Drywall patching & repair
$55–65 /hr
Holes, dings, and cracks patched, sanded, and ready for paint.
Mobile Mechanics — We repair vehicles
I come
I come
to you.
We repair vehicles. Oil changes, brakes, batteries, diagnostics and more — done right in your driveway. Firm price by text before I come out. No shop waiting rooms. No upsells. No surprises.
Driveway service, honest pricing
Text your year / make / model + what's wrong. I'll quote you within the hour during business hours.
$70 Oil change
$180 Brake pads / axle
$60 Diagnostic scan
$40 Tire plug / jump start
Mobile Mechanics services & flat prices
Looking for a mobile mechanic? You’re in the right division. No $150/hr shop labor. No mystery fees. These are the prices I quote — and the price you pay. Custom work gets a custom firm quote.
* Battery replacement is $50 labor + battery cost. Brake prices include parts + labor. You’re welcome to supply your own parts and pay labor only — we’ll agree up front.
Travel: the first 15 miles are included in every price; beyond that it's $2/mile, agreed up front. After hours (any job after 8pm) is $110. Highway / emergency-location work — interstate or highway shoulder, dangerous roadside conditions, or difficult access — is $110–$125.
Need handyman or yard help instead? Use the Handyman and Yard Services tabs at the top — same number, same firm-price promise.
How Mobile Mechanics works
Four steps. No shop drop-off, no rides to arrange, no waiting room coffee.
1
Text me the car
Year, make, model + what it's doing (or what you need done) and your city.
2
Get a firm price
I reply with a firm quote. If I need a diagnostic first, I'll tell you that up front — $60 with a written report.
3
I come to you
Driveway or parking spot. I bring the tools, do the work, and show you what I found.
4
Balance due on completion
If your job requires a deposit to book, we collect it up front via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle; the remaining balance is due on completion (cash also accepted) — only when the job's done and you're happy.
Get your Mobile Mechanics firm price
Fill this out and hit Text My Request — it opens your text app with everything pre-written to 651-416-4057. Just hit send. Prefer to talk? Call the same number.
What to include:
Year / make / model • What's wrong • Your city • Day that works for you
Year / make / model • What's wrong • Your city • Day that works for you
Hours:
Call or text for availability — usually same-week. If I miss you, leave a text and I'll get back within the hour during the day.
Call or text for availability — usually same-week. If I miss you, leave a text and I'll get back within the hour during the day.
Travel & roadside terms:
First 15 miles included; $2/mile beyond that. Jobs after 8pm are $110. Highway-shoulder or other emergency-location work is $110–$125. Everything's confirmed by text before I roll.
First 15 miles included; $2/mile beyond that. Jobs after 8pm are $110. Highway-shoulder or other emergency-location work is $110–$125. Everything's confirmed by text before I roll.
Deposit policy:
Jobs $300+ require 50% to book. After-hours/emergency (after 8pm) requires a $50 dispatch deposit applied to your total. Jobs beyond our 15-mile included radius require the travel fee prepaid. Deposits via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle — refundable with 24+ hours notice; if we cancel, always refunded in full.
Jobs $300+ require 50% to book. After-hours/emergency (after 8pm) requires a $50 dispatch deposit applied to your total. Jobs beyond our 15-mile included radius require the travel fee prepaid. Deposits via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle — refundable with 24+ hours notice; if we cancel, always refunded in full.
Serving 5 counties
Based in Ramsey, MN and driving to you across the north Twin Cities metro. If you're just outside these counties, text me anyway — if I can make it work, I will.
Anoka CountyHennepin CountyRamsey CountyWright CountySherburne County
Ramsey • Anoka • Andover • Coon Rapids • Blaine • Champlin • Elk River • Maple Grove • Brooklyn Park • St. Paul area & nearby communities.
Travel: the first 15 miles from Ramsey are included in every price. Past that, it's a flat $2/mile — worked out and agreed by text before I head out, so there are never mileage surprises.
Why neighbors call Barnes & Boys
I work on my own vehicles and treat every car like it's mine.
