The Most Common Home Repairs in Alexandria’s Older Neighborhoods

Many of the homes in the Alexandria area have so much charm, history and character to them.

Unfortunately, with all the charm, history and character also brings a lot of maintenance. Most of the homes in the Alexandria area were built decades ago. Since the homes were built some time ago, they require a lot of upkeep. Having a reliable local handyman is essential to help keep everything in the home in working order.

A common issue that most homeowners face is cracked drywall. There can be many things that can cause cracks in drywall, like foundation settling, structural overload, compromised soil, and weather changes, which are only a few things that can cause cracks in the drywall. A proper drywall repair involves more than just patchwork. Doing drywall requires reinforcement, smoothing, and surface prep work and having to blend seamlessly with the rest of the wall.

Other items that require attention around your home are fences and decks. Over time, the change in weather can cause the wood on your fences and deck to warp, rot, or even become loose. Homeowners often call us out to help fix fence boards and to fix unstable deck railings. It helps to address these problems early on.

Common Repair Issues in Alexandria, VA Homes

There is a common issue in older homes. The homes are outdated and can start to have malfunctioning electrical outlets. Whether a home has loose plugs, flickering lights, or worn switches, we can fix it. When your lights go out or you want to update your outlets may not be an inconvenience, but it can be annoying to do, which is why we’re here to help.  While major electrical work requires a licensed electrician, many minor fixes can be handled quickly and safely by a skilled handyman.

We understand the unique challenges in the Alexandria homes.  We are familiar with the area because we live in the Alexandria area ourselves.  We can help with repairs like cracks in your drywall to loose deck boards. At Huntington Handyman, we provide dependable and reliable service you can trust.  We are also local, which means we are familiar with the homes in the area. If your home has a growing to-do list that never seems to end, now is the perfect time to call your local handyman to take care of the small problems before they turn into bigger ones.