beach and Broward County—all those years managing multi-million dollar operations actually make me better at home repair than most guys you'll find. Not because I'm some kind of genius with a hammer, but because I understand systems and risk management and customer service in a way that most one-man handyman operations never learn.

When you call House Doctors of Hollywood Beach for handyman services, you're not getting some guy who bought a truck and printed business cards. You're getting someone who:

Managed fifty employees across three locations
Built operational systems from scratch
Handled complex logistics for years
Knows exactly what professional service actually looks like because I've trained teams to deliver it at scale

Technology That Actually Makes Your Life Easier

I use Service Titan CRM, the same software big plumbing and HVAC companies use in South Florida. That means when you need handyman services in Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, or Fort Lauderdale, you get:

Professional estimates within an hour or two of me seeing your project
Automated appointment confirmations the night before I show up
Digital contracts and multiple payment options (cash, check, Zelle, credit card—whatever works for you)
Real-time communication if anything changes

I answer my phone, or if I can't, I call you back within an hour. If I'm running late, you get a text. If something changes mid-project, you know about it immediately. No surprises on the invoice, no ghosting, no excuses.

The Real Difference in How I Run My Handyman Business

But here's the real difference between me and most handymen in South Florida: I remember what it felt like to defend problems I didn't create, so I built my business to never put you in that position. If I mess something up, I own it and fix it. If I can't do a job right, I tell you upfront and help you find someone who can.

If I find something behind your walls that's going to cost more to fix, I explain your options and let you decide how to proceed. I don't do ambush invoices or surprise upcharges or the classic contractor move where the five hundred dollar quote mysteriously becomes two thousand once they've already started.

The Jobs I've Walked Away From in Broward County (And Why You Should Care)

Most contractors won't tell you this, but sometimes the most honest thing I can do is say no and walk away from money. I've done it twice already since opening House Doctors in Hollywood Beach, and both times it cost me over a thousand bucks in potential revenue.

The Mold Nightmare in Pembroke Pines

First one was a customer in Pembroke Pines who had water stains on her ceiling. Looked like a simple drywall repair job, maybe eight hundred bucks. I cut open the wall and found black mold everywhere—not just surface mold on the drywall but deep into the wood framing, up into the trusses, the kind of mold that needs professional remediation.

She asked me to just spray it with mold killer and patch it up because she couldn't afford the proper fix. I said no. Could I have taken her money? Absolutely. Would it have been dangerous and potentially illegal? Also yes. I explained why covering up mold is something I can't put my name on, and I walked away from the job.

She wasn't happy with me. But six months later, she called me back after a proper mold company handled the remediation. She wanted me to do the drywall repair the right way. That's integrity, and it's worth more than eight hundred bucks.

The Crumbling Studs in Hollywood

Second time was a customer in Hollywood who had water damage below a window. Another drywall patch and paint job, right? Except when I cut into it, the studs literally crumbled in my hands. Twenty years of water damage had rotted the structural wood. This wasn't a handyman job—this needed an engineer to assess the damage and design a proper fix.

I could've patched it, made it look beautiful, collected my twelve hundred dollars, and left them with a ticking time bomb. Instead, I told them the truth: this is beyond my license and my conscience, you need a structural engineer. Lost another job. Kept my ability to look at myself in the mirror.

And that's the difference between my old career and this one. In corporate, I defended other people's shortcuts. Now I walk away from my own potential revenue if the job isn't right.

Remote Project Management for Out-of-State Property Owners in Hollywood Beach

Remember I mentioned that customer in Jacksonville? That's become one of my specialties, and it comes directly from my logistics background. Leanne reached out through Angie's List because she needed a complete bathroom renovation in her Hollywood rental property, but she lives three hundred fifty miles away in Jacksonville. She'd been burned before by a contractor who took her deposit and disappeared, so she was skeptical as hell. I don't blame her.

How I Handle Remote Bathroom Remodels and Home Repairs

Here's what I did for her bathroom remodel in Hollywood:

Initial consultation via FaceTime where I walked through the bathroom with my phone camera, took measurements, showed her the existing tile situation, explained what needed to happen.

Sent her links to Home Depot and Florida Tile websites so she could pick out exactly what she wanted. She'd send me the SKU numbers and QR codes, my guys would pick up the materials.

Daily progress photos showing the demolition, new plumbing, tile going up—everything.

Final walk-through was another FaceTime call so she could see the finished work before she made the drive down.

She never once had to leave Jacksonville to manage a complete bathroom remodel. That's the kind of thing you can only do when you understand project management and customer communication at a corporate level. Most handymen in Broward County can't or won't do that kind of remote coordination, but for me it's second nature.

If you own a condo in Hollywood Beach but live in New York or Toronto or wherever, I can handle your repairs with the same level of professionalism you'd get if you were standing there watching. That matters for property owners who can't fly down every time a tenant reports something broken.