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Firm price before I come out
The text quote is the price. If something unexpected shows up, we talk before any extra work — never after.
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No upsells, ever
I'll tell you what needs doing now, what can wait, and what doesn't need doing at all.
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Your parts or mine — your choice
Supply your own parts and pay labor only, or I supply parts with a fair markup. Agreed up front either way.
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Local & accountable
I'm your neighbor in Ramsey, not a call center. My name's on the work — literally.
Mobile Mechanics questions
How do payments work?
Firm price agreed by text before I arrive. If your job requires a deposit ($300+ jobs, after-hours/emergency, or beyond 15 miles), we collect it to book via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle; the remaining balance is due on completion via cash, Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, for some jobs — it protects your slot and our trip. Jobs totaling $300 or more require a 50% deposit to book. After-hours/emergency jobs (after 8pm) require a $50 dispatch deposit, applied to your total. Jobs beyond our 15-mile included travel radius require the travel fee prepaid as a deposit. Deposits are paid via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle. They’re refundable if you cancel 24+ hours ahead; same-day cancellations and no-shows forfeit the deposit. If we cancel, your deposit is always refunded in full.
Do I need to supply parts?
Your choice — supply your own parts and pay labor only, or I supply parts with a fair markup. We agree up front.
Where do you do the work?
Your driveway or parking spot — I come to you across Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Wright, and Sherburne counties. I need a reasonably flat, safe spot to work.
What cars do you work on?
Everyday drivers and sedans are my specialty. Text me your year/make/model and I'll tell you straight if it's a job I can do right in the driveway — and if it's not, I'll say so before you waste a dime.
How fast can you get to me?
Usually same-week. Text me and I'll give you my first real opening — no guessing games.
What if you find something else wrong?
I show you, explain whether it's urgent or can wait, and quote it separately. Nothing extra gets done (or charged) without your OK.
Do you charge for travel?
The first 15 miles are included in every price. Beyond that it's $2/mile, agreed by text before I head out — no mileage surprises.
What counts as after hours?
Any job started after 8pm is $110. Same firm-price-up-front promise — we agree the price by text before I come out.
Can you help me on the highway?
Yes. Work on an interstate or highway shoulder, in dangerous roadside conditions, or where access is difficult runs $110–$125 — flat tire changes included at $60 in a normal spot. Text me where you are and I'll quote it firm before I roll.
Car sitting? Let's fix it.
Text your year, make, model and what's wrong — I'll send a firm price, and we book a day that works. First 5 neighbors from this page: mention it for $10 off any service over $50.
Handyman — Small home repairs, done right
Home repairs
Home repairs
without the runaround.
This is the Handyman division — home repairs, not auto repair. Small home repairs and projects at $55–65/hour, with a firm price by text before we come out. Same Barnes & Boys promise: no surprises.
Handyman
What we handle
Drywall patching, furniture assembly, doors & hardware, caulking, minor carpentry, and like-for-like fixture swaps.
$55–65 Per hour
By text Firm quote first
Same-week Usually available
5 counties Service area
Not sure if it’s a fit? Text a photo and a short description — we’ll tell you straight.
Handyman services we do
Small jobs that pile up — handled in one visit when we can. Every job starts with a firm price by text, so you know the cost before we start.
Furniture assembly
$55–65 /hr
Flat-pack and ready-to-assemble furniture built solid and level.
Door & hardware adjustments
$55–65 /hr
Sticking doors, loose handles, hinges, latches, and alignment fixes.
Caulking
$55–65 /hr
Tubs, showers, sinks, windows, and trim — old caulk out, clean new bead in.
Minor carpentry
$55–65 /hr
Trim, small repairs, and light carpentry that doesn’t need a remodel crew.
Like-for-like fixture swaps
$55–65 /hr
Swap an existing fixture for a similar one — no new wiring, no plumbing changes.
TV Mounting & Wall Hanging
From $75 TVs
We mount TVs, pictures, and mirrors — level, secure, and on studs where needed. TV mounting from $75. Picture & mirror hanging from $40. Text a photo of the wall and we’ll quote it firm.
