Repairs for Durham houses of every age, from 1920s bungalows off Club Boulevard to subdivisions built after 2000.
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Durham has about 136,837 homes, and 14 percent were built before 1960, double Raleigh's share (ACS 2024 5-year via Census Reporter). Another 16 percent went up between 1960 and 1979. At the other end, 43 percent date from 2000 or later. So one street can need porch steps, sticking doors and soft wood trim on a 100-year-old frame house, while a newer subdivision nearby needs its first round of fixes: worn carpet on the stairs, rattling hollow doors, split caulk and tired fence posts. We're based in Raleigh, about 18 miles away, and we work both kinds of house.
Durham has eight local historic districts: Cleveland Street, Downtown Durham, Fayetteville Street, Golden Belt, Holloway Street, Morehead Hill, Trinity Heights and Watts-Hillandale. Inside them, the city requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to doors, fences, roofing, siding and windows, even when no building permit is needed. The useful part for repair work: Durham's review criteria count matching repairs to doors, siding, trim, gutters, steps and fences, plus caulking and repainting, as normal maintenance with no COA. A new rear deck is a minor COA that Planning staff can approve, typically within 10 business days.
Trees cover 52 percent of the city, about 36,600 acres, by Durham's 2017 canopy assessment. In the December 4 to 5, 2002 ice storm, the Weather Service logged a half inch to an inch of ice in a band that ran through Durham, and large trees came down across the region. Since then, storm reports list trees landing on homes on Hillandale Road in 2010, Vickers Avenue in 2017 and Dacian Avenue in 2019. On September 28, 2004, wind near I-85 and Club Boulevard flattened a fence behind the Starlight Drive-In and sent a panel through a window of a house across the street.
The ground matters too. Parts of Durham County sit on the Triassic basin, where the NC Geological Survey says the clay-rich soil does not readily soak up water, and wood posts set in wet clay rot faster. Durham keeps fence rules simple: no permit unless the lot is in a flood plain or the fence guards a pool, with 4 feet allowed in a front yard and 8 feet on the sides and rear. Decks take more paperwork, including a scaled plot plan showing how far the deck sits from the nearest property lines.
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"Aleksi is a highly capable and dependable professional. He consistently delivers quality work, acts quickly, and clearly understands what needs to be done. His expertise and reliability make working with him easy and stress-free. I would gladly recommend him without hesitation."
Merlin B.
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"I highly recommend Aleksi as an outstanding master and true professional. He does his work at a very high level, with great attention to detail and deep knowledge of his craft. Aleksi is extremely competent, works fast, and always delivers reliable results."
Paul and Jack
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"Aleksi is an exceptional specialist with a very high level of professionalism. He approaches his work thoughtfully and efficiently, demonstrating strong expertise and excellent problem-solving skills. Tasks are always completed quickly and accurately."
Jack M.
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"Very professional and great work!! He showed up when he said he would!"
Kenneth L.
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"I’d like to leave a positive review for this handyman. The work was completed on time, with high quality and great attention to detail. It’s clear there is a professional approach and responsibility for the result. I especially appreciate that a warranty is provided for the work done."
Сергей Е.
Google Review
"Aleksi is a highly capable and dependable professional. He consistently delivers quality work, acts quickly, and clearly understands what needs to be done. His expertise and reliability make working with him easy and stress-free. I would gladly recommend him without hesitation."
Merlin B.
Google Review
"I highly recommend Aleksi as an outstanding master and true professional. He does his work at a very high level, with great attention to detail and deep knowledge of his craft. Aleksi is extremely competent, works fast, and always delivers reliable results."
Paul and Jack
Google Review
"Aleksi is an exceptional specialist with a very high level of professionalism. He approaches his work thoughtfully and efficiently, demonstrating strong expertise and excellent problem-solving skills. Tasks are always completed quickly and accurately."
Jack M.
Google Review
"Very professional and great work!! He showed up when he said he would!"
Kenneth L.
Google Review
"I’d like to leave a positive review for this handyman. The work was completed on time, with high quality and great attention to detail. It’s clear there is a professional approach and responsibility for the result. I especially appreciate that a warranty is provided for the work done."
Сергей Е.
Google Review
"Aleksi is a highly capable and dependable professional. He consistently delivers quality work, acts quickly, and clearly understands what needs to be done. His expertise and reliability make working with him easy and stress-free. I would gladly recommend him without hesitation."
Merlin B.
Google Review
"I highly recommend Aleksi as an outstanding master and true professional. He does his work at a very high level, with great attention to detail and deep knowledge of his craft. Aleksi is extremely competent, works fast, and always delivers reliable results."
Paul and Jack
Google Review
"Aleksi is an exceptional specialist with a very high level of professionalism. He approaches his work thoughtfully and efficiently, demonstrating strong expertise and excellent problem-solving skills. Tasks are always completed quickly and accurately."
Jack M.
Google Review
"Very professional and great work!! He showed up when he said he would!"
Kenneth L.
Google Review
"I highly recommend Aleksi as an outstanding master and true professional. He does his work at a very high level, with great attention to detail and deep knowledge of his craft. Aleksi is extremely competent, works fast, and always delivers reliable results."
Paul and Jack
Google Review
"Aleksi is an exceptional specialist with a very high level of professionalism. He approaches his work thoughtfully and efficiently, demonstrating strong expertise and excellent problem-solving skills. Tasks are always completed quickly and accurately."
Jack M.
Google Review
"Very professional and great work!! He showed up when he said he would!"
Kenneth L.
