Your Home Deserves The General.
Local handyman services across the Kansas City metro - not a national franchise. We show up when we say, get in, get the job done right, and get out. Quick turnarounds, no dragged-out jobs, no runaround.
No Job Too Small.
No Excuse Not to Show Up.
From a single leaky faucet to a full room refresh, we handle the list that keeps piling up so you can stop thinking about it.
Drywall & Patching
Holes, cracks, water damage. Patched clean and paint-ready so it looks like nothing ever happened.
Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, trim. Straight lines, no drips, done right the first time - every time.
Door & Window Repair
Sticking doors, broken hardware, drafty frames. Fixed the first visit, not the third.
Plumbing & Fixture Repair
Leaking faucets, running toilets, garbage disposals, mirrors, shelving. Fixed or installed right the first visit.
Furniture Assembly
IKEA, Wayfair, Amazon. We handle the instructions and hardware so you do not have to.
General Home Repair & Wood Rot
Wood rot, water damage, toilet replacement, the little jobs other guys skip. Quick in, quick out, done right.
Electrical & Lighting
Light switch and outlet replacement, ceiling fans, light fixtures. Small electrical swaps done safely and up to code.
See The Difference
No stock photos here. Every project below is real work done for real homeowners across the KC metro.
Full Deck & Pergola Build
Deck Board & Framing Repair
Wood Rot & Stair Rebuild
Storm Door Replacement
Shop Buildout & Finish Work
French Drains & Water/Sewer Line Repair
Landscape & Brush Cleanup
More From The Field
Veteran Discipline.
Neighbor Pricing.
Punctual & Reliable
We give you a time and we show up. Quick in, quick out. No vague arrival windows and no dragging a job out to run up the bill.
Honest, Upfront Pricing
You get a flat quote before any work starts. What we say is what you pay. No surprises when you see the invoice.
Veteran Standard of Work
Backed by 30+ years in home building and remodeling, that standard of pride does not retire when you leave the service.
Michael ShivelyOwner
Built After Service.
Built to Last.
After years of military service, Michael Shively came home and did what veterans do: he got to work. With over 30 years of experience in home building and remodeling, Michael built The General Handyman on the same values that carried him through service - show up on time, do the job right, and never cut corners.
Based in Overland Park, The General serves homeowners across the Kansas City metro who are tired of no-shows and inflated quotes. Fully insured, and unlike the national franchises, every dollar you spend stays right here in the community we live and work in. When you call The General, you get someone who takes your home as seriously as you do.
Locally operated. Built right here in KC - not some national franchise.
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Serving the KC Metro
From Overland Park to Liberty and everywhere in between. If you are in the Kansas City area, we can get to you.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call at (816) 800-2620
1,300+ KC Neighbors
Follow Us for a Reason.
Reliable work, honest pricing, and someone who actually shows up. That is why they keep calling back.
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