Home Repairs in New Lenox, IL

New Lenox repairs that get a house through winter

The weeks before winter are when a repair list starts to matter, because anything that leaks or lets air in gets worse once it freezes. We test and replace sump pumps, add battery backups, recaulk exterior gaps around windows and doors, and fix doors that do not seal against the weatherstrip. Inside work like drywall, trim and faucets can go on the same visit. Each item is priced in writing so you can decide what goes first.

We work in New Lenox every week, reaching it on I-80, Route 30, Cedar Road and Laraway Road, with the Old Plank Road Trail cutting through the village. On a larger lot with open ground around it, wind hits the house from more than one side, and that is where caulk gaps and loose siding show up first. Outdoor spigots are another item to catch before the freeze: a frost-free spigot with a hose left on it can split inside the wall and leak the first time it is used in spring. We look at both while we are there.

Pre-winter and year-round repairs in New Lenox

Sump pump check and backup

We test the pump, replace it if it is worn and add a battery backup to the pit.

Exterior caulk

Cracked caulk at windows, doors, trim and siding joints is removed and replaced.

Entry doors and weatherstrip

Doors are adjusted to close against the seal, and worn weatherstrip and sweeps are replaced.

Outdoor spigots and shutoffs

Leaking spigots and stuck interior shutoffs are repaired or replaced.

Trim and siding

Rotted trim and loose or broken siding are replaced before snow and ice get at them.

Inside repairs

Drywall holes, sticking interior doors, faucets and toilets are handled on the same visit.

How a New Lenox repair job runs

Tell us what you have noticed, or have us walk the outside of the house with you, and we write a free itemized estimate. You approve the items you want, in the order you want them. We book the work on a set day, and outside repairs are scheduled around the weather. If we find something that was not on the list, like soft sheathing behind a trim board, we price it in writing and wait for your approval, then walk everything with you at the end.

Sump pump tested, backup priced
Exterior gaps recaulked
Doors sealing against the weatherstrip
Spigots checked before the freeze
Free itemized estimate
Written approval for anything added

Home Repairs estimate in New Lenox

Tell us about the project and we will set a time to look at it.

FAQ

Home Repairs in New Lenox: questions

When should I book pre-winter repairs?

As early in the fall as you can. Caulk and primer need temperatures above their minimum to cure, and those days run out. Call or text (815) 585-1750 to get on the schedule.

Do you work in towns near New Lenox?

Yes. We also cover Mokena, Frankfort, Homer Glen and Joliet.

Do these repairs need a permit in New Lenox?

Caulking, weatherstripping and a pump replacement generally do not. Work that changes plumbing or the structure can, and if the village requires a permit, we pull it and schedule the inspection.

Can you do repairs in the winter?

Inside repairs, yes, all winter long. Exterior caulk and trim work depends on temperature, so we schedule it on days warm enough for the materials to cure.

What does a battery backup sump pump do?

It sits in the pit next to your main pump and runs off a battery if the power goes out or the main pump fails. We price the backup separately so you can decide.

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