Larger home repairs
Larger home repairs
Some repairs are too big for a handyman: rotted framing, a ceiling that came down after a leak, storm damage to the roof and siding. We find out how far the damage goes, make sure the cause is fixed, and rebuild properly.
- Rot repair
- Storm damage
- Ceilings and walls after a leak
- Subfloor repair
- Sills and exterior trim
What’s included
Every repair starts with finding out how far the damage really goes. Most jobs include the following.
- Opening up to find the full extent of the damage
- Photos and a written scope before repairs begin
- Replacing rotted sills, trim, sheathing and subfloor
- Repairing damaged framing, with an engineer’s input where needed
- Roof, siding and gutter repairs after storms
- Ceilings and walls rebuilt: drywall, tape, texture and paint
- Damaged flooring and trim removed and replaced
- Checking the area is dry before anything is closed up
How the job runs
The order of work is what keeps a job calm. Each step depends on the one before it.
Tell us what happened
Photos help. We’ll ask when it happened and whether the cause has been fixed.
Site visit
We look, measure, and use a moisture meter where water was involved.
Written scope
What’s damaged, what we’ll replace, and what can’t be known until it’s open.
Open up and confirm
We remove damaged material, show you what’s behind it, and confirm any extra cost in writing.
Rebuild
Framing, sheathing, drywall, flooring, trim and paint, matched to what’s there.
Walkthrough
We go over the repair with you, with photos of what’s behind the walls.
Decisions you’ll make
We raise these early, explain the trade-offs and give you our honest view. The choice is yours.
Patch or replace?
A small damaged area can often be patched so you can’t see it. A bigger area, or a textured ceiling, may look better replaced wall to wall.
Match or update?
If flooring or trim can’t be matched, you may choose to replace a whole room’s worth.
Now, or with a bigger project?
If a remodel is coming anyway, it can make sense to fold the repair into it.
Claim or pay directly?
That’s between you and your insurer. We’ll give you the written scope and photos either way.
What to expect on site
What it’s like to have us working at your house.
- Some opening up firstThe full picture is rarely clear until damaged material comes out.
- Dust barriersWherever we’re cutting out drywall or plaster.
- Time to dry outWet materials must dry before we close up. We’ll tell you if that adds time, and why.
- Photos before it’s coveredA record of the repair behind the finished surface.
- Daily clean-upDebris out of the house at the end of each day.
- Paperwork for your claimWritten scope, photos and estimate, if you’re claiming.
This kind of work
Representative photos of larger home repairs projects.
Common questions
Is this the right service for a small fix?
If it’s one loose railing or a dripping faucet, a handyman is probably a better fit. If you’re not sure which it is, email us and describe it.
Can you come out today?
We schedule repair visits like any other job, and we’ll tell you honestly when we can come.
If water is still getting in, stopping it comes first: shut off the water supply, or get a temporary tarp on the roof.
Will you work with my insurance adjuster?
We can provide a written scope, photos and an estimate, and be there when the adjuster visits if you’d like.
Do you fix the leak itself?
If it came through the roof, siding or a window, yes. If it was a burst pipe or a failed appliance, a plumber fixes the source first, then we rebuild.
Often done alongside
Request an estimate
Need a repair looked at?
Describe the job and we’ll arrange a visit to see it. You’ll get a written estimate before anything is agreed.