Handyman in Ardmore, PA
Ardmore mixes 1900s–1920s stone and stucco twins, big Victorian singles off Lancaster Avenue, and post-war brick homes toward the township line. That means a lot of plaster, old trim and doors that have moved over a century.
Homes in Ardmore
Housing here is mainly:
- Stone houses and older singles: common needs include interior trim and door adjustments on a house that's had a century to move; plaster repair; built-ins and carpentry that fit irregular walls.
- Victorian twins and large older homes: common needs include original woodwork and trim repair; porch carpentry; plaster repair across tall walls and ceilings; old doors that stick or sag.
- 1920s–1960s brick rowhomes and twins: common needs include garage and basement door repairs; dated kitchens and bathrooms ready for updates; flooring replacement; patio and fence-area carpentry.
Around Suburban Square and the Ardmore station, many homes still have three-coat plaster on wood or metal lath. Cracks along ceilings and stair walls are common, and patching with drywall compound alone usually cracks again. We cut back to sound plaster, bond it and skim it so the repair stays put. Where a wall is too far gone, we replace the section with drywall and blend the edge.
Around Ardmore
We serve homes and businesses throughout Ardmore, Montgomery County (ZIP 19003), including the blocks around Lancaster Ave, Suburban Square, Ardmore train station and Cricket Ave. We're based in Fishtown and come out to Ardmore for repair, drywall, leak and renovation work.
Drywall, leaks, roofing & water damage in Ardmore
Ardmore's older homes often have slate or asphalt roofs with box gutters and built-in valleys. When those fail, the first sign is usually a stain on a top-floor ceiling or a bubbled plaster wall under a dormer. We trace the leak, fix the flashing or roof section, then repair the ceiling. Stone foundations also let in water in heavy storms, which we deal with at basement walls and finished-basement drywall.
See roof leak repair, water-damaged drywall repair, plaster vs. drywall in older homes and signs of hidden leaks.
Services Ardmore homeowners ask for most
- Carpentry & Custom Builds: Trim, built-ins, shelving, stair treads and custom pieces built to fit the out-of-square walls that come with older houses.
- Drywall & Plaster Repair: Patching holes, cracks and water-damaged sections in both drywall and the original plaster walls common in older Philadelphia homes, blended and ready for paint.
- Door Repair & Installation: Storm, exterior and interior doors repaired, adjusted or replaced, including the non-standard openings found in Philadelphia rowhomes.
- General Contracting & Renovations: Coordinated renovation work for kitchens, bathrooms, basements and commercial fit-outs, managed as one project instead of a string of separate trades.
- Water Leak Detection & Repair: Tracking down hidden leaks behind walls, under floors and around fixtures, then repairing the pipe, fixture or seal that's causing them.
- Flooring Installation & Repair: Floor repair and installation including transitions, damaged boards and tile repair.
FAQ
Do you serve all of Ardmore, PA?
Yes. We cover Ardmore (ZIP 19003) and nearby towns including Narberth, Bryn Mawr, as well as all of Philadelphia.
Can you fix a roof leak and the water damage in my Ardmore home?
Yes. We find and repair the leak at the roof, flashing or plumbing, then replace the water-damaged drywall or plaster and repaint, all with one crew.
How do I get an estimate?
Call (215) 391-6380 or use our contact form with a short description and photos of the job. We're open 7 days, 6 AM to 10 PM.
Nearby areas
Narberth · Bryn Mawr · All of the Main Line & Montgomery County · Philadelphia neighborhoods