Things break. Faucets start dripping, doors stop latching, a doorknob punches a hole in the drywall, and grout cracks in the shower. Our handyman services in Philadelphia exist for exactly these moments: one call gets a skilled pro to your door with the tools and materials to fix it, so you don’t lose another weekend to a hardware store run and a YouTube tutorial.
Home Exchange is a family-run company that started in New York City in 1986 doing complete residential and commercial building renovations. We’ve been serving Philadelphia since around 2005. That big-building background shows up in small jobs too. We plan the visit, show up prepared and leave your home clean. Every repair is backed by our Done Right Promise: the job is done right the first time.
What our handyman services in Philadelphia cover
Our home repair work spans nearly every room, inside and out. Here are the jobs we’re asked to handle most often.
Plumbing fixtures
Running or rocking toilets, dripping faucets, leaky shower heads, slow sinks and worn-out supply lines. Small leaks waste water and can quietly rot subfloors and cabinets, so it pays to fix them early. For larger plumbing jobs, see our plumbing services.
Walls, ceilings and trim
Doorknob holes, nail pops, cracks over doorways and water-stained patches. We patch, tape, sand and blend repairs so they disappear under paint. Bigger wall projects, like replacing water-damaged sections, are handled by our drywall team.
Doors, windows and screens
Sticking or sagging doors, broken screen doors, worn weatherstripping, damaged window frames and torn window screens. We also fix garage doors and sliding doors that jump their tracks. Learn more about our door repair and installation.
Tile, grout and countertops
Cracked or loose tiles, crumbling grout, and chipped or tired countertops in kitchens and bathrooms. Fresh grout and a sound tile surface keep water where it belongs.
Electrical fixtures
Light fixtures that flicker or won’t turn on, wobbly ceiling fans and fixtures that need replacing. We handle fixture-level repairs safely and neatly.
Outdoor and structural repairs
Loose deck boards, broken patio bricks, crumbling steps, wobbly handrails and clogged or sagging gutters. These are safety issues as much as looks, especially once Philadelphia’s freeze-thaw winters get to work on them.
Signs it’s time to call a handyman
Some repairs are fine as DIY projects. Others are worth handing off. Call a pro when:
- The fix needs tools you don’t own and won’t use again
- You’ve already tried once and the problem came back
- Water is involved and you can’t see where it’s going
- The repair is on a ladder, roof edge or stairway
- You have several small jobs and no time to tackle them
Waiting usually makes repairs bigger. A slow drip becomes a stained ceiling, and a loose step becomes a fall.
How our home repair process works
- Tell us what’s wrong. Use our request a quote form or call us. Photos and a quick list help us plan.
- We plan the visit. We figure out what tools, parts and materials each item needs so the job isn’t stalled by a missing part.
- We arrive ready to work. Our handymen respect your schedule, protect your floors and work cleanly.
- We fix it or recommend a replacement. If something is beyond repair, we’ll help you choose a replacement that fits your home’s size and style, then install it.
- We check our work with you. You see the finished repair before we leave.
What affects the cost of a home repair
Every home is different, so we quote each job individually. The main factors are:
- Number of tasks. Grouping several repairs into one visit is usually more cost-effective than separate calls.
- Materials and parts. Matching an older fixture, tile or trim profile can take extra sourcing.
- Access. Tight crawlspaces, high ceilings and second-story exteriors take more time and equipment.
- Hidden damage. Opening a wall or lifting a tile sometimes reveals rot or old leaks. If we find something, we’ll show you and talk options before going further.
Tips before your handyman visit
- Make a single list of everything you want looked at, even the small stuff.
- Snap photos of the problem areas, plus model numbers for fixtures or appliances.
- Clear a path to the work area and move fragile items out of the way.
- If you already bought a replacement part or fixture, keep the packaging nearby.
Why homeowners choose Home Exchange
Homeowners from Fishtown and Port Richmond to Bucks County and Cherry Hill call us because we treat a small repair with the same care as a full renovation. We’ve been building and fixing homes since 1986, and we’re listed on Angi as screened and approved, with Top Rated and Elite Service recognition.
We serve neighborhoods across Philadelphia, the suburbs, and South Jersey. If you’d like a steady hand on the small stuff year-round, our maintenance services can keep the list from piling up in the first place.