Handyman in Davis Shores
Locally-owned handyman service · Licensed, bonded, insured · 37-minute drive from HQ
St Johns Handyman serves Davis Shores, the historic St. Augustine neighborhood directly across the Matanzas River from downtown via the Bridge of Lions. Davis Shores was developed in the mid-1920s by land developer David Paul Davis, who filled extensive salt marshes to create the neighborhood with planned 50 miles of streets, 100 miles of sidewalks, and Mediterranean Revival architecture. The 1926 land bust meant only 11 of the originally planned structures were built — but the neighborhood retained much of its 1920s design and houses an eclectic mix from original Mediterranean Revival to mid-century modern to contemporary. We are licensed, bonded, insured and we do not charge a call-out fee. Typical drive time from our HQ is about 37 minutes. Call (904) 871-5791.
Jobs we see often in Davis Shores
Davis Shores has the most varied housing stock of anywhere we serve — original 1920s Mediterranean Revival homes alongside 1950s-1960s mid-century modern alongside contemporary new builds. The job mix reflects that range. Common Davis Shores jobs: plaster patching in 1920s and older homes, original-wood-window weatherproofing on Mediterranean Revival originals, settled-door rehangs on 1950s-1960s mid-century homes, interior repaints across the full age range, and standard exterior maintenance on Salt Run-adjacent and Matanzas River-adjacent properties. We see fewer brand-new builds because Davis Shores is essentially built-out.
Why Davis Shores work is its own category
Davis Shores compresses 100 years of architectural history into a small neighborhood. You can walk one block and pass an original 1920s Mediterranean Revival, a 1950s mid-century modern, a 1970s ranch, and a 2015 contemporary. The handyman work has to adapt to whichever you’re standing in.
Plaster on 1920s walls behaves differently than drywall on 2015 walls. Original wood windows need different weatherproofing than modern vinyl windows. Settled-doors on 100-year-old frames need a different approach than settled doors on 30-year-old frames. We’ve worked enough Davis Shores homes to know which approach belongs where.
Where in Davis Shores we work
- The original 1920s Mediterranean Revival blocks — closest to the Bridge of Lions, the most-preserved section.
- The Anastasia Boulevard corridor — mix of ages.
- The Salt Run-adjacent streets — water-exposed wear patterns.
- The newer post-1950s build-out — most of the housing stock.
What we don’t take in Davis Shores
Museum-grade preservation of original 1920s architecture (historic preservation specialty). Full Mediterranean Revival restoration. Anything below the waterline on Salt Run or Matanzas River-adjacent properties.
Response and travel time
- Drive time from HQ: about 37 minutes.
- Non-emergency booking: usually 2–5 business days.
- Emergency response: typically inside 2–3 hours.
- Travel fee: none — Davis Shores is in our standard service area.
Handyman services in Davis Shores
- Emergency handyman in Davis Shores
- Carpentry in Davis Shores
- Door and window service in Davis Shores
- Drywall repair in Davis Shores
- Electrical repairs in Davis Shores
- Flooring repair in Davis Shores
- Hurricane damage repair in Davis Shores
- Interior painting in Davis Shores
- Kitchen and bath service in Davis Shores
- Plumbing repairs in Davis Shores
- Pressure washing in Davis Shores
- Home maintenance in Davis Shores
Service areas near Davis Shores
Davis Shores — questions we get a lot
Where is Davis Shores?
Davis Shores is on the north end of Anastasia Island, directly across the Matanzas River from downtown St. Augustine via the Bridge of Lions. The neighborhood faces Salt Run on one side and the Matanzas River on the other, with the Atlantic Ocean nearby east of Anastasia Boulevard.
How is Davis Shores different from St. Augustine Beach?
Same barrier island (Anastasia), but very different character. St. Augustine Beach is the separately incorporated city south of Davis Shores, more commercial, more tourist-driven. Davis Shores is part of St. Augustine proper (the mainland city), historically older, residentially smaller, and Mediterranean Revival-anchored architecturally.
Do you work on original 1920s Mediterranean Revival homes?
Yes — within handyman scope. Plaster patching, paint, door rehangs, weatherproofing. We use bonding agent and veneer plaster for plaster repair, and standard weatherproofing approaches on original wood windows. Museum-grade preservation of original 1920s architecture is a specialty trade we refer out.
How fast can you get to Davis Shores?
About 37 minutes from our Ponte Vedra Beach HQ south on A1A. We batch Davis Shores with broader St. Augustine and Anastasia Island work.
Do you charge a travel fee for Davis Shores?
For most work, no. Very small under-$200 jobs may carry a $25-$50 travel addition. Packaged jobs absorb the drive fine.
Are there HOA rules in Davis Shores?
Most of Davis Shores is unrestricted by HOA, though city of St. Augustine zoning and any local historic-district considerations may apply. We confirm on a per-address basis.
Do you do plaster patching the right way?
Yes. We use bonding agent and veneer plaster for deeper repair, skim coat for shallow patches. With the right approach, plaster patches in 1920s walls are invisible when finished.
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Bonded & insured.
Every visit and every dollar of work is covered. Ask us for our certificate of insurance any time.
No call-out fee.
Free estimates. You owe us nothing if you decide not to hire us.
12-month workmanship warranty.
If anything we do fails within a year, we come back at no charge.