Dependable Handyman & Home Repairs
No Job Too Small. Upfront Written Pricing.
Tired of unreturned calls, ghosting contractors, and open-ended hourly surprises? Alta Home Pros knocks out your household punch list with confirmed arrival windows and honest upfront pricing. From fixing sticking doors and patching drywall holes to hanging ceiling fans and full window replacements - done right with surface protection and craftsman care. Backed by Idaho Contractor Registration #3171065, general liability insurance, and individual EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovator standards.
What We Can Help You With
From quick two-hour drywall patches to full door replacements and bathroom updates, here are the everyday repairs we handle across the Treasure Valley.
Whole-home window systems, multi-slide patio doors, and architectural finish carpentry with custom written quotes.
Window Replacement
Whole-home and multi-window Andersen and Pella upgrades with custom insulated seals, aluminum trim wrap, and direct manufacturer pricing.
Multi-Panel Patio Doors
Bifold, multi-slide, and French patio door systems engineered for Idaho climate and indoor-outdoor living.
Bathroom Refreshes
Vanity upgrades, custom tile surround, glass shower enclosures, and modern plumbing fixtures completed in 2-4 days.
Drywall patches, door hardware, electrical fixtures, and turnover punch lists with clear written estimates.
Drywall Repair & Texture Matching
Hole patching from moves, fixing water-stained ceilings, settling cracks over doorframes, and matching your existing wall texture.
Explore Drywall ServicesDoors, Locks & Hardware
Fixing sticking or rubbing doors, rebuilding hard-to-slide patio doors, installing smart locks, and replacing worn weatherstripping.
Explore Door ServicesLight Electrical & Fixtures
Hanging ceiling fans and chandeliers, replacing flickering dimmer switches, swapping out older outlets, and adding outdoor motion lights.
Explore Electrical ServicesLight Plumbing & Fixtures
Swapping out leaky faucets, replacing humming garbage disposals, fixing running toilets, and connecting new vanity plumbing.
Explore Plumbing ServicesFinish Carpentry & Cabinetry
Installing baseboards and trim, building custom closet shelves, adjusting crooked cabinet doors, and installing hardware.
Explore Carpentry ServicesExterior Maintenance & Decks
Replacing rotted deck boards, fixing sagging backyard gates, securing loose railings, and repairing damaged siding or trim.
Explore Exterior ServicesHome Safety & Accessibility
Installing sturdy grab bars in showers, adding handrails along stairs, widening doorways, and updating smoke and CO detectors.
Explore Safety ServicesProperty Turnover & Punch Lists
Fast repair checklists for rental property turnovers, real estate closing inspections, and home sales.
Explore Punch List Services
Got a Broken Item?
We Fix the Problems Other Contractors Ignore.
Big contractors refuse small jobs, and DIY projects eat up your whole weekend. Select a category below to see how we fix your exact repair with honest upfront written pricing and clean drop cloths.
End the daily annoyance of sticking doors, dragging latches, and grinding patio sliders.
Sticking Door or Scraping Floor
Door rubs against the top jamb or drags on carpet; requires shouldering or lifting to close.
We plane rubbing edges, reset hinge mortises with 3-inch hardened framing screws, and balance clearances.
Deadbolt Won't Turn or Latch Misses
Key won't turn smoothly in deadbolt; you have to pull or lean hard on the door to lock it.
Precision strike plate realignment, jamb mortise chiseling, and expanding latch pocket depth.
Heavy, Grinding Sliding Patio Door
Door feels like it weighs 300 lbs, jumps the track, or screeches with metal-on-metal friction.
Bottom roller extraction, track cleaning, and installation of heavy-duty stainless steel tandem roller assemblies.
Drafty Exterior Door & Light Leaks
Visible daylight under threshold or around door edges; cold drafts leaking into entryway.
Kerf weatherstrip replacement, adjustable brass sill adjustment, and heavy-duty vinyl door sweep installation.
Pocket Door Stuck or Off-Track
Pocket door jammed inside wall pocket or wobbling loosely out of bottom floor guide.
Trolley carriage hanger adjustment, track re-alignment, and floor guide stabilization.
Smart Lock & Keypad Installation
Upgrading to Yale, Schlage, or Kwikset smart lock, but existing holes bind and drain batteries.
Clean hole enlargement, deadbolt backset alignment, and free-turning strike plate calibration.
