Handyman & repairs
Handyman & home repairs in Santa Teresa
Beach houses on the Nicoya Peninsula wear fast: salt air seizes hinges and locks, humidity swells doors, termites find untreated wood and every rainy season tests screens and gutters. We fix the small things before they become big ones — and we tell you the price before we start.
What we do
- Doors, locks, hinges and sliding doors that stick
- Mosquito screens, nets and window repairs
- Termite and rot-damaged wood replacement
- Shelves, curtain rods, TV mounts, furniture assembly
- Half-day and full-day to-do lists for rentals
Hourly rate of ₡16,000–₡20,500$35–$45 with a 2-hour minimum per visit. Materials at cost with receipts. Photos of the finished job on WhatsApp.
Handyman & repairs prices in Santa Teresa
Prices updated October 2026
| Job | Typical time | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Small fix (door, lock, hinge, shelf, curtain rod) | 1–2 h | ₡16,000–₡41,000$35–$90 |
| Mosquito screens & nets | 1–3 h | ₡16,000–₡61,000$35–$135 |
| Termite or rot-damaged wood repair | 2–6 h | ₡32,000–₡123,000$70–$270 |
| Furniture assembly / install | 1–3 h | ₡16,000–₡61,000$35–$135 |
| Half-day to-do list (4 h) | 4 h | ₡64,000–₡82,000$140–$180 |
| Full-day to-do list (8 h) | 8 h | ₡127,000–₡164,000$280–$360 |
| Hourly rate ₡16,000–₡20,500$35–$45. 2-hour minimum per visit. Materials at cost with receipts. | ||
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- Small fix (door, lock, hinge, shelf, curtain rod)
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₡32,000
No travel fee
- Small fix (door, lock, hinge, shelf, curtain rod)
- Adjustment to 2-hour minimum (₡32,000–₡41,000)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a handyman cost in Santa Teresa?
Our labor rate is ₡16,000–₡20,500$35–$45 per hour with a 2-hour minimum per visit (₡32,000–₡41,000$70–$90). Materials are billed at cost with receipts. There's no travel fee in Santa Teresa, Mal País or Playa Hermosa; Manzanillo, Cóbano, Montezuma and Cabuya add ₡9,000$20 and Tambor or Paquera add ₡20,500$45.
Can I send you a list of small jobs?
Yes — that's the most efficient way to use the 2-hour minimum. Add each job in the estimator or send photos on WhatsApp and we'll group them into one visit.
Do you fix termite damage?
We replace damaged trim, frames, decking and furniture parts and seal the new wood. For an active colony in the structure, we'll recommend a fumigation specialist first so the repair lasts.