About The
Hoboken Dad
Every apartment deserves to feel like home — and most people moving in just need a reliable set of skilled hands and a face they can trust. The Hoboken Dad is exactly that: Over 35 years of trade experience. Background-checked. Fully insured. Proudly based in Hoboken, serving all of Hudson County.
From first apartments to senior living, from move-in day chaos to the gallery wall that's been on your Pinterest board for two years — Dad handles it. No anonymous gig workers. No hourly rate surprises. Just someone who does the job right.
- Over 35 years in the trade — retail (Home Depot, Lowe's, True Value) plus years running his own contracting business
- General liability insured
- Background-checked professional
- Hoboken resident & local network
- Free quotes, always. Text or call (201) 870-1213 for your free quote.
- Labor priced upfront — materials extra (except where noted)
- Available 7 days a week
What Dad Handles
Every job done right.
Upfront pricing. No surprises.
From move-in day chaos to that shelf that's been leaning since November — the Hoboken Dad has seen it all. Prices below are for labor only; materials like mounts and hardware are billed separately or picked up for you. Over 35 years of experience means he already knows the fix.
Add-onsFlush or basic tilt mount +$40 · Full-motion mount +$50 · Basic cable covers +$20
Final quote confirmed at booking — wall material, stud location, and building access can affect it.
Small item (nightstand, chair, shelf) — $59 · Medium (dresser, bookcase, bed frame) — $99 · Large or multi-item (wardrobes, full rooms, full apartments) — quoted.
You provide the layout; we handle the leveling, spacing, and hanging. The one you saved on Pinterest, made real.
Bundle both ends of the season and save $23.
Tell Dad what's on the wall and what's coming apart — he'll quote the visit before he books it.
$99 service minimum per visit.
A few things Dad doesn't take on — yet
- Running or moving electrical (boxes or wiring)
- Brick, stone, and masonry surfaces cannot be drilled into or used as a mounting anchor.
Not sure if your project fits? Ask anyway — Dad will always find a way to help, or point you to a trusted pro who can.
Who Dad Helps
Renter, owner, or landlord — Dad's got you.
Quick fixes, move-in and move-out, and temporary setups that come back down when you leave. Budget-friendly, and nothing your lease won't allow.
- Furniture assembly & full setup
- TV mounting & cable management
- Gallery walls & decor hanging
- Move-out patching & takedown
- Small repairs & hardware
Longer-term upgrades, prep before you list, and maintenance between tenants. The work you'd rather have done once and done right.
- Shelving, storage & fixture upgrades
- Seasonal maintenance & repairs
- Turnover work between tenants
- Prep & touch-ups before listing
- Tech setup & device assistance
- General odd jobs & handyman work
B2B partnerships and ongoing maintenance. Offer The Hoboken Dad as a move-in amenity — happy tenants, fewer calls to your office.
- Move-in welcome packages
- Referral partnership (free)
- Preferred vendor retainersComing Soon
- Custom pricing by unit countComing Soon
Meet Dad
Mark brings over 35 years of hands-on trade experience — from working the floor at Home Depot, Lowe's, and True Value to leading store, district, and regional teams, running his own contracting and installation business, and consulting with the pros who build for a living. He knows every tool, every aisle, and every trade secret, so you don't have to.
A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mark carries a disciplined commitment to excellence and reliability into his work. As a local resident living in town with his wife and family, he has a specialized understanding of our area's unique architecture and building challenges.
Mark is fully insured, background-checked, and maintains a reputation for professional integrity. He's the kind of expert who shows up on time and leaves your home better than he found it.
For Property Managers
Coming SoonYour tenants
call us. Not you.
Partner with The Hoboken Dad. Offer move-in services as a building amenity. Happy tenants, fewer nuisance calls, genuine differentiation.
Join the WaitlistBook Dad
Tell Dad what you need.
He'll take it from there.
He'll text you to confirm a time — usually the same day. No payment needed to book.
Prefer to call or text? (201) 870-1213
Ready When You Are
Text Dad.
He'll show up.
Background-checked. Fully insured. Shows up on time and leaves the place looking the way you imagined it. Free quotes, always.