Wilmington Handyman FAQ

Our handymen handle drywall and plaster repair, door and window repair, TV mounting and shelving, furniture assembly, minor repairs such as caulking, railings and trim, deck and fence repair, and painting touch-ups. See the full list on our handyman services page. When you need a handyman in Wilmington, our team is ready to help.

No. In Delaware, plumbing and electrical work is licensed by the Division of Professional Regulation, and a handyman does not take it on. Any work on pipes, faucets, drains or water heaters, and any electrical repair or replacement, from outlets and switches to light fixtures and circuits, belongs with a Delaware-licensed plumber or electrician. You can look up their licences at dpr.delaware.gov. Our team can handle the patching and painting afterwards.

Yes. Many Wilmington homes have plaster over wood lath, and rowhouses often share brick party walls. Our handymen drill carefully to avoid cracking plaster, fasten into studs or solid masonry, and choose a mount rated for your TV. We will ensure that your TV mounting in Wilmington is handled by professionals.

Yes. About 43 percent of Wilmington's homes were built in 1939 or earlier, and many still have original plaster walls. Our handymen repair cracks, reattach loose sections where possible and fill holes so the patch sits flush. Plaster in homes built before 1978 may have lead paint on it, so tell us the age of your home.

Yes. Our handymen assemble flat-pack and boxed furniture from any retailer: dressers, wardrobes, bookcases, beds, cribs, desks, patio sets and play sets. Tall pieces get their anti-tip hardware fastened to the wall, as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends. We are committed to making furniture assembly in Wilmington simple and reliable.

Yes. Our handymen replace soft deck boards, stair treads and railings, reset or replace leaning fence posts, replace pickets and rehang gates. We check the framing under a rotted board too. If a deck's structure is failing, our team will tell you clearly that it needs more than a handyman repair.

Yes. More than half of Wilmington's homes are rented, and Newark's share is higher still. Our team handles turnover lists, patching, painting, hardware and small repairs for landlords and property managers. Rental properties in Wilmington city limits also need a city rental licence and periodic inspections from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

Usually, yes. A list of small jobs, such as patching a wall, adjusting two doors, mounting a TV and recaulking a tub, can often be handled in one visit, and the work can be done in a sensible order: patch first, then paint. Write your list down before you call. Our team is focused on high-quality minor repairs across Wilmington.

Delaware has no state handyman licence, but every business working in Delaware needs a Delaware business licence from the Division of Revenue. You can search business licences at revenue.delaware.gov. Contractors also register with the Delaware Department of Labor under the Contractor Registration Act. Plumbers and electricians can be looked up at dpr.delaware.gov.

Yes. Our team serves Wilmington and the nearby towns of Newark, New Castle and Hockessin, all in New Castle County. Each town gets the same reliable standard of work. See our service areas for more.

Call (302) 600-1343 and tell us what needs doing, the town you are in, roughly how old the home is, and whether it is a rental. Photos of the problem help too. Same-day visits are often possible when a handyman is available. We will ensure that your handyman repair in Wilmington is handled by professionals and completed properly.