Doors that stick or will not latch, drafty windows and worn hardware, repaired, adjusted or replaced so they work the way they should.
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A sticking door is usually telling you something. Most often the top hinge has worked loose, the door has dropped a little on the latch side, and now it rubs the frame. Swapping one short hinge screw for a long one that bites into the framing often pulls it back into line. When the rub comes from swelling in the humid months, we plane the edge that drags and then seal the bare wood, because an unsealed edge soaks up moisture and swells right back.
Latches that will not catch get the strike plate moved or filed so the latch lands where it should. Hollow interior doors that are dented or cracked can be swapped for new ones, hung in the existing frame with new hinges and hardware. On exterior doors we replace worn weatherstripping and door sweeps, and check the bottom of the jamb and the brickmold, where water collects and rot starts. A soft jamb gets cut back and patched with new wood before the rot spreads.
Windows leak air in a few predictable places: worn weatherstripping on the sash, failed caulk where the trim meets the siding, and locks that no longer pull the sash tight. We fix those first, because they are the simplest fixes. When a window is too far gone, we replace it. Older houses, especially those built before 1980, often have doors and windows that have settled out of square over the decades, and those take more careful fitting than a newer house.
Humidity. Wood doors take on moisture in the humid months and swell, then shrink back once the heat is on. If the door also sags on a loose hinge, that swelling is enough to make it rub. We tighten the hinges first, then trim and seal the edge if it still drags.
For interior doors, usually yes. We fit a new door to your existing frame, cut the hinge pockets and bore it for the knob, so the trim and walls stay untouched. If the frame itself is damaged or badly out of square, we will tell you before we start.
Often it is. New weatherstripping, fresh exterior caulk and a lock that pulls the sash tight solve a lot of drafts. If the frame is rotted or the seal between the glass panes has failed, replacement makes more sense, and we will say so.
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.