Handyman and Remodeling Services in Apache Junction, AZ
We're Jimmy Griffin and crew, and we work in Apache Junction, at the foot of the Superstition Mountains and about 27 minutes from our Queen Creek base with no traffic. Out here the desert wears hard on a house, and an older kitchen can hide a wiring catch that changes the whole plan. We handle handyman repairs, remodels, painting and trim, and the estimate is free.
Apache Junction Owners Fix Up Homes They Plan to Keep
Apache Junction has a wide range of homes. About 40 percent were built before 1990, another quarter in the 1990s, and the typical home dates to 1994. Nearly 80 percent are lived in by their owners, so a lot of the handyman and remodeling work here is people fixing up homes they plan to stay in.
Older Apache Junction homes tend to need the basics done well: kitchen updates, bathroom remodels, new doors and windows, drywall patching and fresh paint.
Two Kitchen Circuits Decide the Permit in Apache Junction
Plenty of jobs in Apache Junction skip the permit: painting, floor tile, carpet, baseboard, and cabinets and countertops where no plumbing moves. Kitchens come with a catch. That exemption only holds when the kitchen already has two 20-amp small appliance circuits with GFCI, and older homes (generally pre-1980s) and mobile homes from before 1977 often don't. In one of those, a kitchen remodel can need a permit.
Those two circuits are what newer code expects a kitchen to have, so if yours is missing them, the update may need electrical work first. That's why we check before we plan your kitchen, then look at it with you and explain what it means for the plan and the price.
Bigger projects follow the general rule here: a permit is generally needed for any new building, addition, alteration, repair or change in use. For a specific permit question, the city's Building Safety office is the place to ask.
Apache Junction's Desert Setting Is Hard on Paint
Apache Junction sits next to Lost Dutchman State Park and the Superstition Mountains, and the city incorporated in 1978. Life this close to the desert is hard on exteriors. Sun, wind and dust wear on paint, trim and doors faster here, which is why exterior painting and power washing is such a common Apache Junction request.
Apache Junction Water Comes Two Ways, Both Hard
Depending on your street, your water comes from the Apache Junction Water District or Arizona Water Company. The district blends local groundwater from the Eastern Salt River Sub-Basin Aquifer with Colorado River water from the CAP canal, and the blend is hard water, with one well sample at about 13.5 grains per gallon. Arizona Water Company serves its Apache Junction customers from local wells and from district water.
Either way, plan for hard water when you remodel. Buildup on fixtures and shower glass is the most common complaint, and it's easier to design around than to scrub away. During the estimate, we'll point out the finishes that stay looking clean longest.
Apache Junction Is a Short Drive From Queen Creek
Apache Junction is about 17 miles from our Queen Creek base by road, roughly 27 minutes without traffic. Almost all of the city sits in Pinal County, with a small sliver in Maricopa County.
What Apache Junction Customers Can Expect
One customer summed up an exterior painting job this way:
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“We had some miscommunication about the scope of work but we settled it amicably. The work was timely and very professional. I would definitely hire them again.”
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Janeen H.November 2022
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“We interviewed 3 other general contractors before deciding to sign with Jim and Joe Griffin at New England Upgrades. It turned out to be a 3.5 month total remodeling project of our 1,100 square foot 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom condo.” Read the full review
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“★★★★★
“Have nothing but good things to say about New England Upgrades. What started out as a bathroom renovation became a whole house (and yard) renovation. Jimmy and Joe were able to quickly determine what I wanted and needed and were able to help guide me through choices and decisions I had to make.” Read the full review
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“Fabulous. Jimmy and Joe were always gentlemen, kept me informed of what was going on, and their work was very meticulous. They took their time to do the job correctly and efficiently.”
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Marlene H B.January 2024
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“NEU did a fantastic job out here in Scottsdale. It was a pleasure working with their team. The communication was great and the work was amazing. I will definitely use Jimmy and Joe again for my next project.”
“Great they were courteous and did a good job kept me informed on their progress”
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Nana E.August 2024
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“Jimmy was awesome! Did everything so well and within a few hours! Will definitely be hiring again!”
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Lexi D.July 2024
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“Went great problem solved!”
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Michael I.June 2024
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“Excellent. My cabinets were raised and time was left, so they fixed my closet doors. Such gentlemen. The work was excellent.”
