Maryland
Home repair in Howard County, MD
Howard County is home. The truck starts in Clarksville, so a job in Columbia, Ellicott City or Fulton is a short drive and usually the first slot of the day. Small repairs get grouped, so one visit can cover a sticking door, a drywall patch and a loose stair rail.
Or call or text (240) 858-0149. Hours 8 to 6, Monday through Saturday.
What we see in Columbia and Ellicott City homes
Most of the work here comes out of Columbia village housing from the 70s and 80s and the newer builds along Route 32. The older homes have hollow core doors that have taken 40 years of slams, popcorn ceilings and builder grade trim. The newer ones get nail pops, settling cracks and the first round of caulk and paint failures around year ten.
Columbia homes often have the original interior doors on the original hinges. When one door drags, the rest are not far behind, so we check every door in the house on the first visit and price the full set so you can decide once.
What we fix in Howard
Drywall and plaster repair
Holes, cracks, water stains and nail pops. Patched, taped, floated and painted to match.
Interior door repair and install
Doors that stick, drag or will not latch. New prehung and slab doors hung square.
Interior painting and touch up
Rooms, ceilings and trim, and the touch up after a repair so the patch disappears.
Trim and wood rot repair
Rotted casing, sills and deck boards replaced. Baseboard and crown repaired or matched.
Fixture and appliance installs
Dishwashers, disposals, ceiling fans, faucets, towel bars and shelving.
Caulk and grout
Tubs, showers, backsplashes and exterior joints cut out and redone.
Exterior repairs
Siding patches, gutter repairs, fence boards and storm doors.
Punch lists and inspection items
Home inspection reports, rental inspection lists, move in and move out work.
Every job is done by a contractor licensed with the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC). The license number is on your estimate.
Where we work in Howard County
- Columbia
- Ellicott City
- Clarksville
- Fulton
- Elkridge
- Laurel
- Glenelg
- Highland
ZIP codes 21029, 21044, 21045, 21042, 21043, 21075, 21046, 21723.
Howard County questions
- Do I need a permit for a repair in Howard County?
- Most repairs do not. Patching drywall, hanging a door, replacing trim and painting need no permit from the county. Work that moves plumbing, electrical or a load bearing wall does, and we tell you before the estimate when that applies.
- How fast can someone come out?
- Howard County jobs usually get a slot within two business days because the shop is in Clarksville. Text a photo of the problem and we can tell you the same day whether it is a one visit job.
- Is there a minimum charge?
- Yes, there is a minimum for a single visit, and it is on the price list. If you have more than one small thing, say so. We group them into one visit so the minimum covers more.