Website banner for Solid Home Repair, a woman-owned handywoman handyman business in Birmingham, Alabama. The banner features a vintage Rosie-the-Riveter–style illustration of a strong woman flexing her arm. Text reads: “Need a handyman? A woman can do it better.” Additional text states: “Skilled work. Clear communication. No runaround.” Business details shown are Solid Home Repair, Catrina Kattner, phone number 659-281-4245, website SolidHomeRepair.com, and location Birmingham, AL. The banner also highlights that the business is local, insured, woman-owned, and inclusive.
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At Solid Home Repair, we provide professional handywoman services, home repairs, maintenance, installations, and improvements throughout the Birmingham area. From individual repairs and home projects to punch lists, rental turnovers, and ongoing property maintenance, we handle projects of all sizes.

Our goal is simple: quality workmanship, practical solutions, and making it easier to maintain and improve your property.

 

A Woman You Can Trust in Your Home

Woman-owned and operated. When you schedule with Solid Home Repair, a female handywoman will show up to complete your repairs and work directly with you throughout the project.

Reliable Communication

Clear communication, dependable scheduling, and realistic expectations from the initial estimate through completion of your project.

Flexible Payment Options

We accept cash, check, credit and debit cards, ACH bank transfers, and Zelle for convenient payment options.

Residential & Commercial Services

We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, real estate professionals, rental properties, and commercial clients throughout the Birmingham area.

Welcoming & Inclusive Service

Proudly LGBTQ+ friendly. We provide respectful, welcoming service and want every client to feel comfortable having us in their home.

Experience With Older Homes

Years of hands-on repair and property maintenance experience, with a specialty in older homes, vintage wood windows, wood rot, and the unexpected problems that come with aging properties.

Photo-Based Estimates

Save time by texting us photos of the work needed, along with your name and location. Many projects can receive a preliminary scope and pricing estimate without an initial in-home visit.

Licensed & Insured

Solid Home Repair is licensed and insured. Our business license, proof of insurance, and W-9 are automatically attached to estimates sent through our estimating software for easy verification.

Experience the Solid Home Repairs Difference

Labor and Estimates

General stand-alone labor rate: $75/hour

 

For estimated projects, labor is typically bundled based on the overall scope of work, which can help reduce the total cost compared with pricing each individual task separately. Payments made by cash or check will also reflect a lower total since no digital payment processing fee applies.

 

For the most complete pricing estimate, Text us photos of the work needed, along with your name and location, for an estimate.

Licensed and Insured

Solid Home Repair is a licensed and insured home repair and maintenance business serving the Birmingham area. We take care when working in your home and focus on providing reliable, professional repairs while respecting your property and living space.

 

When an estimate is sent through our estimating software, a copy of our business license, proof of insurance, and W-9 will be attached for your records.

 

We accept cash, check, credit and debit cards, ACH bank transfers, and Zelle. 3% CC fee applies to digital payments.

General Maintenance/ Repair Charge

Serving Jefferson County, Alabama.

We provide estimates based on each project, as no two jobs are the same. The best way to get started is by texting photos and a short list of repairs or projects. Once received, a general estimate and next steps will be provided.

We work best with “to-do lists” of multiple tasks that need to be completed. We will bundle jobs to help reduce costs.

No job is too small!

If you have a small repair request, no worries! Reach out to us and we can likely help with common maintenance items. No job is too small.

Trim, Wall and Accent Wall Painting, Drywall Wall Patch, Chalkboard Wall Installation, Wallpaper Removal, etc.

Plumbing Services

Replace kitchen or bathroom faucet, Water cooler/ ice maker line, Cut off valvues, garbage disposal, Faucet Leak Repair, Fixing Running Toilet, Unclogging Drains, etc.

Electrical Service

HVAC Heat/ Air Conditioner repair, Light Fixtures, Outlet/ Switch replacement, Fan installation, Smoke Detector Installation, Security Camera and Video doorbell Installation, etc.

Kitchen/ Bathroom & Tile

Tile Backsplash Installation, Tile tub surround, Kitchen or Bath Cabinet Organizer Installation, Sink Leak Repair, etc.

Quick and precise assembly of desks, dressers, patio furniture, vanities, etc.

Rotten trim replacement, Caulking, Pet Door Installation, Door Chain Installation, Window Services, Blind Installation, etc.

Exterior/ Deck Services

Fence Board Replacement, Painting, Railing Repair, Staining/Sealing, etc

Appliance Services

Appliance Install, Microwave Replacement, Stove Replacement, Dishwasher Install, etc.

Interior Mounting/Hanging

Curtain Track Installation, Hanging Pictures and Mirrors, etc.

Home Organization

Moving Packing services, Basement Cleanout, Garage Organization, Laundry Room Organization, etc.

Custom Closet Services

Walk-in Closet Built-ins, Shelving Installation, etc.

Childproofing Saftey

Baby Proofing Installation, Child Safety Gate Installation, Childproof Outlet Installation, etc.

Catrina Kattner, your local Birmingham handywoman, works directly with each client from the initial estimate through completion of the project. You’ll know who is coming into your home and who is responsible for getting the job done right.

 

As a female-owned and operated local Birmingham company, we bring a fresh perspective to home repairs.

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