Jim is the most handy handyman I've ever hired! I've used him twice now, and both times I was beyond impressed. His speed is literally unreal - I'm not even sure how it's possible to build and fix things as quickly as he does. He also has a very wide skill range, as he was able to complete quite a wide variety of projects I had him do. The first time I used Jim, I found him through a Groupon, and even though it was more expensive the second time, he is well worth the money! I had recently hired a different handyman, and the pace just wasn't comparable. Jim is also very friendly and helpful. He arrived early, which was great! If you're still looking for a handyman, call Jim now!! read more

Fence repair of 2 rotted posts and 2 gates out of alignment. Super work and clean neat result! Now i love my fence again. Jim came on a Sunday and a price literally $500 less than another bid. A super value. read more

Jim have just done our fence, but he made our house yard smaller, please refer the pictures I have just uploaded, and my wife Lily, has been trying to communicate with him, he have only picked up the first call, and refuse to correct his bad work. read more

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Jim is an extremely knowledgeable person and is veru very well aware of what he does with respect to the wood work. I highly recommend him for any and every handy work. He is very fairly priced too when compared to the market so please be rest assured there as well. I certainly recommend him for any construction work and will surely hire him again in future Thank you for the great work sir. read more

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Very disappointed after reading all of the great reviews. I had purchased a groupon because I needed some small things fixed around my condo. When I first called and talked to a gentleman, he took down my phone number in a very crass manner and said someone will get back to me. No one ever did. A few weeks later I e-mailed the contact person explaining the situation. She did not apologize for not getting back to me but simply said that she forwarded my contact info to the tech and he should be contacting me that day. Still no messages. The next day when I expressed my disappointment via e-mail, her response was not how we can remedy the situation, but "We left two messages for you and never heard back. I think something is wrong with this situation where we try to contact you but you are saying we are not" I did not want someone in my house who is rude and unreliable. I ended up losing my money from groupon and finding another person to work with. read more

So here is the real deal with Jim with Athena Maintenance and Construction. I also was introduced through Living Social. That time, I had several jobs including putting together a night stand and doing some work in my kitchen. Jim arrived early, worked steady and answered all of my questions. He even answered my daughter's questions. Today, I needed Jim's assistance with two shower heads, putting together a bookcase, and mounting it to the wall, along with fixing some items in the bathroom and the washroom. Jim, once again, came early and told me that if he was done in less time than the two hours allotted for my projects, that he would not charge me for additional time. When he finished in an hour and a half, he charged me the price for an hour and a half of work, just like he promised. Jim is honorable, reliable, trustworthy and honest. He will give you his opinion about a project and come through beautifully. Jim, you are amazing and we appreciate the pride that you bring to your work. We look forward to seeing you soon with our next project! read more

Great customer service! Followed up within a couple hours of our call. Their handyman was prompt, efficient, and pleasant. Great experience. We have already scheduled another job with them! read more

Pros: Fast response, good work, reasonably priced and efficient. Cons: Comes to your house wearing a Trump: Make America Great Hat. Totally unprofessional in my opinion, regardless of one's political views. I hadn't used him in a while when he came recently wearing that hat. When he left, he told me in an aggressive way, 'Merry Christmas and I don't care if you like that or believe it, I'm on a crusade to wish everyone Merry Christmas'. I felt very uncomfortable and will be looking for a new handyman. read more

Athena Maintenance is amazing! He was early, did the work quickly, and had a very friendly attitude. I had about 5 problems that needed to be fixed, and he did all 5 in about 2 hours, which was the amount of time he said he needed. He was great with everything in plumbing, electrical and everything when it came to hardware. The difference between Athena and a regular handyman, was that he explained what he was doing, he didn't just do it. Overall, 5 stars for a great job well down. read more

Wow! Bought a groupon for 2 hour service. My BF and I feel this may have been the best groupon we've ever bought. Jim arrived early and finished what would've taken me hours in 30 minutes. He then did some more small projects and had recommendations for what was outside his area of expertise. He's very quick and efficient. Polite. Skilled. His rates for future work is reasonable. I now have a handyman! read more

Jim is always prompt, incredibly fast working, and honest about whether doing a job is a good idea. He's a no fluff kind of guy that doesn't mess around, but gets things done in less time than anyone else I've hired. Attention to tiny details is not his strength but that's what I needed. read more

Jim is the best plumber I have worked with. He has fixed various things for us in the past few years. He is extremely reasonable and honest. Recently I needed to have a garbage disposal replaced urgently. He can't make it right away. However, he talked to me over the phone and guided me step by step to fix it. He even texted me a picture of the tool that I should use and recommended me to buy one for future use. He did all this for free. Because of his strong desire to help, we were able to use our sinks that day. read more

