About Neal...
Neal Crawford, Handyman
My Mission:
Many people are frustrated because they can’t find contractors or tradesmen who have time to look at and perform small projects they need completed. I’m in business so that anyone who calls has someone that cares enough to come and help however they can.
Past Experience
Early on...
I first learned about building and remodeling through my father:
- My dad ran a small construction business along with farming the land upon which we lived.
- I watched, and sometimes assisted, as he built homes and barns, and did remodeling and repairs.
- I learned and participated as he did carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical projects.
The Next Chapter...
At age 15 I began working during the summers and after school for a neighbor who was building new homes at the time.
- The job became full-time after high school.
- For eight or nine years we did residential and farm projects including new construction, remodeling, and repairs.
- Eventually, my boss and I became partners and spent a couple years erecting metal grain bins.
- Finally, when my former boss, then partner, left the business to work for a larger company, I joined with my father and his friend, and became managing partner in another small business, again performing farm and residential construction and remodeling.
A long break, but not really...
Next came many years working for Youth for Christ, but that didn’t mean my construction skills were completely put on the shelf:
- While with YFC, I conducted remodeling projects at home including adding an addition that doubled the size of our first house.
- Also, I led renovation projects at two YFC Ministry Centers, which each involved more than 1,000 hours of work.
- Finally, I was privileged to plan, lead, and participate in more than thirty multi-day work projects in Detroit, Michigan. I was involved in all sorts of repair and improvement projects in approximately 150 inner-city homes.
Now...
After leaving Youth for Christ in 2022, I spent the first three months doing dozens of small repair and improvement projects at my wife’s business and at home. While doing so, I remembered that handyman work can be meaningful and a way to benefit people by meeting an important need. Therefore, in January of 2023, I began doing handyman work full-time. Now I look forward to helping you with your project to repair or improve your home. Just reach out with any questions or handyman-type projects you have in mind. I’m here to help!