Handyman in Port Richmond, Philadelphia
A short drive up Aramingo or Richmond Street, Port Richmond is a long-established rowhome neighborhood where many homes have stayed in the same families for decades, and many still have their original storm doors, basements and plaster.
Homes in Port Richmond
Housing here is mainly:
- 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.
- 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 Port Richmond
We serve homes and businesses throughout Port Richmond (ZIP 19134), including the blocks around Richmond St, Allegheny Ave, Campbell Square and Aramingo Ave.
Drywall, leaks & water damage in Port Richmond
Flat and low-slope roofs and shared party walls are the usual leak points on Port Richmond rowhomes. See flat roof leaks, party-wall leaks and roof leak repair.
Many older Port Richmond 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.
Services Port Richmond homeowners ask for most
- 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.
- Door Repair & Installation: Storm, exterior and interior doors repaired, adjusted or replaced, including the non-standard openings found in Philadelphia rowhomes.
- Handyman & Home Repairs: Small fixes and to-do lists handled in one visit: loose railings, sticking doors, caulking, shelving, hardware swaps and the general wear every Philly rowhome collects.
- 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.
Why being close matters
Port Richmond is in the River Wards, near our base at 2072 E Susquehanna Ave, so short jobs like a sticking door, a patched wall or a mounted TV are easy to fit in.
FAQ
Do you serve all of Port Richmond?
Yes. We cover Port Richmond (ZIP 19134) and surrounding neighborhoods including Fishtown, Kensington, Bridesburg.
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
Fishtown · Kensington · Bridesburg · Frankford · East Kensington · All of River Wards