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Exterior Repairs Near Me — Fixed Before the Weekend.
Fence, gutters, deck, floors — one price, one visit.

Get 3 fixed-price bids from verified local pros for the outside jobs — leaning fence posts, sagging gutters, worn deck boards, floor patches. Your money stays protected until the work’s done and you approve — no hourly meter, no trip fees.

Free to post No credit card First bid in ~10 min
Not done right? You don't pay. Period.
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Free to post. No credit card. Most exterior repairs $80–$350 fixed-price. Bigger projects bid as one total.

Your phone and address stay private until you book a pro. Bidders chat in-app — your info isn't blasted to 5+ contractors the second you post like Angi. Only the handyman you actually book gets your contact details.
Fence leaning? Pros bidding near you
See it work

Post free. Compare verified bids. Pay from escrow.

10 minMedian First Bid
3+Verified Bids Per Job
100%Fixed-Price · Escrow-Protected
100%Your Number Stays Private
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Exterior Repair Prices

What Do Exterior & Floor Repairs Cost Near You?

Typical ranges from real AllBetter jobs. Scope and materials set the price — post photos free and get exact fixed-price bids in minutes.

Sturdy repaired wooden fence with a new post set straight in a green backyard

Fence Post & Panel Repair

Leaning posts reset in concrete, rotted posts replaced, sagging gates rehung, panels and pickets swapped to match.

$100–$350 · Most Requested
Clean reattached gutter running along a house roofline

Gutter Clean & Reattach

Clogged runs cleared, pulled-away gutters refastened, downspouts realigned so water goes where it should.

$80–$250 · Before the Rain
Wooden deck with fresh replacement boards blending into the weathered ones

Deck Board Replacement

Cracked or rotted boards swapped, popped nails and screws reset, loose railings tightened — safe underfoot again.

$100–$350 · Backyard Ready
Front entry door with new weatherstripping seal around the frame

Exterior Door Weatherstripping

Drafty entry doors sealed with fresh weatherstripping and sweeps — comfort up, energy bills down.

$60–$180 · Draft Killer
Vinyl plank floor with a seamless repaired patch in a bright living room

Vinyl & Laminate Floor Patches

Damaged planks swapped, lifted edges re-seated, transitions and thresholds fixed flush.

$100–$300 · Seamless Fix
New screen door installed on a back porch entry

Screen Door Installs

New screen doors hung square, sliders re-screened and rolling smooth, storm door installs.

$75–$200 · Fresh Air Season

Exterior job not listed? Post it with photos — verified local pros quote siding touch-ups, caulking, pressure-washing add-ons, and more as one fixed price.

How It Works
How It Works

Photo the Problem. Post It Free. Get Real Bids. Done.

From a sticking door to a full bathroom punch list — here's how AllBetter replaces the hourly-billing guesswork.

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Show Us What's Broken

Take a photo of the loose handle, drywall hole, leaky faucet, or unassembled IKEA box. Describe the scope in your own words. Identity-verified handymen see the actual job and send accurate fixed-price bids — no "I'll need to see it first" stalling.

AllBetter app home screen — describe the job to post it
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Compare Fixed-Price Bids

Review bids side by side: fixed total, identity verification status, completed jobs, and ratings. Use the in-app chat to ask about license (where required), insurance, materials, and timing — all without exchanging your phone number.

AllBetter app proposals screen — competing fixed-price bids
3

Pay When You Approve the Work

Your money sits in escrow while the handyman works. Check the finished list, tap Approve — only then is he paid. No hourly meter, no deposits. Posting and comparing is free; a small service fee applies at booking.

AllBetter app itemized bill with escrow payment protection
Why Verification Matters for Handyman Work

$50/hr Quotes That Become $250 Bills.

Handyman work is the least-regulated trade in the home — so a written fixed-price scope, ID verification, and escrow are what stand between you and a "$50/hr" quote that becomes a $250 bill. Two checks and one habit shut that down:

ID-Verified to Bid

Government ID confirmed by identity before any handyman can bid. No anonymous "Joe with a truck" at your front door.

Every pro · no exceptions

Escrow-Protected Payment

Your money sits in escrow while the work happens. The pro is paid when you approve the finished job — not before.

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Ask Before You Book

Message any handyman for insurance, trade specialties & past-job photos — right in the app, before you commit.

No phone # shared
Why get 3 bids

Same Fence Fix. Very Different Prices.

