repairs
Mechanic's bill items
Repairs are acts of fixing or restoring something damaged, broken, or worn.
The word emphasizes restoration to working condition: The car is in the shop for repairs.
To make repairs is to do repair work.
In the plural, repairs often suggests ongoing maintenance: The building needs extensive repairs.
Beyond repairs (or past repair) means damaged beyond fixing.
Devices for doing work
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- patchMaterial covering damage
- glueBonding substance
tape · soldering · fasteners · nuts · bolts · adhesive · sealant · clamp
Restore worn items
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- rebuildRestore after damage
- retrofitUpdate existing equipment
- remanufactureRestore used products industrially
reassembly · comprehensive · engine rebuild · transmission · factory reset · thorough · extensive
Performing routine maintenance
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
troubleshooting · diagnostics · checkup · tune-up · adjustment · lubrication · installation · replacement
Repairing fabric by weaving
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- patchingRepairing by covering
- reattachmentReconnecting something separated
splicing · seams · tears · holes · rips · needle · thread · fabric
Reconstruct or redesign
- modernizeMake contemporary
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
- reconstructBuild again from remains
improvement · contractor · drywall · roofing · flooring · structural · foundation · permits
Valuable old items
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
archaeology · museum · patina · authenticity · restorer · frescoes · tapestries · relics
Skilled manual tradesperson
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- qualityStandard or attribute
expertise · proficiency · joinery · carpentry · welding · metalwork · cabinetry · woodworking
tools
Devices for doing work
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- patchMaterial covering damage
glue · tape · soldering · fasteners · nuts · bolts · adhesive · sealant · clamp · plumbing
refurbish
Restore worn items
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- rebuildRestore after damage
- retrofitUpdate existing equipment
remanufacture · reassembly · comprehensive · engine rebuild · transmission · factory reset · thorough · extensive
servicing
Performing routine maintenance
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- workshopPlace for making or learning
garage · troubleshooting · diagnostics · checkup · tune-up · adjustment · lubrication · installation · replacement · warranty
darning
Repairing fabric by weaving
reattachment · splicing · seams · tears · holes · rips · needle · thread · fabric · cobbler
remodel
Reconstruct or redesign
- modernizeMake contemporary
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
reconstruct · improvement · contractor · drywall · roofing · flooring · structural · foundation · permits · gutting
antiques
Valuable old items
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
artifacts · archaeology · museum · patina · authenticity · restorer · frescoes · tapestries · relics · provenance
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
quality · expertise · proficiency · joinery · carpentry · welding · metalwork · cabinetry · woodworking · bespoke
- customer servicecustomer service, service, apology, patience, callback
- life skillsreading, writing, cooking, cleaning, laundry
- Apple StoreiPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, AirPods
- home maintenanceplumbing, painting, cleaning, pest control, HVAC
- home servicescleaning, cleaning service, housekeeping, cleaning services, house cleaning
- housing costsrent, mortgage interest, mortgage insurance, property insurance, home insurance
repairsneglects
Fails to care for
abandons · ignores · neglect · abandonment · disregard
repairsdemolishes
Tears down completely
demolition · tears down · dismantles · razes · deconstructs
- beyond repairDamaged past restoration
- repair shopBusiness that fixes things
- home repairFixing residential structures
- car repairsFixing vehicle problems
- foundation repairFixing structural base problems
- repair kitSupplies for mending
repair, repaired, repairing, repairman, repairer, repairers, repairable, unrepairable, repairperson