03/10/2026
The Handy Man Next Door
Article + Photos by Maggie Washo
Sometimes you don’t need a general contractor, or an entire crew, to get done what your hubby can’t or won’t. You just need a guy with a level, drill or ladder to install that TV, unclog the sink or install the new light fixtures that have been sitting in your garage for the last six months.
We took the time to locate a few of those guys for you. Some of them prefer to do tile, some of them like electrical better, but they are all just a phone call away from getting that “Honey Do” list knocked out in record time.
Anthony Torre
Handyman of Hilton Head
13 years in business
What sort of handyman services do you offer? Installing ceiling fans, chandeliers, vanity lights, televisions, fire alarms, artwork, mirrors, closet organizers, receptacles and light switches, wood rot repair, painting, etc.
Is there such a thing as a job too small? We are here for our island community so no service is too small, as we know how important even the smallest tasks are to those who need them done.
What’s your favorite type of project to take on? We enjoy working together with homeowners in designing both remodeling, which is changing the form of the building, and renovating to revitalize the existing space of a home.
When you have to turn down a job, what is usually the reason? Are there building red flags you try to avoid? Turning away a project is always difficult for me as we always aim to please. But when I do, it is typically because of timeframe, as we are commonly scheduled out weeks and months at times. We do not find anything too complicated, so no red flags for us.
If you had to choose between working in extreme cold or heat … pick your poison! I would prefer to work in the cooler times, as it allows more production, compared to the sweltering high humidity we live in, when you have to pace yourself.
When you’re not working, we can find you …Spending time with our family doing anything together has always been very important to me. Getting out onto our local waterways is relaxing on Saturdays, and my family worships together at Central Church every Sunday and Wednesday, as my household puts God Almighty first in all things – including our company – as we not only enjoy rebuilding homes but also hearts. That’s why we have two slogans: “Your Home Your Way” and “Restoring Homes & Hearts.”
Best way to contact you for services? Call (843)802-2529 and check us out online at handymanofhiltonhead.com.