I highly recommend Jim for handyman work around the house, with a caveat. Pros: Super fast, nice guy, fair pricing, conservative estimates (no lowballing) Cons: attention to detail leaves a bit to be desired The other reviewers are correct; his speed is amazing. Even though he charges by hour, he works super fast so you never have to worry about being overcharged. This is also the disadvantage to hiring Jim; he often works so fast that he overlooks details. For example, we had him tear down our trellis/awning(?) attached to our house. When patching the holes in the stucco he missed a few that I had to go back and fill in later. Also, the patches I made look much better than the ones he did. On the plus side, he did tear down the structure amazingly quick in less time than he estimated. Jim is also a very good businessman, so I would take what he says with a grain of salt. He has a lot of confidence in his range of skills, but for anything technical I would ask a few extra questions to make sure he knows what he's doing. Even though attention to detail is lacking I still think Jim deserves 4 stars because I still think he is the best for jobs that can be done quickly. I wouldn't recommend Jim for jobs where aesthetics are extremely important or that require a high level of technical skill (e.g. electrical work). read more

Jim was recommended to us through our real estate agent. We needed a wall built in our new home and doors hung for the wall. Jim was very prompt about coming over and giving us a quote for the work. He showed up on time and got to work. He was very good about communicating with us about details of the wall installation. Jim was good with the 'big picture' items; however, he could have spent more time on the finishing details. For instance, the new wall is straight and the door is balanced such that the doors swing properly. However, the joint between the new wall and old wall was visible after the plaster was put on. There were other areas where you could see streaks from the trowel marks of the plaster. And the dry wall opening for the light switch was too large for a standard switch cover. My husband emailed Jim back to fix these things a few days after Jim had finished the job. To his credit, Jim came back the day after he got my husband's email and finished it during lunchtime. He replastered the areas my husband pointed out. It turned out largely okay except the wall now has large areas of plaster. However, his solution for the large light switch opening was to get a bigger light switch cover - not cool! Overall, he appears to be a good fix-it guy, but not detailed finish work. read more

I met Jim of Athena thru a Living Social special and am very very happy. I had a list of items, plus wish list items, and we got thru the whole list. I appreciated that in talking and emailing about some of the items on our list he actually forwarded me links to products at Home Depot and on Amazon. We were thinking of having him replace ceiling fans and he suggested just changing out the remote to save money.... he was very good at trying to figure out the fastest and most economical way to fix things. He arrived as scheduled, right at 9 a.m. He's tall and obviously strong and started in our hot attic, looking at our attic fan, which stopped working 7 years ago. What I liked is that he didn't just jump to replace it. Before even opening the box, he first checked to make sure the switch was working; then went and investigated to see if it just needed oil or something... turned out the blades were completely immovable and it did need replacement. While most of the reviews of the product said it would take about 3 hours for installation - he finished within 40, including first checking the switch and such. He had a well-stocked toolbox and truck. We had him fix a leak in our bathroom sink; he was able to slow it for now... turns out it will need to be replaced as the "stem" is hopelessly stuck on the faucet. However, he was able to restore some of the water pressure by replacing some 13 yr old hose thing that had a lot of built up crud inside -- happened to have it on his truck and for only $5. Some vertical blinds we have never opened properly after being re-installed after some construction 13 years ago. We were ready to have him take them down and re-position them. He pulled the chain really hard and re-positioned them immediately without even needing a screwdriver, saving a lot of time and effort!! Again, he's tall so can easily reach an 8' ceiling without a ladder. We had him take down the heater-vent-fan unit as it was making a funny noise. Again, we were thinking we might need to replace it. However, once the cover was removed he saw it was just full of a LOT of dust and stuff. I handed him the vacuum and he vacuumed it out really nicely, put the lid back on, and now it runs well again! Some items I just needed advice on... such as how to prep for painting outside and figuring out how to treat some bad wood on the eaves... he was great. I could go on and on but will stop. Will definitely recommend and have back to put a stove vent in and move an outdoor spigot! read more

I am the home owner for the past 30+ years. I have many plumbers came through my house to fix something. I have to say that Jim is the best one I have met so far. He is not only skillful, efficient but also charges very reasonably. We had 3 sinks not working, 2 toilets leaking and two shower heads not working. Jim came in and got all of them fixed within 2 hours including the time he had to run to Home Depot to get parts. Unfortunately the parts he got from Home Depot did not fit our faucet since our brand is out of stock. But, he identified our faucet brand is Moen. The brand can't be found any where on the faucet itself, so we are thankful that Jim identified it. Moen company has the guarantee parts for the life. Jim told us the Moen's website and told us what's the parts name and to get a replacement for free. He further showed my husband how to replace them when the free parts arrive. After I called Moen, they are sending us the free parts on 3/24. I also had to mention that one of our toilets has a counter top covering the toilet closet leaving only 5 inches gap to reach the toilet closet under the sink. Jim fixed it in less than 10 minutes! His skill and knowledge is unbelievable. I will not go to other plumbers from this point on. Another thing worth to mention is that on his way out, my husband asked him to fix one of the towel racks which keeps on coming off. He fixed it without a second word. Every day I took shower or use the toilet, I am truly thankful that we have such a plumber in the neighborhood. read more