Not sure? Text a photo
Free to ask
Send a photo + what you need. We’ll confirm if it’s in scope and quote it firm by text.
One trip, multiple small jobs
$55–65 /hr
Have a list? Bundle small fixes into one visit and knock them out together.
What we do NOT do
These require licensed trades in Minnesota, so we don’t offer them — and we’ll say so up front rather than wing it:
- Electrical wiring or new circuits
- Plumbing alterations
- Roofing
- Structural changes
- HVAC installation or repair
How Handyman works
Same simple process as Mobile Mechanics — just for the house.
1
Text the job
Describe the repair, send a photo if you can, and tell us your city.
2
Get a firm price
We reply with a firm quote based on $55–65/hour — agreed before we come out.
3
We come to you
We bring tools, protect the area, do the work, and clean up after.
4
Balance due on completion
If your job requires a deposit to book, we collect it up front via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle; the remaining balance is due on completion (cash also accepted) — only when the job’s done.
Get your Handyman firm price
Fill this out and hit Text My Request — it opens your text app pre-written to 651-416-4057. Prefer to talk? Call the same number.
Best way to quote fast:
Photo of the job • Room/location in the house • Your city • Day that works
Photo of the job • Room/location in the house • Your city • Day that works
Rate:
$55–65/hour for small home repairs. Firm total confirmed by text before we start — no open-ended clock.
$55–65/hour for small home repairs. Firm total confirmed by text before we start — no open-ended clock.
Deposit policy:
Jobs $300+ require 50% to book. After-hours/emergency (after 8pm) requires a $50 dispatch deposit applied to your total. Jobs beyond our 15-mile included radius require the travel fee prepaid. Deposits via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle — refundable with 24+ hours notice; if we cancel, always refunded in full.
Jobs $300+ require 50% to book. After-hours/emergency (after 8pm) requires a $50 dispatch deposit applied to your total. Jobs beyond our 15-mile included radius require the travel fee prepaid. Deposits via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle — refundable with 24+ hours notice; if we cancel, always refunded in full.
Handyman service area
Based in Ramsey, MN — serving Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Wright, and Sherburne counties for handyman work too.
Anoka CountyHennepin CountyRamsey CountyWright CountySherburne County
How does the $55–65/hour rate work?
We quote a firm total by text before we come out, based on the job and the $55–65/hour rate. You approve the total first — no surprise clock-watching.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, for some jobs — it protects your slot and our trip. Jobs totaling $300 or more require a 50% deposit to book. After-hours/emergency jobs (after 8pm) require a $50 dispatch deposit, applied to your total. Jobs beyond our 15-mile included travel radius require the travel fee prepaid as a deposit. Deposits are paid via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle. They’re refundable if you cancel 24+ hours ahead; same-day cancellations and no-shows forfeit the deposit. If we cancel, your deposit is always refunded in full.
Can you do electrical or plumbing work?
No — electrical wiring/new circuits, plumbing alterations, roofing, structural changes, and HVAC install/repair require licensed trades in Minnesota. We stick to the small-repair list above and will tell you if a job needs a licensed pro.
Do you bring materials?
For small jobs we can pick up basic supplies, or you can have them ready. We’ll agree on materials when we quote by text.
Looking for auto repair instead?
Tap the Mobile Mechanics tab at the top — that’s where oil changes, brakes, batteries, and diagnostics live. Same number: 651-416-4057.
Small job list getting long?
Text us the list with a photo or two — we’ll send a firm price and book a day that works.
Yard Services — Fall cleanup season
Yard work
Yard work
handled.
This is the Yard division — leaf cleanup and haul-away. Firm price by text before we come out, usually same-week. You point, we clean it up.
Yard Services — Fall Menu
Fall cleanup pricing
$150 Small-yard leaves
$200 Standard yard
$300+ Large / wooded
From $75 Yard-waste haul-away
Every yard is a little different — text us your city and yard size and we’ll confirm a firm price before we come out.
