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Handyman in Holmesburg, Philadelphia

Holmesburg, along Pennypack Creek, has older stone and brick homes from the 1800s alongside mid-century rowhomes.

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Around Holmesburg

We serve homes and businesses throughout Holmesburg (ZIP 19136), including the blocks around Pennypack Park, Frankford Ave, Pennypack Creek and Holme Ave.

Services Holmesburg homeowners ask for most

  • 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.
  • Door Repair & Installation: Storm, exterior and interior doors repaired, adjusted or replaced, including the non-standard openings found in Philadelphia rowhomes.
  • 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.

Homes in Holmesburg

Housing here is mainly:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Drywall, leaks & water damage in Holmesburg

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

Many older Holmesburg 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 Holmesburg?

Yes. We cover Holmesburg (ZIP 19136) and surrounding neighborhoods including Mayfair, Tacony, Torresdale.

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

Mayfair · Tacony · Torresdale · Fox Chase · All of Northeast Philadelphia

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