I was trying to replace a moen cartridge. The screw holding the handle on was over 60 yrs old slot…read morehead rusty and stripped. I have changed it before (over 20 yrs) but couldn't get the screw out and now the cartridge had slid around to where cold was hot and hot was cold. Didn't have the stones or parts to just start cutting things off and i live with 3 women who weren't going to put up with the only shower being out of order for long. Called Szabo plumbing around 5 pm on a friday night. The next morning Joe, from Szabo, sent me a text message and told me not to fear. No walls were going to be opened and he would take fine care of me. Even sent me pictures of other jobs he had done. He arrived about an hour later and had me kill the water to the house. About 45 minutes to maybe an hour later, I not only had a new cartridge installed, but also a new escutcheon plate, pull handle and a new fully functioning shower diverter. I paid for the work done, you can't get quality work and expect to pay discount prices. Joe's work was professional and beyond and trust me, Szabo plumbing and Joe's contact info got saved to my contact list. I now have a recommendation if someone asks me: "Do you know a good plumber?" Job well done Szabo Plumbing and Joe. Thanks, John and his 3 happy ladies.

Charlie did a terrific job replacing our failed toilet seal ring and leveling the toilet to…read morehopefully prevent this in future. We really appreciated a courtesy call ahead of the scheduled appointment. The guys showed up on time, had booties ready to go and generally took extra care to keep things neat, tidy and not scuff the walls or dirty up the floor (which sometimes happens.) The cost of the repair was clearly communicated as 2 possible options depending on the discovery, we got lucky and the cheapest option won! With that said, the crew didn't take any shortcuts and made sure that the task was completed properly and in a very timely manner. Bonus, when requested, they also gave us an on-the-spot estimate for future improvement work. Very reasonable and no surprises. Looking forward to future projects and service calls. I think we may have found our new plumbing service!

Chicago southwest side single family house built in 1948 and nothing has even been renovated,…read moreoriginal guts and tub. The bathtub almost killed my elderly mother when she slipped and fell trying to step out, so I decided to kill the bathtub before it ended her. Prior to the job, the tub always had drain issues and the water would pool up - due to old/poor drain design. I shopped around for quotes and I will tell you exactly why I went with JoBre Design and Renovation: -JoBre was the most knowledgeable of all the quotes I recieved prior, even from as big as Kohler, and other small contractors - JoBre impressed me with the extensive knowledge when coming to my house and examining everything. -JoBre identified issues and possible issues that were completely missed by other contractors. -The estimate wasn't the most expensive one, but not the cheapest. It was also clear that there could be other issues due to what they find behind the walls. The estimate did not skyrocket, as all additional work and recieipts of sub-contractors brought in were presented at the time issues were found such as: Rotted wood window frame from water damage due to loose tiles. Plumbing/drain issues from out of compliance old plumbing. My priority was SAFETY FIRST, then functionality and design. I am not a design person what so ever, so I asked JoBre to make all of the decisions and choose all of the supplies. JoBre just checked with me on colors and basics before proceeding, which I was fine with. The time estimate to complete was 1 week or less. Because of the unexpected issues that came up, it took approximately a week and a half, and JoBre was literally working 10-12 or more hours a day working to make everything PERFECT and flawless, weekends, weekdays. Just doing demolition on the old tub took an entire day with a sledgehammer, because the tub was old pure cast iron that weighed in excess of 500 pounds. I had a junkyard put me in contact with someone to pick it up - I didn't want to pay extra to have a dumpster outside the house for such small pieces. As you can see the shower is now amazing and JoBre perfected the tiling work one piece at a time. Soft close shower door, drains fast, sprays more water - it is 100% better than what it was. I highly recommend JoBre if you want the job done right and to perfection. If you're looking for a "quickie" express job, JoBre may not be for you - but I can tell you that JoBre will do everything right and keep you informed every step of the way to make sure everything is done right. To add more safety, after these photos I added a Gorilla Grip bathmat and a Stone mat for when you exit the shower.

From the owner: Honest and reliable contractors that focus on ensuring customers receive the absolute best work, at…read morean affordable price. We specialize in kitchens and baths, but can also help with any other work you may need. Your satisfaction is our top priority!

Superb communication. Great results. Fair price. Would hire again…read more Our project was a subfloor repair in our upstairs bathroom. This meant a demo of wood, demo of tile, new carpentry, new tile, reinstall of a fixture, additional pipe, and new baseboards. We decided (without any pressure for add-ons) to extend the work to the whole bathroom floor instead of just the localized area. So our results feel like not just a repair, but a remodel. Things that stood out: Communication - We felt the main point of contact, Anthony, was clear and helpful through the whole process. This is true of every crew member we interactacted with as well. Questions were answered patiently, things were explained clearly, we new what to expect next, there were no overpromises. Everyone that came into our home was respectful. Our input was sought at appropriate times, and we were shown progress consistently. Execution - Everyone seemed competent and capable of the tasks at hand. The results look good, feel good, and inspire confidence. If there was a mess made, it was promptly cleaned up. If there was a concern, it was handled appropriately. Initially I was a little skeptical of the proposed timeline but after seeing the work in action it made sense and was accurate. I would advise any others to just be ready to communicate a little, and inspect the results at each stage, since there might be use of different crews for one stage or another. It felt like a smooth project overall, with a little touchup at the end. Also, someone cleaned our bathroom sink. Didn't even ask for that!

Anthony and his team were great to work with and did excellent work. I was managing an extensive…read morerehab project from another state, and their communication was exactly what I needed. They kept me consistently in the loop and were proactive every step of the way. There were a few items that didn't make it into the original scope of work, and Anthony took care of them without any additional cost. Any change orders I requested were handled professionally and without issue. The project came in on budget and on timeline, and they were also great about offering suggestions and options to help keep costs down. His quote was on the lower end of the others we received, and the quality of work was excellent, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I highly recommend Anthony and his team.

