Need a Handyman Urgently

Updated on May 29, 2008
T.E. asks from Arlington, TX
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I have a squirrel family living in my walls somewhere. I’ve found their entry point, a rotten soffit panel that needs to be repaired. The exterminator will be out today, but I need the hole repaired ASAP. Anyone know a reliable and reasonable handyman in the Arlington/Grand Prairie area?

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W.P.

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I have used Harvey Chapman of Chapman Home Maintenance ###-###-####. Now he has only done plumbing work for me so I'm not positive if he does other stuff or just plumbing. If he can't help you I'm sure he could refer you to someone.

Also when we had that problem with squirrels we used fox urine to get rid of them. You just put some on a cotton ball and put the cotton ball in the hole. It scares the squirrels away. I'm not sure where my Mom got the fox urine, from a store or in the mail. If it was from a store I'm sure it was Redentas in Arlington. You could ask the exterminator, they may have some too. Much more humane than killing them, and it would give you more time to get the hole fixed. Good Luck!

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C.W.

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My brother is a handmany, his name is Ken Webster and his number is ###-###-####. Very reliable and trustworthy. I refer all of my clients to him. My opthamologist used him to get rid of his squirrels in his attic...the problem is repairing it will not keep them out. They will dig their way back in and you'll just have to start over again. He had to work on getting the squirrels to leave and it took a while. He set traps from the city, which they were too smart for. He also used fox which is an old trick. But...just know it's not an overnight fix if you want them to stay out. They will do anything to get back to their home including ripping up your roof. Call ken and he can fill you in.

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G.B.

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wow its good to see that someone has the same problom i do but the squrrels keep chewing holes in mine we bloke up the hole and they will just chew anther one. so when you find a way to get rid of them please let me know they are destroying my house. and if you find someone who will repair it for pretty cheap let me know too because i am going to need it soon. thanks G.

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S.S.

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I had a similar problem, my son had climbed a tree & told me there was a big hole in the side of the house. After voicing my disbelief, i saw the hole. I was even more astonished when the handyman said the hole was caused by squirrels eating the wood (big furry termites!).
call larry fortney @ 214- ###-###-####.

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