“James is a blessing to our family! I reached out to him at the last minute yesterday about a partial power problem in my daughter’s home. Not only did he get back to me right away but he came today, on a Sunday! He found the problem and he fixed it. In my opinion this wasn’t easy job but it was for James! He was a trooper crawling under the house which was a mess to also find that the hot water needs to be replaced. You better believe we will be hiring him for that job too! I can’t thank you enough, James.”
— Shelly & Matt A., Nextdoor
What We Do
Built for bigger projects—and the everyday repairs too.
⚡ Electrical
Whole-Home Wiring & Rewiring
Complete electrical wiring and rewiring for homes, renovations, additions, remodels, and major projects.
Meter & Electrical Panel Upgrades/Replacement
Meter equipment, panel changes, service upgrades, panel replacements, and related electrical work.
New Circuits & Electrical Additions
New circuits and electrical service for appliances, garages, additions, workshops, and other needs.
Lighting & Fixture Installation
Recessed lighting, pendant lights, ceiling fans, interior and exterior lighting, switches, and fixtures.
Outlets, Switches & Electrical Repairs
New and replacement outlets, switches, troubleshooting, and general electrical repairs.
🔧 Plumbing
Whole-Home Plumbing & Re-Plumbing
Complete plumbing installation and replacement for homes, renovations, additions, and major remodeling projects.
Complete Bathroom Plumbing Installation
Full plumbing for new bathrooms and bathroom renovations, including water supply and drain/waste lines for showers, tubs, toilets, and sinks.
Kitchen & Major Plumbing Installations
Plumbing for kitchen renovations, sinks, dishwashers, water lines, fixture additions, and relocations.
Water Heater Installation & Replacement
Water heater removal, replacement, new installations, and associated plumbing connections.
Plumbing Repairs & Fixture Installation
Toilets, faucets, sinks, shower fixtures, valves, supply lines, drain repairs, leaks, and general plumbing work.
🔨 Carpentry
Framing & Major Carpentry Projects
Framing and structural carpentry for renovations, additions, repairs, and home-improvement projects.
Custom Carpentry & Builds
Custom-built solutions for projects requiring skilled woodwork and construction.
Interior & Exterior Carpentry
Woodwork and carpentry improvements throughout the interior and exterior of the home.
Trim, Finish Work & Repairs
Trim, molding, wood repairs, replacements, and other finish carpentry.
🏠 Construction & Home Improvements
Renovations & Remodeling
Larger home-improvement and renovation projects designed to update, repair, or transform existing spaces.
Home Additions & Improvements
Construction and improvement projects for homeowners looking to add functionality or improve their property.
Installation & Repair Projects
A wide range of residential construction, installation, repair, and improvement work.
🪵 Deck Building
New Deck Construction
Complete deck builds from the ground up, including framing, decking, stairs, railings, and finishing details.
Deck Rebuilds & Expansions
Rebuilding existing decks or expanding them to create additional outdoor living space.
Deck Repairs
Repairing damaged boards, railings, stairs, framing, and other deck components.
Deck Upgrades & Improvements
Updating existing decks with new decking, stairs, railings, and other improvements.
Have a project in mind?
From major installations and renovations to everyday repairs, Smith's Handy Solutions is ready to discuss your next project.
Call or Text 864-626-2920
About Us
Quality Work. Reliable Service. Done Right.
At Smith's Handy Solutions LLC, we believe in doing right by our neighbors. With more than 15 years of experience as a lead electrician and a lifetime of hands-on experience, James built Smith's Handy Solutions around a simple idea: provide honest, high-quality work at a fair price.
From whole-home wiring, meter and panel replacements, complete plumbing installations, bathroom plumbing, renovations and new deck construction to everyday repairs and improvements, we handle projects both big and small with the same attention to detail.
Whether you're remodeling, preparing a property to sell, settling into a new home, or finally tackling a project you've been putting off, our goal is straightforward: professional work, dependable service, and no shortcuts.
Local. Experienced. Versatile.
Serving Greenville and surrounding Upstate South Carolina communities.
Real Work • Real Results
Project Gallery
Actual Smith's Handy Solutions projects—no stock project photography.
































Recommended by Our Neighbors ⭐
What Customers Say
Customer recommendations from Nextdoor.
“James has a great work ethic that is becoming extremely rare in the younger generation! He is reliable and very dependable!!”
— Cindy Kennedy, Nextdoor“Very responsive, reliable, and communicative. Will use Mr. Smith again.”
— Jerry Jones, Nextdoor“James is quick to respond, knowledgeable and helpful over the phone, and brings positive energy into your house. I look forward to many more projects with James.”
— Alex Johnson, Nextdoor“The best thing I can say about this company and Mr. James Smith is by saying he is coming back to do more work for us! Punctual, trustworthy, professional and very courteous. Hard working and will not stop until the job is done and right.”
— Lisa Ulldrick, Nextdoor“James takes great pride in his work and sticks with it until the job is done. He is trustworthy, diligent, affordable, and true to his word.”
— Carol Hallman, Nextdoor“I had a very positive experience working with Smith Handy Solutions. James installed a ceiling fan and mounted a headboard for me, and both jobs were completed with exceptional care and precision. His attention to detail, professionalism, and clear communication made the entire process smooth and stress free.”
— Cheryl Sullivan, Nextdoor“James Smith came out this morning and solved an electrical issue with our sprinkler system. This is the second time we have used his service. He is prompt to communicate and thorough with his work.”
— Becky B., Nextdoor“Called James to have him do electrical work on a ceiling fan. He was incredibly responsive and came to the work site expeditiously. James is a very conscientious, hard worker that will be first on my list for handyman work needed in the future.”
— Ed Lambing, Nextdoor“Really professional service, with phenomenal customer service. The gentleman who owns this company is extra extraordinarily knowledgeable, I used him for a variety of services in my house.”
— Heather Cameron, Nextdoor“Once again James Smith came to my rescue! Trouble shooting a difficult electrical problem. Within this past year he installed a 200 amp breaker panel on my new building, set-up the wiring so I could be connected to Duke Energy, as well as installing a separate power connector box for my new mini-split unit. He also installed new outlets and ran power to my new dishwasher when my kitchen was remodeled. James has always been honest in his dealings with me and I am very blessed to have found someone so dependable. He is professional, kind, very reasonable, and has my highest recommendation!!!”
— Cheryl H., Nextdoor“James did a fantastic electrical job for me on my storage building project today. He was prompt, knowledgeable, hard working, pays attention to detail. I could go on and on, so he’s the one to call for most any job you need done. He nailed it!!”
— Lane S., Nextdoor“One of the best guys you could have working for you. Hard worker and qualified to get whatever project you want done.”
— Cameron Payne, NextdoorService Areas
Proudly serving Greenville and surrounding Upstate communities.
Greenville • Taylors • Greer • Simpsonville • Mauldin • Easley • Surrounding Areas
Let's Build It Together
Request an Estimate
Send the project details and, when possible, photos. Many initial estimates can be prepared from the information provided.
Estimate policy: Initial estimates are generally provided at no charge when sufficient project details and photos are available. Some projects may require an on-site assessment, troubleshooting, extensive measurements or additional planning. In those cases, an estimate or service-call fee may apply. Any applicable fee will be discussed before scheduling.
