GALAXSAW Handyman Services

Hi, I'm Alex, the owner of GALAXSAW Handyman Services. After working as a commercial carpenter on large-scale construction projects—including a new Nike facility in Beaverton—I discovered that I enjoy the personal side of construction: helping homeowners, landlords, and local businesses with smaller projects that need attention and quality workmanship.

Today, I provide reliable handyman services throughout the Portland metro area. I specialize in small residential and commercial projects that many larger contractors don't take on, including repairs and installations that can typically be completed in four hours or less. My experience includes electrical and plumbing fixture replacements, PEX-A and PEX-B plumbing work, door lock and hardware installation, door jamb repairs, and many other home maintenance and repair services.

I am proud to be part of the Home Depot Pro Services contractor network and have completed projects for local organizations, including Reynolds School District. I am licensed, bonded, and insured through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB #233510).

Whether you are a homeowner, landlord, or property manager, my goal is simple: provide dependable service, clear communication, and quality repairs you can trust.

Thank you for visiting GALAXSAW Handyman Services. I look forward to helping with your next project.

Smart Plumbing Fixture & Faucet Installation

Modern plumbing fixtures can do much more than simply deliver water. From traditional kitchen and bathroom faucets to touchless, touch-activated, and other smart fixtures, today's options can improve convenience, accessibility, appearance, and water efficiency.

GALAXSAW provides plumbing fixture and faucet installation and replacement for residential customers in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding metro area, within the scope of our plumbing services. We install and replace a wide range of regular and smart faucets and related fixtures, including kitchen and bathroom faucets, touchless faucets, touch-activated faucets, and water-saving models.

Regular Faucet Installation & Replacement

Replacing an old faucet is one of the simpler ways to update a kitchen or bathroom without remodeling the entire space. An outdated, damaged, leaking, or difficult-to-use faucet can often be replaced while keeping the existing sink and countertop.

GALAXSAW can install replacement faucets that you have selected yourself. If you are planning to purchase a new faucet, it can be helpful to check the number and configuration of the existing sink or countertop mounting holes before buying. Faucet dimensions, supply connections, mounting configuration, and available clearance can all affect whether a particular model is a good replacement for your existing fixture.

We install both conventional faucets and modern designs with additional features, including pull-down and pull-out faucets, water-saving faucets, and electronic or sensor-operated models.

Touchless Faucet Installation

A touchless faucet allows you to turn water on and off without physically touching the faucet handle. Most residential touchless faucets use a motion sensor, and many models use batteries or another dedicated power source to operate the electronic controls.

Touchless faucets can be particularly convenient when your hands are dirty or when you want to reduce the number of surfaces you need to touch while preparing food or using the bathroom.

Different manufacturers use different sensor locations, control systems, power supplies, and manual override methods. If you already own a touchless faucet, having the manufacturer's instructions available during installation is helpful.

Some touchless faucets also have a manual operating mode or a way to temporarily disable the electronic sensor. The exact procedure varies by model, so we recommend following the manufacturer's instructions rather than assuming every touchless faucet operates the same way.

Touch-Activated Faucets

A touch-activated faucet works differently from a touchless faucet. Instead of detecting movement in front of the faucet, it responds to a touch of an appropriate conductive part of the faucet, allowing you to turn the water on or off without operating the traditional handle in the usual way.

For customers who like the convenience of both technologies, there are also hybrid faucets that offer both touch activation and touchless operation. These models can provide additional flexibility when different people in the household prefer different ways of controlling the water.

If you're deciding between a conventional faucet, touch-activated faucet, touchless faucet, or hybrid model, we can install the fixture you select and help identify installation considerations based on your existing sink and plumbing configuration.

Water-Saving Faucet Installation

Water-saving faucets are designed to reduce water consumption while maintaining useful performance. However, some homeowners are surprised by the flow rate when switching from an older faucet to a newer water-efficient model.

If a newly installed faucet appears to have unusually low flow, the cause should be identified before assuming that the faucet itself is defective. Flow can be affected by the faucet's built-in flow restrictor or aerator, supply valves, supply lines, debris, cartridge condition, water pressure, or other plumbing conditions.

Some faucets have removable or replaceable flow-control components, but they should not automatically be removed simply because the flow feels lower than expected. The appropriate solution depends on the particular faucet and the reason for the reduced flow.

If you have installed a new faucet and are experiencing unexpectedly low water flow, GALAXSAW can inspect the installation and help determine whether the issue appears to be related to the fixture or another part of the existing plumbing system. We cannot guarantee that changing or removing a faucet component will resolve a low-flow problem because low flow can have multiple causes.

Smart Plumbing Fixtures

Smart plumbing fixtures are becoming increasingly common in modern kitchens and bathrooms. Depending on the model, a smart faucet may include motion sensing, touch activation, electronic controls, automatic shutoff, or other technology designed to make the fixture easier or more convenient to use.

Because electronic plumbing fixtures vary considerably between manufacturers, installation can involve more than simply connecting hot and cold water lines. Sensor components, control boxes, battery compartments, cables, and other manufacturer-supplied components may need to be positioned correctly for the fixture to operate as intended.

If you have already purchased a smart faucet or other electronic plumbing fixture, send us the product information before scheduling when possible. Knowing the exact model can help us understand the manufacturer's installation requirements and determine whether the project is appropriate for our service.

Replacing an Existing Faucet

If your existing faucet is leaking, damaged, outdated, difficult to operate, or simply no longer matches your needs, replacement may be a better option than continuing to repair an older fixture.

When replacing a faucet, the condition of the existing supply connections, shutoff valves, mounting area, and surrounding sink or countertop can affect the installation. Older or corroded connections may require additional attention before a new faucet can be installed properly.

If you are replacing a faucet as part of a larger sink replacement, countertop update, or bathroom improvement, let us know when requesting service so the related work can be considered together.

Before You Purchase a New Faucet

If you haven't purchased your replacement faucet yet, a few details are worth checking before ordering:

How many mounting holes does your existing sink or countertop have?
What is the spacing between the holes?
Is the new faucet compatible with that configuration?
Is there enough clearance for the handle, sensor, or other controls?
Does the faucet require batteries or another power source?
Are the supplied connections compatible with the existing plumbing?
Does the faucet include everything required for installation?

If you're unsure, send us photos of your existing faucet and sink along with the model or product information for the faucet you are considering to the number below. Identifying a potential compatibility issue before purchase can save you the trouble of returning a faucet that doesn't work for your installation.

Limited Plumbing Services in Portland

GALAXSAW offers limited plumbing fixture installation and replacement services for residential customers in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding Portland metro area.

Our focus is on appropriate fixture-related projects such as faucet installation and replacement rather than major plumbing alterations or new plumbing-system installations. Projects involving concealed piping, significant plumbing relocation, or work outside the scope of our plumbing services may require a licensed specialist or additional evaluation.

If you are not sure whether your project is something we can handle, contact us and provide a description of the fixture, the existing installation, and what you would like changed. Photos and the manufacturer's product information are especially helpful for smart and electronic fixtures.

Specialize in small, 4 hours or less interior projects, and exterior assemblies of any size.