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Handyman Services in Hyde Park & Kenwood

Handyman repairs, unit turns, kitchen & bath remodels, and ADU conversions for Hyde Park and Kenwood homeowners, landlords, and property managers.

Why Hyde Park & Kenwood Property Owners Choose My Handyman Express

Hyde Park and Kenwood are home to the University of Chicago and some of Chicago's finest pre-war housing stock — courtyard apartments, greystones, two-flats, and vintage single-family homes built before 1940. My Handyman Express is headquartered at 5113 S Harper Ave, Suite 2C, making Hyde Park our home neighborhood. We know these buildings intimately: aging plumbing and electrical, masonry and tuckpointing, wood-window upkeep, plaster repair, and the specific challenges of routing modern systems through pre-war construction.

My Handyman Express serves Hyde Park & Kenwood and surrounding areas seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Our team of licensed tradespeople brings 34+ years of combined experience to every job — from quick repairs to full kitchen and bath remodels.

Client Types
Homeowners, Landlords, Property Managers
Region
Chicago South Side
Hours
Mon–Sun, 8AM–10PM
License
Class E — Altus Builders Company LLC

What We Deliver for Hyde Park & Kenwood Property Owners

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General Repairs & Maintenance

From leaky faucets and drywall patches to door hardware and trim work — we handle the full list of deferred maintenance that accumulates in pre-war buildings.

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Unit Turns & Make-Ready

Fast, thorough unit turnovers between tenants: paint, clean, patch, replace fixtures, and document everything with CompanyCam photos.

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Kitchen & Bath Remodels

Full kitchen and bathroom renovations in vintage buildings, including routing modern plumbing and electrical through pre-war construction.

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ADU Conversions

Basement and attic apartment conversions under Chicago's ADU ordinance (in effect since April 1, 2026). Hyde Park's lot configurations make it a strong candidate for this work.

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Masonry & Tuckpointing

Greystone and brick tuckpointing, lintel repair, and masonry restoration for Hyde Park's historic building stock.

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Recurring Maintenance Plans

Scheduled maintenance plans for multi-unit buildings and landlords — one call, one invoice, everything documented.

Common Questions About Handyman Services in Hyde Park & Kenwood

Does My Handyman Express serve Hyde Park and Kenwood?
Yes — Hyde Park is our home base. Our office is at 5113 S Harper Ave, Suite 2C, and we serve Hyde Park, Kenwood, and surrounding South Side neighborhoods seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Call (312) 313-3878.
What maintenance does a vintage Hyde Park building need?
Hyde Park's housing stock is predominantly pre-war — courtyard apartments, greystones, two-flats, and vintage single-family homes built before 1940. The standing maintenance list includes aging plumbing and electrical, masonry and tuckpointing, wood-window upkeep, plaster repair, roof and gutter systems, and common-area maintenance for multi-unit buildings. A scheduled maintenance plan is the most cost-effective way to stay ahead of it.
Can My Handyman Express convert a basement or attic into an apartment in Hyde Park?
Yes — interior ADU conversions (basement and attic apartments) are a core MHE service under Chicago's ADU ordinance, in effect since April 1, 2026. Hyde Park's older building stock and lot configurations make it a strong candidate for this work. Basement and attic conversions do not carry the special apprenticeship-labor requirement that applies to detached coach houses.
Do you work with U of C-area landlords and property managers?
Yes. The Hyde Park rental market — driven by University of Chicago students, faculty, and staff — means consistent unit-turn demand. MHE handles make-ready work between tenants, recurring maintenance plans for multi-unit buildings, and on-call repairs for property managers and individual landlords. See our property manager services.
Do you do kitchen and bath remodels in Hyde Park?
Yes — kitchens and baths in vintage buildings are an MHE specialty, including the plumbing and electrical realities that come with routing modern systems through pre-war construction. We give you a firm written scope after seeing the space.
How do I schedule a handyman in Hyde Park?
Call (312) 313-3878 or email info@myhandymanchicago.com. We're open Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and can often schedule within a day or two for standard repairs. Book online here.

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