Google Review
"I’d like to leave a positive review for this handyman. The work was completed on time, with high quality and great attention to detail. It’s clear there is a professional approach and responsibility for the result. I especially appreciate that a warranty is provided for the work done."
Сергей Е.
Google Review
"Aleksi is a highly capable and dependable professional. He consistently delivers quality work, acts quickly, and clearly understands what needs to be done. His expertise and reliability make working with him easy and stress-free. I would gladly recommend him without hesitation."
Merlin B.
Google Review
"I highly recommend Aleksi as an outstanding master and true professional. He does his work at a very high level, with great attention to detail and deep knowledge of his craft. Aleksi is extremely competent, works fast, and always delivers reliable results."
Paul and Jack
Google Review
"Aleksi is an exceptional specialist with a very high level of professionalism. He approaches his work thoughtfully and efficiently, demonstrating strong expertise and excellent problem-solving skills. Tasks are always completed quickly and accurately."
Jack M.
Google Review
"Very professional and great work!! He showed up when he said he would!"
Kenneth L.
Google Review
"I’d like to leave a positive review for this handyman. The work was completed on time, with high quality and great attention to detail. It’s clear there is a professional approach and responsibility for the result. I especially appreciate that a warranty is provided for the work done."
Сергей Е.
Google Review
"Aleksi is a highly capable and dependable professional. He consistently delivers quality work, acts quickly, and clearly understands what needs to be done. His expertise and reliability make working with him easy and stress-free. I would gladly recommend him without hesitation."
Merlin B.
Google Review
"I highly recommend Aleksi as an outstanding master and true professional. He does his work at a very high level, with great attention to detail and deep knowledge of his craft. Aleksi is extremely competent, works fast, and always delivers reliable results."
Paul and Jack
Google Review
"Aleksi is an exceptional specialist with a very high level of professionalism. He approaches his work thoughtfully and efficiently, demonstrating strong expertise and excellent problem-solving skills. Tasks are always completed quickly and accurately."
Jack M.
Google Review
"Very professional and great work!! He showed up when he said he would!"
Kenneth L.
Google Review
"I’d like to leave a positive review for this handyman. The work was completed on time, with high quality and great attention to detail. It’s clear there is a professional approach and responsibility for the result. I especially appreciate that a warranty is provided for the work done."
Сергей Е.
Google Review
"Aleksi is a highly capable and dependable professional. He consistently delivers quality work, acts quickly, and clearly understands what needs to be done. His expertise and reliability make working with him easy and stress-free. I would gladly recommend him without hesitation."
Merlin B.
Google Review
"I highly recommend Aleksi as an outstanding master and true professional. He does his work at a very high level, with great attention to detail and deep knowledge of his craft. Aleksi is extremely competent, works fast, and always delivers reliable results."
Paul and Jack
Google Review
"Aleksi is an exceptional specialist with a very high level of professionalism. He approaches his work thoughtfully and efficiently, demonstrating strong expertise and excellent problem-solving skills. Tasks are always completed quickly and accurately."
Jack M.
Google Review
"Very professional and great work!! He showed up when he said he would!"
Kenneth L.
Google Review
"I’d like to leave a positive review for this handyman. The work was completed on time, with high quality and great attention to detail. It’s clear there is a professional approach and responsibility for the result. I especially appreciate that a warranty is provided for the work done."
Сергей Е.
Google Review
"Aleksi is a highly capable and dependable professional. He consistently delivers quality work, acts quickly, and clearly understands what needs to be done. His expertise and reliability make working with him easy and stress-free. I would gladly recommend him without hesitation."
Merlin B.
Google Review
Often not, if the repair matches. Durham's local review criteria treat minor repairs to doors, siding, trim, steps, gutters and fences as normal maintenance when the new material matches the old in scale, style, design and material. Changing the look, like swapping wood parts for vinyl, needs a COA. Planning staff can confirm before the work starts.
The city's fence page allows 4 feet in a front yard and 8 feet in a side or rear yard, with a 4 foot limit along the street side of a corner lot. No permit is needed unless the lot is in a flood plain or the fence is a pool barrier. Inside a local historic district, a new fence still needs a COA.
Yes. We cut out the broken run, reset or replace the posts, and rebuild it to match the rest of the fence. Downed limbs are a regular Durham problem with trees over half the city. Call or text (929) 701-0004 with a photo of the damage and we will tell you what it needs.
Just about anything on the honey-do list. Repairs, drywall, trim carpentry, mounting, doors, fixtures, and outdoor assembly like basketball hoops. If you're not sure, just ask.
That's our favorite kind of call. Hand us the full list and we'll knock it all out in a single visit so you're not chasing down multiple contractors.
Yes. Every job comes with a warranty on the work, and we treat your home like our own. If something we did is not right, call or text (929) 701-0004.
We work across the Triangle: Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Knightdale and Clayton.
No. We do roof repairs only: leaks, missing or damaged shingles and loose flashing. For a full roof replacement you will want a roofing company.
Sunday through Thursday, 7 AM to 8 PM. Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM. We are closed on Saturday.
Yes. We mount TVs, including above a mantel, along with shelves, mirrors and wall decor. When you reach out, tell us the TV size and what the wall is made of.
Yes. We install in-ground hoops, including Goliath hoops. Send us the brand and model and a photo of where you want it.
Yes. We pull the old carpet off and install new treads, like the wood-look plank stairs in our gallery. We also fix loose railings and balusters.
Our number is (929) 701-0004 and our website is trianglehandyman-nc.com. Oleksii owns the business. Other local companies use similar names, so check the number before you book.
