Helping you with repairs and installs for your home or business, so that you can focus on other things, enjoy your life, and eliminate the stress of (someday) doing the repairs and installs yourself.

Action Craftworks LLC is a licensed, bonded and insured general contractor and does repairs & installs for home & business, also known as handyman services. The company is based in Vancouver, WA and serves the southwest Washington community.

Action Craftworks LLC was founded over 10 years as a woodworking company and changed its focus and received general contractor licensing in December of 2022. The company is a member of the Building Industry Association of Clark County, and the founder, Douglas Lee, is a member of the Clark County chapter of BNI (Business Network International).

Douglas has been doing repair and install work since 2021 and was a former landscape architect in the commercial and public works sectors. His interest in construction dates back to attending a technical high school in Portland, OR and also learning handyman skills from his father.

There are four major service categories (and also a few uncommon tasks too):

1. Wood:

  • Repair wood moulding (trim)
  • Replace wood moulding (trim)
  • Build wood frame around crawl space hatches
  • Repair cabinet drawers that are broken or jammed
  • Repair wood shelves that have sagged or separated
  • Add cabinet shelves, custom cut to fit if needed
  • Build wall shelves
  • Replace cabinet drawer guides
  • Replace cabinet drawer knobs
  • Replace deck boards, stairs, railings
  • Repair/replace fence boards, gates, rails (no in-ground posts, can refer to another company)

2. Walls:

  • Patch holes in drywall
  • Repair damaged drywall
  • Paint drywall
  • Build frame wall to surround electric LED fireplaces
  • Build farmwall with hooks and shelves

3. Doors:

  • Adjust/repair doors that don’t open or close properly
  • Adjust/repair gates that don’t open or close properly
  • Adjust/repair cabinet doors
  • Replace door hinges, knobs, locks, strikes
  • Paint doors
  • Replace weatherstripping on door jamb sides and top
  • Replace weatherstripping at bottom of doors 
  • Switch the swing direction of interior doors 
  • Replace closet doors (sliding or hinged)
  • Replace interior doors
  • Replace exterior doors (may need assistance due to the weight)
  • Replace screen door closers
  • Install screen doors
  • Install storm doors

4. Install products:

  • Art frames
  • Batteries
  • Blinds
  • Cabinet sliding pull-out organizers and shelves
  • Clocks
  • Coat hooks
  • Cord covers to hide power cords (such as below large TVs)
  • Curtain rods
  • Electric LED fireplaces (wall mount or with custom wood frame and mantel)
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Garage ceiling storage shelves
  • Light bulbs (including non-covered floodlight bulbs on ceilings up to 2 stories high)
  • Mirrors
  • Over-the-range microwave ovens
  • Photo frames
  • Shower curtain rods
  • Signs
  • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Stereo wireless speakers
  • Towel bars
  • TVs (wall or ceiling mount)
  • TV sound bars
  • Wall art
  • Water hose holders
  • White boards, bulletin boards

A. Assemble products:

  • Beds
  • Bookcases
  • Cabinets
  • Computer monitor stands
  • Chairs
  • Desks
  • Drawers
  • Exercise equipment
  • Fitness and weight trainers
  • Kids’ toys
  • Office furnishings
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pet enclosures 
  • Sofas
  • Tables

Furniture products are from Amazon, Ashley Furniture, Ikea, Walmart, Wayfair, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma, and more

B. Other repairs:

  • Adjust office chairs
  • Repair window screens that are torn

C. Other indoor services:

  • Wash interior windows

D. Outdoor services (no longer doing landscape work, but can refer to another company):

  • Caulk driveway and sidewalk joints (needs dry weather before and several days after)
  • Clean gutters (1 story only, needs dry weather)
  • Fix leaky gutters (1 story only, needs severals days of dry weather before, during and after)
  • Install hose reels
  • House wrap such as Tyvek and others (1 story only)
  • Stain decks (needs severals days of dry weather before, during and after)
  • Wash exterior windows (only 1 story, from ground level only)

E. Remove and dispose (wood can be recycled):

  • Carpets
  • Carpet pads, tack strips, staples, nails
  • Rotted deck boards
  • Rotted wooden planter boxes
  • Scrap lumber

Exclusions:

There are some exclusions, due to insurance, state laws, not equipped, or choose to exclude because it is not feasible to do everything!

  • appliances installation such as refrigerators, stoves and washing machines
  • asbestos or mold remediation (can refer you to a remediation contractor)
  • burglars or fire alarm/emergency systems work
  • electrical work (Washington state requires a licensed electrical contractor, or homeowners can install it themselves)
  • environmental clean-up work
  • exterior work over 3 stories high for insurance purposes, prefer to not do work over 1 stories high
  • fire suppression work including extinguishing systems over cooking areas
  • fire, water damage mediation unless part of a job (can refer you to remediation contractor)
  • flooring (can refer you to a floor coverings contractor)
  • foundation work of any kind
  • gas lines work
  • HVAC services (can refer you to a HVAC contractor)
  • janitorial/cleaning work
  • job values over $2,500
  • Internet wiring or set-up (can refer you to a telecommunications contractor)
  • most tasks that require a ladder over one story high
  • moving heavy materials such as bark, rocks, soil (can refer you to a landscape contractor)
  • pesticides or herbicide applications (can refer you to a landscape contractor)
  • playground equipment or bleachers work
  • plumbing (Washington state law requires a licensed plumbing contractor, or homeowners can install it themselves)
  • pond work (can refer you to a landscape contractor)
  • power washing other than in conjunction with painting
  • remediation of or disturbing lead based paint (houses built before 1978 unless lead has been removed)
  • remodeling (can refer you to a remodeling contractor)
  • residential framing work (can refer you to a remodeling contractor)
  • retaining walls (can refer you to a landscape contractor)
  • stand-alone roofing (can refer to you to a roof contractor)
  • sandblasting
  • security bars installation on doors or windows
  • security cameras/doorbells (can refer you to a telecommunications/security contractor)
  • solar energy panel work
  • stand-alone window work
  • swimming pool cleaning
  • tile work or drilling into tile
  • waterproofing of foundations or building walls
  • weed removal by hand
  • weekly/ongoing lawn mowing/yardwork (can refer you to landscape contractor)
  • window installation (unless part of other work)
  • work around hazardous materials or wastes
  • work on retaining walls over 6 feet
  • work on slopes over 20 degrees
  • work more than 12′ below grade level
  • work prior to occupancy approval in tract developments of more than 10 units
  • yard maintenance/landscape work (can refer you to a landscape contractor)

