I have used HandyWorks remodeling several times this year and as a homeowner who was looking for a…read moregood contractor to help with larger repairs i found HandyWorks to be knowledgeable, trustworthy and fairly priced. They have earned my business and loyalty and i am sure they will earn yours.

INITIAL DISCUSSIONS (FEB 22, 2024) We asked Keith if…read moreremoving the flooring would speed up the project but eventually kept tile. HandyWorks would demo and install the new tile. We also discussed painting cabinets, eyeing a mid-March start. PRICING & COMMUNICATION (FEB 26-27) We received only a "line item overview," no per-task costs. Repeated requests for a true breakdown were never fulfilled. Sue, the project manager, offered no real help with fixture selection (e.g., she told us to "use the filters" on a website we'd already tried). TIMELINE DISCONNECT (FEB 28) Keith disclosed late that the countertop needed a 10-business-day lead time and that subsequent tasks would push the project to around three weeks--far beyond our hoped-for one-week timeframe. CONTRACT & SCOPE OMISSIONS (MAR 12-21) After I canceled a meeting, Keith declined to email the contract, insisting on another in-person appointment. We finally reviewed it on March 15 but discovered the trashcan insert was omitted. Keith apologized yet still never provided a detailed cost breakdown. TILE PROBLEMS (SPRING 2024-MAY 2025) Several tiles were laid out improperly, and two had extra-wide grout lines. Keith's crew returned weeks later, but he sent a finish carpenter, not a tiler, leaving flaws. They redid those tiles again in May 2025 without Keith supervising. The tiler also used floor leveler to raise part of our century-old floor several inches--without our consent--then tried to charge extra and later failed to remove it from the invoice promptly. COUNTERTOP & BACKSPLASH ISSUES (FEB-MAY 2025) Small items rolled off the countertop's edge. By April, the section over the dishwasher sagged, leaving a gap. Keith finally added a bracket in May, admitting it should have been done initially. For the backsplash, his crew broke the grey-white marble pattern without asking, substituting grey for white near the edge. Keith insisted the white pieces were "too small" to cut, which felt untrue, and he never consulted us. OTHER UNPROFESSIONAL INCIDENTS Keith brought up politics (specifically, Trump) during contract signing, which felt inappropriate. One day, his workers cut quartz with our windows open, blanketing our downstairs in dust, for which he offered $200. A worker also smoked in our backyard after we explicitly said no. FINAL INVOICE & REFUND DISPUTE (SEPT 2024-MAR 2025) Keith apologized for including the unapproved floor-leveler charge on our final bill. We requested about a 10% refund due to recurring problems and incomplete fixes. He verbally agreed in March 2025 but later avoided the subject. We still haven't received any compensation. BBB complaint pending.

Job was removal and adding new shingles. Hard working crew. Great clean up. We are happy with the…read moreentire job. Recommended.

After experiencing the excellent work of the Zaman Roofing Company on my roof, I referred his…read morecompany to two of my friends. They were extremely satisfied with his professional services, excellent pricing, quality product and clear communication every step of the way. His crew left our homes looking neat, with no residue left behind and a proven track record of customer satisfaction. I would definitely recommend this company, to anyone in need for an excellent roofing job.

We were given a written proposal to fix our rear deck and front porch with everything explained,…read morethe contractor Guy Racine agreed on the price and (GUY) the contractor started work. 3/4 of the way finished the building Code inspector showed up on the Job site asking for a building permit, the Contractor Guy Racine said he didn't pull one. Over the next few days the Contractor tried to get us to pull the permit stating it would be a lot cheaper yet in the proposal it states that the contractor pulls the permit. I called the town and they advised me NOT to pull the permit as if I did it I'd be liable for a injuries or mishaps. Guy the contractor told me that the town was using scare tactics on me and that I should go ahead and pull the permit..I refused. Since, the Contractor wants to negotiate his price for more money. I met with the build inspector and he pointed out a lot of poor workmanship that GUY at Racine homes did and it will not meet Code standards. No Flashing on the rear deck or front porch, No 12 inch concrete footer at the bottom of the step on both set of step, they are just sitting on the dirt, no correct spacing on the Rear steps leading into the house. It has been weeks and within those weeks I have had no Contact from the Contractor and while we were not home, he came and removed all the building materials from the jobsite that I paid for to complete the job and took the front railings off the front porch. Unfortunately it has come to leaving a bad review but if it will help someone out from not getting taken advantage of, then it helped.

After a fire in our home, we worked with Racine Homes for our basement remediation -- and I can't…read moresay enough good things about the experience. Guy, Tucker, Joe, and Dan were incredible from start to finish. They were honest, dependable, and consistently showed up ready to work hard every single day. The craftsmanship was exceptional -- every detail was done with care and precision, and it's clear they take real pride in their work. Communication was seamless, and they went above and beyond to make the process stress-free for our family. One moment that really stood out: they surprised our kids with their own signed toolbelts -- such a thoughtful, personal touch that says everything about their character. If you want a team that delivers outstanding quality, integrity, and genuine kindness, look no further than Racine Homes. We couldn't recommend them more highly.

