Handyman Madison, TN

Madison has a housing stock all its own. A lot of the brick ranches off Neely's Bend, Due West Avenue, and the streets around Amqui Station went up in the 1950s and '60s, when the area was growing faster than almost anywhere else in Davidson County. Those homes are solid. They're also 60 or 70 years old. That means original hardwood hiding under carpet, bathrooms still wearing pink or mint-green tile, crawl spaces that trap moisture, and drywall that's been patched by three different owners.

We know these houses because we work in them constantly.

Newer builds near Rivergate and the townhomes going up along Gallatin Pike bring their own list: builder-grade fixtures that wear out early, nail pops, and caulk lines that split after the first summer. Whatever your home's age, our Madison handyman crew can take on repair, maintenance, and improvement work in a single visit. When the project calls for it, we'll plan out a multi-day remodel instead.

Here's how a typical visit works. You call or book online and describe the project. We schedule a time, show up in a marked van with the tools and materials for the job, and walk through the work with you before starting. If we find something unexpected, like a rotted sill plate behind that bathroom wall, we stop and talk it over before going further. No surprise charges. When the job's done, we clean up and walk you through what we did.

Business owners get the same treatment. From restaurants on Gallatin Pike to offices and medical suites near Rivergate, we keep commercial spaces in working shape so owners can stay focused on customers and staff.

Locally Owned by John and Sarah Gentry

Mr. Handyman of E. Nashville and Hendersonville is owned and run by John and Sarah Gentry, lifelong members of this community. John is a licensed general contractor, and he built the business around a simple idea: do the job right the first time, and be straight with people about what their house needs.

That shows up in small ways. We'll tell you when a repair makes more sense than a replacement (and when it doesn't). If a job falls outside what a handyman should touch, like a panel upgrade or a roof repair, we'll say so before you spend a dime. Every member of our crew goes through a background check when hired, carries insurance, and holds the state licenses their work requires.

John and Sarah also stay involved in local charity and community events. Madison, Hendersonville, and East Nashville aren't just a service area to them. It's home.

Popular Services By Our Handyman: Madison, TN

Flooring Installation and Tile Repair

Flooring is one of the most common calls we get from Madison homeowners, and for good reason. Pull up the carpet in a 1960s ranch, and you'll often find oak strip flooring worth saving. In other homes, the best move is fresh luxury vinyl plank that stands up to kids, dogs, and the humidity that settles in every July. Our Madison flooring installation work covers:

• Luxury vinyl plank and vinyl tile
• Laminate
• Hardwood installation and board repairs
• Ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tile, including slate, limestone, and marble
• Glass tile for backsplashes and shower accent strips

Before any new floor goes down, we check what's underneath. Homes over a crawl space can develop soft subfloor spots near bathrooms and exterior doors. Laying new plank over a weak subfloor only hides the problem for a year or two. We'd rather fix it once.

Cracked tile deserves attention too. A broken tile edge is sharp enough to cut a bare foot or a pet's paw. In a shower or tub surround, that crack lets water reach the backer board and subfloor underneath. Replacing a few tiles and regrouting early is a small job. Tearing out a rotted subfloor later is not.

Drywall Repair and Installation

Most people don't think about their drywall until something goes wrong. Then it's all they see. A doorknob hole in the hallway, a water stain spreading across the ceiling, or a crack that runs diagonally from the corner of a door frame will catch your eye every time you walk by.

Damaged drywall costs you more than looks. Holes and gaps let conditioned air escape, so your HVAC system runs longer to hold the thermostat setting. Drywall also contains fire-resistant gypsum that helps slow a fire's spread, and a wall full of openings can't do that job as well. Gaps weaken sound separation between rooms, which matters a lot in duplexes and rental units.

Water is drywall's biggest enemy. The gypsum core is wrapped in paper, and both soak up moisture fast. A slow leak from a supply line or an upstairs toilet can soften a whole section before anyone notices. Our Madison handyman crew tracks down the source first, then repairs the damage. Our drywall repair services include:

• Patching holes of any size
• Mudding, seam and joint taping, and texture matching
• New drywall installation
• Ceiling repair and water-stain removal
• Stucco repair
• Painting to finish the job

Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

That original 1950s bathroom has charm. It probably also has a cramped tub, failing grout, and a shutoff valve nobody's turned in decades. A shower renovation is one of the most requested projects we handle in Madison. We tear out the old tub or surround, check the framing and plumbing behind the walls, and build a new shower with proper waterproofing behind the tile.