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Rhonda G.February 2024
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“Jimmy was a great communicator throughout the entire time I was speaking with him about the job. He does quality work in an efficient time frame. Great personality and easy going. Definitely will be going to him for future services.”
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Vaughn V.February 2024
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“Jimmy did everything we needed to get done, work was excellent and reasonable cost”
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William F.February 2024
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“Perfect, very professional and done correctly. Would use them as first choice.”
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Raymond S.November 2023
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“Great brother-duo. All around knowledge of fixing the home. Anything I mentioned, they were willing to complete!!! Friendly, professional! Have a need in the home? Call them!!!”
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Shawn J.October 2023
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“It when exceptionally well, would definitely use them again and would recommend them to my friend and family”
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Anna A.October 2023
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“Very productive and efficient! Courteous!”
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Kristen H.August 2023
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“Very happy with the results of their services! There were many needed repairs at a rental and they were all done quickly and completely. Thank you.”
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John P.August 2023
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“They were very professional and on time. Went above and beyond in all the work they did, even offered to help fix my running toilet! Took me five years but I finally found a handyman/contractor I trust.”
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Karen C.July 2023
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“It went very well. Jimmy G is great man.fun personality , hard worker. Nice clean work”
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Sue F.May 2023
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“James Griffin does excellent work, very attentive to details. He let us know when he was arriving and leaving and was always in a good mood, singing or whistling while he worked. He knew which experts to call in for specific work, i.e., electric, plumbing, stucco.” Read the full review
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Melvin & Suzanne S.April 2023
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“Outstanding work, polite, very clean and very professional. Thank you for all your help you are amazing.”
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Richard T.February 2023
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“Great !! Jimmy Hriffin was very proficient and knowledgeable.”
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Patricia C.January 2023
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“Promptly showed up & the mess I started he did a perfect to cover it up. Angie won't hire me! Plus found out he can do many other jobs & a definite hire he would be.”
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Sharon A.January 2023
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“Excellent. Jimmy was quick, professional and friendly. Chatted on the phone, he was in the area and came right over!”
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Janet E.January 2023
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“We are very pleased with having the interior of our cement block fence painted with elastomeric paint.”
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Brian M.December 2022
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“Does a great job. Will be doing a second bathroom for us soon”
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Warren ISeptember 2020, bathroom remodel
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“Jimmy's crew were great. They arrived on time, finished the job in one day, and left the area immaculate. They were very respectful. I would definitely hire them again.”
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Melissa K.October 2022, exterior painting
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“Very easy to work with. Added on numerous other jobs - Jimmy was very knowledgeable about them all. Inside painting -workers were very considerate and cleaned up at the end of each day for two week job. Jimmy will be back in spring to do outside painting and power wash.”
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Gail S.January 2021, interior painting
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“They painted my whole house, replaced my kitchen floor and power washed the house. I would highly recommend them. They did a great job and were a pleasure to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again.”
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Nancy F.October 2020, interior painting
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“The gentleman who took care of the work was exceedingly professional. He showed up right on time, went to work promptly, was completed in a short amount of time and picked up after himself when the job was finished. The job itself was done exactly as we had hoped, and looked just great.”
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Barbara S.January 2022, interior trim and decorative moldings
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“His knowledge of the job is price was right on. Showed up on time completed the job. Good work”
Does my older Apache Junction kitchen need a permit to remodel?
It may. Older kitchens without two 20-amp small appliance circuits often need one, even for cabinets and counters. We'll check yours before we plan the work.
Do you paint exteriors in Apache Junction?
Yes. Exterior painting and power washing are some of our most common jobs out here.
How far is Apache Junction from you?
About 27 minutes from Queen Creek, without traffic.
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Handyman and RepairsDoors, windows, drywall and the fixes older homes collect.
Painting and Power WashingExterior paint and washing for homes that face the desert.
Kitchen RemodelingKitchen updates planned around the city's circuit rule for older homes.
Bathroom RemodelingNew tile, showers and vanities, with fixtures picked for hard water.
Walls, Trim and CrownNew baseboard, casing and crown to finish a remodeled room.
Garage Floor CoatingsA sealed flake floor that sweeps clean of desert dust.
