Drywall in Montclair, NJ
Holes, cracks, ceilings, water stains and old plaster patched and ready for paint.
Montclair Township, Essex County, NJ
Handyman in Montclair, NJ
Plaster walls, wood sash windows and porch trim in Montclair homes, repaired by one insured team. Send photos or describe the job: you get a written quote, or a visit first, at no charge, if it needs a closer look.
- Written quote before any work is booked
- Free visit when photos aren't enough
- Historic-district properties flagged in the quote
Csiszer Property Maintenance is an insured handyman in Montclair, NJ, handling drywall and plaster, painting, doors and windows, carpentry, bathrooms, mounting, exterior repair and cleaning, and home maintenance for houses, rentals and businesses across the township. Montclair grew into a commuter suburb in the late 1800s and early 1900s, so many jobs here start with original plaster, wood sash windows and several layers of old paint. Montclair is one of our handyman service areas in Essex County: share photos or a short description and request a free Montclair quote. If the photos show enough, you get a written quote; if not, we visit first, at no charge, and the price is in writing before anything is scheduled.
Handyman Services in Montclair, NJ, by Category
All 10 of our service categories are available in Montclair, from a single plaster crack to a full weekday of repairs. Pick a category to see every job it includes.
Painting in Montclair, NJ
Interior rooms, exteriors, doors, decks and fences, with the prep repairs included.
Door and Window in Montclair, NJ
Sticking doors, stuck sashes and drafty gaps fixed, sealed or replaced properly.
Carpentry in Montclair, NJ
Trim, built-in shelving, cabinets and loose stair railings built to last for years.
Bathroom Handyman in Montclair, NJ
Moldy caulk, cracked grout, loose tile and accessories, without touching pipes.
Installation and Mounting in Montclair, NJ
TVs, art, shelves, blinds and grab bars mounted solidly into any type of wall.
Exterior Repair in Montclair, NJ
Soft deck boards, leaning fences, leaky gutters and rotted trim repaired right.
Exterior Cleaning in Montclair, NJ
Pressure washing, house washing, deck and trash bin cleaning, gutters and fall leaf cleanup.
Home Maintenance in Montclair, NJ
Seasonal upkeep, snow shoveling, move-in and move-out fixes and the small jobs that keep piling up.
Commercial Handyman in Montclair, NJ
Rental maintenance, unit turnovers and office or retail repairs for landlords and businesses.
Homes in Montclair: What We See Most
Montclair's houses are older, larger and more varied than most in Essex County, built largely as the township grew around its rail lines. That age shows up in six repairs that come up again and again.
Montclair sits on the slope of the Watchung Mountains and was incorporated in 1868, then filled in with Victorian and early 20th-century houses as commuters arrived. Many still have plaster over wood lath, double-hung wood windows, deep porches and trim that was built on site. Those details are worth keeping, and they change how a repair is done: plaster needs a skim coat instead of a drywall patch, and old sashes can often be freed and sealed rather than replaced.
Montclair also has local landmarks and historic districts overseen by its Historic Preservation Commission. According to the Township of Montclair, certain changes to a designated landmark or to a property in a local historic district need a Certificate of Appropriateness before work starts. If your house falls in one, we flag the exterior items in the quote so you can check with the township first.
Cracked plaster walls and ceilings
Houses from Montclair's early growth often have plaster over lath. Cracks are stabilized and skim-coated instead of covered with drywall.
Wood sash windows that stick
Original double-hung windows swell, get painted shut or rattle. Many can be freed, adjusted and weatherstripped instead of replaced.
Layers of old paint on trim
Decades of paint build up on trim, doors and sashes. Loose layers are scraped back to a sound edge and primed before new paint.
Porches, railings and exterior trim
Deep front porches and wood trim take the weather first. Soft boards, loose railings and rotted trim are repaired and painted to match.
Gutters under tall trees on a slope
Mature trees and hillside lots send leaves and runoff toward the gutters. Clogged or pulling gutters are cleaned, resealed and rehung.
Damp basements and older foundations
Older foundations let moisture in. Drywall and trim are repaired once the water source is handled, and we flag when a waterproofing pro is needed.
How Our Handyman Service Works in Montclair
Our Montclair process has five steps: photos, a review or visit, a free written quote, a weekday you choose, and the finished repairs. Want the full detail? See how our handyman service works.
