Drywall Repair & Patching
Holes, cracks, nail pops, and open seams patched, mudded, and sanded smooth: a surface that disappears under paint.
Handyman & Painter · Berwyn & Chicagoland
Drywall patching. Interior painting. One $85 visit.
Joel Meneses has been a handyman for over 30 years — the one honest guy who does it all inside your home. Text him the room and the job.
5.0 on Yelp & Thumbtack
Free estimates · Call or text · Insured, registered IL & IN
$85Quick Visit
Handyman service at your home, up to 75 minutes. Need more time? Continue in 15-minute increments.
Book it: text your roomsHow it works
Text him the job. He shows up with 30 years of tools.
- Text photos and room dimensionsA few words and a tape-measure number is enough. (312) 203-6738.
- Joel confirms your area and the priceHe works from Berwyn across the west and south suburbs and will confirm your town. Estimates are always free.
- One visit, the whole listPatch, paint, hang, swap, fix. Up to 75 minutes, with more time available in 15-minute blocks.
- 5.0 starsYelp (3 reviews) · Thumbtack (2)
- BBB: 7 years, zero complaintsfiled under JEM Handyman & Contracting Services LLC
- Background-checkedThumbtack-verified: Joel Meneses
- Insured · Registered IL & INsolo, owner-operated since 2019
What Joel does
Eight trades, one phone number
Drywall patching is the advertised specialty and interior painting is the focus; everything else on this list is work he has done his whole career.
Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and cabinets. Joel prefers Sherwin-Williams paints and takes the time to explain your options.
Carpentry
Trim, baseboards, and doors installed, replaced, or adjusted, with tight joints and straight runs.
Minor Electrical
Light fixtures, ceiling fans, switches, and outlets swapped neatly and safely.
Minor Plumbing
Faucets, toilets, and fixture swaps: the small jobs handled without a long wait.
Flooring
Luxury vinyl plank and laminate installs, tile work, and old carpet removal.
Bath Updates
Vanities, sinks, and toilets replaced for a refreshed bathroom, without a remodel crew.
Kitchen Updates
Cabinet and hardware updates that change the room without a full remodel.
For real-estate agents
Listing-ready, before the photographer shows up.
Drywall patches, fresh paint, and the punch list from the inspection report — handled by one guy in one visit. Joel already works with agents across the west and south suburbs: text the list, get a straight answer, book the turnaround.
- Patch and paint in the same visit: one vendor, not three
- Inspection punch lists and closing repairs
- Turnovers between tenants, scheduled around your dates
Reviews
Five stars, in his customers' words
5.0 on Yelp and 5.0 on Thumbtack. Seven years on file with the BBB, zero complaints. Every review below is real and unedited.
This was the 2nd time I hired JEM. It won't be my last. The work is outstanding, honest and fairly priced. I completely trust JEM with any projects.
The owner, Joel was very professional & prompt when coming to my new townhome to give me an estimate.
Joel was very professional and provided me with answers to all my questions. He took the time to educate me and teach me about the paints.
Recent work
Paint, patching, floors, updates
Real photos from JEM's Yelp page — jobs across Berwyn and the surrounding suburbs. Tap any photo to enlarge.
More on his Yelp page: 25 photos in total.
About
One guy: Joel Meneses
JEM is Joel — a handyman for over 30 years who went independent in Berwyn and formed the LLC in 2019. These days he concentrates on interior painting, with the home updates and repairs from his whole career still on the list.
The person who answers your text is the person who shows up with the tools. No crew rotation, no project manager in between.
"I've been a Handyman for over 30 years and have worked independently for 5 years under my previous name brand 'JEM Handyman & Contracting'. I Now Concentrate on Interior Painting Projects, as my main Service, But I also Offer Home Updates and renovations."— Joel, on his Yelp page
- 30+ years hands-onhandyman work his whole career
- LLC since 2019JEM Home Renovation and Painting, Berwyn
- Background-checkedThumbtack-verified, Joel Meneses
- Insured · Registered IL & INowner-operated, one subcontractor-free operation
- Based at1527 Maple Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
Free estimate
Text Joel the room, get a straight answer
Tell him the rooms and roughly how big. He'll confirm your area, then quote the job. Photos help — send them in the text once he replies.
Hours
| Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Payment
- Cash
- Credit card
- Zelle
Working in
Berwyn, Cicero, Oak Park, Riverside, North Riverside, Brookfield, Lyons, Stickney, Forest View, La Grange, Westchester and the surrounding west and south suburbs. He'll confirm your area by text.