Blog › Aug 21, 2026
Searching post-hurricane handyman repairs Miami usually means the house is standing — but doors stick, seals failed, gutters hang, or a ceiling shows water. This is the after-storm guide. For shutters, outdoor secure, and the 48-hour walkthrough before landfall, use our hurricane prep checklist.
Key takeaways
- Triage order: secure + stop water → doors/locks → gutters/drainage → drywall/ceiling → cosmetics
- Menu anchors: weatherstrip from $69/door · gutters $149–$219 · wet drywall from $455 · half/full day $389 / $715
- We are not a roofing/structural GC — we own common handyman scopes and escalate the rest
- Condo towers: COI + freight windows matter more than ever after storms
- Related: prep checklist · HOA handyman · general handyman
48-hour after-storm walkthrough (unit / house)
Common post-storm handyman scopes (menu)
| Issue | Typical menu item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Door will not latch / swollen | Door adjustment / planing | $119 |
| Loose hinges after wind racking | Hinge repair / replacement | $99 |
| Damaged frame (non-structural) | Frame repair | $189 |
| Blown seals / drafts / rain intrusion | Exterior door weatherstripping | From $69 |
| Door sweep / threshold | Add-on seal | $39 |
| Sliding door track after grit/wind | Track / roller repair | $149 |
| Deadbolt / entry set reset | Lock or deadbolt replacement | $115 |
| Clogged / hanging gutters | Gutter cleaning 1-story / 2-story | $149 / $219 |
| Downspout flush | Per downspout add-on | $25 |
| Small drywall hole | Up to 4" | $195 |
| Water-damage drywall section | Incl. new drywall (scope-dependent) | From $455 |
| Ceiling repair | Localized | $325 |
| Punch list day | Half-day / full-day handyman | $389 / $715 |
Source: Gold Hands services.json (door-repair, weatherstripping, gutter-cleaning, drywall-repair, general-handyman). Storm claims with multiple rooms get a written estimate from photos — not a single invented “hurricane package” price.
What we will not fake
- Roof / truss / major envelope — licensed roofing / GC
- Mold remediation beyond surface-adjacent handyman scopes
- Flood electrical — electrician / building engineer first
Window caulk (per window $45) and exterior door caulk ($59) help when seals are the issue — see caulking & sealing.
Related reading
- Hurricane prep handyman checklist Miami
- Drywall repair cost Miami
- Door repair service
- Gutter cleaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I fix first after a Miami hurricane?
Safety and water first: open hazards, active leaks, doors that will not secure, then drywall/ceiling that got wet. Cosmetic paint waits. We triage photos the same day when roads are open.
How much do post-storm handyman repairs cost?
Menu anchors (labor): door hinge repair $99, door adjustment $119, frame repair $189, weatherstripping from $69/door, gutter clean $149–$219, small drywall hole $195, water-damage drywall from $455, half-day handyman $389 / full-day $715. Storm scopes are photo-quoted — no fake flat SKU for whole-house claims.
Do you handle insurance claim work?
We document with photos and written estimates for common handyman scopes. Large structural, roof, or mold-remediation jobs need specialists — we say so instead of overselling.
Is this the same as your hurricane prep checklist?
No. The prep checklist is before landfall. This page is the after-storm repair triage. Use both: prep first, then this list once it is safe to return.
Can you work in condos after a storm?
Often yes when elevators/freight and building rules allow. Bring COI needs and unit access notes — see also our HOA handyman Miami guide.