Straight answers — the same ones we give over the phone before a job goes on the calendar.
- How much does house washing cost in Sarasota?
- Most Sarasota single-story house washes run $325–$475, two-story homes $475–$700. Bayfront and Siesta Key homes with heavy salt residue may run slightly higher. Flat phone quote in under five minutes from your address and square footage.
- Do you serve Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, and Palmer Ranch?
- Yes — Fix It Once Pressure Washing covers all of Sarasota including Siesta Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, Palmer Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, Gulf Gate, Arlington Park, and Southside Village. Same crew, same equipment, same pricing across the market.
- Will your soft wash damage my HOA-required paint color?
- No — soft washing uses low pressure and biodegradable cleaners tuned for painted stucco and hardiboard. Paint stays sealed, colors stay true. We're happy to send our COI and cleaning-agent spec sheet to your HOA before the job.
- How often should a Sarasota home be washed?
- Every 12–18 months for most Sarasota homes. Bayfront homes, homes under heavy oak canopy, or homes with lots of shaded elevations may need it every 9–12 months. Preventative washes stay ahead of visible streaking.
- Do you work with HOAs and property management companies?
- Yes — Fix It Once Pressure Washing handles Palmer Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, and Prestancia community common areas and townhome exterior programs through Fix It Once. COI, W-9, and completion photos delivered before invoicing.
- What does a handyman in Venice, FL typically charge?
- Our standard small-job rate is a flat $145 first hour (includes drive and basic materials) and $95 per hour after, materials at cost. Most punch-list visits — a sticking door, a wobbly fan, a leaky hose bib, a wall patch, a new mailbox — finish under two hours. We quote flat-rate on anything larger before we start.
- What kinds of handyman jobs do you do in one visit?
- Drywall patching, door alignment, hinge and lock fixes, ceiling fan and light fixture swaps, toilet and faucet replacement, picture and TV mounting, weatherstrip and caulking, hose bib replacement, mailbox installs, screen panel swaps, exterior touch-up paint, and gutter cleaning. The trick to saving money is bundling several into one trip.
- What jobs do you NOT take as a handyman?
- We don't do whole-house re-pipes, panel upgrades, new electrical circuits, structural framing, roofing, HVAC, or sewer work — those require Florida-licensed trades and we refer them out. We focus on the repair-and-replace work licensed contractors don't want to drive out for.
- Do you serve my Venice, Sarasota, or North Port neighborhood?
- Almost certainly yes. We cover Venice Island, South Venice, Jacaranda, Nokomis, Osprey, North Port (all zips), Wellen Park, Englewood, Rotonda West, Sarasota south of Bee Ridge, Palmer Ranch, Gulf Gate, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, and the Lakewood Ranch villages. Call and we'll confirm same-day.
- How fast can you start a job in Venice?
- Most Venice and South Venice jobs go on the calendar same-day or next-day. Sarasota and Englewood typically schedule within 48 hours. If it's an emergency — active leak, broken exterior door, storm damage — call directly and we'll try to fit you in the same day.
- Do you give estimates over the phone or do I need to schedule a visit?
- For most repairs we give an honest ballpark over the phone in under five minutes — you describe what's going on and we tell you a price range based on what we typically see. For larger projects (full repaints, multiple-room work, deck rebuilds) we'll come out and walk it with you. Phone estimates are always free; on-site estimates are free for projects we end up booking.
- Are you licensed and insured?
- Yes — fully insured for residential and HOA work across Sarasota County. Florida doesn't require a handyman license for repair work under specific thresholds, but we carry general liability and we're happy to send our certificate of insurance to your HOA or condo board before we start.
- What forms of payment do you accept?
- Cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, and all major credit cards. No deposit required on small jobs — we invoice when the work is done and you're happy with it. Larger projects with material purchases may require a materials deposit, which we'll discuss up front.
- Do you stand behind your work?
- Every repair comes with a one-year workmanship warranty. If something we fixed comes back within twelve months, we come back and make it right — no callback fee, no excuses. That's the whole reason we're called Fix It Once.
- Can I bundle multiple small fixes into one visit?
- Yes — and you should. Most of our Venice customers save a trip charge by stacking a punch list: a sticking door, a wobbly fan, a leaky hose bib, a wall patch, a new mailbox. One trip, one invoice, the whole list done.
