About us

Built in the Rust Belt, for Rust Belt properties.

Rust Belt Property Services works on the kind of properties Western Pennsylvania is full of: century-old rowhouses, post-war ranches, converted duplexes, and small commercial storefronts. We understand the quirks of both residential and commercial spaces — settled corners, plaster walls, and high-traffic finishes that have to last.

We specialize in painting and drywall because those two trades decide whether a finished space looks professional or looks patched. Everything else we do — framing, trim, remodel work — supports that standard across homes and businesses alike. Fully insured, locally owned, and easy to get on the phone.

Alex Knaby, owner and lead contractor at Rust Belt Property Services

Meet your contractor

Alex Knaby

Owner & Lead Contractor

Alex founded Rust Belt Property Services with a simple goal: do honest work that holds up in Western Pennsylvania's older homes, rentals, and small commercial spaces. From the first walkthrough to the final cleanup, he keeps the same crew on the job and the same standard for every finish.

When he's not on a jobsite, you'll find him planning the next project, sourcing better materials, or catching up with clients to make sure the work still looks good years later.

Prep over speed

Most callbacks come from skipped prep. We budget the hours for it up front instead of hoping nobody notices.

One crew, start to finish

The person who walks the job is the person on site. No subcontractor handoffs mid-project.

Straight pricing

Written estimates that itemize materials and labor. If scope changes, you approve it before we do it.

Ready when you are

Send over the details and we'll set up a walkthrough.

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