Invisible patches and precise orange peel and knockdown texture matching with zero dust mess.
Doorknob Punch-Through Hole
Door slammed open, leaving a round 3-to-5 inch shattered drywall hole behind the door.
Solid backing installation, multi-coat feather edge compound, texture spray match, and wall stop install.
Orange Peel & Knockdown Texture Match
Previous amateur patch looks like an obvious flat smooth blob against textured walls.
Precision pneumatic spray blending matched to your room's exact splatter or knockdown droplet size.
Ceiling Water Stain Patch
Brown water ring or soft sagging sheetrock from a resolved upstairs plumbing or roof leak.
Cutting back soft gypsum, installing clean drywall, stain-blocking shellac primer, and ceiling blend.
Towel Bar Pulled Out of Wall
Kids or guests pulled on bathroom towel bar, ripping anchors out and leaving gaping wall holes.
Drywall reinforcement with heavy-duty toggle butterfly anchors or solid wood stud backing.
Drywall Nail Pops & Settlement Cracks
Round screw bumps protruding along studs or settlement cracks along corner tape joints.
Re-fastening drywall with coarse-thread screws, cutting loose tape, fiberglass mesh, and feathering smooth.
Shiplap & Wainscoting Accent Walls
Looking to add character to a flat builder-grade living room, dining nook, or fireplace surround.
Laser-leveled tongue-and-groove shiplap, board-and-batten, or craftsman wainscoting installation.
Fast relief from humming disposals, running toilets, and dripping faucets without master plumber fees.
Garbage Disposal Jammed or Humming
Disposal hums and trips circuit breaker, or water backs up into adjacent kitchen sink basin.
Manual impeller de-jamming, internal reset calibration, or complete quiet disposal swap.
Running Toilet & Phantom Flushing
Toilet hisses constantly, refills every 20 minutes, or requires jiggling handle to stop running.
Flapper replacement, fill valve height calibration, flush valve seal renewal, and tank bolt inspection.
Leaking P-Trap Under Sink
Water pooling on cabinet bottom under bathroom vanity or kitchen sink slip joints.
Disassembly, replacing rotted washers, slip nuts, tailpiece extensions, and watertight PVC seating.
Dripping Faucet or Loose Base
Constant drip from faucet spout, or entire faucet fixture wobbles when handle is moved.
Ceramic disc cartridge replacement, aerator cleaning, under-sink mounting nut torquing, or new faucet swap.
Corroded or Stuck Water Shutoff Valves
Under-sink multi-turn oval knob is seized solid or drips when turned off.
Replacement with modern commercial-grade 1/4-turn solid brass ball valves for instant water shutoff.
Moldy or Failing Tub & Shower Caulking
Black discolored silicone around tub rim, pulling away from tile and allowing water penetration.
100% mechanical scraping of old caulk, mold disinfectant wash, alcohol prep, and mildew-resistant silicone.
Safely upgrade lighting, balance wobbly ceiling fans, and replace faulty GFCI safety outlets.
Ceiling Fan Assembly & Wobble Balancing
Fan wobbles on high speed, squeaks at ceiling canopy, or sits unassembled in a cardboard box.
Secure mounting to fan-rated UL box, blade pitch balancing, dynamic weight kit, and wireless remote pairing.
GFCI Safety Outlet Won't Reset
Kitchen, bath, or outdoor outlet has no power; red test button pops out and won't stay clicked in.
Line/load testing, downstream short circuit diagnosis, and replacement with code-compliant GFCI receptacle.
Vanity Light Bar & Chandelier Swaps
Dated brass light bar needs modern replacement, or chandelier hangs off-center over dining table.
Fixture safe disconnect, junction box mounting bracket leveling, wire nut connection, and dimmable bulbs.
Dimmer Switch & Smart Lighting Upgrades
Toggle switches feel outdated, or new LED bulbs flicker when using older incandescent dimmers.
Installation of Lutron LED-compatible rotary/slide dimmers or smart Wi-Fi switch modules.
Rattling Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Fan vibrates loudly like an airplane engine, or fails to clear bathroom mirror steam.
Motor assembly replacement, squirrel-cage blower wheel cleaning, or quiet 0.8-sone housing upgrade.
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Detectors beeping incessantly at 3 AM or units are past their 10-year manufacturer expiration date.
