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Skilled handyman work, honestly priced.

Seven years in the trades before software engineering. We bring craftsman skill and engineer-level reliability to every project — from TV mounts to deck repairs.

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7+ Years in the trades
20mi Service radius
30min Response time
No. 01
02 What we do

From your honey-do list to the projects you've been putting off.

01

Mounting & Installation

TVs, ceiling fans, light fixtures, shelving, mirrors. Done level. Done right.

02

Plumbing Fixtures

Faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, shut-off valves. No drips, no surprises.

03

Drywall & Patching

Holes from doorknobs, cable runs, anchor pulls. Sanded, primed, painted to match.

04

Doors & Hardware

Sticky doors, broken locks, loose hinges, replacement knobs and deadbolts.

05

Smart Home Setup

Thermostats, doorbells, locks, cameras. Installed, configured, working on day one.

06

Furniture Assembly

IKEA, Wayfair, anything flat-packed. Built solid the first time.

07

Deck & Outdoor

Board replacement, railing repair, gate fixes, staining. Weather-ready work.

08

General Repairs

If it's broken, ask. Most jobs we can quote from a few photos.

Don't see your project? Get in touch — most things are within scope.

03 Pricing

Honest pricing. Posted upfront.

Common jobs at flat rates. Larger projects get a free in-person estimate. No surprises after the work begins.

Service Labor
TV mount · under 65" from $175
TV mount · 65" and up from $225
Ceiling fan installation from $200
Kitchen faucet replacement from $175
Bathroom faucet replacement from $150
Toilet replacement from $225
Garbage disposal from $195
Smart thermostat install from $150
Smart doorbell install from $125
Drywall patch · small from $150
Door lock replacement from $85
Furniture assembly $80/hr
Custom work · 2hr minimum $125/hr

Prices are labor only. Materials are additional unless you supply them. Final price confirmed before work begins — no surprises after the fact. Travel surcharge of $25 applies beyond 12 miles from Royal Oak. Cards, cash, and digital payments accepted.

04 About

Old-school craftsmanship.
Modern service.

I spent over five years in the trades before moving into software engineering — and now I'm back to the work I genuinely love.

Ponder Brothers brings together two things most handyman services don't combine: real trade skill, and the communication and reliability you'd expect from a professional service. That means clear quotes, on-time arrival, fast text responses, and quality work that holds up.

Based in Royal Oak. Licensed and insured. Family-built reputation we plan to keep.

Nathan Ponder Founder
Nathan Ponder, founder of Ponder Brothers
05 Service Area

A twenty-mile radius from Royal Oak.

Core (under 8 mi)

  • Royal Oak
  • Berkley
  • Ferndale
  • Huntington Woods
  • Pleasant Ridge
  • Madison Heights
  • Hazel Park
  • Oak Park

Extended (8–15 mi)

  • Birmingham
  • Beverly Hills
  • Bingham Farms
  • Franklin
  • Bloomfield Hills
  • Bloomfield Twp.
  • Troy
  • Southfield

Outer (15–20 mi)

  • Warren
  • Sterling Heights
  • Rochester Hills
  • Auburn Hills
  • West Bloomfield
  • Clawson
  • Hamtramck
  • Detroit (north)

A $25 travel surcharge applies beyond 12 miles. Outside the 20-mile radius? Reach out anyway — we may still be able to help with larger projects.

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Hours
Seven days a week · 8 AM – 8 PM