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Residential renovation & remodeling in Lexington, KY
4.7 on Google · 55 reviews

General Contractor in Lexington, KY

Kitchen, bathroom, basement and whole-home renovation in Lexington, KY.

  • Free estimate
  • Licensed & insured
  • Owner-supervised delivery
  • Local Lexington business

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  • 4.7★ Google

    55 Google reviews

  • Licensed & insured

    Lexington general contractor

  • Locally based

    Lexington, Kentucky

  • Owner-led

    Manuel Santos, owner

Recent work

A closer look at our residential work

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Bathroom after remodel with updated tile, modern vanity, and refreshed fixtures.

Bathroom remodel

Finished basement after remodel with drywall, flooring, lighting, and usable living area.

Basement conversion

Backyard after outdoor living build with finished patio, hardscaping, and seating area.

Outdoor living

Finished attic after conversion with drywall, flooring, lighting, and usable living space.

Attic conversion

How it works

From first call to your next step

  1. 1

    Tell us about your project

    Use the form or call. Share what you have in mind so we can understand your scope and priorities.

  2. 2

    Review the scope together

    We follow up to clarify the details and arrange a call or site visit when needed.

  3. 3

    Plan the work with one team

    Compare your estimate, discuss the next steps, and work with one contractor coordinating the job.

4.7 average from 55 Google reviews

What our clients say

★★★★★

10/10 experience with Manny and team! I did significant remodeling work in an older home, while at the same time moving my family to KY from out-of-state. Manny's communication, quality of work, professionalism, and work ethic is all incredible.…

Nick Wadhavkar

Google review

★★★★★

So grateful for Handy Manny's!I honestly can't say enough good things about my experience with Handy Manny's. They installed the most gorgeous shower and laid beautiful bathroom tile, baseboards, etc.…

Stephanie Story

Google review

★★★★★

We hired Manny for commercial services and were extremely impressed with their professionalism and execution. Communication was clear from the initial walkthrough through project completion, timelines were met, and the quality of work exceeded expectations.…

Jason Smith

Google review
Manuel Santos, owner of Handy Manny's LLC

Owner-led

Meet the owner behind your project

Manuel Santos brings 25years of construction experience to Handy Manny's LLC. With owner-supervised work and direct communication, you have one accountable team coordinating your project.

Manuel Santos · Owner, Handy Manny's LLC

Common questions

How does a free estimate work for residential projects?

You submit the project basics through the contact form, then the team follows up to clarify scope and schedule a call or site visit when needed. The estimate reflects what you describe, what is visible on site, and what you want to prioritize so you can compare options without a generic one-size-fits-all number.

How is hiring a general contractor different from hiring individual specialty contractors?

A general contractor owns the schedule, trade coordination, and quality expectations across the job. Individual specialty contractors focus on their slice of work; without a GC, you coordinate bids, sequencing, and problem-solving yourself. Handy Manny's LLC is built for homeowners who want one accountable team managing the full scope from start to finish.

What areas does Handy Manny's serve for residential work?

We serve Lexington, Georgetown, Nicholasville, Winchester, and Versailles. Our Lexington base means faster response times and direct owner supervision for every project across Central Kentucky.

What should I expect during the first site visit?

We walk the project area together, discuss what you want to accomplish, identify potential issues, and talk through realistic budget and timeline ranges. There is no pressure and no obligation — the goal is to make sure you have enough information to decide whether to move forward.

Let's talk about your project

Serving Lexington, Georgetown, Nicholasville, Winchester, and Versailles. Tell us what you have in mind.