Remodeling and Handyman Services in San Tan Valley, AZ
If your San Tan Valley house went up in the 2000s, its builder finishes are close to twenty years old, and the little fixes are starting to stack up. We're right next door in Queen Creek, about 13 minutes away with no traffic, and we handle handyman repairs, remodels, painting, trim and garage floors for San Tan Valley homeowners. The estimate is free.
Handyman Lists Grow as San Tan Valley Homes Near Twenty
San Tan Valley is one of the newest places in the East Valley. About 60 percent of its homes were built between 2000 and 2009, the typical home dates to 2007, and more than 80 percent are lived in by their owners. Johnson Ranch, San Tan Heights, Pecan Creek South and Archer Meadows all came up in that same stretch.
Homes from that era are solid. The finishes the builders put in are another story, and at close to twenty years old they start to show it. That's when the handyman list grows and owners start thinking about a bathroom refresh, new trim or a coated garage floor.
Permits in San Tan Valley Now Go Through the Town
San Tan Valley voted to incorporate in 2025. Around 100,000 people lived in the area when voters went to the polls, and about 66 percent voted yes in the unofficial results. Pinal County approved it that September and kept providing services through June 30, 2026, while the new Town set up its own departments, including the building safety office.
Since November 1, 2026, building permits go through the Town instead of the county, under the 2024 building codes. Plumbing, electrical and mechanical work needs a permit, while a like-for-like water heater replacement may be exempt. If you've done projects here before, some of the steps may look different now, so we'll go over what yours needs before any work starts.
San Tan Valley Has Some of the Hardest Water Around
Many San Tan Valley homeowners remember Johnson Utilities. EPCOR completed its purchase of the company in January 2021, and the area it served became EPCOR's San Tan water and wastewater districts. The water itself is still all groundwater, which is why it's so hard: 15 to 18 grains per gallon in 2024.
Water that hard is tough on faucets, shower glass and tile. If your home has no softener, factor it into every fixture you choose. For bathrooms, we'll steer you toward finishes and grout colors that hold up and hide spots, so the room keeps looking clean between scrubs.
San Tan Valley Exteriors Take the Mountain Wind
San Tan Mountain Regional Park covers more than 10,000 acres and rises from about 1,400 feet to over 2,500. Living next to it is a big part of what makes the area appealing, and it's also why homes here collect dust and take the wind. Exterior paint, trim and walkways wear faster as a result.
Washing and repainting on a regular schedule protects stucco, trim and doors, and keeps an HOA happy. A good power wash and paint every few years keeps a home looking cared for.
What San Tan Valley Homeowners Can Expect
Here's how one of our customers described an exterior job:
5.0 on Google, 5 reviewsAngi Super Service Award 2024
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“Jimmy's crew were great. They arrived on time, finished the job in one day, and left the area immaculate.”
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Melissa K.October 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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Jill F.Google 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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“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, 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
“★★★★★
“His knowledge of the job is price was right on. Showed up on time completed the job. Good work”
Angi Super Service Award 2024
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Handyman and RepairsDoors, fans, fixtures and drywall as builder finishes reach twenty years.
Bathroom RemodelingTile showers and vanities with finishes chosen for very hard water.
Garage Floor CoatingsFlake epoxy that keeps desert dust and oil off the concrete.
Painting and Power WashingWash and repaint exteriors that take the brunt of wind and sun.
Kitchen RemodelingNew counters, backsplashes and islands for a kitchen you plan to keep.
Walls, Trim and CrownCrown, accent walls and wainscoting to make a newer home feel custom.