From start to finish, South Broad did a wonderful job helping us transform our tired entire second…read morefloor- from carpet to beautiful hard wood. We went into the process knowing almost nothing. Mark slowly walked us through the whole process- what types of wood we could choose, coming to our house to do an initial look (free), and then setting up delivery AND installation of wood. The entire process was hands-free for my family. His installers were QUICK (two days!), friendly, and most importantly CLEAN (they left almost no sign they were there!). All the old stuff hauled away, AND they were able to move the big pieces of furniture around while installing! We had one other quote before going to South Broad, and I can say their price was extremely competitive (especially considering they are willing to move furniture).

The words that come to mind when I think of South Broad Paint & Home Center are...just don't. We…read morebegan our renovation in late April and were told it would take between 3 and 4 weeks. Now at the end of Week 9, we are finally able to begin using the kitchen. Our renovation consisted of a new floor, painting of the cabinets and walls, a new countertop and sink, dishwasher instillation, and instillation for 4 new (pre-finished) cabinets. In total, there were approximately 10 days over those 9 weeks when work was actually being done. Yes, you read that correctly. 9 Weeks, 10 days of work...that's 53 days of absolutely nothing! The rest of the time was spent tracking down the so called 'contractor' to find out who was coming to do what and when. After making an $8k payment, we were told the work would begin the following Monday. When Monday came and went without even so much as a phone call, we called to see what the issue was. We were told we were supposed to call when the wallpaper was taken down (we agreed up front to take it down on our end). If this were the only communication issue throughout the project, I would said say it was just a misunderstanding however, this was just the tip of the iceberg! The sub-contractor finally came, and they took up the old tile and laid the new. After a couple of days without a call or email, we had to reach out to the contractor again on next steps. This was the common theme throughout the entire renovation. We had to follow up each and every time with the contractor to get anything done. We also had to advise each of the sub-contractors on what they had to do as they arrived, they were not briefed before they got there. When the carpenter came to install the dishwasher (new to the space), he told us that when the countertops were put on, we'd never be able to get the dishwasher out. The reason for this being that the contractor never told the tile sub-contractor to take out the existing subfloor. Instead, they laid a new one over it raising the floor more than an inch! We were told that we'd have to raise the height of the cabinet to avoid having to take the countertop off down the line if the dishwasher needed a repair. This was something that could have been completely avoided had the contractor advised his team correctly. The contractor then tried to charge us approximately $400 for this work. Nearing the end of the project, it was evident that the ceiling had not been painted. We called, and the contractor said he'd call the painter to 'have him put another coat on'. When the painter arrived, he asked what was needed so we explained (as usual). He told us that the contractor never told him to paint the ceiling!' Every step of the way was nothing but a headache and it was obvious that we were 'small potatoes' for this contractor. The lack of communication and continuing empty promises made this process an absolutely nightmare. I would recommend this company only if you like the idea of being your own foreman!

John contacted me about replacing my carpet and putting down new laminate. It was a very rush job…read morebecause I was getting inspected at the end of the week by AKC. I never called him back but he kept on calling which I liked. He told me that they could do it in my time frame and sure enough they did. They also were able to do it within my budget. I am working on having both John and Justin do a bunch of projects for us. The floor makes the house so much better. They helped move some of the furniture out. They even moved my sick golden retriever into the car for me to bring her to the vet. They did such a great job and the house looks like new. Thank you John and Justin. I plan on using you again for my bathroom project next.

John and Justin did some painting for me in two rooms and I am so happy with the results! They…read morewere very helpful with giving me ideas of paint color since I had an idea but not really, and the colors I used were perfect! They are very professional. They arrived on time, worked all day, kept everything neat and clean and are really great guys! They have enthusiasm for their work and really want you to be satisfied!

First, John fixed an inside ceiling that had some water damage…read more Then, John and his crew showed up early each day and painted our home. They were meticulous. After power washing, they took the time to mask out every every window, and take down outdoor light fixtures and rain gutters. At the end of each day, they were just as meticulous in their clean up. We are thrilled with the job they did. We whole-heartedly recommend them for home repair and painting. You can trust them to show up, do a full day of work, behave like professionals, be very fairly priced.

John reconstructed our 20 year old porch. Looks amazing. Thank you John!read more

We had two bedrooms painted. Professional, friendly from beginning to end. We definitely recommend…read moreusing this business. Lou did a great job! We are so pleased!

Must be independently wealthy and not really need the business. Received an estimate for a 9 X 13…read morebedroom, for over $450.00. Not a particularly difficult job. One color all around including trim. Ceiling included. When we questioned the price, he said well you can get someone cheaper maybe a criminal. Just the attitude alone sends up a red flag and screams DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY.

We used a Happy Home Maintenance for a number of projects. The did crown molding, replacement of…read morevanity countertops and removing vinyl flooring with tile in a bathroom. Gene did excellent work. We then hired A Happy Home to do a complete kitchen remodel which was done in three weeks. Excellent craftsmanship, easy to work with and utilized quality materials. So this company does everything from handyman work to full kitchen remodels. In would highly recommend using them. Gene is a true professional and has an incredible work ethic.

We are so glad we hired A Happy Home to do some jobs in out house - a kitchen backsplash and crown…read moremolding in the 'great room'. From the estimating phase to the completion Gene and Kevin did a marvelous job. They arrived on time and finished the job in the time estimated. They kept the job site clean and left with the area looking as clean as it did before they arrived. We can't praise A Happy Home enough for the job they did.