Salem, NH
Entry stairs, deck stairs & rot repair
Rebuilt the front entry stairs and railings and the back deck stairs, reframed and closed in the rotted wall, and updated the full and half bathrooms.
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Handyman & Home Repairs in Derry, NH
Done right.
Built to last.
One trusted set of hands for the repairs, painting, installs, and upkeep that pile up around a home — plus custom woodworking built to fit. We show up when we said we would, work clean, and keep notes on your home, so the next visit picks up where the last one left off.
Based in Derry, serving southern New Hampshire.
Every job noted in your Home Vault
Craftsman standard,
handyman convenience
handyman convenience
Patched and painted the walls, ceilings, and stairs before the sale. Manchester, NH.
Shows up
We answer, we schedule, and we’re there when we said we’d be. If plans change, you hear it from us first.
Does it right
A dovetail joint holds without forcing it. We work the same way — clean, solid, and cleaned up after.
Remembers
We keep a record of every job at your property, so the next visit picks up right where the last one ended.
Meet Nick
The person behind Dovetails.
I’m Nick, based in Derry. Dovetails began as a small family woodworking business in the fall of 2019. I bring over 15 years of construction and carpentry experience to practical repairs, painting, and work made to fit your home.
More about Nick
Completed work
A closer look at the work.
Hooksett, NH
Kitchen, vanity & basement window
Replaced the basement window, updated the kitchen with new counters and flooring, and replaced the vanity.
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Kingston, NH
Interior repaint, ceiling repair & lift removal
Repainted half the interior, made a moderate ceiling repair, removed the rail and lift system and rebuilt the door framing behind it, and replaced the toilets, along with other repairs.
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Amherst, NH
Whole-home interior repaint
Repainted the whole interior, including the bedrooms, living room, entry and halls, in a soft neutral.
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Homeowners
One number for the punch list
Interior painting and drywall repair, sticking doors, mounted TVs, seasonal upkeep, and custom woodworking. Send your list and a few photos so we can confirm the work and give you a clear price.
Realtors
Get listings market-ready
Without chasing five vendors. Pre-listing repairs, painting, and punch-list clearing — scoped clearly, documented, and billed clean. One reliable partner to call when a listing needs work.
Pricing
A clear price before we start.
We look at the actual work before we put a number on it: the scope, real labor, named materials, the awkward access. You get an itemized price for the work we agreed on, and the walkthrough and quote are free.
Houses hide things. If we open a wall and find rot, or you add to the list, we stop and show you first. Nothing extra happens without your OK.
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How your estimate is built
- ScopeExactly what the job needs — no more, no less
- LaborReal hours for real craftsmanship
- MaterialsMaterials identified in the agreed scope
- AccessThe awkward parts priced in up front
One clear price for the agreed scope. Changes only with your approval.
Home maintenance
Start with what your home needs.
A seasonal checkup, worn caulk, a sticking door, or a list of small preventive repairs: request a tailored maintenance visit. We review the needs, agree on the tasks and price, complete the visit, and record the work and follow-up items.
How a maintenance visit worksReady to get it handled?
Request service online, or tell us about the job and we’ll take it from there.