Handyman & Remodeling Services in Alexandria, VA
Local Expert Handyman repairs, updates and remodels homes across Alexandria and Northern Virginia. Call us for a list of small fixes or a full bathroom, kitchen or basement project. Free on-site estimates, written quotes and warranty-backed work from Old Town to the West End.
Your Local Handyman in Alexandria, VA, Since 2005
Local Expert Handyman started in Old Town Alexandria in 2005 as a handyman company and grew into a full design-and-build team. We still take the small jobs, from a single $200 repair up to multi-room remodels.
Alexandria's houses vary a lot, and that shapes how we work. A sticking door in a Del Ray bungalow can be normal settling. A bathroom in an Old Town rowhouse may hide original framing and older pipes. We look for these on the first visit, so your quote reflects the real job.
One local team from estimate to final walkthrough: licensed, insured, background-checked and backed by our workmanship warranty.
Licensed & Fully Insured
Virginia contractor licence and liability insurance on every job. Ask for our certificate of insurance before work starts.
Written, Flat-Rate Quotes
You see the full price in writing before we begin. The number you approve is the number you pay.
Warranty-Backed Work
If something we repaired or built isn't right after we leave, we come back and fix it at no charge.
24/7 Emergency Service
Burst pipe or a door that won't lock? Call any time. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 or your gas company first.
Home Repair & Remodeling Services in Alexandria
Start with the job in front of you. Each service page explains what's included, what affects the price and what to expect.
Bathroom Remodeling
A new vanity and tile, or a full gut renovation with a walk-in or tiled shower. We coordinate permits and the final inspection where they're required.
Kitchen Remodeling
Cabinets, countertops, lighting, appliances and layout changes, planned around how you cook and live. From a refresh of worn surfaces to a full renovation.
Basement Remodeling
Turn an unfinished basement into a family room, home office, theater or guest suite, with framing, drywall, flooring, lighting and bathroom fixtures in one project.
Deck Construction
New decks in wood or composite, built for Northern Virginia's seasons, plus repairs to worn boards, loose railings and rotted posts. Permits handled.
Enclosed Porch
Turn a porch into living space you can use all year, or add a small addition designed to match the rest of your home.
Siding & Exterior Repair
Rotted trim, damaged siding, shutters and fences repaired. In Old Town and Parker-Gray, many exterior changes need city approval, and we'll tell you if yours does.
Window Repair & Services
Stuck sashes, failed seals and rotted sills repaired, or energy-efficient replacement windows installed to cut drafts and heating bills.
Door Repair & Services
Sticking, sagging or drafty doors fixed. New entry and interior doors installed, plus locks, hinges and hardware.
Painting Services
Interior and exterior painting with full surface prep (patching, sanding and priming) before premium paint, from one room to the whole house.
Plumbing
Leaks, running toilets, faucets, fixtures, sump pumps, water heaters and pipe repairs, including replacing old galvanized lines in older homes.
Drywall & Plaster Repair
Holes, cracks, water damage and textured ceilings repaired and ready for paint. We also repair the plaster walls found in many older Alexandria homes.
Gutter Repair
Sagging, leaking or overflowing gutters re-sloped, resealed and repaired so rain and melting ice drain away from your foundation.
Got a list of small jobs? We handle those too.
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What Does Your Project Cost?
Typical ranges from our past projects to help you plan. Home age, materials and permits move the final price, so we confirm it in writing after an on-site visit.
Bathroom Remodel
Cosmetic refresh to full gut renovation
Kitchen Remodel
Cabinets, counters & layout
Deck Construction
Wood or composite
Basement Finishing
Full living space conversion
Interior Painting
Quoted after we see the space
Door Installation
Interior or exterior
Window Replacement
Per window, energy-efficient
Plumbing Repair
Quoted after diagnosis
* Ranges are a guide, not a quote. Your written estimate is free, with no obligation.
Get Your Free EstimateWhy Alexandria Homeowners Choose Us
The numbers behind 21+ years of repair and remodeling work in Northern Virginia.
