Oakbridge Home Services (SOMAX GROUP LLC) provides handyman work for homes in Des Plaines, IL. Doors are a common place to start: an interior door that rubs, a front door that will not latch cleanly, a hinge that has worked loose, or a handle that no longer turns as it should. Because a door problem is easy to describe and easy to photograph, it is also a good first item on a wider list that may include a scuffed wall, a piece of trim, or a fixture that needs replacing.
When you send the job, say which door it is, what it does wrong, and whether the frame, the floor, or the latch seems involved. A photo of the whole door, a close photo of the hinge side, and a close photo of the latch side give a much clearer picture than a single distant shot.
Handyman services in Des Plaines
- Door repairs: sticking doors, doors that will not latch, sagging hinges, loose or worn handles and locks, weatherstripping, and storm door adjustments.
- Drywall repair: holes, cracks, dents, nail pops, and damaged corners, with patching and texture matching where the surrounding surface allows it.
- Interior painting: walls, ceilings, trim, and interior doors, with colour, sheen, and coats agreed before work starts.
- Carpentry and trim: baseboards, door and window trim, shelving, and small trim repairs.
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans: replacement and installation within handyman scope.
- Outlets and switches: replacement of outlets, switches, and covers within handyman scope.
- Faucets and toilets: faucet replacement, toilet repairs and replacement, and small plumbing fittings within handyman scope.
- Garbage disposals: replacement and repair of garbage disposals.
- Appliance installation and repair: installation and small repairs within handyman scope.
- Fence repair: boards, posts, gates, and latches within handyman scope.
What the work includes
For a door, the work includes checking the frame, hinges, latch, and strike plate, then adjusting, tightening, or replacing the part that is causing the problem. Where a door has rubbed the frame or the floor, the affected edge is checked before any adjustment is agreed. A handle or lock that is worn is checked in place, and the replacement part is agreed before it is fitted. Wall or trim work in the same visit is scoped separately, so each item on the list is priced on its own terms.
Only handyman-scope repairs and installations are offered. No electrical panel work, gas work, or major trade work is included. If a job turns out to need work outside that scope, that is stated before work starts, so the scope can be agreed in plain terms.
What the price depends on
The price depends on the job itself: how many doors are involved, whether a hinge, handle, lock, or strike plate needs replacing, the condition of the frame, and any wall, trim, or painting work included in the same list. Pricing is by the work, not by the hour. A price is given only after a description, photos, ZIP code or address, and phone number have been sent.
How to get a price in Des Plaines
Use the Get a Price form and send a description of the job, clear photos of each item or area, your ZIP code or address, and your phone number. You can also call or text (224) 584-5800 with the same details. For doors, include the hinge side and the latch side in your photos. Timing is agreed when booking.
Handyman in Des Plaines: frequently asked questions
Can a door that sticks be adjusted rather than replaced?
It depends on the cause. The frame, hinges, latch, and strike plate are checked first, and an adjustment, tightening, or replacement part is agreed based on what that check shows.
What photos help for a door problem?
Send a photo of the whole door, a close photo of the hinge side, and a close photo of the latch and strike plate, plus a note about where the door rubs or fails to latch.
Can several doors be sent in one message?
Yes. List each door and its problem, with a photo of each, and the doors can be priced together as one job.
What do I need to send to get a price?
Send a description of the job, clear photos of each item or damaged area, your ZIP code or address, and your phone number through the Get a Price form, or call or text (224) 584-5800. A price is given only after those details have been sent.
When is the timing agreed?
Timing is agreed when booking. Call or text (224) 584-5800, or send your job through the Get a Price form, to arrange a time.
See the full list of areas on the Service Areas page, and the wider handyman service on the Handyman Chicago page.