Handyman in Simonton, TX
Simonton is a small city about five miles west of Fulshear, where FM 1093 meets FM 1489 and the Brazos River runs a mile or two to the west. It has deep roots: the Simonton brothers bought land for a cotton plantation here in the 1840s, the railroad made it a water stop and shipping point in the late 1800s, and in the early 1900s the area was known for shipping red potatoes by the railcar. After the depot closed in 1953, the town became a quiet crossroads, and much of its modern housing dates to the Valley Lodge subdivision, developed along FM 1093 starting in the late 1950s as one of the first commuter neighborhoods this far west of Houston. Simonton incorporated in 1979, and the 2020 census counted about 650 residents. The housing is a real mix: older brick and frame ranch houses, homes that have been raised after floods, manufactured homes, and newer houses on acreage. Nearly the whole town sits in the Brazos floodplain, and floods in 2016 and during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 hit Valley Lodge hard. That history shapes the repair work here more than anything else.
Simonton has the character of a country town that's close to the city. City Hall and the fire station sit on FM 1093, along with the post office, and the old Round Up arena on FM 1093 is still remembered as the place where Chinese Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping famously put on a cowboy hat at a rodeo in 1979. The two-story brick schoolhouse from 1925 still stands, and Simonton Community Church sits south on FM 1489. Most errands mean a drive into Fulshear, and the nearest library is the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton branch. Life here pays attention to the river. When the Brazos rises, residents watch the gauges, move vehicles and livestock to high ground, and later deal with the cleanup. Between floods, the open land, big trees and tall grass mean wind-driven rain in storm season, plenty of mildew in the humid months and fences that take a beating from weather and animals alike.
ZIP codes we cover in Simonton: 77476
What Simonton neighbors book most
- Fence & Gate Repair
- Door Repair & Adjustment
- Drywall Repair
- Faucet & Toilet Repair
- Seasonal Home Maintenance
- Pressure Washing
Jobs we handle a lot around Simonton
In Simonton we fix a lot of fences and gates, from wood privacy fences around backyards to pasture gates on long driveways. Doors in older homes often stick or won't seal after years of soil movement and humidity, and we adjust, weatherstrip and re-hang them. Drywall and trim repair follows older water damage, and we touch up paint so patched rooms match. Older plumbing fixtures get replaced with our licensed plumbers making the connections, and we do seasonal maintenance visits that check gutters, caulking, and exterior wood before storm season. Pressure washing clears mildew from siding, porches and driveways, and we help get homes ready for sale or rental after repairs.
Questions we hear in Simonton
Can you help with repairs on a house that has been raised after a flood?
Yes. Raised homes come with their own list: exterior stairs and landings that loosen, doors that need re-fitting after the structure moved, trim and skirting that need finishing, and plumbing fixtures inside that may have been replaced in a hurry. We repair and tighten stairs and railings, adjust doors, finish trim and patch drywall. Keep in mind that the city requires permits for many repairs here, especially after a flood, so we'll make sure the paperwork is in place before we start.
Do you work on fences and gates on acreage?
Yes, and it's one of our most common jobs in Simonton. We repair and replace posts, rehang and brace pasture and driveway gates, re-stretch and repair wire fencing, and fix wood fences around yards and pens. Long gates on wide openings sag over time, so we add proper bracing and heavier hinges so they swing and latch without dragging.
Can you help me get ready before the Brazos rises?
We can help with the practical prep work ahead of a forecast flood or storm, such as securing loose fencing and gates, clearing gutters and downspouts, moving or raising stored items in the garage onto shelving, and checking that doors and windows close and seal properly. We can't stop high water, but those steps can reduce damage and make cleanup faster. Always follow the city's and county's evacuation guidance first.
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