Patched and painted drywall with a taping knife, mud pan, sanding block, and paint roller on a drop cloth.

Handyman Services in Fairfield Bay, AR

501 Soft Washing, in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, does drywall repairs, deck repairs, interior and exterior painting, and more around Greers Ferry Lake.

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What can go wrong with a handyman

Homeowners’ complaints about handymen include no-shows, half-finished work after money up front, and rushed jobs nobody comes back to fix.

At 501 Soft Washing, the owner shows up and does the job, and the work is guaranteed.

Ask what the job includes, what it costs and when it starts, and get it on paper before anyone picks up a tool. Your free estimate with 501 Soft Washing covers all three.

The Arkansas Attorney General advises getting a contract signed by both parties before work starts, and warns against anyone who demands full payment before the work is finished.

What people ask about handyman work and home repairs

How much does a handyman charge?

It depends on the job.

501 Soft Washing doesn’t publish repair prices. You get a quote for your job after a free remote estimate.

What are some red flags when hiring a handyman?

No written contract, or a demand for full payment up front.

The Arkansas Attorney General warns against anyone who demands full payment before the work is finished, and says to get a contract signed by both parties first. Ask 501 Soft Washing about any of this during your free estimate.

How long does a drywall repair take?

It depends on the size of the hole.

Drywall repair guides put small holes at 1 to 2 hours. Bigger repairs need several coats of joint compound with drying time between, so a job can span days. Tell 501 Soft Washing the size of yours when you call.

Why does a drywall patch show through paint?

The texture or paint doesn’t match.

HomeGuide names that as the usual failure on do-it-yourself patches. Ask about a patch that’s showing during 501 Soft Washing’s free estimate.

Is it cheaper to repair or replace a deck?

Usually repair, while the frame is sound.

Deck contractors’ guides say to replace once repairs pass about half the price of a new deck, or when rot reaches the joists, ledger, or posts. 501 Soft Washing does deck repairs and gives free remote estimates.

Drywall repairs, deck repairs, and painting from one company

The median Fairfield Bay home was built in 1983, and 33% date from the 1970s, so plenty of walls and decks here have decades behind them. About 16% of Fairfield Bay homes and 44% of Greers Ferry homes are seasonal, and remote estimates are free everywhere, so you can get a quote from wherever you are.

How a home repair gets started

  1. 1. Call (501) 550-8465

    Tell us what you need done and where it is.

  2. 2. Get your free estimate

    Remote estimates are free everywhere. In-person estimates are free in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area.

  3. 3. The owner shows up and does the job

    501 Soft Washing’s owner comes to your home or business and does the work.

What a customer said about their damaged deck

“My deck was damaged by another so called reputable company in the area. They fixed it. What an expensive lesson. At least my deck looks almost new now!”
Steven JamindarDeck, on 501 Soft Washing

What’s guaranteed and what an estimate costs

501 Soft Washing is insured. The work is guaranteed.

Some things get talked through before the work starts, so you know what to expect. Oxidized siding needs a restoration process, and that isn’t guaranteed. Removing non-organic stains isn’t guaranteed either, though the success rate is high.

  1. Free remote estimates

    Everywhere we work. We need pictures of the job: email them to info@501softwashing.com with the address, what you want cleaned, and a note on any vegetation or surfaces a cleaner could damage. It gets you a faster, more accurate quote.

  2. Free in-person estimates

    In the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area.

  3. Farther out

    We prefer remote, or you can pay $100 for an in-person estimate, deducted from your quote if you accept the job.

“We needed our office in Heber Springs washed before a meeting on Monday. They were able to quote remotely and come out on a moments notice. Thank you so much for the accommodation. We really should have done this in advance but thank you!”
Merry PopeOffice in Heber Springs, on 501 Soft Washing

More questions about home repairs

Does 501 Soft Washing do other home repairs?

Yes.

501 Soft Washing’s home repairs go beyond drywall, decks, and painting. Call (501) 550-8465 and tell us what’s on your list.

Should you patch drywall over water damage?

No, and the same goes for mold.

Repair guides say not to patch over either one. Tell 501 Soft Washing about any stains on the wall when you call.

How can a deck look fine and still need repair?

Rot can hide under the boards.

Moisture damage can sit in the joists, posts, and ledger board that ties a deck to the house. Greers Ferry Dam averages 53.38 inches of rain a year, which speeds rot. Ask 501 Soft Washing about your deck when you call.

Stained deck with a stone fire pit and a bench.

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Free remote estimates everywhere, and free in-person estimates in the Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and Shirley area.

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Free remote estimates everywhere

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