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Send photos and your Montclair street
Text or upload a wide shot and a close-up of each repair. If you know the house is a local landmark or in a historic district, mention it.
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We review, or visit if needed
Plaster, wood windows and water stains often need a closer look. If photos aren't enough, we schedule a visit before quoting, at no charge.
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Get a free written quote
The quote spells out each repair and the materials, and marks any item that needs a licensed electrician or plumber instead.
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Approve and pick a weekday
Choose a weekday between 8 AM and 5 PM. Exterior work on a designated property waits until any township approval is in hand.
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Repair, clean up and walk through
We complete the repairs, clean the work area and go over each item with you before we leave the house.
Why Montclair Homeowners Choose Csiszer Property Maintenance
Montclair homeowners choose us because one insured team handles the old-house repairs many handymen avoid, and the price is in writing before work starts.
Repairs that respect old houses
Plaster is skim-coated, wood windows are adjusted and sealed, and original trim is matched instead of torn out and replaced.
Written quotes, from photos or a visit
Photos help us review each Montclair job. When one needs a closer look, we visit first, at no charge, before putting a number in writing.
Several repairs in one visit
A sticking sash, a plaster crack and a loose porch railing can share one appointment instead of three separate trades.
Clear about licensed work
Wiring, plumbing and locks need a licensed pro in New Jersey. We say so up front and keep our part of the job separate.
Insured, for homes and rentals
Csiszer Property Maintenance is insured and works in owner-occupied homes, multi-family rentals and businesses in Montclair.
Call, text or email
Reach us at (551) 343-7074 or csiszerpm@gmail.com, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. We reply within 1–2 business days.
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Montclair Handyman Questions, Answered
These are the questions Montclair homeowners and landlords ask most before booking. For general questions, read the handyman FAQ.
Do you serve all of Montclair, including Upper Montclair?
Yes. We work across Montclair Township, including Upper Montclair, and in the neighboring Essex County towns. Include your street with your request so we can plan the work.
Can you repair plaster walls instead of replacing them with drywall?
Yes. Most cracked or loose plaster can be stabilized, patched and skim-coated. Replacing a section with drywall only makes sense when the plaster has lost its grip across a large area. See our plaster repair service.
Do I need historic approval for exterior repairs in Montclair?
It depends on the property. Certain changes to a designated landmark or a house in a local historic district need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission. Check with the township before exterior work and tell us, so the quote reflects it.
Can you fix old wood windows that stick or rattle?
Often, yes. Painted-shut sashes can be cut free, and loose ones adjusted and weatherstripped. Broken cords, rot and glazing depend on the window, so photos help. Our window repair page covers what's possible.
Can you paint the inside of an older Montclair house?
Yes. Plaster cracks are repaired and skim-coated first, loose paint on old trim is scraped and primed, and then walls, ceilings and trim are painted. See interior painting.
Can you mount a TV on a plaster wall?
Yes. Plaster needs different anchors and slower, careful drilling than drywall, and we locate the studs first. Our TV mounting service covers plaster, brick and drywall.
Do you work for Montclair landlords and multi-family owners?
Yes. Rentals, two-family houses and unit turnovers are part of our work, documented with photos. Ongoing units usually start with rental property maintenance.
Can you handle gutters under Montclair's big trees?
Yes. We clean gutters and downspouts, reseal leaking joints and rehang sagging sections. Houses under tall trees often need cleaning more than once a year. See gutter cleaning.
How do I get a quote for a Montclair repair?
Send photos, your street and a short note by text to (551) 343-7074 or through the website, or describe the job. We review it: if the photos show enough, you get a free written quote; if the job needs a closer look, we schedule a visit first, at no charge.
Do you do electrical or plumbing work in Montclair?
No. In New Jersey, electrical and plumbing work require a state license. We'll tell you which licensed pro to call and handle the drywall, paint or trim around their work.
Still have a question about a Montclair repair?
Send it with a photo. We answer by phone, text or email, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, within 1–2 business days.
Get a Free Handyman Quote in Montclair
Send a wide photo, a close-up of each repair and your Montclair street, or describe the job. We review it: if the photos show enough, you get a free written quote; if the job needs a closer look, we schedule a visit first, at no charge. Either way, the price is in writing before any work is scheduled.
- Call or text (551) 343-7074
- Text photos to (551) 343-7074
- csiszerpm@gmail.com
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Insured
Request a handyman quote in Montclair, NJ