Homeowners, be cautious with 2nd Chance Construction. I paid…read morea $4,845.06 deposit to B. Swick for flooring materials that were never delivered. Communication was inconsistent, and the project lacked a clear timeline. After delays, he sent an untrained worker whose mistakes required hiring another contractor to fix. Home Depot confirmed no orders were placed under his account or my address. Despite promises and a formal demand letter through my attorney, to date, no refund has been issued; instead, they threatened to sue me!! I was left with exposed electrical outlets and unfinished work. Legal action is now underway. Please do your research before hiring. Avoid this company at all costs.

Beware of this contractor Hired them to do a We hired them for a basement renovation, paid cash…read moredeposit. ($4800) to purchase flooring and after full month of empty promises and false starts they vanished and stopped responding to our demands to return our money, causing more damage. After signing a contract and paying a deposit, work began--but within a week, he stopped showing up consistently, choosing to leave for other job sites. In his place, he sent an inexperienced workers doing what appeared to be a DIY-level work. Despite multiple attempts to recover our unused deposit, we've received no response. A formal demand letter from our attorney was sent, but still no resolution. Very disappointing experience. Lesson learned--Yelp referrals aren't always reliable. Do your research and be cautious before trusting these so-called pros. Search state registered businesses, BBB, license, insured and bonded, fake reviews by business partner (wife) that we found for this one and later removed by Yelp.

I had an outdoor electrical outlet and light switch that had rusted and stopped working. Norh…read moreprovided a reasonable, competitive quote and did an excellent job. He clearly explained the work that needed to be done and walked me through everything once the job was completed. The entire experience was professional and straightforward. I'll definitely use Norh and SmallTyme Electric for any future electrical needs and would highly recommend them to others!

Did a great job! Mr.R terminated an old radiant heating system and installed a new wall heater. I…read morewas very satisfied with his work. I would definitely call on him again.

I originally planned to change out my dripping bathroom faucet myself, then decided i would not…read morepush my skill set! Good idea! I called a couple of handyman listings. Frank was responsive, reasonably priced, and made himself promptly available! We scheduled an appointment for the next afternoon, and he called to let me know he could complete the installation earlier than planned! He and another fellow arrived, and completed the job promptly and efficiently despite a glitch or two. Work site was left clean! Faucet and drain are working perfectly! Frank answered some questions that I had, and agreed to provide as estimate for another, larger project that I have in the works. I would not hesitate to call again!

BEWARE - HIRE AT YOUR OWN RISK!…read more ZERO STARS! I recently hired Frank Giannese from Frank's Remodeling and Handyman Services in Oak Lawn, IL, to fix a minor bathroom sink clog. I initially trusted Frank to resolve the issue, but after multiple failed attempts and repeated requests for more money, it became clear that he was taking advantage of my willingness to give him the benefit of the doubt. I always try to support businesses I've worked with before, which is why I gave Frank the opportunity to handle this simple repair. However, after three unsuccessful attempts, I decided to hire a local family-owned plumbing business instead. They resolved the issue in just 20 minutes--whereas Frank spent hours over multiple days with no results, even suggesting the absurd idea of tearing down a wall. Since the issue was never resolved, I requested a partial refund for the incomplete service, but my request was denied. Given this experience, I believe the Better Business Bureau should be contacted regarding these questionable business practices. After looking further into this business, I noticed a pattern of similar complaints, including one from another Yelp reviewer, Karolyn J., who experienced nearly the same issue. This leads me to believe that my previous positive experience with Frank's business was due to Steve, who is no longer with the company. Given my recent experience, I can no longer recommend this business to anyone--family, friends, or even strangers. Save yourself the time, money, and frustration by looking elsewhere. A minor problem shouldn't turn into a major headache.

I was extremely pleased with Keen Remodeling. I contacted them and got immediate responses and…read moredecided to hire them to do my rather small paint job. Terry is very knowledgeable and took his time doing his prep work to make sure to protect all my surfaces. He shows a definite attention to detail, which is so important. The paint job was perfect! I am very happy I went with Keen Remodeling!

From the owner: Keen Remodeling takes pride in providing the best handyman work in the Oak Lawn area. We specialize…read morein kitchen and bath remodeling. Some of our services include ceramic tile installation, painting, drywall work, electrical, plumbing, vinyl flooring, fencing, decking, cabinet installation, and countertop installation. Call us today!

Bledsoe Handyman & Construction is an incredible service. I'm sure like most home owners, it's a…read morechallenge to find a good handyman who can work on a range of home repairs, at the same time being available & keeps appointments on time. Their prices are competitive and they've quickly become my go-to. I've hired them so far for plumbing, electric, flooring & rebuilding my porch just recently. I would highly reccomend them, great work and good team.

Raymond is a solid handyman, responsive, professional, on time and reasonable pricing. As a bonus…read morehe has a great sense of humor. We hired him to build out an unfinished room in the basement and we are happy with the work he did. He completed the job building a wall as well as dry walling the ceiling quickly and was able to add the flooring install to his scope of work. We called him back a couple weeks after to do a few more steps we had planned on doing ourselves, and again, are happy with his work. We would hire him again!

This place does such amazing work. You get the professionalism of a large company but with the…read morehumbleness of a local personal ran business. As I began to ask neighbors around town who did their driveway I started getting the same answer for almost everyone that it was the seal monster! Turns out that company is Jims driveway seal coating. All the work they do looks amazing and the customer service and enthusiasm of the employees is second to none. Hands down a 5 star company