Baseboards are trim found at the bottom of your home's walls, and there is a wide variety of styles, materials, and types of baseboards, with some being more durable or ornate than others. No matter what kind of baseboard trim you have, you can rely on our service professionals to get the job done. Here are a couple of the common repairs we perform here in Walpole and throughout Norfolk County:
Peeling Paint or Stain
Depending on the material used in your baseboards, you may have opted for stain over paint, or vice versa. Materials like maple and oak are stained, whereas pine and medium-density fiberboard are painted. Whichever choice you make, you might notice that the paint or stain has begun to peel or fade.
While it might not seem like a huge issue at first, likely just a sign of regular wear and tear, it can be a sign of a more serious problem. It could be a sign that your trims have been exposed to moisture and are suffering from water damage. The last thing you want to think about encroaching on your living spaces is potential moisture.
Painting and stains protect wood from water damage and oxidization. If the coating has been compromised, the wood is at risk. If your baseboards are exposed to moisture, they're highly susceptible to wood rot. To prevent this, it's important to re-paint and re-stain your baseboards when necessary.
If you notice that your baseboards' paint or stain is peeling or fading, then you need to call in the handyman services you can rely on to diagnose the problem and get them fixed. At Mr. Handyman, we offer a wide range of residential home services year-round to keep your home protected.
Chips and Dents
You've probably noticed that your baseboards take quite a beating, with chips and dents forming. These are largely cosmetic problems but do put the wood at risk for further damage over time. When it comes to repairing chips and dents, there are two options: epoxy filler or board replacement. The first is for small or isolated chips, while the second method is usually recommended if your baseboard is heavily damaged. When you hire us for baseboard repair in Walpole, MA, we’ll make sure you get the best repair possible.
Cracks
Although cracks might be a sign of normal wear and tear, they might also indicate that your home is experiencing damage to its foundation. In Norfolk County, it's important that you call in a service request if you notice that there are cracks in your baseboards, drywall, trim, or ceilings—especially if all of the above are affected.
If the cracks are a sign of foundation damage, then you need to get the core issue addressed or else your cracking baseboards might be the least of your problems.
If the cracks aren't a sign of foundation damage, they're still a problem that needs to be fixed. That's because they can let water seep through and let in air, dust, and pests. Repairing cracks is a fairly simple process: We use an epoxy filler to fill in the gap, smooth it out, sand it, and then paint or stain over it. Once we're finished, you won't be able to tell where the crack even was!
Water Damage
Here in Norfolk County, water can have a serious effect on your baseboards. That's because it can seep through that little, almost invisible crack between the baseboards and flooring. As the underside of the trim isn't stained or painted, it's vulnerable to moisture and water damage.
Water damage usually presents in the form of swelling and warping boards, but you might also start noticing wood rot in unsealed areas. To repair baseboards affected by wood rot or water damage, the affected section has to be removed entirely. So, during your baseboard repair in Walpole, you can expect us to replace entire planks efficiently.
Our team of experienced service providers are familiar with a variety of baseboard projects. Whether you're in need of our repair services, installation, or regular maintenance tasks, we're here to help you get the job done.
