Tool-belt ready

Honest repairs for historic homes

From sticky vintage doors to heavy shelving, we handle the small-scale fixes that larger contractors ignore. Straightforward help, dustpan clean.

$85

flat hourly rate

100%

dustpan clean

What we fix

The home repair checklist

No job is too small. We specialize in the nagging, minor repairs that keep your household running smoothly, executed with historic home care.

Doors & Windows

Wall Mounting

Minor Carpentry

Fixing sticky vintage doors, aligning drafty window sashes, replacing worn brass hinges, and repairing older cabinet latches.

Securing heavy shelving, hanging historic artwork safely, mounting television screens into plaster or drywall, and anchoring heavy mirrors.

Silencing creaky floorboards, repairing damaged wood trim, securing loose stair railings, and assembling complex flat-pack furniture pieces.

Transparent rates

$85

per active hour

One flat hourly rate

Billed in simple 15-minute increments after the first hour. You only pay for the exact time spent working on your home.

We charge a simple, upfront rate for all active labor. No hidden service fees, no complicated estimates, and absolutely no surprise markups on materials.

Close-up of craftsman hands measuring a vintage wooden door joint with a classic brass ruler, warm natural window light, shallow depth of field, 35mm film look
Close-up of craftsman hands measuring a vintage wooden door joint with a classic brass ruler, warm natural window light, shallow depth of field, 35mm film look
Honest limits

Knowing our boundaries

If a project requires a specialized license or cannot be completed safely by a single craftsman, we will tell you upfront. We value your home's integrity over securing a quick job.

For complex electrical rewiring, major structural plumbing, or roof repairs, we will happily recommend trusted local specialists who share our values.