Small Home Repairs Guests Notice First
Guests notice the toilet that keeps running, the bedroom door that won’t latch, and a light that’s been out for weeks. All Around Maintenance takes care of those small repairs in one visit, so the weeks before the holidays go toward planning the meal instead of chasing a punch list. It’s the same crew that handles year-round handyman repairs for homeowners across Portland and Vancouver.
Guest Bathroom Repairs
Your guest bathroom is about to get more use in one week than it has all year. Small problems that are easy to ignore on a normal Tuesday show up fast with a full house.
- Running or weak-flushing toilets
- Dripping faucets and slow drains
- Re-caulking tubs, showers, and sinks
- Loose towel bars and toilet paper holders
- Exhaust fans that are noisy or not working
A drip under the sink or a toilet that runs all night usually comes down to a worn part. We stop leaks before guests arrive in the same visit as the caulk and hardware work.
Guest Room and Living Space Fixes
The spare room tends to collect furniture boxes and half-finished projects. We put the bed together and hang the mirror that’s been leaning against the wall since you moved in.
- Assembling or repairing beds, daybeds, and futons
- Doors that stick, won’t latch, or have broken locks
- Drywall dings and patch-and-paint touch-ups
- Hanging art, mirrors, and shelves
- Replacing burned-out or flickering light fixtures
Nail holes and scuffs are quick work when we patch drywall dings, and we can swap out flickering fixtures while we’re in the room.
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Kitchen and Dining Room Repairs
The kitchen gets hammered on a holiday. A cabinet door hanging crooked or a disposal that jams halfway through cleanup adds stress to a day that already has plenty.
- Sagging cabinet doors, loose hinges, and sticky drawer slides
- Garbage disposals that jam, leak, or won’t turn on
- Wobbly dining chairs and tables
- Under-cabinet lighting
- Extra pantry or storage shelving
We fix sagging cabinet doors so they close flush and drawers slide smoothly again, then tighten up the chairs and tables before anyone leans back after dessert.
Front Entry and Exterior Prep
Guests show up in the dark, and usually in the rain this time of year. A dead porch light or a wobbly railing is the first thing a guest carrying a casserole dish will find.
- Dead or dim porch and entry lights
- Loose or uneven steps and railings
- Broken doorbells and storm doors that won’t close
- Weatherstripping and door sweeps for drafty entries
- Pressure washing walkways and the front porch
Steps that feel soft underfoot often have rot below the surface, so we repair the dry rot underneath instead of screwing down a failing board. We also pressure wash slick walkways and porches to clear the algae and grime a Portland fall leaves behind.
Safety and Comfort for Visiting Family
A full house means grandparents on the stairs and kids in every room. None of these are big jobs, but they’re easy to put off until someone trips.
- Smoke and CO detector battery swaps and replacements
- Fireplace screens and hearth gates
- Grab bars and loose stair handrails for older guests
- Childproofing for visiting kids (outlet covers, cabinet latches, baby gates)
- Squeaky floors and stairs
One Crew, One Visit, Your Whole List
Most holiday prep jobs are small on their own, which makes them hard to book one at a time. Write down everything that’s been bugging you, room by room, and send it over. We look over the whole list and bring the parts, then work through it in as few trips as possible. Sending your list a few weeks before guests arrive leaves time to order a specific lock set or replacement fixture.
All Around Maintenance is licensed, bonded, and insured in Oregon (CCB #202731) and Washington (ALLARAM926JB), with 100,000+ properties served across Portland, Vancouver, and nearby communities from Beaverton to Camas.
How Can We Help?
Tell us what needs fixing before guests arrive. Put your list in the message box, room by room, and we’ll follow up to plan the visit.