What Actually Happens When You Call House Doctors of Hollywood Beach

Look, I'm not going to pretend I'm the only licensed and insured handyman in South Florida who does good work. That'd be bullshit, and you'd know it. But I might be the only one who spent two decades managing corporate operations before picking up tools full-time, and that difference matters more than you'd think.

The Process for Getting Handyman Services in Hollywood Beach

When you call me for handyman services in Hollywood or anywhere in Broward County, here's what actually happens:

Step 1: You reach out however you want—call, text, website form, social media, doesn't matter.

Step 2: We talk about your project for maybe five or ten minutes. I ask what needs doing, what your timeline looks like, whether you've got a budget in mind. No high-pressure sales pitch, just gathering information so I can give you an honest estimate.

Step 3: I come look at the job. Free estimate, and I actually look at what needs fixing instead of quoting you from the driveway like some guys do.

Step 4: You get a written estimate emailed to you within an hour or two that breaks down labor, materials, timeline, and any potential complications I can see. If I cut into your wall and find something unexpected, I'll explain your options and give you a range of what it might cost before I do another thing. You decide how to proceed. No surprise charges, no gotcha moments, no corporate double-talk about why the job costs more than we discussed.

Step 5: You can take your time deciding. Get other quotes if you want. I genuinely don't care—if you choose someone else and they do good work for you, that's a win for everybody.

Step 6: If you hire me, you get appointment confirmations the night before through my CRM system. I show up on time or text you if I'm running late. I protect your floors and furniture. I do the work right. I clean up when I'm done.

Step 7: You inspect everything before final payment. If you're happy, I ask for a Google review because that's how people find reliable contractors in Hollywood these days.

That's it. No drama, no ghosting, no wondering if I'm ever going to show up or finish what I started. Just straightforward professional service from someone who's spent his entire adult life building and managing operations.

Who I Want to Work With in Broward County

I'll be honest—I'm not trying to serve everyone in South Florida. My ideal customers are people who value reliability and straight talk over the lowest possible price.

Young Couples Who Just Bought Their First Home

You just closed on that 1956 ranch in Hollywood or that starter home in Pembroke Pines. It's got "charm" (real estate agent speak for "needs work"). You're excited but overwhelmed. You don't know where to start. I can help you prioritize—fix the urgent stuff first, plan for the nice-to-have stuff later, give you a roadmap so you're not throwing money at random projects.

Busy Families With Stacking Honey-Do Lists

You work full time. Your spouse works full time. You've got kids, activities, life happening at full speed. And that leaky faucet you've been meaning to fix? It's been three months. The garage door opener stopped working two weeks ago. The drywall patch from when your kid threw a baseball indoors? Still visible. I can knock out that whole list in one visit. You get your weekends back. Your spouse stops giving you "the look." Peace is restored.

Out-of-State Property Owners Who Can't Be Here

You own a condo in Hollywood Beach but live in New York. Your tenant just reported a broken toilet. You can't fly down to babysit a contractor. I can handle it remotely with photos, video calls, and detailed updates. You'll know exactly what's happening without leaving your office in Manhattan.

Anyone Who's Been Burned Before

This is the customer I think about most. You hired someone six months ago. They took your deposit. Started the job. Then ghosted you. Now you're gun-shy. You don't trust contractors. You're convinced everyone in home services is a scam artist. I get it. I don't blame you. And I promise you—that's not how I operate.

Before You Hire Me: Things You Should Know

Before you call me, you should know a couple things.

I opened House Doctors of Hollywood Beach in 2024, so I don't have five hundred Google reviews yet. I'm building my reputation one job at a time, and every customer matters to me because my name is on this business. But I do have twenty-plus years of operations experience and a track record of running successful businesses before this one.

I'm working toward my General Contractor license right now—should have it by December 2025. Currently I'm licensed in Broward and Miami-Dade counties as a handyman, which means I can handle pretty much everything you need for home repairs and improvements. But for major structural work, I might need to refer you to a specialist. I'll always be straight with you about what's in my scope and what isn't.

I'm one guy right now. If you call me during hurricane season when everyone's dealing with roof leaks and window damage, you might have to wait. But I will call you back, give you a realistic timeline, and show up when I say I will. That's the deal.

Why I Actually Left Corporate America

You want to know the real reason I walked away from a six-figure job with profit sharing and twenty years of seniority? It wasn't the long hours or the stress or even the difficult customers. It was waking up every morning knowing that today, I'd have to defend something I didn't believe in. Explain away problems I knew were preventable. Manage the aftermath of shortcuts someone else decided to take to save time or money.

I was really good at it. I could find the contract language that technically made us right even when we were obviously wrong. I could calm down angry customers and get them to accept solutions they weren't happy with. I could make excuses sound reasonable. And every single day I did it, I moved a little further from the person I actually wanted to be.

When I found House Doctors and decided to become a handyman in Hollywood Beach, it wasn't about making more money or having an easier life. It was about building something that matched my values. Something where if I mess up, I own it and fix it. Where if a customer's unhappy, I'm the one who has to look them in the eye and make it right. Where I don't have salespeople to blame or corporate policy to hide behind. Just me, my skills, and my word.

