Wilmette, IL · 60091
Local Handyman Services in Wilmette
Repairs for Wilmette's early-1900s houses, with a clear list of what skips a permit.
4.9 stars · 87 Google reviews
Handyman tips for Wilmette homes
Wilmette incorporated in 1872. Its Ouilmette North Historic District, on the National Register since 2005, holds 911 contributing buildings, all houses but two churches, mostly built in the early twentieth century in Queen Anne, Prairie School and revival styles. The Village publishes a detailed permit list. Painting and wall coverings need no permit, while new ceiling or wallboard over 100 square feet, cabinets, interior and exterior outlets or lights, and doors that change size or location do. Downspouts need no permit but must not connect to the storm sewer. We handle drywall patches, door repair, painting, fixtures, trim, TV mounting and furniture assembly.
Residential handyman services in Wilmette
Details- Drywall repair
- Doors & locks
- Painting & touch-ups
- Light fixtures
- TV & shelf mounting
- Furniture assembly
- Caulk & weatherproofing
- Gutters
- Carpentry & trim
- Preventive maintenance
Commercial handyman services in Wilmette
DetailsOffices · Retail stores · Restaurants · Medical & dental offices · Property managers
- Drywall & paint touch-ups
- Door hardware & closers
- Fixtures & ceiling tiles
- Shelving & signage installs
- Furniture assembly
- Preventive maintenance walkthroughs
Plumbing, electrical and roofing go to licensed independent contractors.
Quick answers
Does painting or drywall repair need a permit in Wilmette?
Painting and wall coverings need no permit, according to the Village's permit list. The list does require one for new ceiling or wallboard, plaster and tile over 100 square feet. For anything near that size, or work the list does not name, call Community Development at (847) 853-7550 before starting.
Does Wilmette license contractors?
We could not verify the rules, so we make no claim about them. The Village's permit pages include a Contractor Licensing & Requirements page, and Community Development can tell you what a contractor needs before a permit is issued. Call (847) 853-7550. The Village also reserves the right to require a permit for work not on its list.
Do you serve all of Wilmette (60091)?
Yes. We take jobs anywhere in Wilmette, ZIP code 60091, for homes and for businesses. Commercial work includes offices, retail stores, restaurants, medical and dental offices, and property managers. To start, text photos of the job and the address to (847) 877-1877 and we will reply with next steps.
Who does plumbing, electrical and roofing in Wilmette?
Licensed independent contractors, not us. Wilmette's permit list covers panel changes, new sinks, relocated plumbing fixtures, interior piping changes, and new roofs or roof repairs over 100 square feet. We handle the drywall, painting, trim and door work that comes before and after those trades.
4.9 stars · 87 Google reviews
What our customers say
Ed was excellent to work with — professional, skilled, patient, and just genuinely helpful. He installed a mantel, mounted my steer horns, helped place artwork, and even assisted with swapping out a TV, all while being mindful of my budget and the hourly scope. Everything was done with care and precision, and the finished wall looks amazing. What I especially appreciated was that he didn’t just do the work - he shared helpful tips (like a painter’s tape trick for hanging my remaining gallery pieces myself), which I really valued as a homeowner. He took pride in getting things right, communicated clearly, and even stayed a little longer to make sure everything was done well. Reliable, knowledgeable, respectful, and a pleasure to work with. I’d absolutely recommend ED and and would gladly request him again
...completed some much needed repairs around our garage door frame as well as the front door to our home. It required some heavy carpentry work. The completed job looked much better than the original and he did not cut corners on the products used either. Extremely skilled, a strategic problem solver, and a craftsman quality finish was far more than what I expected to get — in addition to very friendly, knowledgeable, and far beyond competent service A++ will use again in the future and recommend to anyone seeing repairs.
...was great with communication and service. He installed shower curtain rods for us and fixed our install mishap. He ensured to ask our thoughts and preferences along the way. Very professional and fairly priced. Highly recommend !
Consultation went great. Worked out some details to give a bigger picture and work to be started soon Update on completion. Installation went amazing. Looks exactly how I wanted it to look and the tech Chris was amazing and willing to do anything I was asking. Any issues he was willing to work with me on and made the process pleasant. Thanks again.
We had the front door repainted both inside and out, and the weather stripping replaced. I was happy with their service and feel they were very honest and professional.