Behind the walls in these older bathrooms, we regularly find galvanized supply lines, missing vapor barriers, and subfloor damage from decades of small leaks. We fix those before the new tile goes up. Tub-to-shower conversions, glass shower doors, new shower heads and valves, grab bars, and curbless entries for aging in place are all on the table.

Kitchens follow a similar pattern. Some clients want a full kitchen remodel with new cabinets, countertops, and a tile backsplash. Others only want the cabinets painted, the hardware replaced, and the sink swapped before listing the house. We can do either, and we'll give you a straight answer about which upgrades add the most value.

Plenty of Madison sellers and landlords have leaned on our Madison handyman crew for exactly this kind of pre-listing refresh. That usually means new cabinet fronts, a fresh coat of paint, updated light fixtures, and new flooring that makes a dated house show like a newer one.

Pressure Washing and Gutter Cleaning

Middle Tennessee humidity is hard on the outside of a house. North-facing siding turns green with mildew and algae, concrete driveways darken, and wood decks go gray and slick. Our pressure washing service cleans siding, brick, driveways, sidewalks, patios, decks, and fences. Brick and older mortar need a lower-pressure approach than concrete does. We adjust the equipment for each surface so the cleaning doesn't cause damage of its own.

Gutters might be the most neglected chore in Madison. Nobody wants to climb a shaky ladder and scoop out rotting leaves, and the mature oaks and maples shading so many Madison yards fill gutters fast every fall.

The water adds up quickly. One inch of rain on a 2,000-square-foot roof produces roughly 1,250 gallons. The Nashville area averages around 50 inches of rain a year, so that same roof sheds something like 62,000 gallons annually. When gutters clog, that water spills over the edge, soaks the soil next to your foundation, and seeps into crawl spaces and basements. It can also rot fascia boards, soffits, and window trim.

• Call a Madison handyman for gutter cleaning or gutter repair if you notice any of these:Water pouring over the gutter edge during a storm
• Sagging, dented, or separated sections
• Plants growing out of the gutter
• Dark streaks running down your siding
• Puddles or soggy soil along the foundation
• Rotted trim near the roofline

We also repair soffit, fascia, and siding. If clogged gutters have already done some damage, we can fix that on the same visit.

Dryer Vent Cleaning

If your clothes need two cycles to dry, the vent line is probably packed with lint. According to the National Fire Protection Association, failure to clean is the leading cause of home dryer fires. A clogged vent is also a quiet energy drain, since it makes the dryer run longer every single load.

We clean the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior hood. We also check for crushed foil ducts, which are common in older laundry rooms and restrict airflow even when they're clean. Other signs it's time for a cleaning include:

• The dryer's top feels hot to the touch
• The laundry room gets stuffy during a cycle
• You catch a burning smell

Most homes need a cleaning once a year. Households with big families or pets may need it more often.

Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, and Everything Else on Your List

When we say "one call does it all," we mean it. Whether you're getting ready for spring, catching up on deferred maintenance, or prepping a house for sale, our Madison handyman team can knock out a long list in one visit. Popular requests include:

• Faucet, sink, and toilet repair or replacement
• Light fixture, ceiling fan, switch, and outlet installation
• Interior and exterior painting
• Window replacement
• Door installation and repair, including pet doors
• Cabinet installation and repair
• Crown molding installation
• Caulking around tubs, sinks, and windows
• Deck and patio repair, plus new deck construction
• Gate and fence repair
• Grab bars, handrails, and other mobility upgrades
• Furniture assembly

Mobility upgrades deserve a special mention. Madison's single-story ranch homes are a great fit for aging in place, and small changes make a big difference. Think grab bars by the toilet and in the shower, a handrail on the back steps, lever door handles, and lowered thresholds. Many of our clients bring us in to make a parent's home safer so they can keep living there comfortably.

Commercial Handyman Services in Madison, TN

You need to stay focused on your clients, your staff, and your revenue. Worrying about a sticking door or a stained ceiling tile shouldn't make the list. Our commercial handyman services cover offices, healthcare facilities, retail shops, and restaurants across Madison. We show up on schedule so the work doesn't disrupt your day.

Property managers use us for unit turnovers too. One Madison handyman crew can patch, paint, fix fixtures, and replace flooring in a single trip, so you aren't juggling several trades. Commercial services include:

• Door installation and repair, including automatic, revolving, and ADA-accessible doors
• Restroom repair
• Painting
• Commercial carpentry
• Furniture and cubicle assembly
• Tile repair and installation
• Drywall and ceiling tile repair
• Sign and specialty item hanging
• Fence repair and installation
• Pressure washing