Jim is a very knowledgeable handyman. He knows his stuff and takes pride about his work. He gave good recommendations about what material to pick and explain how to have things done correctly. He is very responsive to email or text. it's much easier to reach him through email or text than call as he doesn't answer the phone when he is working for other clients - totally respect that. Another tip is you may want to schedule more time with him if your project is bigger with some uncertainties. He may not be able to extend his hours the same day as he often has back to back appointments. If the time is running short, your project may not be able to be completed till the next appointment which will be about 1-2 weeks away. read more

Didn't seem very interested in my job. The first part of the job, which was to replace some rotted wood was OK, nothing special. The pieces weren't cut well, so there are gaps between the wood and they are a little loose. The second part of the job was much worse. We were left with a flooded garage because pipes were not properly connected. Since it was nighttime, I had to repair the mess myself in the dark. If you use them, search one of the local voucher websites. They often have specials listed. However, I would still stay away from them even at better prices. read more

I would like to recommend Jim who is a super handyman for us. He has been helped us for the various jobs in the household, like plumbing, flooring, water heater, screen....etc. I called Jim yesterday for an emergency water heater problem. He came this morning at 7am. Fixed in two hours. Most of all, he saved us $1000 dollars from another company. Jim is honest, efficiency and right on money. I can't say enough about him and I would highly recommend him if you need anything done for the house. Jim is the right one to call! read more

Emailed regarding a toilet install using a Groupon. Called and got an appointment for the same week. He showed up early got the job done. Super nice guy and quality work. Will definitely be calling him again for any home repair issues I can't tackle. read more

I discovered Jimbo's service through a deal on Livingsocial. This is the first time I've ever used a handyman and I am extremely impress with the service I received from Jim (aka Jimbo) today. He was prompt and did a ton of work in approximately 2 hours! He worked very fast despite the fact that I was paying him hourly. His pricing is also reasonable and he is a nice, honest person to work with. He knows what he is doing and I will definitely call him again for the next project! read more

We needed some fairly major work done--making bathrooms handicap-accessible, converting a former closet into a computer work area, installing some cabinets. Jim sent us an estimate that covered materials and labor. He completed all work on the appointed day and left us highly satisfied with the improvements. We strongly recommend his work. read more

I called Jim to install a ceiling mount indoor swing. On the phone, he estimated 1 Hour to install it. It was an imported swing from other country, he figured ceiling support included in the box isn't suitable to the situation here; So, he had to improvise and support the ceiling, himself; He went and purchased the hardware from HomeDepo. It took a total of two hours and the work wasn't finished. He had another prior scheduled appointment, so had to leave. To me he looked under pressure. Hence, I told him to leave and return to us after taking care of the other business. He was paid for two hours. And honestly, I didn't think he would come back. But he came back that afternoon and brought three different washers with him, which would lock the ceiling support in place. All these he himself bought in Home Depot ( he had to visit the store again for some other job). That made me realize, he never forget about us and the job. I was pleasantly surprised. After he came back, he took his time, nicely finished the job. He even spent some time with us like a good friend. He didn't charge us any more. I think, he is a man of character. I appreciate his integrity. Hence I am posting this. I will use his services again. read more

Jim did a great job on my backyard deck. Nice to have a worker who actually cares about his work and most of all about his customers. Will definitely use him again when my next project is ready to be done. read more

Great service, super fast and efficient, very helpful! Not only did Jim fix what I'd booked him to do, he gave me insights into how I could save money by fixing some things myself. I'll absolutely be calling him regularly! read more

Like with other Yelpers, Jim was on the job before time and very fast. I called few other handyman service companies and they told me it will take 2 to 3 hours to install a new exhaust fan in the bathroom. Jim finished that job and 10 other small things including a run to Home Depot to pick up few things in less than 2 hours. Will sure use Jim in future. read more

I had to add a downspout to a spot on my roof. I consider myself a pretty handy person but never got around to it. I also had it quoted several times and always balked at the price. Jim came in and said it would take him just 1 hour to do and with materials, would still be under $200. Probably the best money I spent to get one of those minor projects done that I honestly never would have completed. It was so nice having no rain splashing over our roof near the front entrance this winter. read more

