Sanborn Handyman Services

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I’m a local handyman with 15 years of experience. My specialities include painting/staining, fence building and repair, exterior wood decay and rot repair, deck repair, simple custom carpentry, furniture assembly, & more. I am ethically oriented. I show up when I say I'm going to, stick to my word, and love what I do. Whether it’s a one or fourteen day project, I bring solid craftsmanship, clear communication, and respect for your space.

Overview

Hired 94 times

Serves West Des Moines, IA

Background checked

1 employee

14 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 6:00 pmMon8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

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2021

2020

Services offered

Types of furniture

Desk or table

Bed frame

Chair

Entertainment center or tv stand

Additional services

Doesn’t offer: Pick up and deliver furniture, Disassemble existing furniture, Haul away existing furniture

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Philip H.

Aug 29, 2025

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Sam was great. I needed help assembling a very heavy midcentury marble and acrylic dining table. Sam arrived early and was very careful throughout the process and even tested the assembled table to make sure additional tightening would not be required once it was used. Sam even agreed to haul away the 50 pound crate it came in. Sam’s great and we will hire him in the future for our handyman projects.

Details: 2 items • Desk or table • Yes, I have assembly instructions or make and model information • Disassemble existing furniture

Furniture Assembly

Judy D.

Jul 1, 2025

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Details: 3 items • Bed frame • Yes, I have assembly instructions or make and model information

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Furniture Assembly

Melissa S.

Aug 10, 2025

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Details: 2 - 5 hours (A few different projects) • Repairs • Painting • Walls (outside) • Home

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Lynette E.

Dec 12, 2024

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Samuel was here before the time we agreed upon and did a perfect job. He is very pleasant and seems very kind. He was very neat and tidy while putting together my TV stand. Great job!

Details: 2 items • Entertainment center or TV stand • Yes, I have assembly instructions or make and model information • No additional services needed

Furniture Assembly

Sharon P.

Oct 18, 2025

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I’m happy that I was able to find someone like this gentleman to install my new mailbox and stand. I only needed to order the supplies from Home Depot so he could pick them up on the way to my property. Honest and helpful.

Details: Less than 2 hours (Simple tasks) • Installation • Home

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Samuel Sanborn

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Prices fluctuate! All projects are different and require different amounts of time, materials, and labor.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
20+ years in the field. I previously owned a painting company and now focus on my handyman business.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
12 years old, working with a German-American contractor.

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