Knoxville, TN
865-978-0489
WORK ORDER, FIVE CATEGORIES

Electrical, plumbing, carpentry and repairs by John Blakemore

John has been an electrician for 35 years, from tradesman to senior construction project manager, and a general contractor since the late 80s. That is why a ceiling fan, a running toilet and a rotted porch column can all land on the same ticket. Every job below carries a 1-year guarantee on all labor, estimates are always free, and you pay in full only when the finished work is right.

Three Edison-lamp pendant lights hanging over a kitchen island
Edison-lamp pendants over the island: the fixture the homeowner picked when the old fluorescent troffers came out.
TICKET: ELECTRICAL

Electrical

Small electrical projects like installing ceiling fans, recessed lights, or light dimmers are no problem for me.

John Blakemore

Lighting

  • Chandeliers and ceiling fans
  • Track and recessed lighting
  • LED upgrades, with advice on K ratings
  • Landscape lighting

Controls and safety

  • Switches and dimmers
  • Smoke detectors
  • Exhaust fans

Circuits and wiring

  • Appliance circuits
  • Fuses and breakers
  • TV and computer wiring
  • Home theater wiring
Electrical details
TICKET: PLUMBING

Plumbing

Old toilet or sink fittings are often the cause of much larger and more expensive problems, like floods that mean wall, ceiling and floor replacements. John replaces the failing fitting early, before the water finds the drywall.

Repair small plumbing problems while they are small!

John Blakemore

Leaks and clogs

  • Leaks and clogs
  • Frozen or broken pipes

Fixtures

  • Toilet repairs
  • Faucet repairs
  • Fixture repair or installation

Supply and heat

  • Cold and hot water line repair or replacement
  • Hot water heater installation
Plumbing details
Laundry room John updated, with a new flush LED fixture over the wall cabinets
Laundry room, new flush LED over the cabinets. Washer hookups and supply lines live in rooms like this one.
New pre-hung half-lite back door set in its frame with a level resting on it
A new pre-hung half-lite back door, checked with a level before the trim goes back on.
TICKET: CARPENTRY AND DOORS

Carpentry and Doors

Accidents happen, making them go away is nice too!

John Blakemore

Rotted thresholds, a storm door that will not latch, a wall that took a hit. John strips back to sound wood, rebuilds, sets the new pre-hung door and paints the door, frame and molding.

Walls and trim

  • Drywall repair
  • Baseboards, door trim and crown molding
  • Flooring and ceiling tile repairs
  • Cabinet installation and repair

Doors and windows

  • Interior and exterior door replacement
  • Storm door installation and repair
  • Rotted thresholds rebuilt
  • Door and window repairs

Built and mounted

  • Furniture repair and assembly
  • Flat screen TV mounting
  • Decks, designed and built or repaired
  • Sheds and outbuildings
Carpentry and door details

Kitchen, bath and exterior, grouped by job

TICKET: KITCHEN AND BATH

Kitchen and Bath

Small updates can make a big impact!

John Blakemore

Appliances

  • Garbage disposals
  • Stoves and ovens
  • Dishwashers

Surfaces

  • Tile, flooring and backsplash
  • Cabinet and countertop replacement

Fixtures and storage

  • Toilets, sinks and faucet fixtures
  • Utensil trays, wine racks, rubbish bins
  • Accent lighting
Kitchen and bath details
TICKET: EXTERIOR REPAIRS

Exterior Repairs

Metal roof meeting shingles at a rebuilt valley, with tools resting on the roof
The valley where a metal roof meets shingles, rebuilt after a long-term laundry room leak was traced to it.

Roof and water

  • Roof leaks, valleys and rotted sheathing
  • Fascia boards and continuous gutters
  • Gutter pitch and downspouts

Fence and porch

  • Lightning and storm fence damage
  • Porch columns and railings
  • Porch and deck repairs
  • Exterior wall sections
Exterior repair details

Want to see how a ticket closes? The gallery walks through the fascia, the lightning-struck fence and the mantel wall, and customers sign off in their own words.

Pay in full when the work is right

Estimates are always free. Every job carries a 1-year guarantee on all labor, and the contract is paid in full only when the finished work meets your complete satisfaction. Call, text or email any time, and text a photo of the problem if you can: it helps John bring the right parts to the first visit.

Service area

  • Knoxville
  • Anderson County
  • Union County
  • Grainger County
  • Jefferson County
  • Blount County
  • Loudon County
  • Roane County

Plus nearby towns. Call to check your address.