Handyman in Queen Village, Philadelphia
Queen Village, just south of South Street, is full of trinities and small brick rowhomes on tiny streets, some of the oldest homes in South Philly.
Around Queen Village
We serve homes and businesses throughout Queen Village (ZIP 19147), including the blocks around Fabric Row (4th St), Mario Lanza Park, South St and Bainbridge St.
Services Queen Village 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.
- TV Mounting & Furniture Assembly: TV mounting, shelf hanging and furniture assembly done safely into studs or masonry, often same-visit with other jobs.
- 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.
- 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 Queen Village
Housing here is mainly:
- Trinities (three-story, one-room-per-floor houses): common needs include winding stairs that make installs and furniture moves tricky; small rooms where every shelf and built-in has to count; original plaster and uneven floors.
- Historic brick townhouses: common needs include careful repairs that respect original materials; old doors, hardware and trim; plaster and ceiling repair.
- 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 Queen Village
Flat and low-slope roofs and shared party walls are the usual leak points on Queen Village rowhomes. See flat roof leaks, party-wall leaks and roof leak repair.
Many older Queen Village 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 Queen Village?
Yes. We cover Queen Village (ZIP 19147) and surrounding neighborhoods including Society Hill, Bella Vista, Pennsport.
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
Society Hill · Bella Vista · Pennsport · All of South Philadelphia