Full replacement of hardwired interconnected smoke/CO2 detectors with 10-year lithium backup batteries.
Restore exterior curb appeal, fix stubborn gate latches, and replace dangerous rotted deck boards.
Sagging Wooden Fence Gate Dragging
Gate scrapes across lawn/concrete, latch won't line up with catch, gate blows open in Idaho wind.
Squaring gate frame, diagonal anti-sag cable tensioner, heavy-duty T-hinges, and drop-rod install.
Rotted Deck Boards & Wobbly Stairs
Soft, spongy cedar or composite deck boards; loose stair tread that wobbles underfoot.
Extracting damaged boards, inspecting underlying stringers/joists, and screwing down new matching planks.
Exterior Fascia & Corner Trim Rot
Peeling paint and soft spongy wood behind gutter lines or lower exterior house corners.
Surgical removal of rotted section, drip-edge flashing check, and primed rot-resistant trim replacement.
Outdoor Hose Bib / Freeze Spigot Leak
Outdoor water spigot drips constantly or leaks from anti-siphon cap when garden hose is attached.
Stem washer rebuild, vacuum breaker replacement, or new freeze-proof quarter-turn sillcock retrofit.
Loose Gutter Downspout & Extensions
Downspout detached from wall during wind, dumping roof runoff directly against house foundation.
Heavy-duty aluminum straps, pop-rivet joints, and 4-foot ground extension pipe routing.
Rock-solid TV wall mounting, heavy mirrors, ADA grab bars, and attic ladder installations.
Large Flat-Screen TV Wall Mounting (Up to 85")
Brand new TV in box; fear of mounting bracket pulling out of drywall or hanging crooked.
Precision stud center location, structural lag bolt fastening, level calibration, and in-wall cable concealment.
Heavy Mirror & Floating Shelf Hanging
Heavy 40+ lb entryway mirror or live-edge floating shelves with no obvious stud alignment.
Commercial French cleats, heavy toggle lock anchors, and laser-leveled horizontal alignment.
ADA Bathroom Safety Grab Bars
Slippery shower or tub needs sturdy grab bars to help elderly relatives age in place safely.
Mounting into solid wall blocking or specialized WingIts waterproof structural hollow-wall anchors.
Attic Drop-Down Ladder Replacement
Old wooden attic stairs splintered, ropes snapped, or metal tension springs squeak violently.
Removal of unsafe wooden ladder and precision installation of insulated aluminum folding attic stairs.
Pet Door / Dog Door Installation
Tired of letting the dog in and out every 15 minutes; need weather-tight access through exterior door.
Clean template cutout through wood, metal, or fiberglass doors with magnetic draft-proof flaps.
Tired of Flaky Handymen, Messy Work & Mystery Hourly Rates?
Getting repairs done around your home shouldn't cause high blood pressure. Here is what usually happens when you try to hire help - and how Alta Home Pros gets your home running smoothly again.
The Usual Contractor Nightmare
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You Take Half a Day Off Work... and They Ghost You
You rearrange your schedule, wait by the window, and nobody shows up. No text, no apology. Days later they ask if they can reschedule. Your time is completely disregarded.
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The Open-Ended Hourly Surprise (Paying for Inefficiency)
You are quoted a rate, but nobody estimates the time. Three hours in, you are paying for slow supply runs, smoke breaks, and someone fumbling through a repair on your dime.
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Mud on Your Rugs, Drywall Dust on Your Couch
Sloppy handymen who drag mud across your carpet, leave white sheetrock dust over your counters, and drop sharp screws on the floor for your kids or pets to find.
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Big Contractors Scoff at Small Jobs
Most remodelers won't even pick up the phone for anything under $10,000, leaving you with an overwhelming honey-do list of 6 nagging repairs you don't have the time to fix.
The Alta Home Pros Difference
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Confirmed Arrival Windows & En-Route Alerts
We give you a firm arrival window, text you when we are 20 minutes away, and show up on time with a fully equipped mobile workshop. If we schedule it, we're there.
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Upfront Scoping & Clear Time Estimates (Zero Bill Shock)
You get clear time and price expectations before tools come out of the truck. Straightforward hourly clarity for punch lists with no clock-milking, and itemized written estimates for installations.
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Floor & Surface Protection with Complete Cleanup
We protect your home like our own. Protective floor runners from your front entry to the work area, boot covers, active dust containment, and a thorough magnetic sweep before packing up.
