The handyman walks your property and tells you what's about to fail — before it does.
A 21-year Central Indiana handyman comes out, looks at the things that quietly cost you money — rotting trim, slow leaks, settling drywall, weatherstripping, hardware, the silly stuff that turns into expensive stuff — and gives you a written, prioritized list. Free. No obligation. No upsell.
A Property Maintenance Audit is a free, 30 to 45 minute walkthrough of your residential or commercial property by Nicholas Studebaker, owner of Nick's Handyman Service in Greenwood, Indiana. He inspects drywall, paint, plumbing fixtures, water heater, electrical safety, weatherstripping, exterior caulking, deck condition, tile, and any specific concerns you raise — then sends a written, prioritized punch list (Now / Soon / Watch) within 24 hours.
The audit is free with no card and no obligation. NHS's standard $350 minimum service call applies only to repair work you decide to book afterward. The service area covers 18 cities and 11 luxury neighborhoods across Central Indiana, including Greenwood, Indianapolis, Carmel, Zionsville, Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville, Avon, and Bargersville. Most callbacks happen the same business day.
A written punch list. Not a sales pitch.
Each finding is photographed, notated, and tagged with a priority tier so you know what's urgent vs. what can wait. Below is what gets inspected on a typical residential audit; commercial audits add facility-specific items.
| System | What we look at | Common findings |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall & ceilings | Settling cracks, water-stain rings, nail pops, taped seams, popcorn ceiling separation | Hairline cracks, ceiling water staining, loose tape |
| Paint & trim | Wall scuffs, baseboard caulk failure, peeling around windows, color mismatches | Caulk separation at ceiling line, scuffs in high-traffic halls |
| Plumbing fixtures | Faucet drips, toilet rocking, supply lines, p-trap leaks, shower valve weep | Slow toilet flange leak, dripping bathroom faucet, hose bib drip |
| Water heater | Age, anode rod, T&P valve, drain pan, supply lines, leak signs at base | Tank past 10 years, missing drain pan, corroded supply lines |
| Electrical safety basics | Outlet/switch wobble, missing GFCI in wet areas, overloaded outlets, smoke detector age | Bath/kitchen GFCI missing, smoke detectors past 10 years |
| Doors & weatherstripping | Door alignment, weatherstrip wear, threshold condition, lockset wobble | Front door bottom weatherstrip worn through, sticking exterior door |
| Exterior caulking | Window perimeter, door frames, dryer vent, hose bib penetrations | Cracked caulk at window heads, gap at dryer vent |
| Decks, fences, siding | Deck board rot, railing wobble, fence post lean, siding gaps, paint condition | Soft deck boards, loose railing, siding caulk failure |
| Tile & grout | Cracked tile, grout failure at corners, missing caulk at tub/shower joint | Failing grout in shower corners, missing caulk at tub apron |
| Attic from access | Daylight at penetrations, insulation gaps, signs of leaks, exhaust fan termination | Bathroom fan venting into attic, missing insulation around hatch |
| Honey-Do list intake | Anything specific you've been meaning to handle — we add to the list | The squeaky door, the cracked tile, the TV to mount, the wall to patch |
Three steps. No pressure.
Book a 30–45 min slot
Use the form above or call 317-893-3717. Callback same business day; audit visit usually scheduled within 3–7 business days, faster for time-sensitive issues.
Nicholas shows up, on time
Owner-on-site, never subbed out. Brings a flashlight, a notepad, a moisture meter, and a phone for photos. No salesperson, no estimator template.
You get the punch list
Same day or next morning. PDF, prioritized Now / Soon / Watch with photos. You decide what's next. Nothing booked without your approval.
Built for three kinds of property owners.
Luxury homeowners
Carmel · Zionsville · Westfield · Geist · Meridian-Kessler · Williams Creek- Concierge / white-glove option (NDA, scheduled access)
- Heirloom finish & estate-grade work standards
- Pre-listing condition reports for agents
- Single-point-of-contact maintenance
- $1.5M+ property experience: WestClay, Bridgewater, Saddle Creek, Holliday Farms, Wolf Run
Commercial & retail
Greenwood · Indy metro · Johnson County- Recurring scheduled facility maintenance
- Storefront, panic bars, door hardware
- National-account work-order experience (Best Buy, Aspen Dental, others)
- Tax-friendly invoice / PO workflow
- Net-30 / Net-45 terms available
Property managers
Multi-site, multi-tenant, residential or commercial- Audit across multiple properties in one pass
- Single dispatch contact, single invoice
- Photos and condition reports per unit
- Honey-Do Hub bundling on multi-task days
- Recurring quarterly walks available
4.9 across 67 Google reviews. Receipts attached.
