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Handyman in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia

Cobbs Creek, along the park, is mostly early-1900s brick rowhomes with front porches.

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Around Cobbs Creek

We serve homes and businesses throughout Cobbs Creek (ZIP 19139, 19143), including the blocks around Cobbs Creek Park, Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Baltimore Ave and 60th St.

Services Cobbs Creek 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.
  • Door Repair & Installation: Storm, exterior and interior doors repaired, adjusted or replaced, including the non-standard openings found in Philadelphia rowhomes.
  • Interior Painting: Interior painting for rooms, trim, doors and ceilings, with patching and prep done first so the finish lasts.
  • 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.
  • Roof Leak Repair: Finding and fixing roof leaks on Philly rowhomes: failed seams, worn flashing, clogged drains and gutters, and the interior damage they leave behind.

Homes in Cobbs Creek

Housing here is mainly:

  • Porch-front rowhomes: common needs include front porch railings, steps and ceilings; exterior doors and storm doors; interior plaster and trim.
  • Older brick rowhomes: common needs include plaster walls that crack along ceilings and stair walls; door frames that have settled out of square; storm and exterior doors that wear out; basement dampness and old framing.

Drywall, leaks & water damage in Cobbs Creek

Flat and low-slope roofs and shared party walls are the usual leak points on Cobbs Creek rowhomes. See flat roof leaks, party-wall leaks and roof leak repair.

Many older Cobbs Creek homes still have original plaster, which needs a different repair than drywall. Read plaster vs. drywall or see drywall & plaster repair.

Spotted a stain or soft wall? We find the leak, fix it, then handle the water-damaged drywall. See signs of hidden leaks.

FAQ

Do you serve all of Cobbs Creek?

Yes. We cover Cobbs Creek (ZIP 19139, 19143) and surrounding neighborhoods including Cedar Park, Walnut Hill, Kingsessing.

How do I get an estimate?

Call (215) 391-6380 or use our contact form with a short description and photos of the job.

Nearby neighborhoods

Cedar Park · Walnut Hill · Kingsessing · Overbrook · All of West & Southwest Philadelphia

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