Handyman Services in Alexandria, VA

Steven Held offers expert carpentry, door work, flooring, tiling, gallery wall installation, and home repairs throughout Alexandria, VA and the DC Metro Area. 179 five-star reviews. Serving Del Ray, Belle View, Huntington, Groveton, and Hybla Valley.

Custom shelving and built-ins

Add useful storage with shelves, mudroom details, bookcases, and built-ins planned around your room dimensions and finish style.

Trim, molding, and finish repairs

Repair or replace baseboards, casing, crown details, and small wood elements so the room feels finished again.

Wood patching and detail work

Fix damaged corners, loose boards, minor rot, and worn wood surfaces with careful prep and clean transitions.

Punch-list carpentry

Bundle small carpentry tasks into one organized visit, from loose handrails to shelf installation and hardware adjustments.

Carpentry FAQs

Can small carpentry repairs be bundled together?

Yes. A single visit can cover several trim, shelving, and repair items when the work areas are ready and materials are confirmed.

Do you match existing trim profiles?

Common profiles can usually be matched closely, and unusual profiles are reviewed before the estimate is finalized.

Sticking and rubbing doors

Correct doors that scrape, swing open, fail to latch, or shift with seasonal humidity by checking slab, jamb, and hinge alignment.

Door hanging and slab replacement

Install new interior slabs, adjust reveals, and confirm swing, latch, and hardware alignment before the job wraps.

Hinges, handles, and locks

Replace worn hinges, update handles, install privacy hardware, and make sure the moving parts work cleanly.

Hardwood and laminate repairs

Address damaged boards, lifted edges, small gaps, and wear spots where a targeted repair makes more sense than a full replacement.

Transitions and thresholds

Install and repair transition strips, thresholds, and room-to-room edges so floors meet cleanly and safely.

Squeaks and loose areas

Review the source of movement and stabilize practical repair areas when the subfloor and finish flooring allow it.

Small tile repairs

Replace cracked or loose tiles when matching material is available and the surface below can support a lasting repair.

Backsplash and detail tile

Handle smaller backsplash and detail tile work with attention to layout, cuts, spacing, and finish lines.

Grout and caulk refreshes

Refresh worn joints, remove failed caulk, and clean up edges where tile is sound but the finish needs attention.

Gallery wall layout

Plan and install grouped artwork with measured spacing, level sightlines, and a layout that fits the wall.

Mirrors, art, and shelves

Mount individual pieces securely using hardware that matches the item weight and wall type.

Anchoring and alignment

Use careful layout marks and wall-appropriate anchors so the finished installation looks intentional and stays put.

Need a handyman in Alexandria, VA?

Call Steven or book through HireNimbus. Serving Del Ray, Belle View, Huntington, Groveton, Hybla Valley, and the broader DC Metro Area.

(703) 402-5385