Athena Maintenance is a treat! They got five times as much done in two hours as anyone else, plus they arrived early, super informative and educated. The best I have ever come across. Thank you! read more

I got rot post for my pergolas and I was planning to fix myself. Later I found it is not easy to fix because we can't lift heavy pergolas with 2 men. Finally I search contractor from redbecon and got quote way high than I expected then I found Jim from Groupon handyman service. I was doubt if he can get job done by himself and questioned a lot but I was worry too much. He got this job done within 4 hrs and it didn't crack after the recent earthquake. Good job Jim! Thanks:-) read more

Athena (Jim) is great! This was our first time working with any handyman; to install our over-the-range microwave. I had talked with atleast 6 other people and got all kinds of estimates including a person who estimated complete rewiring of a dedicated electrical circuit from main panel to the kitchen quoting about 6 hours of work. Fortunately, I came to know about Athena through a Groupon and called Jim. Right away, I knew he is very knowledgeable. He was very practical and gave a very affordable quote. He came on time and finished the work with 15 minutes to spare. I was more than happy with his work. He will definitely be our go-to guy for our next home improvement project. read more

Jim was very professional and was early to start the job. He has a positive attitude and was very helpful when I had questions. I plan on hiring Jim for future jobs. read more

Used Jim to install certain lighting fixtures and also fix some other items. He respects time and was before the scheduled time! He is tall and strong and works pretty quick. He was able to complete the work in almost half time compared to the estimate and did a pretty good job.. He also offers quick tips and solutions to some other questions/problems we had and is not trying to make projects for him. I am impressed and will definitely be using him for any future needs - he is no non-sense and focused guy who delivers on time which is what is important to me. Happy to refer to friends and neighbors. read more

Jim's work is amazing! He's fast, thorough and takes great pride in his work. Once he's done work for you and something else needs fixing or replacing, you'll definitely call him. I highly recommend him. read more

Jimbo is really exceptional and fast - being tall too helps with those up high repairs. I've had him over for dishwasher install (that the company I bought it from refused to install on fairly commonplace and within code plumbing), door hardware install, ceiling light installation, garbage disposal install, etc. When Jimbo comes over, you had better have a list ready for him, because he gets things done SO quickly, he'll have plenty of time to get some other maintenance items done for you as well. Looking forward to getting him over for some other installs soon! read more

Jim is reliable and very knowledgeable. I have used his service a few times and he has now become my go to handyman. He shows up on time no waiting around and he complete s his projects per spec's read more

Jim, came not only on time but early.. and explained things so well. He has the best communication skills of a handyman I have ever seen. He fixed my water heater which was leaking, and did some caulking work. In both jobs he provided high quality! read more

I cannot state how happy we are with the work Jim did. We found him thru LivingSocial and he will be our go to guy from now on. He has undoubtedly saved us an enormous amt of $$$ and did it all with an excellent attitude and good skills. We had a varied list of probably 15 things that needed to be done in our 35 yr old home and he accomplished them all within 5 hrs. They included converting our wood fireplace to gas, installed a lamp in front of the house (which included needing to do the wiring for it), hanging mirrors, fixing pblms with the deck, caulking holes in the gutter, fixing a whole house fan than wasn't working, hanging drape rods at ceiling hgt (he is 6'5 and very strong), installing a retractable screen door, etc, I wanted knobs put on all my cabinets and when he saw them, he explained why they would not work (thus saving me the cost of both the knobs and his labor). We are so pleased with his work that we have scheduled him to come back to fix a plumbing problem, put glass (which he measured and ordered on his own) in our kitchen cabinets, put in a skylight, level out our dining room/living room floors which are now one step apart and install yet another set of retractable screen doors. I cannot imagine anyone not being pleased with his work - I very much appreciate his integrity and competence - u can see by the variety of items he accomplished, that he has a wide range of skills which make him the perfect person to call for help!! read more

Jim is a no-nonsense, get the job done right, and done quickly handyman/contractor. His rate is good, but with how quickly he works, the cost for the job is very reasonable. So my advice: lump several things together for him to do before he comes out to take advantage of that. This was the 3rd time we utilized his services - for light electrical: attaching motion sensors to standard outdoor lights, and then replacing the existing lights, and testing the motion sensors. He was done in about 40 minutes, so I had him also replace a GFI wall outlet that had been giving us trouble. There was a bit of "drilling shrapnel" left at the work areas. Personally, I'm fine with that. I'm paying Jim to do the electrical (or plumbing, or fence work, carpentry, etc), and for his advice - not for minor clean-up that I can do. He's honest, and will tell you if he's not the right guy for something. But if it's in his wheel-house, he does great work, and he does it quickly and for a very good total price. Highly recommend. read more