Every property owner needs a trusted handyman. Gibson Island homes deserve attention throughout the year, whether it’s maintaining your home’s exterior and preparing its comfortable and safe outdoor living space for summer or ensuring your home is all set for the winter months.
When you're done with spring cleaning indoors, you will likely check for any remnants of winter at your doorstep, deck, or siding. Snowmelt might put you in a Hemingway zone, during which you become hopeful for a new start in the spring. But if everything under the snow looks wet and grimy, and you find your rain gutters dripping, you will likely need a handyman. Gibson Island homeowners can look forward to restored curb appeal when they choose our team. We will also check your property for potential winter weather damage.
On the other hand, if you're preparing for the winter, you want to make sure your gutters are free from decomposing leaves and standing water because ice dams could cause serious damage. The cold northwesterly winds on the coast are reason enough to regularly check your interior and exterior trim, like door frames and window frames. Air leaks not only lead to material deterioration but also compromise your home's overall insulation, putting your HVAC system at risk of an early system failure. The next thing you know, you have an increased energy bill and early wear and tear on your door or attic insulation.
We understand if Gibson Island homeowners are cautious about hiring professional handyman services—not only because it means inviting strangers into your home, but also because you may not know who they are or how trustworthy their skillset is. Our team of certified handymen is versatile and always approaches appointed tasks reliably with a positive attitude.
GUTTER CLEANING AND REPAIR
How often do you look up at your rain gutters? They are an essential component of your overall roof structure, serving a crucial role as both a part of your trim and drainage system. Some may refer to gutters as eavestroughs; they are U-shaped metal traps built at the edges of your roof—on your fascia boards—and are designed to direct rainwater via a vertical drain pipe called a downspout. Before the downspout touches the ground, it extends into an elbow, which is a horizontal fitting that ensures the water flows away from your home without compromising your foundation.
Clogged gutters could disrupt the flow and cause water to spill onto your roof. That will lead to serious water damage in your attic because of the effect that overflowing water and leaks have on soffits and fascia boards. If you hire your local Gibson Island handyman for gutter cleaning, you can rest assured knowing that they will first inspect your rain gutter and roofline’s condition and offer you any necessary repairs.
Signs You Need Gutter Repair:
- Dripping between sections
- Sagging
- Peeling paint
- Corrosion
- Clogged downspouts
- Ice dams
Benefits of Gutter Cleaning:
- Protects your home’s foundation and structural integrity
- Protects your roof from moisture damage
- Minimizes risks of basement flooding
- Reduces stress on your insulation system
- Keeps pests away from your property
- Enhances safety and comfort
- Boosts curb appeal
- Extends your gutter system’s lifespan
DOOR INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT
When you live on the coast, it's crucial to have sturdy, weather-resistant doors with the ability to withstand high salinity. If you are a wood or metal door lover, you probably take good care of your door with annual sealing and painting jobs. But not every homeowner on Gibson Island has the time for that. Therefore, when doors show signs of wood rot or corrosion, it's usually best to replace them altogether and opt for an energy-efficient upgrade. If you struggle with choosing the right type to meet your needs, feel free to ask your local handyman. Gibson Island property owners can rest easy knowing that we have a wide range of options, including personalized solutions to fit every home and climate.
If periodic priming and painting are too much of a hassle, your Gibson Island handyman recommends installing fiberglass doors. The material is made of compression-molded fiberglass that has three major components: skin, frame, and core. The core has rigid insulation made out of polyurethane material and glass-reinforced polymer, whereas the frame is made of either wood or composite. The skin is usually a layer of artificial grains that make the door appear like wood. No matter what type you are after, you can count on your Gibson Island handyman for a successful door installation service.
Signs You Require Door Replacement:
- Noisy: Losing interior consistency that no longer blocks out noises
- Damaged frame: If your frame has been damaged for quite some time, that will decrease your door’s overall quality and your overall energy efficiency.
- Wood rot: If parts of your door are showing signs of crumbly wood, it has likely suffered water damage that led to wood rot.
- Termite damage: Small cracks are enough for these pests to infest your wood’s interior.
Benefits of Door Replacement:
