Meridian-Kessler HandymanVintage Homes. Careful Hands.
Meridian-Kessler's 1920s bungalows, Tudors, and Georgians need a handyman who understands plaster, sash windows, and period trim.
Meridian-Kessler (Indianapolis, 46208/46220) is Central Indiana's highest-density concentration of 60-100-year-old character homes. Median These are renovation-heavy properties with restoration demands.
What Meridian-Kessler Homeowners Call Us For
Plaster Repair & Patch
Horsehair plaster, cracked corners, failed keys. Matching skim-coats.
Vintage Trim Match
Custom-profile baseboard, casing, chair rail. Shop-milled when needed.
Sash-Cord Window Repair
Original double-hungs rebuilt — cord, weight, pocket. $225–$395 per window.
1920s Bathroom Tile Match
Hex, subway, penny-round. We source matching tiles from specialty suppliers.
Door-Jamb Rebuild
Old frames sag, strike plates wear. Rebuild vs replace.
Pre-Listing for Historic Homes
MLS prep that preserves character. Character sells.
$150 minimum + materials.
Repairs We Handle — No Job Too Small
If it's broken, sticking, leaking, flickering, or just embarrassing — we fix it right. No job gets skipped because it's "too small."
Plumbing Repairs
Running toilet, dripping faucet, garbage disposal swap, water heater service, sump pump check, slow drain clearing, shower valve rebuild.
Drywall & Paint
Nail pops, screw holes, water-stain patches, corner bead repair, ceiling cracks, texture matching, paint touch-ups that actually blend.
Door & Window Fixes
Sticking doors, broken hardware, door frame repair, lock replacement, storm door adjustment, window latches and weatherstripping.
Electrical Repairs
GFCI outlets, light fixture swaps, dimmer upgrades, ceiling fan wiring, dead outlet troubleshooting. Licensed and code-compliant.
Tile & Flooring
Cracked tile replacement, grout repair, caulk in wet areas, LVP/laminate transitions, quarter-round re-nail. Matched, not patched.
TV Mounting & More
TV mounting (up to 98"), ceiling fan install, furniture assembly, blind & shade install, mirror hang, picture gallery walls.
🛠Honey-Do Hub — Clear the List in One Visit
The Honey-Do Hub is NHS's most popular program. Text or email your list — we price every item, schedule one consolidated visit, and cross everything off in a single efficient appointment.
One Call, One Visit
Six to twelve items in a single trip. No scheduling five different contractors, no coordinating arrival windows. One pro, one invoice.
How to Book
Text or email your list to (317) 893-3717 or nicholas@nhsindy.com. We reply with itemized pricing, confirm scope, and schedule within the week.
Popular Combos
TV mount + ceiling fan + GFCI outlets. Drywall patch + paint touch-up. Toilet repair + faucet swap + door adjustment. You name it — we've done it in one trip.
🌿 Maintenance Program
Spring and fall scheduled visits — caulk, weatherstripping, drain checks, smoke detectors, exterior trim touch-up. Set it once, we handle it every season. Recurring clients get priority scheduling and direct access to Nicholas.
(317) 893-3717 — call or text your list. We'll schedule your Honey-Do visit within the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who repairs plaster walls in Meridian-Kessler?
We do. Plaster crack repair, failed-key rebuild, skim-coat over damaged areas. Historic bungalows and Tudors are our specialty in this neighborhood. Typical repair: $225–$475 per room.
Handyman for 1920s homes in Indianapolis?
Yes. Meridian-Kessler and Williams Creek pre-1940 homes are one of our specialties. Vintage trim match, sash repair, plaster patch, period-tile matching, door-jamb rebuild.
Historic home restoration handyman Indianapolis?
For restoration-level work — preserving original details rather than tearing out and replacing — we take our time, match profiles, and source period materials. Typically 20-40% premium over standard trim/plaster work.
Get Your Estimate
We respond within 24 hours on business days. Call, text, or email — whichever works.
$150 minimum + materials · Licensed & Insured · BBB A+ · 5.0 Google (64 reviews)
Estimate language: final invoice is based on actual labor hours + materials. Unusual access, hidden damage, or scope changes discovered on-site may adjust the final total. Nothing is billed without your approval.
Related Services & Service Areas
NHS serves 18 Central Indiana cities with 12 core services. Licensed, insured, and owner-operated since 2005.