Whether you're getting your deck prepared to be re-stained or repainted, or you would like to clear grime and algae off your siding and get the moss off your paving stones, pressure washing is the Longmont handyman service you need to get it done effectively and efficiently. Our pressure-washing service can transform the appearance of your outdoor surfaces and items while also protecting them from deterioration caused by grime and organic growth. Pressure washing can be used on surfaces and items such as:
- Driveway
- Garage floor
- Pavers and garden stones
- Deck and patio
- Siding
- Outdoor play equipment
Pressure washing can cause damage if it's done by someone who isn't trained and experienced, so this is a task best left to your qualified handyman in Longmont, CO.
Most people in Longmont, along with everywhere else on the planet, don't care much about drywall—frankly, that makes perfect sense. It's not the most thrilling or exciting building material, and it's designed to fade into the background, so it's not something we typically spend a lot of time examining even though we're surrounded by it every day. But when it has suffered ugly damage such as holes, cracks, and water stains, suddenly, it's all too noticeable in the wrong way.
That drywall damage is more than just making your house or commercial property less attractive. It's also causing severe problems for your home, making it less comfortable, sanitary, livable, and energy efficient. That's why fixing drywall damage is one of the essential standard services a handyman can offer. An experienced Longmont handyman can eliminate those worries with expert drywall repair services. We'll take care of the whole repair process, including:
- Removing damaged drywall
- Installing a mesh patch or support for a larger patch
- Taping corners and seams
- Covering seams with joint compound
- Sanding down the dried compound to create a smooth, even finish
- Applying texture spray, if necessary
- Painting over the repair so it's completely invisible
- Cleaning up after ourselves
Longmont Flooring Installation
You may not notice your floors all that much, but when you look at a room, a lot of what you're seeing is floor. That's fine if your flooring is in good shape, but outdated, ugly or damaged flooring can make a whole room look less appealing.
Because there's such a wide range of options available in every texture, size, shape, color and material you can think of, a new flooring installation is the perfect opportunity to put your own interior design aesthetic and sense of style into your home. The array of options can also feel overwhelming, so if you're not sure how to get started, take some time to consider your main priorities—is appearance, durability or ease of maintenance the most important factor for you?
Our Longmont handyman team has installed flooring in all sorts of spaces, including difficult-to-access areas and irregularly shaped rooms. Some of the types of flooring we can install are:
- Tile: porcelain, ceramic, marble, slate, granite, travertine, mosaic, quarry, etc.
- Solid hardwood: oak, maple, cherry, walnut, hickory, etc.
- Cork and engineered hardwood
- Luxury vinyl planks (LVP) or luxury vinyl tile (LVT)
- Linoleum
- Laminate
If you like the look of natural materials like stone or hardwood, but you're working with a limited budget or just want something that's more durable and easier to care for, consider the option of luxury vinyl planks or tiles. LVP and LVT are often made to mimic the appearance of natural stone or hardwood and can be very convincing, so they don't sacrifice the design appeal of your house. They are also nearly maintenance-free, very durable, and come in a wide array of styles and appearances, so you can choose the ideal option to complement your existing interior design. Regardless of what your final choice is for flooring installation, you can rely on your local Longmont handyman team to get it installed correctly and on time.
Longmont Handyman Attic Insulation Services
Do you dread opening your monthly utility bills because you know they will be way too high—but you're not even sure what's causing the rising energy consumption in your household? The culprit is almost undoubtedly heat transfer. Many potential problems around your house can lead to increased heat transfer, such as degraded window and door frames or deteriorated siding. But if the components of your home appear to be in good shape and you can't see any noticeable signs that they are damaged, there may be one place you're not checking: your attic.
If your attic is more of a dusty little space between your ceiling and roof, it only comes to mind sometimes. You may have lived in your house for decades and never poked your head up to look around. But if your attic insulation has deteriorated and flattened over time, or it has been damaged by excessive moisture incursion—or it was never there, to begin with—you're paying more than necessary for your energy costs.
According to natural law, thermal energy will always try to move from warmer to cooler areas. In summer, heat from the sun will seep into your cool house when your air conditioner is on, and in winter, warmth from your heater will leak out into the cold outdoors. Many of the features and components of your house are designed to prevent heat transfer problems because it can cost you a lot of money via your monthly utility bills. Your HVAC system needs to use a significant amount of fuel, whether electricity or natural gas, to keep your home at the right temperature to ensure indoor comfort. Heat transfer changes the temperature inside, prompting your HVAC system to turn on more frequently and operate for extended periods. That increased operation time makes a noticeable difference to your energy costs because of the required fuel draw.
So, how does attic insulation, in particular, help solve the heat transfer issue? As we all know, heat rises. In a non-habitable attic, insulation is spread across the "floor" up there (the topside of your upper story ceiling, not an actual floor). That helps lock rising heat out of the attic space and keep it where it belongs, in the part of the house where people live. Your roof is, by design, well-ventilated, so it can become damp and dry out naturally without decaying and rotting.
Heat transfer is supposed to be happening up there so the attic can rid itself of excess warmth and moisture that would cause major water damage problems otherwise. That's why it's so important to prevent thermal energy from moving between the house and the attic space, which is exactly what the insulation is there for. But when it has deteriorated, flattened or shifted around, it's not able to do its job properly, and you end up losing money. Having your Longmont handyman replace your attic insulation will result in energy savings, but it provides these benefits as well:
