Handyman & Home Repair Services in Wake Forest, NC
★★★★★
"This is the second time I have used Ace Handyman Services. Each time they have performed exceptionally well. The employees are friendly and knowledgeable. They completed the work to my satisfaction — which is not an easy task. I highly recommend their services."— Roy T., Wake Forest, NC (Google review, April 2025)
4.9★ rated since 2022 • 1,388 reviews • 1,162 services • (984) 319-0120
When the master bathroom is dated and you've finally picked out the new vanity, fixtures, and tile. When the kitchen backsplash has been on the to-do list since you moved into Heritage three years ago. When the deck boards are getting soft and the railing wiggles. When the front porch trim has wood rot and the HOA sent a letter. When the new farmhouse sink arrived and you need someone who knows how to install it right. When the powder room paint is peeling near the shower and the half-bath fan stopped working last month. When the laundry room door has been sticking since last summer. When the back stairs need refinishing and the NC weather have rotted the railing posts. The list of home repair jobs and bigger improvement projects that pile up around a Wake Forest and the excatly the kind of work our we do: we craftsmen who shows up, gets it done, and as a company we stand behind the work.
Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle has been serving Wake Forest, NC homeowners and small businesses since 2022, handling 1,162 specific home repair and improvement services from our locally owned, BBB-accredited office in Raleigh, about 25 minutes from most Wake Forest neighborhoods via Capital Boulevard and US-1. As part of the Ace Hardware family of brands, the neighborhood hardware name American families have trusted since 1924, we bring over a century of "Helpful" to every job. Our craftsmen are background-checked, fully insured, all in-house employees, not subcontractors who we don't know, and backed by a one-year workmanship warranty.
What We Do in Wake Forest
A single small repair or a multi-week build project, we handle both. The most common work our craftsmen do in Wake Forest homes and small businesses:
Bathroom & Kitchen
- Bathroom remodels — vanity replacement, tile work, fixture upgrades, mirror hanging, shower door installation, subfloor repair, full refresh
- Kitchen updates and remodels — cabinet refacing, hardware swap, tile backsplash, countertop installation, farmhouse sink installation, undermount sink reinforcement, drawer repair
- Bathroom and kitchen fixture upgrades — faucets, sinks, vanities, lighting, mirrors
Interior Repairs & Improvements
- Interior and exterior painting — single rooms, accent walls, full-house exteriors, trim refresh, cabinet painting, premium finish work
- Drywall repair — patch holes, fix water damage, smooth wall texture, popcorn ceiling removal, ceiling repair after electrical or plumbing work, add walls and closets
- Floor installation and repair — hardwood, vinyl plank, tile, subfloor repair, base molding
- Carpentry and trim work — crown molding, baseboards, wood rot repair, shelving, chair rail, wainscoting and paneling, custom built-ins, minor framing
- Door repair and installation — sticking doors, storm doors, screen doors, French doors, pet doors, patio door replacement, door reinforcement, weather stripping
- Window installation, repair, and replacement — broken seals, screen repair, full window replacement, custom framing, draft elimination
- Window treatments — shutter installation, shade hanging, blind installation, exterior shutters
Exterior & Outdoor
- Deck repair and refinishing — board replacement, wood rot repair, railing repair, staining, sealing, joist replacement, composite and TREX decking, covered porches and pergolas
- Porch and sunroom enclosures — three-season room conversions, screened porch enclosures, custom framing, exterior trim
- Paver walkways and hardscaping — custom paver paths, landscape edging, walkway installation
- Siding repair and replacement — wood, vinyl, Masonite, composite siding repair, trim replacement, soffit and fascia
- Fence repair and installation — post replacement, damaged section repair, gate repair, gate hardware
- Gutter cleaning and repair — twice-yearly cleaning, downspout repair, drainage adjustment, gutter guards
- Pressure washing and power washing — driveways, siding, decks, walkways, sheds
- Mailbox post installation and replacement — wood, vinyl, decorative posts
Storage & Organization
- Closet remodeling and organizers — built-in storage, walk-in conversions, custom shelving
- Attic ladder installation and replacement
- Overhead garage storage racks
- Shelving — pantry, garage, basement, mudroom
Home Comfort & Efficiency
- Insulation installation and air-sealing
- Weatherstripping and exterior caulking
- Crawl space repairs and door replacement
- Thermostat installation
- Air filter replacement
Pet Services
- Pet door installation
- Dog house assembly
- Catio (cat enclosure) construction
- Dog run and pet enclosure builds
Safety & Aging-in-Place
- Aging-in-place modifications — grab bars, ramps, wider doorways, lever handles, non-skid flooring
- Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector installation
- Child-proofing
- Trip hazard removal
Small Jobs & Honey-Do List
- TV mounting and audio/visual setup — flat-screens, soundbars, cable management
- Furniture assembly — IKEA, Wayfair, big-box, custom pieces
- Hanging pictures, mirrors, and shelves
- Hard-to-reach lightbulb replacement
- Holiday light installation and removal
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Patio furniture and outdoor swing/play set assembly
Small Commercial Work
- Offices, retail, fitness studios, restaurants, and similar properties — see commercial sub-types below
If it's the kind of work we do everyday with the expectation to leave every customer 5-star satisfied.