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No Job Too Small - Your Entire Punch List Knocked Out
From a single broken door latch or drywall patch to an entire Saturday punch list of 8 repairs, we take pride in small jobs and knock them out with seasoned craftsman care.
The Difference Is in the Details
We treat your home with respect. Clean work areas, straightforward pricing, and repairs that stay fixed.
Experienced Professional Craftsman
Led by Derrick Altamirano under Idaho Contractor Registration #3171065. We use proper drop cloths, keep dust contained, and never leave sloppy finish work behind.
Firm Upfront Quotes
No open-ended hourly rates or mystery fees. We give you a clear price in writing before we start, and that is what you pay when the job is done.
Registered & Fully Insured
Idaho Registered Contractor #3171065 with comprehensive general liability protection. Your home is always covered.
Prompt Local Service
Our service vans carry common parts, fasteners, and repair materials so we can complete your project quickly without unnecessary delays.
Derrick Altamirano
Owner
We Treat Your Home
Like Our Own.
Founded by Derrick Altamirano with 5+ years of specialized window and door installation experience and residential carpentry across Idaho, Alta Home Pros was built to solve the persistent frustration Boise homeowners face: "Why is it so hard to find someone dependable for quality home repairs and precision installations?"
Most homeowners find themselves stuck between unreliable solo handymen who do sloppy work and disappear, and massive window replacement conglomerates charging inflated corporate markups. Alta Home Pros delivers a trusted, dependable craftsman alternative.
From precision architectural Window & Door Replacements (custom written quotes on premium Andersen & Pella lines) with individual EPA RRP Certified Renovator lead-safe practices to essential interior carpentry and fixture repairs, we operate under Idaho Contractor Registration (Idaho Contractor Registration #3171065) with custom written quotes and general liability protection.
Our Promise & Commitment to Quality
When we work in your home, we protect your floors with clean drop cloths, keep tidy work areas, and ensure Derrick is your point of contact who stands behind every job. We deliver honest craftsmanship, clear written estimates, and dependable service across the Treasure Valley.
How We Work With You
No phone tag. No waiting around all morning. Just straightforward communication and repairs done right.
Send Us a Quick Photo
Tell us what is broken or snap a quick photo on your phone. We review the job and get back to you to set up your custom quote.
Pick a Convenient Time
Choose a scheduled time that fits your day. We confirm your arrival window and notify you as soon as our mobile workshop is on the way.
Clean Repair & Walkthrough
We protect your floors with clean drop cloths, complete the repair to trade standards, clean up thoroughly, and Derrick stands behind every job.
Request a Custom Written Quote
Our trade specialists review your repair scope and provide a clear custom written estimate promptly.
Treasure Valley Service Communities
We provide prompt home repairs across all 26 Treasure Valley zip codes. Select your city or Boise neighborhood below:
Municipal Service Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our custom written quotes, arrival windows, licensing, and service standards.
Handyman & Repair FAQ
Everything you need to know about our transparent process, warranties, and scheduling.
What types and sizes of handyman jobs do you handle?
We handle everything from quick 1-to-2 hour repairs (drywall patches, fixture replacements, garbage disposal swaps, door realignments) to full multi-day turnover punch lists, custom trim packages, deck restorations, and bathroom vanity refreshes. No project is too small or too detailed.
How quickly can you schedule my home repair?
We offer prompt scheduling for urgent repairs (e.g., active plumbing leaks, broken exterior doors, failed deadbolts) and reliable arrival windows with text updates across Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna, and Star.
How does your pricing work?
We provide 100% custom written quotes for every project based on the specific scope of work, with no surprise fees and no running hourly clock. For projects in our core Boise and Treasure Valley service area, estimates are completely free. For extended mountain corridor trips to McCall and Cascade, a $30 estimate trip fee applies, which is credited 100% toward your project if you hire us.
Are your craftsmen registered and insured in Idaho?
Yes. Alta Home Pros operates under Idaho Contractor Registration #3171065 (Alta Window, Door, and Remodel LLC), carries full general liability insurance, and holds EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovator credentials. Every project is completed to craftsman finish standards.
How do you stand behind your work?
As an owner-operated local company, we personally stand behind every project. We perform a thorough walkthrough with you at project completion to ensure every repair meets high craftsmanship standards. If anything needs adjustment, we take care of it promptly.