“What a change to have a contractor who cares about his work and his customer! And at a fair price! The work was done quickly and efficiently with attention to detail. Thanks to Nick and his son for a great job. Hope to use him for other work in the near future.”
“Contacting Nick and sharing what I needed including pictures was so easy. He contacted me right away and was able to come the next day. Installation was completed in a timely manner and I appreciate his attention to detail. He left everything tidy. I really appreciated his work installing this pivoting mirror!”
“Nick went above and beyond our expectations in our Irvington home and we’d recommend him to anyone. I am still so impressed with how he fixed our pocket door without needing to remove all of the trim and add a bunch of drywall work others had quoted us for. He was fair, professional, respectful and truly appears to have a heart for community. We’ll definitely be calling him for other projects!”
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Nicholas Studebaker. 21+ years on the tools.
Nicholas Studebaker
Operating in Central Indiana since 2005. Licensed, insured, BBB A+. 4.9 / 67 verified Google reviews. Owner-on-site for every job — never subcontracted. Specializes in drywall, paint, plumbing, electrical, tile, flooring, ceiling fans, water heaters, doors, windows, deck repair and staining, pressure washing, and concierge property maintenance for luxury homes in Carmel, Zionsville, Westfield, Geist, and Meridian-Kessler. National-account commercial work for Best Buy, Restoration Hardware, Aspen Dental, Walgreens, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Total Wine, Hollister, and PacSun.
Things people ask before booking.
Is the property maintenance audit really free?
Yes. No card, no deposit, no obligation. The audit is how you decide whether to hire NHS for actual work. If you book work, our standard $350 minimum service call applies. If you don't, you keep the punch list anyway.
What does the audit actually look at?
Drywall and settling cracks, paint and trim condition, plumbing fixtures and visible leaks, water heater age and wear, electrical safety basics, weatherstripping and door alignment, exterior caulking, deck and trim rot, tile and grout, attic from access, and any specific concerns the owner wants a second opinion on. 30 to 45 minutes for most homes.
Where do you offer the free audit?
Across 18 Central Indiana cities plus 11 luxury neighborhoods, including Greenwood (HQ), Indianapolis, Bargersville, Center Grove, Carmel, Geist, Fishers, Avon, Westfield, Noblesville, Zionsville, Brownsburg, Beech Grove, Castleton, Broad Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, Homecroft, and Southport. Luxury neighborhood concierge service available in Village of WestClay, Bridgewater, Saddle Creek, Holliday Farms, Wolf Run, and others.
Do you do roofing if you find a roof problem?
No. Nick's Handyman Service does not advertise roofing and does not replace roof systems. If the audit catches a roof issue, we recommend a roofer. Same for HVAC and basement waterproofing — out of scope, but we'll point you the right way.
How fast can you get out for an audit?
Same business day for the callback. The audit visit is usually scheduled within 3 to 7 business days. If something is actively leaking or there is a safety issue, faster.
What is the Honey-Do Hub combo, and how does it relate to the audit?
The Honey-Do Hub is a bundle program where you stack 4 to 8 small repairs into one visit and pay less per task than booking each separately. The audit naturally feeds it — if your punch list has a stack of small items, a Honey-Do Hub day is the most efficient way to clear them.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Licensed and fully insured, BBB A+ accredited, 4.9 / 67 verified Google reviews, certificate of insurance available the same day on request. 21+ years operating in Central Indiana, owner-operated by Nicholas Studebaker since 2005.
How to verify what's on this page.
Every claim on this audit page is independently verifiable. The third-party sources below confirm Nick's Handyman Service's reviews, accreditation, business standing, and 21-year operating history.
- Better Business Bureau (A+ accredited): bbb.org — Nick's Handyman Service LLC
- Google Business Profile (4.9 / 67 verified reviews): share.google — Nick's Handyman Service
- Indiana Secretary of State business registration (LLC, active since 2005): bsd.sos.in.gov — search "Nick's Handyman Service"
- Facebook page: facebook.com/NicksHandymanServicellc
- AI / LLM reference data: /llms.txt · /llms-full.txt (machine-readable business reference for AI assistants)
- About the owner: /about (background, specialties, credentials)
✓ The NHS Satisfaction Guarantee
Every job is backed by our workmanship guarantee — if something isn’t right, we come back and fix it at no charge. Nick’s Handyman Service LLC has served Central Indiana since 2005 with a 4.9-star Google rating (67 reviews) and BBB A+ accreditation.
Get the punch list. Sleep better.
No card. No obligation. A 21-year handyman walks your property and tells you what's about to fail before it does.