3 Reasons You Should Book A Free Consultation With Us Today

Selecting the right home renovation company isn't as easy as you may think. Yes, there are a lot of factors that going into hiring the firm you want to work with on your next big home project. And it's important to ensure that you're comfortable with the contractor that you hire, that they have experience building what you've selected them for and that they provide honest, quality work for a fair price. It's harder to find a quality, ethical contractor than you may think - but at Bright Star Handyman Services, we strive to make your choice an easy one. Here's a closer look at why you should book a free consultation with us today:

3 Reasons to Book A Free Consultation With Us Today

1. We're Local and Experienced

As a local, family-owned company, we don't treat you like a customer - we consider you an extension of our family. And like all good family, we look out for one another. Bright Star Handyman Services has been in business since 1998 and we currently serve the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey areas. But our handymen don't just work in the area, we live in the area too. We know all about the problems that many homes face and we're always quick to find the problem and resolve it. What's more is that we can arrive on scene for more urgent repairs or needs quickly. Perhaps most important of all, we're transparent in everything we find and everything we do, which can help put you at ease and offer peace of mind that the job will be performed right. Browse our long list of customer reviews to get a better sense of how we work from the people that know us best, our current partners.

2. We Can Do Just About Anything

From basements to attics, ceilings to flooring installation, cement repairs to porch decks and railings - and everything in between - we do it all. From bedrooms to bathrooms, front porches to backyards, walls to ceilings - we do it all. Whether it's repairing, replacing or installing, we'll do it. No job is too small or too big, and our wide range of specialties means that you'll never have to work with multiple contractors or handymen to take care of things around your home again. We'll say it one more time, we do it all - and as your one-stop handyman shop, we look forward to hearing from you about your home projects and what we can knock off your to-do list. 

3. It's Free - You Have Nothing to Lose

Perhaps the most convenient reason why you should book a consultation with us is because it's 100 percent free! That's right, the only thing that you'll have to lose from talking to us about your next project is the few minutes that you'll spend explaining it to us. By contacting us or visiting our website, we'll simply ask you to share some details about your project and then we'll be in touch to discuss it further. While we certainly hope you'll continue the conversation with us beyond this initial consultation if you don't, you aren't out anything - and we wouldn't have it any other way. 

Contact Us Today

For more information on Bright Star Handyman Services and to schedule your free consultation with us, contact us today. As a locally owned and operated, and licensed and insured business, we're proud to turn properties into houses and houses into homes in the Philadelphia and South New Jersey areas.

Contact us today to learn more about how our handyman services can be put to good use for you. We're standing by!

Why is My House So Cold?

It’s getting colder outside and it is time to start cranking your home heating system, but why is it still cold in your house?  Just because the windows and doors of your home are closed & the heater is on doesn’t mean your house will stay warm.  The bitter cold of winter can show us where our home is leaking air and raising our gas & electric bills by overusing our heating and cooling systems to compensate. 

If you’re sitting on your couch and you feel a slight breeze of cool air, you might have a draft in your home.  There are several contributors to having a drafty home and, luckily, there are simple ways to locate and fix the air leaks!   When there is a leak in your home, the air inside of the home escapes outside and the outdoor air invades the desired controlled temperature of your home. 

How do you locate the source of the draft?

First, notice what room you’re in when you feel it the most.  Is it a certain part of the room, like when you’re sitting on the couch?  Or is it a general coldness you can feel in multiple rooms?

The most common culprits for air leaks include, but are not limited to, windows, doors, attics, and fireplaces.  Sometimes, even light fixtures and electrical outlets can allow air in, if the insulation is old or lacking.  There are several ways to remedy unwanted airflow in your home.  

Here are some easy ways to fix the draft in your home:

Check the Attic

Heat rises & if there is not enough insulation to keep the heat from leaving the house through the attic, the heated air will rise straight out of your house and let the cold in.  Sometimes holes in the roof at the culprit.  If you’re not sure, hire a contractor to inspect the attic for you.

Shut the Fireplace Damper 

Fires can offer a great source of warmth when they’re in use, but when they’re not blazing, the fireplace becomes a wind tunnel directly in to your living room or bed room.  One easy way to keep the cold out and the heat in, is to close the damper between uses.  Don’t forget to reopen it before next use though, or you’ll end up with a house full of smoke!

Replace the Weather Stripping on Windows & Doors

As our homes age and slightly deteriorate from normal wear and tear, the rubber pieces that help line up our windows and doors can also wear out.  Dried and cracked rubber will not fill the seams of your windows and doors like new, elastic rubber.  When the space between the door and the door frame (or window and window frame) is not fully sealed with the rubber, air will make its way inside and out.  You might be able to tell when to replace the rubber or you can ask a contractor!  Sometimes the windows themselves are the culprit.  Read more about windows here.

If you cannot find the source of your air leak, reach out to us for a free consultation and we’ll be happy to arrange a repair man to your home to help you out if you need!