To inquire about any of these services, go to the Contact menu above and fill out the Service Inquiry Form, or click here.

Reviews

“Douglas was a delight to work for he was very careful very neat and clean and very enjoyable and did a great job I would highly recommend him”

Susan A, May 31, 2023, switched the door swing of a guest bathroom door, including relocating hardware, routing, drilling, patching, priming, painting

“Douglas is the absolute best! Will definitely be using him again.”

Kelly O, May 25, 2023, installed Yale front door smart lock, repaired cabinet at siding garbage pullout, realigned kitchen pantry doors, built and installed replacement fence gate

“So reliable and does good work – efficient and flexible!”

Andrea S., May 24, 2023, re-caulked bathroom countertop, fixed front door sag, touch-up painting in door jambs, front door, garage door

“Douglas was excellent in his service: precision, kind attentiveness, efficiency. All that was needed to get the task done, in a very clear and pleasant way. I will hire him again without question. Thank you, Douglas!”

Ruth T., May 16, 2023, installed Ikea motion activated closet lights

“Douglas is fantastic to work with (and I have hired him twice so far). I plan on working with him in the future!”

Travis M., May 9, 2023, replaced owner-supplied rubber gasket on side loading washing machine

“Excellent work very professional”

Kristie D., April 21, 2023, TV mounting with cord covers

“A true professional, great work and great communication”

Sean M., April 7, 2023, 85″ TV with heavy duty mount

“Highly recommended. This was the second time Douglas has mounted my television and if I need any other handy work done, I would look no further. Douglas is very friendly, always on time and always comes prepared with an impressive arsenal of tools for every job imaginable. In fact, this time around I discovered that he brings additional BACKUPS of tools in case something goes wrong with the first set. That is always being 2 steps ahead. Thank-you!”

Amir G., March 22, 2023, 65″ TV mounting

“Thank-you! Really appreciated your help today.”

Luana M., March 13, 2023, changed out several ceiling light fixture bulbs

“Action Craftworks LLC, assembled a large parrot cage for me.  I am impressed with the care Douglas took to follow the complicated directions to the “T” which ensured that the cage is correctly assembled.  This is a powder coated wrought iron cage.  Douglas was careful not to damage the finish.  He ensured that the fit and function of the parts is correct.”

“In addition, Douglas took the appropriate precautions to make sure my vinyl floors weren’t damaged by the parts as he worked and he vacuumed and put the cardboard in my recycling pile (cut the boxes up, etc.).  He then helped me position the cage in the space allotted for it in the room.”

“I could not be happier with his services and already have several projects lined up for him to do next.  I am a very pleased customer and will definitely recommend Douglas at Action Craftworks to friends and family.”

Cindy P., March 7, 2023, assembled large parrot cage

“Douglas is very serious about his work and has all the necessary tools and implements. Our dinged-up old house now looks as good as new!”

Andrea S., Feb 13, 2023, completed repair of wall moulding gouge and door hole

“Douglas was very nice and went above and beyond. The damaged areas look like new!”

Andrea S., Feb 9, 2023, started repair of wall moulding gouge and door hole

“Douglas works carefully and efficiently. He comes with the right tools for a particular job and ensure desired results are achieved. I have hired Douglas for several miscellaneous projects and he is competent, pleasant and trustworthy. I recommend hiring him without hesitation.”

Jamie, 2022-2023, several household mounting and repair projects

“Amazing work! Did 2 projects in 2 hour window and was super friendly”

Chance W., Feb 1, 2023, wall mounted 45″ TV and assembled dual computer monitor stand

“So professional and wonderful to work with. Will definitely use again. Great work!”

Kelly O. Jan. 27, 2023, patched wall holes and mounted shelves, retrofitted from floating style to brackets due to heavy weight

“Douglas did a fantastic job on installing weatherstripping on two doors and retrofitting valance clips for our blinds. He came prepared with a couple of options which I really appreciated. He communicated with me really well. He worked efficiently and kept me updated. I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Douglas. I highly recommend him!”

Emily S., Jan. 24, 2023, replaced door weatherstripping, retrofitted valance clips for blinds

“Very professional and precise! Had every tool known to man! Also brought sparkle to patch up a mirror we needed moved. 10/10!”

Jamea O., Jan. 12, 2023, mounted mirror, floating shelf, hooks for coat and handbag

“prompt, very helpful, courteous”

Alfred L., Jan. 12, 2023, trimmed and installed two solid core interior doors

“Great work! Knows his stuff! Thanks Douglas!

Justin V., Jan. 11, 2023, mounted 45″ TV and two surround sound stereo speakers


The reviews below were written when Action Craftworks LLC was a woodworking company. To add a review for a recently completed home repairs or product installs, you can type your written review below and it will be transferred to the above reviews. Thank-you!

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