Repairs and remodels for homeowners across Alexandria and Northern Virginia since 2005.
A 5.0 average across Google, Yelp, Angi and HomeAdvisor.
Founded in Old Town Alexandria in 2005.
A line you can call for burst pipes, broken doors and storm damage.
Work That Fits Alexandria's Older Homes
Many Alexandria houses are decades, or even centuries, old. Walls are rarely square, floors settle, and pipes or wiring may date from an earlier era. We plan for that at the estimate, so it shows up in the quote rather than halfway through the job.
- Rowhouses, bungalows and colonials: from Old Town and Parker-Gray to Del Ray and the West End.
- Plaster, wood windows and trim: repaired where possible, matched where replaced.
- Historic district approvals: in the Old and Historic Alexandria and Parker-Gray districts, exterior changes visible from the street usually need Board of Architectural Review approval. We tell you early if your project is likely to need it.
How It Works
Four steps from your first call to a finished job.
Tell Us About the Job
Call or use our form. Photos and a full list of small repairs help us plan one visit.
Free On-Site Estimate
We look at the work, check what's behind it and give you a written, flat-rate quote.
We Get to Work
Licensed crews arrive on schedule, protect your home and clean the work area each day.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished job with you, and our workmanship warranty covers it after we leave.
What Our Customers Say
“I have hired this company on several occasions — from hanging new ceiling fans, to deck repairs, to plumbing and much more. When I moved two years ago, they did all the punch work needed to get it on the market. Everythi…”
Christy B.
Verified customer
“Excellent! Professional, efficient and a very fair cost. Highly recommend!”
Kathy M.
Verified customer
“The team was genuinely interested in ensuring the job was completed to my satisfaction. I was treated as a priority customer — I could sense the pride they take in their work and quality commitment. The technician was ve…”
G.H.
Verified customer
“My first experience was very favorable, which is why I asked for quotes from them on other projects. I was pleasantly surprised they were willing to come out for a small but tricky project involving fixing the handle on…”
Robin Noyes
Verified customer
“We did a fairly large textured ceiling removal and painting in our entryway, and Robert, Isaac, Oscar, and the team did an excellent job. We're thrilled with how it turned out and with their communication throughout the…”
J. Proszek
Verified customer
“Emran and his crew were very proficient with all of the work they did for me. They are very responsive and always took my calls. I am using them for the second time and would highly recommend them to anyone!”
Stephanie Edwards
Verified customer
Questions Alexandria Homeowners Ask
Quick answers to what Alexandria homeowners ask us most.
Does a handyman need a contractor's license in Virginia?
For bigger jobs, yes. Virginia requires a contractor licensed by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) for work over $1,000, and plumbing and electrical work need licensed tradespeople. You can check any contractor on the DPOR License Lookup (https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup).
What is a good rate to pay a handyman in Alexandria?
It depends on the job, so we price each one after seeing it rather than charging by the hour. As a guide, a door installation typically runs $300 to $900, and our pricing guide above covers larger projects. Every estimate is written, so you know the cost before work starts.
What is the best way to find a good handyman?
Check four things before you hire: a Virginia contractor licence for jobs over $1,000, proof of insurance, a written estimate that lists the work, and recent reviews mentioning jobs like yours. It also helps to ask how they handle problems found once work has started.
Do you take small jobs as well as remodels?
Yes. We handle everything from a single $200 repair or a punch list before you sell, to full kitchen and bathroom remodels. If you have several small jobs, send us the whole list so we can finish them in one visit.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?
Yes. Call 703-653-0079 any time for burst pipes, broken doors or storm damage. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 or your gas company before calling us.
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Serving Alexandria & Northern Virginia
Based at 216 North Lee Street in Old Town Alexandria. Pick your area for local services, or call if you need a handyman in Northern VA outside these towns.
Get a Written Estimate for Your Project
Looking for an Alexandria handyman you can rely on? Tell us what needs fixing or changing. We'll visit, look at the work and give you a clear written quote, with no pressure and no obligation.
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