Clockwork began in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, as a hands-on home maintenance and repair service. We helped owners of larger and older homes stay on top of the constant stream of fixes and follow-ups that come with a prestige property. But as we spent more time in these homes, we saw a deeper pattern. Homeowners were overwhelmed by the complexity of running a modern home: the scheduling and coordination, the constant fixes, the seasonal maintenance, and the project bids with multiple vendors.
Modern homes come with better systems, advanced technologies, high-end appliances and finishes – but also a constant sense that something important might be slipping through the cracks. Between demanding careers, packed family schedules, and the everyday pace of life, managing a home has quietly turned into a second job. Many homeowners don’t just need a handyman or a property manager. They need someone they can trust to oversee everything.
We built Clockwork to be that trusted partner.
Clockwork is a home manager and handyman in one. We conduct regular inspections, manage maintenance plans, coordinate and brief your contractors, establish new specialist relationships when needed, and follow work through to completion with a focus on quality. We even handle budgeting and billing, so you’re not chasing invoices and figuring out who needs to be paid.
Importantly, we’re compensated for our time — not as a percentage of provider contracts. You spending more money doesn’t make us more money. That means we advocate solely for you and, since we know what things should cost, we help you get the best value from every service provider attached to your home.
At the same time, we roll up our sleeves and take care of the practical, everyday handyman work ourselves. We keep your home running smoothly — fixing leaks, patching walls, maintaining appliances, replacing bulbs and filters, and working through your personal to-do list with tasks like furniture assembly, packing, organization, and rotating seasonal items into storage. We also support the bigger life moments around your home such as seasonal relocation, moving in and out, and major repairs or renovations. We also look after your home while you’re away.
Our mission is simple: to make owning a prestige home feel effortless by giving you proactive, reliable, and fully aligned support — someone in your corner who understands your home, your standards, and your time constraints.
We run your home in the background, so you can enjoy more of the life you’ve built.