Resident Handyman

Marine Corps discipline meets historic Quarter care

Owned by Quitman Gahagan, a Marine Corps veteran, retired healthcare contracting manager, and proud French Quarter homeowner who brings absolute punctuality and precision to every local repair.

Background

Administrative clarity and field precision

Years managing healthcare contracts instilled an uncompromising eye for scope adherence, accurate estimating, and transparent invoicing. There are no surprise fees or guesswork—just honest work billed at a straightforward $100 per hour with a two-hour minimum.

Living right here in the neighborhood means repairs respect historic masonry, antique wood joinery, and the unique architectural integrity of New Orleans structures.

The Standard

Show up on time, complete the repair correctly, and leave the space immaculate.

No shortcuts, no corporate markup games, and absolute respect for your property.

Local Trust

Trusted by Quarter homeowners

Finding a reliable tradesman in the Quarter used to be a gamble. His military background shows in his punctuality and clean work area.

Property Manager, Royal Street

Transparent hourly pricing and zero guesswork. Fixed our courtyard gate hardware perfectly on the first visit.

Homeowner, Chartres Street

Need dependable property maintenance in the Quarter?

Call or text today to discuss your repair list at $100/hr with a two-hour minimum.