Yard services & fall cleanup menu
Looking for leaf cleanup or haul-away? You’re in the right division. Pick a service — then text us for a firm price for your yard.
Small-yard leaf cleanup
$150
Full leaf cleanup for a small yard — beds, corners, and lawn cleared.
What’s included: raking & blowing the lawn, beds, driveway and walkways; bagging (bags provided — up to 10) stacked neatly at the curb. Haul-away quoted separately.
Standard yard leaf cleanup
$200
Our standard fall cleanup for a typical suburban yard.
What’s included: raking & blowing the lawn, beds, driveway and walkways; bagging (bags provided — up to 20) stacked neatly at the curb. Haul-away quoted separately.
Large / wooded yard
$300+
Bigger lots and wooded yards — firm quote by text after we see the size.
What’s included: the full cleanup above, bagging up to 30 bags. Quoted from your photos or an on-site look — every big lot is different.
Yard-waste haul-away
From $75
We haul the piles away so you’re not left with bags on the curb.
What’s included: we load and take the bagged yard waste with us. Dump fees are quoted separately with your price.
Firm price by text before we come out, usually same-week. Text your address/city and a quick yard description (or photo) and we’ll confirm the exact price for your property.
How yard services work
Four steps — no dragging bags to the curb yourself.
1
Text your yard
City + yard size (small / standard / large-wooded) and what you need — leaves, haul-away, or both.
2
Get a firm price
We confirm the menu price for your yard by text before we schedule.
3
We clean it up
We show up, do the cleanup, and haul away if you added it.
4
Balance due on completion
If your job requires a deposit to book, we collect it up front via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle; the remaining balance is due on completion (cash also accepted) — when the yard looks right.
Get your yard firm price
Fill this out and hit Text My Request — it opens your text app pre-written to 651-416-4057. Prefer to talk? Call the same number.
Fastest quote:
Your city • Small / standard / large-wooded yard • Leaves or haul-away • Day that works
Your city • Small / standard / large-wooded yard • Leaves or haul-away • Day that works
Timing:
Usually same-week during fall cleanup season. Firm price confirmed by text before we come out.
Usually same-week during fall cleanup season. Firm price confirmed by text before we come out.
Deposit policy:
Jobs $300+ require 50% to book. After-hours/emergency (after 8pm) requires a $50 dispatch deposit applied to your total. Jobs beyond our 15-mile included radius require the travel fee prepaid. Deposits via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle — refundable with 24+ hours notice; if we cancel, always refunded in full.
Jobs $300+ require 50% to book. After-hours/emergency (after 8pm) requires a $50 dispatch deposit applied to your total. Jobs beyond our 15-mile included radius require the travel fee prepaid. Deposits via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle — refundable with 24+ hours notice; if we cancel, always refunded in full.
Yard services area
Based in Ramsey, MN — serving Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Wright, and Sherburne counties for yard work too.
Anoka CountyHennepin CountyRamsey CountyWright CountySherburne County
Is the menu price my final price?
We confirm a firm price by text for your specific yard before we come out. The menu is the starting point — large/wooded yards and haul-away are quoted after we know the size.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, for some jobs — it protects your slot and our trip. Jobs totaling $300 or more require a 50% deposit to book. After-hours/emergency jobs (after 8pm) require a $50 dispatch deposit, applied to your total. Jobs beyond our 15-mile included travel radius require the travel fee prepaid as a deposit. Deposits are paid via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle. They’re refundable if you cancel 24+ hours ahead; same-day cancellations and no-shows forfeit the deposit. If we cancel, your deposit is always refunded in full.
Do you haul the leaves away?
Yes — yard-waste haul-away starts at $75. Add it when you text and we’ll include it in your firm price.
How fast can you get here?
Usually same-week in fall season. Text early — cleanup slots fill fast when the leaves drop.
Looking for a mechanic instead?
Tap the Mobile Mechanics tab at the top — that’s where vehicle repair lives. Same number: 651-416-4057.
Leaves down? We’ll handle it.
Text your city and yard size — we’ll send a firm price and get you on the schedule, usually same-week.