Roustabout Route Works

Handyman work done right, the first time.

From a leaky faucet to a full deck rebuild — Nat Brown brings old-fashioned know-how and a jack-of-all-trades toolkit to every job on the Oregon coast.

What We Do

Services

General Repairs

The everyday stuff — from squeaky doors to loose railings, sorted quickly and done right.

Carpentry

Framing, trim, shelving, and custom builds, fitted to your space.

Plumbing Fixes

Leaks, clogs, fixture swaps, and small plumbing repairs.

Minor Electrical

Fixture and outlet installs, switch repairs, and other small electrical jobs.

Painting

Interior and exterior touch-ups through full room refreshes.

Decks & Fences

Repairs, staining, and new builds that hold up to coastal weather.

Standard Rate Schedule (2026)

Rates

General Handyman Services

General home repairs, fixture installation, shelving, trim repairs, door adjustments, minor plumbing & electrical, furniture assembly, punch-list items.

$75/hr

Skilled Carpentry & Finish Work

Trim installation, board and batten, accent walls, cabinet installation, finish carpentry, interior woodworking, built-ins, custom fitting.

$85/hr

Light Construction & Remodeling

Framing repairs, deck repairs, fencing, siding repairs, small remodels, non-engineered structural modifications, demolition, project coordination.

$90/hr

Drywall Repair & Surface Prep

Drywall patching, tape and mud repairs, skim coating, limited texture removal, wall prep for trim or paint.

$80/hr

Arborist Services (Ground Operations)

Tree pruning, brush removal, storm cleanup, chainsaw work, chipping coordination, rigging assistance.

$100/hr

Technical Tree Work / Climbing

Rope access, climbing, technical removals, hazard tree work, advanced rigging.

$125–150/hr

Emergency Service

Storm response, water intrusion mitigation, temporary structural stabilization, emergency board-up, after-hours response.

$125/hr
4-hr minimum

Equipment Operator

Mini skid steer, compact tractor, augers, material handling equipment, specialized power equipment. Equipment rental billed separately where applicable.

$90/hr

Design & Project Consultation

Project planning, material selection, budget consultation, construction sequencing, owner's representative services.

$125/hr

Tent Consulting (Remote)

Design consultation, site planning, logistics, construction sequencing, crew planning, risk assessment. See the Consulting page for on-site rates.

$175/hr

Travel

Free within 20 miles of Waldport. Beyond that, $0.75/mile. Travel time over an hour each way is billed at 50% of the applicable hourly rate.

Minimum Charges

Service call: 2-hour minimum. Half day: 4 hours. Full day: 8 hours.

Materials

Billed at cost plus 15% for procurement, handling, transport, and warranty administration.

Project Management

Projects exceeding three working days include a 10% project management fee, often folded into the bid.

Who We Are

About Roustabout Route Works

Roustabout Route Works — Jack of All Trades
Roustabout Route Works is run by Nat Brown, a true jack of all trades serving Waldport and the surrounding Oregon coast. Whether it's a quick fix or a bigger project, Nat brings hands-on experience, straight talk, and a fair price to every job.
Licensed & Insured — LLC CCB #260977
Get In Touch

Contact

Phone

781-492-4090

Email

nat@theroustabout.com

Mailing Address

PO Box 60
Waldport, OR 97394