If you value your life and the life of others DO NOT HIRE KENNETH LIPPARD OF BRUIN BUILDS. We took him to court June 22nd 2023, case # S23-0026J5 for building a two story barn apartment while disregarding building regulations resulting in a hazardous and unsafe build. The two story apartment had started to collapse, and anyone unfortunate to be inside would be hurt or killed, especially as we had a HVAC unit installed on the second floor. We won the case of course, but as yet we still have not received a penny from Kenneth. We had to pay another contractor to demolish the whole build as it was a deathtrap. Kenneth used inadequate materials for the job resulting in the walls bowing in by THREE inches. Kenneth was informed and shown these violations and agreed to our request for compensation. He then refused to answer phone calls, emails, texts or letters. These are SOME of the issues discovered from an inspection. Kenneth used 2 x 4's not 2 x 6's for 10 foot high walls. Ceiling joists were caving in under pressure as Kenneth used 2 x 6's for a 16 foot span when 2 x 10's must be used. No door headers were used to transfer load. When building stud walls, no more than 2 top plates must be in place, if more used it will cause pivot points. In this case there were 3 causing the wall to bow out. Stairway ceiling joist was not anchored to supporting wall but held in place by only 2 screws into hollow brick. Floor joists on 2nd floor must be framed in with caps to hold joists in place and to keep them from turning over, this was not done. Upstairs bedroom wall had no support to keep wall from pushing inwards or outwards. It was free standing. That's not all, an inspection from a master electrician discovered and testified in court that there were several unsafe electrical code violations that could have led to loss of property or life. If anyone wants to know more, we have all the documentation and photos which we presented to the judge. Do your homework and don't hire this guy, he is dangerous! read more

**5 Stars - Highly Recommended!** As a 25-year-old woman living alone, hiring someone to come into your home can feel daunting, but hiring Bruin Builds Handyman was one of the best decisions I've made! From the moment I reached out, he was professional, kind, and incredibly responsive. He arrived *right on time* (which is rare these days!), greeted me politely, and even wore shoe covers without me asking--such a thoughtful touch. He fixed my toilet quickly and explained the issue in a way that made me feel informed but not overwhelmed. Then, he moved on to a malfunctioning light fixture in my living room. It wasn't just a quick fix--he checked the wiring to make sure everything was safe, which I really appreciated. Throughout the process, I felt completely at ease. He was respectful, professional, and I could tell he took pride in his work. Plus, he cleaned up everything afterward, leaving my space looking even better than before. For anyone looking for a handyman who is *skilled, punctual,* and genuinely cares about his clients, I can't recommend Kenneth enough. He's the kind of person you immediately feel you can trust, and his work speaks for itself! Thank you, for making my home feel safe and functional again! If you're on the fence about who to hire, take this as your sign--he's the best! read more

ABOVE AND BEYOND SERVICE! Bruin Builds Handyman Services came through for me in a big way! I had an emergency leak spreading across my ceiling, and with a family reunion just days away, I needed help fast. Bruin Builds didn't just meet my expectations--they exceeded them! They arrived quickly, diagnosed the problem with my AC drain line, and fixed it right on the spot. Not only that, but they repaired the ceiling seamlessly. It's like the leak never happened! What really impressed me was that they came in under budget--no hidden fees, just honest, quality work. Thanks to Bruin Builds, my house was in perfect shape for the reunion, and I didn't have to stress about a thing. If you need a dependable, skilled handyman who delivers exceptional results, Bruin Builds is the one to call. Highly recommend! read more

Sooo. I'm updating my original review. I had him out to fix my water heater little more than a week ago that was spraying water everywhere. Turned out it was my supply line, he even had it on his van, so he put in a new cutoff valve(who knew you needed one? Lol) and a flex line. Was so happy had him schedule some other stuff and he was out yesterday. Took care of mounting my TV, replacing a fan, and fixed my sprinklersm was super nice, fast and very reasonable. If you need a handyman call the bear, Bruin the handy bear that is. read more

Kenneth with Bruin Builds is great! He has replaced 2 ceiling fans for me and a bathroom sink faucet fixture and just recently replaced my dishwasher along with under the sink water valves. His work is high quality and his prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend! I plan to use him again soon for some fence repair/replacement and patio cover repair. He is my go to handyman and I am so glad I found him! read more

Had my tenant call about a water leak in the ceiling. Bruin Builds got a person out immediately, the leaking AC drain line fixed, and on top of the ceiling patch as quick and smooth as i could ask, all for a very fair price. And an exceedingly happy and relieved tenant. Bruin Builds is my new go to contractor for all my repairs read more

To be honest, this is the best handyman that has ever stepped foot in my home. Everything that I had problems with is now a thing of the past. The best part about this whole thing was the fact that I didn't have to pay as much as I thought I would. I am telling everyone how good of a service that was given to me. read more

I have had the pleasure of contracting out Kenneth, with Bruin Builds on a few projects. Because of his experience in repair's and remodeling, he is extremely cost effective in maximizing space and design. Kenneth is extremely professional and affordable. He would be a great asset for any project. read more

Had them out yesterday to repair my leaking water heater. He arrived as promised, got it taken care of fast, and everything went perfect, and for what he promised. So I asked him to look into why I had a breaker tripping, and boy I'm glad I did before we had a fore(there was staple thru the wire) read more

In response to your blatant lies.. My experience with you is that you lie, you have no integrity or morals and your services are SHIT! If you decide to you this person. Do not give a deposit! && use a credit card so that if he deceives you, you can dispute charges. ‍ no stars from me! read more

Very professional. I got my ceiling fan and faucet replaced by this company. Very pleased with their work. Left everything clean. Answered any questions I had. Would definitely call them again. Thanks read more

Kenneth does great work! I'm a repeat customer and he has helped me update my house! I highly recommend Kenneth as a handyman.

Do not hire this conman. He doesn't do anything but steal your money and leave the job unfinished.