★★★★★
"These guys were great. They did good work at a reasonable price. The communication before, during, and after the work was top notch. The person that did my work was professional, courteous, easy to work with, and showed up right on time. He completed the work in less time than the estimate and lowered my final fee accordingly."— Eddie D., Heritage, Wake Forest, NC (Google review)
Neighborhoods We Work in Most
Wake Forest has grown from a small Wake County town into one of the Triangle's most established and fastest growing premium suburbs, and the housing reflects that range, a true mix of historic homes near downtown, mature established subdivisions, and newer master-planned golf communities. Older homes in central Wake Forest (27587), Forestville, Olde Mill Stream, and Friars Park often need wood-door refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal, drywall patching after settling, gutter repair, deck refinishing, and the small-but-skilled work that maturing homes accumulate. Premium master-planned communities in Heritage, Hasentree, Wakefield Plantation, Traditions, Bishop's Grant, Holding Village, Old Forest, and Marsh Creek tend to call for HOA-friendly exterior maintenance, premium finish painting, kitchen and bathroom remodels, deck staining and composite upgrades, fixture upgrades, and the custom build-out work that turns a builder-grade home into one that actually fits the family living in it.
Beyond the residential work, Wake Forest's commercial corridor along Capital Boulevard, the historic downtown district, and the medical and professional offices near Wake Forest Hospital generate a steady stream of small offices, retail spaces, restaurants, fitness studios, and medical buildings where we handle fixture work, partition installations, IT installations, ADA modifications, and general maintenance.
We also regularly work in surrounding communities, Rolesville, Youngsville, North Raleigh (Bedford, Wakefield), and the corridor between Wake Forest and Raleigh's RTP.
Why Wake Forest Homeowners and Businesses Hire Us
Locally owned since 2022, nationally backed by Ace Hardware since 1924. Our office has been independently owned and operated since 2022 by someone who lives in the Triangle, local accountability, local hires, local trucks. We're part of the Ace Hardware family of brands, the neighborhood hardware name American families have trusted since 1924. That's over a century of "Helpful" behind every craftsman who shows up at your door, combined with the energy and personal accountability of a locally rooted small business that has earned 1,388 five-star reviews in just a few years of serving the Triangle.
All in-house craftsmen, no subcontractors. Every craftsman who shows up at your door is a W-2 employee of our office, not a subcontractor we found this morning. That means consistent quality, consistent accountability, and consistent face-to-face relationships with the people doing your work.
You'll know who's coming before they arrive. Before your scheduled appointment, you'll receive the name and photo of the craftsman coming to your home, so you know exactly who's at your door. It's a small thing that matters, especially for first-time customers, working professionals expecting a craftsman while they're on a call, and homeowners who simply want to know who they're letting in.
Time and materials, not flat-rate. If we finish faster, you pay less. We have a 1-hour minimum, after that we true up our invoices to the nearest 15 minutes. If a job takes less time than the original estimate, we adjust the final bill down to actual time worked, we don't pad hours to hit a quote. We give you a labor estimate over the phone before scheduling. No high-pressure in-home quote visits for typical jobs.
Financing on larger projects. For projects $2,000+, we offer 0% financing for 6 months plus low monthly payment options through our partner lender (subject to approval). Ask about financing when you call for an estimate, especially relevant for bathroom and kitchen remodels.
Same-week scheduling for most jobs. Most small repairs and standard installs are scheduled within the same week the estimate is given.
One-year workmanship warranty. If something we did doesn't hold up within twelve months, we come back and fix it. No questions, no extra invoice.
"Had a farmhouse sink installed and the experience was great. Booking was an easy process with a responsive staff and reasonable quote. I was informed about who was coming to do the install along with their picture for identification. Travis R completed the install and was very knowledgeable. He took the time to measure, balance, and make sure the project done perfectly. Highly recommend Travis R for your home projects."