Across 1,120 multi-bid handyman jobs on AllBetter, the high bid ran 200% over the low bid on the same scope. One post, three bids, side by side — you see who’s fair before anyone shows up.

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Side-by-Side · Handyman-Specific

AllBetter vs. Thumbtack vs. Mr. Handyman vs. Angi

Not all platforms protect you the same way. Mr. Handyman and Ace Handyman charge $98–$165 dispatch + 1-hour minimum + 50–80% parts markup. Angi/Thumbtack charge handymen $15–$50 per lead — that cost gets baked into your quote.

FeatureBest ValueAllBetterThumbtackMr. HandymanAngi
Pricing modelFixed-price bidsHourly w/ trip fee$98+ dispatch + 1-hr minMostly hourly
Parts markupCost itemized in bidPro decides50–80% above retailPro decides
Payment protection✓ Pay when you approve✗ Pay pro directly✗ Pay on completion✗ Pay pro directly
Identity verification✓ identity requiredSelf-reportedFranchise-employed (varies)Background checks for some pros
Lead fees on handymen$0 · Free to bid$15–$50+ per leadN/A · franchise model$15–$50+ per lead
Phone number stays private✓ Until you book✗ Multiple pros callN/A · direct call✗ 3–4 companies call
"While I'm here" upsells✓ Scope locked, changes need approvalNo protectionCommon · paid by hourNo protection
Exterior Repairs FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything homeowners ask before booking — answered.

What's the best app to find exterior home repairs near me?
AllBetter is the top-rated app for exterior repairs near you. Post photos of the fence, gutter, or deck and verified local pros send fixed-price bids — no drive-out charges just to look. Every pro passes identity verification and payment is escrow protected.
How much does it cost to fix a leaning fence post?
On AllBetter most fence post repairs bid at $100–$350 fixed-price depending on how many posts need resetting and whether concrete is involved. Full panel replacements are quoted in the same bid.
Do gutter jobs include cleaning and repair together?
Yes — post it as one job. Pros commonly bid the clean, refasten loose runs, and realign downspouts as a single fixed price, which beats paying a cleaning crew and a handyman separately.
Can they match my existing deck boards?
Pros match board dimensions and wood type, and new boards weather toward the older color over a season. Note the wood (cedar, pine, composite) in your post — bids come back with materials included or itemized.
Do you repair floors too?
Yes — vinyl plank and laminate patching is a handyman staple: damaged planks swapped, lifted edges re-seated, and thresholds fixed flush. Bigger hardwood refinishing jobs get bid separately.
Is it safe to pay for exterior repairs through an app?
Yes — your payment sits in escrow until the fence stands straight, the gutter drains, and you approve the work. Not done right? You don't pay. Every pro is identity-verified before bidding.
Handymen Nationwide

Exterior Repair Pros Available in Your City.

Available in major metro areas across the U.S. — fixed-price fence, gutter, deck, and floor repairs from identity-verified local pros.

Midwest

Chicago, IL — Naperville, Evanston, Schaumburg

Detroit, MI — Dearborn, Warren, Ann Arbor

Minneapolis, MN — St. Paul, Bloomington

Milwaukee, WI — Wauwatosa, Brookfield

Cleveland, OH — Akron, Parma, Lakewood

Northeast

New York, NY — Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City

Boston, MA — Cambridge, Somerville, Newton

Philadelphia, PA — Camden, Cherry Hill

Pittsburgh, PA — Cranberry, Mt. Lebanon

Washington D.C. — Arlington, Alexandria

South

Atlanta, GA — Sandy Springs, Decatur

Dallas, TX — Plano, Frisco, Arlington

Houston, TX — Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland

Miami, FL — Coral Gables, Doral, Fort Lauderdale

Tampa, FL — St. Petersburg, Clearwater

West & PNW

Los Angeles, CA — Pasadena, Glendale

San Francisco, CA — Oakland, San Jose

Seattle, WA — Bellevue, Tacoma

Denver, CO — Aurora, Lakewood

Phoenix, AZ — Scottsdale, Mesa

And hundreds more cities nationwide — download the app and enter your ZIP code to find a handyman near you.

That Fence Isn’t Straightening Itself.

60 seconds to post. 3 fixed-price bids in 30 minutes. Money sits in escrow until you approve the finished work — not a minute sooner.

Start in 60 Sec — Real Bids, Pay-When-Approved
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