For the first time in twenty years, I can go to bed at night knowing that today I solved real problems for real people, and I didn't have to compromise who I am to do it. That's not just a better business model—that's a better life. And I'll take that over profit sharing any day.

Ready to Get Your Hollywood Beach Home Repair Done Right?

If you're in Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Hallandale Beach, Fort Lauderdale, or anywhere else in Broward County and you need someone reliable for home repairs, give me a call or send me a text. Tell me what's broken or what you're trying to fix or improve, and I'll give you an honest answer about whether I can help.

If I can't do it, I'll tell you that too. I'll try to point you toward someone who can, because that's what you do when you actually care about solving problems instead of just collecting checks.

Call or Text: (786) 657-6056
Website: https://www.housedoctors.com/hollywood-beach/
Email: ajenkins@housedoctors.com

However you want to reach out, I'm here. I answer my phone, I call people back, and I show up when I say I will. That might sound basic, but in the handyman business in South Florida, apparently that makes me some kind of unicorn.

I'm not promising I'm perfect. I'm promising I'm honest, I'm reliable, and I give a damn about doing the job right. If that's what you're looking for in a handyman for your Hollywood Beach home or anywhere else in Broward County, let's talk.

Common Questions About Handyman Services in Hollywood Beach

What areas do you serve in South Florida?

I primarily serve Hollywood, Hollywood Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Hallandale Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. I'm licensed in both Broward County and Miami-Dade County, so I can handle home repairs throughout most of South Florida. If you're not sure whether I can get to your location, just give me a call and I'll let you know.

How much do handyman services cost in Hollywood Beach?

Handyman rates in Hollywood and Broward County typically range from sixty to eighty-five dollars per hour depending on the complexity of the work. For most jobs, I'll give you a flat-rate estimate instead of hourly billing so you know exactly what you're paying upfront. Simple repairs like fixing a leaky faucet or patching drywall might run a couple hundred bucks, while bigger projects like bathroom renovations obviously cost more. I'll always give you a written estimate before starting any work.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. I'm licensed in Broward County and Miami-Dade County for handyman services, and I carry full liability insurance. I'm currently working toward my General Contractor license, which should be complete by December 2025. For any work that requires a specialized contractor license—like major electrical or plumbing—I'll let you know upfront and can help you find the right specialist.

How quickly can you provide an estimate?

Usually within an hour or two of seeing your project. I come out to look at what needs fixing (free estimate), then send you a detailed written quote via email the same day. If you've got photos and a good description of what needs doing, sometimes I can give you a ballpark estimate over the phone, but I prefer to see the job in person so there are no surprises later.

What types of home repairs do you handle?

Pretty much anything that falls under handyman services in Hollywood Beach: drywall repair, painting, bathroom remodeling, tile work, furniture assembly, door installation, deck repairs, fixture replacement, minor plumbing fixes, carpentry, flooring repairs, and general home maintenance. If it's something I can't handle—like major structural work or electrical panel upgrades—I'll tell you that upfront and point you toward someone who can.

Can you work on my rental property if I'm not local?

Absolutely. I do remote project management for out-of-state property owners all the time. I handled a complete bathroom renovation for a customer in Jacksonville who never had to leave home—we did everything via FaceTime, text updates, and progress photos. If you own property in Hollywood Beach but live somewhere else, I can handle repairs and renovations with the same professionalism you'd get if you were here supervising in person.

What makes House Doctors different from other handymen in Broward County?

Two things. First, I spent twenty years managing corporate operations before becoming a handyman, so I bring that level of professionalism and systems to every job—CRM software, written estimates, appointment confirmations, proper communication. Second, I built this business specifically so I'd never have to defend work I'm not proud of. If I can't do it right, I'll tell you that upfront. If I find problems behind your walls, you'll know about it before the bill changes. No surprises, no excuses, no ghosting.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. I'll come look at your project, assess what needs doing, and email you a detailed written estimate at no charge. No obligation to hire me—if you want to get other quotes or think about it, that's completely fine. The estimate breaks down labor, materials, timeline, and any potential complications I can see upfront.

Alan Jenkins
House Doctors of Hollywood Beach
Licensed & Insured | Broward & Miami-Dade Counties

Call or Text: (786) 657-6056
Website: https://www.housedoctors.com/hollywood-beach
Email: ajenkins@housedoctors.com

P.S. — About That Bathroom in Jacksonville

That customer I mentioned, Leanne, told me after we finished her bathroom renovation that she couldn't believe she'd managed a complete remodel from three hundred fifty miles away. She'd been burned by contractors before, so she was skeptical when I told her we could do it all remotely. But FaceTime, text messages, and daily progress photos meant she was involved in every decision without having to take time off work or spend money on flights.

When she finally saw the finished bathroom in person, everything was exactly what she'd picked out. No surprises, no substitutions, no corners cut. Just honest work done right. That's the business I'm building in Hollywood Beach—one job at a time, one honest conversation at a time.

If you need a handyman you can actually trust in South Florida, you know where to find me.

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