— AJ, Wake Forest, NC (Google review, May 2026)
Get an Estimate
Call (984) 319-0120 or use the form below. We give labor estimates over the phone for most work, no in-home visit required for typical jobs. If you'd rather, request a callback through the form and we'll reach out within one business day.
Other Services We Offer in Wake Forest
Beyond the core residential work above, we also handle specialty commercial properties. The same craftsmen, the same warranty, scoped to the property type:
Commercial properties we serve:
- Corporate offices — break-room build-outs, conference room updates, partition installation, IT installations, general maintenance
- Daycare centers — child-safe repairs, fixture installation, classroom maintenance
- Doctor's offices and medical buildings — exam-room updates, waiting-room refresh, ADA modifications
- Restaurants and food service — back-of-house repair, dining-room maintenance, ceiling tile replacement, exterior work
- Retail stores — fixture installation, storefront repair, display build-outs
- Schools and universities — classroom maintenance, common-area repair, summer-break projects
- Veterinary clinics — exam-room updates, kennel and ward repair, exterior maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a handyman in Wake Forest cost?
We bill time and materials, not flat-rate. We have a 1-hour minimum, after that we true up our invoices to the nearest 15-minutes, if a job takes less time than estimated, your final bill goes down accordingly. Larger projects (full-room paint, deck refinish, bathroom remodel, kitchen update, multi-room work) range from a half-day to several days. We give a labor estimate over the phone before scheduling.
Do you offer financing for larger projects like bathroom and kitchen remodels?
Yes. For projects $2,000 and up, which includes most bathroom remodels, kitchen updates, and larger painting or carpentry projects, we offer 0% financing for 6 months plus low monthly payment options through our partner lender (subject to approval). Approval is typically completed online in a few minutes. Ask about financing when you call (984) 319-0120 for an estimate. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover for direct payment.
What kinds of jobs do you handle?
We handle 1,162 specific home repair and improvement services across painting, doors, windows, decks, drywall, carpentry, bathroom and kitchen remodels, porch and sunroom enclosures, siding, gutters, pressure washing, fencing, mailbox post installation, aging-in-place modifications, closet and storage build-outs, insulation and weatherstripping, pet doors and enclosures, TV mounting, furniture assembly, holiday lighting installation and removal, smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation, dryer vent cleaning, popcorn ceiling removal, paver walkways, small commercial work, and the remainder of the honey-do-list repairs that come up in a home or small business. If you're not sure whether we do it, call (984) 319-0120 and ask.
Do you work in Heritage, Hasentree, Wakefield Plantation, or Traditions?
Yes, those are some of the Wake Forest neighborhoods we work in most often. We serve all of Wake Forest (27587, 27588) and surrounding north Wake County communities, including Holding Village, Bishop's Grant, Olde Mill Stream, Forestville, Friars Park, Old Forest, Marsh Creek, downtown Wake Forest, and the corridor between Wake Forest and Raleigh's RTP. We also serve adjacent Rolesville and Youngsville.
How quickly can you schedule a job?
Most small repairs and standard installs are scheduled within the same week the estimate is given. Larger projects requiring special-order materials (windows, custom millwork, bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels, paver work) may take 2-3 weeks to start. Tell us what you need on the phone and we'll tell you the realistic earliest date.
What are your hours?
We're open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Call (984) 319-0120 anytime during business hours to schedule. For estimates outside business hours, request a callback through the form and we'll reach out within one business day.
Are you licensed and insured?
We're fully insured with general liability and workers' compensation, BBB-accredited, and backed by the Ace Hardware family of brands — over a century of trust since 1924. All our craftsmen are background-checked W-2 employees, not subcontractors. Our work is backed by a one-year workmanship warranty. North Carolina doesn't have a "handyman license", that credential doesn't exist in this state. Handyman services operate under the "handyman exception" for projects up to $40,000. Specialty trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) require their own licenses regardless of project size. If you're evaluating any handyman in North Carolina that claims to be "licensed," ask to see the actual license document, it could be a GC license or a specialty trade license, never a handyman license.
Looking for handyman services in another part of the Triangle?
We're part of the Ace Handyman Triangle network with three independently owned offices:
- For Clayton, Garner, Knightdale, Smithfield, or Johnston County: Ace Handyman Services Clayton
- For Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, or Pittsboro: Ace Handyman Services Durham / Chapel Hill
Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle • Locally Owned & Independently Operated since 2022 Part of the Ace Hardware family of brands — neighborhood-trusted since 1924 4.9★ rated, 1,388+ reviews • One-year workmanship warranty • BBB-accredited