Owner-led communication
Bear remains the primary point of contact for the scope, estimate, scheduling and approved changes.
Veteran Owned
Southern Indiana handyman work, handled with a clear plan.
From one repair to a full property punch list, 1st Class Handyman gives homeowners, landlords, businesses and real-estate professionals one dependable point of contact from the first conversation through the approved work.
Owner-led communication Clear written estimates Real project documentation
Recommended by our customers.
Read more customer reviews“Very knowledgeable, friendly and does an amazing job!!”
“I get great feedback on every job they do and they’re so on the ball.”
See our work
A home remodel, before and after.
Watch the kitchen, bathroom and living spaces change in this 27-second project reel, with before-and-after photos and instrumental music.
Meet Bear Schmidt
Owner-led from the first call to the final walkthrough.
I built 1st Class Handyman around a straightforward idea: customers should know who they are working with, what is included and how unexpected conditions or requested changes will be handled.
I work directly with homeowners, landlords, businesses, Realtors, sellers and buyers to organize repairs into a practical written plan.
Meet Bear and see how we workPopular repair services
From everyday repairs to closing-day punch lists.
Practical repair help for homes, rentals, commercial spaces and properties preparing for a sale or move-in.
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Handyman & Honey-Do Lists
Bundle household repairs, installations, touchups and maintenance items into one clearly defined visit.
Learn more 02Inspection & Real-Estate Repairs
Organized repair work for agents, sellers, buyers, inspection responses and pre-listing punch lists.
Learn more 03Interior Repairs & Improvements
Flooring, trim, doors, cabinets, wall repairs and practical kitchen or bathroom improvements.
Learn more 04Exterior & Curb Appeal
Decks, railings, ramps, doors, siding, trim and other visible repairs around the property.
Learn moreWhy 1st Class Handyman
A clearer, more dependable repair experience.
Good workmanship matters. So do communication, written expectations and a practical plan for the property.
Clear written scope
The estimate identifies included work, material responsibilities, known exclusions and the payment schedule.
Visible documentation
Helpful progress and completion photographs can be provided when they are requested as part of the project.
Honest trade boundaries
Work requiring a permit, specialist or licensed trade is identified and referred or coordinated when required.
Who we help
One repair process for every kind of property customer.
Share the repair list, photographs and priorities so the work can be organized around the property and the people responsible for it.
Homeowners
Bundle repairs, maintenance items and unfinished projects into one clearly defined visit or work plan.
Realtors, sellers & buyers
Organize inspection items, listing preparation, agreed repairs and move-in priorities around the transaction.
Landlords & property managers
Define turnover repairs, maintenance lists and practical make-ready work by room and priority.
Commercial property owners
Coordinate limited build-outs, interior finishes, punch lists and property repairs around access and operations.
Target dates help us evaluate availability but are not guaranteed until the written scope, approvals and schedule are confirmed.
Free real-estate resource
Sort a property repair list into three practical priorities.
Our room-by-room checklist helps Realtors, buyers, sellers and property owners separate potential deal breakers, negotiation items and repairs that may fit the transaction timeline.
Get the free checklistLayer 1Potential deal breakersSafety, habitability, financing, insurance or closing concerns
Layer 2Buyer negotiationsRepair requests, credits, pricing or responsibility discussions
Layer 3Timeline feasibleWork subject to scope, materials, trades, permits and availability
Clear repair process
Turn the repair list into a plan.
Let us know the property address, priorities and target date so the scope can be reviewed against actual conditions and availability.
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Share the project or repair list
Send the address, photographs, known priorities and any important target date.
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Prioritize and define the work
Review what is most important, what is included and any conditions that require another trade or added investigation.
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Approve and schedule
After written approval and any required deposit, we confirm the work plan and available service date.
Before and after
Real projects. Visible transformations.
Photos shown with permission from actual projects completed by 1st Class Handyman.
Customer testimonials
Recommendations from customers who hired us.
These recommendations are displayed directly from the original public Facebook posts.
Katie Deaton
Read Katie’s full review on Facebook“Very knowledgeable, friendly and does an amazing job!!”
Pamela Meadows
Read Pamela’s full review on Facebook“He’s quickly become our go to for anything needing done that needs a special hand.”
Sara Nicholson
Read Sara’s full review on Facebook“I get great feedback on every job they do and they’re so on the ball.”
Shelly Purnell Young
Read Shelly’s full review on Facebook“Friendly and knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend this business.”
See more customer feedback and recommendations on our Facebook Reviews page.
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Indiana
Indiana
Service area
Local help across southern and southeastern Indiana.
Based in Butlerville and serving communities throughout Jennings, Scott, Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Bartholomew, Decatur, Ripley, Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio and Dearborn counties.
See our service areaPlanned home care
Stay ahead of the small repairs.
Explore annual maintenance plans with visits of up to two or four hours, depending on the plan, for homes within about a 60-minute drive of Butlerville.
Explore maintenance plansOrganize your project
Start with your repair list.
Select the work you have in mind and bring your editable list into one estimate request. No membership is needed.
Build my repair listReady to get started?
Have a repair list or property project?
Send the address, priority items, target date and helpful photos. We’ll follow up about scope and availability.