Chickys Handyman

Boss Construction recently built me an under the deck screen house with a fabulous bar! Allen is…read morereliable, professional, and timely. He is easy to contact and always gets back to me in a timely manner. He definitely knows what he is doing and was able to answer any questions I had about what was being done, or what would work best for the project. Soon after this project I needed new stairs put in for my main entrance onto my deck. The stairs I had were old and not built properly. Allen came in and took the existing stairs out, and not only built structurally sound new stairs but added additional steps to make it easier to go up and down. I rely on Boss Construction for all my projects, whether big (building the screen house and stairs and installing flooring) or small (painting, installing doorknobs, and hanging things around the house). I will definitely be using Boss Construction again for any projects I need done and highly recommend him!

From the owner: Boss Construction and Handyman Services provides all interior and exterior work for the lowest…read moreprice possible. Free on-site estimates for all jobs.

SRG Home Solutions

I originally hired Scott to paint our storage shed. The work he did on this poor sad shed was…read morenothing but amazing. I have included photos because no words could adequately describe the wonderful job he did. After seeing the quality of his work I asked him to remove a unused patio door that has been in bedroom since we purchased the home. He removed it and you cannot tell there was ever a door there. The wall repair is perfect. I'm fussy and believe me this is fantastic workmanship. We were going to paint the room ourselves but seeing the great work Scott had already done we asked him to do it and again...perfection. I recommend Scott Gramstorff for any home improvement needs. We had always done our own work but as times get busier we needed help. My husband said it was the best money he's ever spent.

Scott replaced the front and side solid and storm doors on my mothers home. He did an amazing job,…read morethe home looks beautiful. He was so meticulous with the frame work. We later hired him to do some remodeling in our basement, and again everything was done to perfection. Such a nice person to work with, so professional.

Vessen Home Improvements

4.9

(65 reviews)

I can't recommend Vessen Home Improvements highly enough. Serge, the owner, was outstanding from…read morestart to finish. I contacted him after, unfortunately, hiring another contractor only three months earlier who did a sloppy job and left me looking at crooked doors every day. Serge and his team came in, replaced all of them, and the workmanship was outstanding. Our project involved replacing 13 interior doors (including 3 double door closets), and because our home has non-standard door sizes, it required extensive measuring and planning. Serge took the time to carefully measure everything multiple times and even researched the best sources to find the right doors rather than taking shortcuts. He also replaced a bathroom threshold and completed a few other projects, all with the same attention to detail. Throughout the project, Serge was exceptionally communicative, professional, and reliable. His crew was hardworking, respectful, quiet, and left the house clean at the end of each day. Most importantly, the quality of the workmanship was exceptional. Serge is a true perfectionist, and it shows in every detail. The doors fit perfectly, operate smoothly, and the finished product exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for someone who takes pride in his work, communicates well, and delivers outstanding craftsmanship, I would wholeheartedly recommend Serge and his team.

quality repair, good communications!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Jack Of All Trades Property Services

(3 reviews)

Great service, very knowledgeable and friendly. He came to replace my garbage disposal and he…read morereplaced it because it was dead. Very quick, very courteous certainly recommend.

I highly recommend Jackson/Jack of all Trades! Jackson was professional, flexible, a clear…read morecommunicator, and did a WONDERFUL job on our stairs and bannister. I am very impressed.

Hailson's Handyman and Household Services

I have used Dave's services on several occasions. He is a very versatile handyman and was able to…read morecomplete each job on time and for the quoted cost. His painting skills are excellent and I would highly recommend him for any painting job. I have also had him build a wall to create a laundry room in my basement and put a tile floor in a bathroom. Each of these jobs reinforced the idea that hiring a professional is cost effective and WAYYY better than doing the work myself! I have recommended Dave Hailson to many friends and co-workers and they have all been very happy with his work.

From the owner: If I had to pick a specialtie it would be painting. But I do all kinds of stuff.read more

J & T Home Improvements

(4 reviews)

My wife and I bought a 1950s colonial fixer-upper about a year ago and had a laundry list of things…read moreto upgrade/renovate. The biggest centerpiece of the job being a full kitchen/dining room renovation, but also including fixing up a porch, half-bathroom, and installing a new custom-sized basement exterior door. Jim and his crew were great to work with. He was a very thoughtful planner, always thinking of little things to make our designs better (ex: "What if we extended the wainscoting around the corner to carry the flow?" and "We should use a larger handle on this cabinet so that it doesn't put stress on the wood.") He definitely has an eye for detail. He ran a tight ship, making sure that his crew cleaned up at the end of the day and organized all of their tools, as we were living in the house during the project and the last thing we wanted was a messy and hazardous area. Would definitely recommend to others.

I almost wish I had more issues just so I could call J&T to come back and do more work! They are…read moreexceptional! We recently had them replace all our windows and fix the cedar wood siding on our home. They do an amazing job, reasonably priced, and Jimmy is a pleasure to work with. His communication skills and expertise are comforting. I will absolutely use them again in the future and highly recommend you use them as well!

MKJC Carpentry

4.5

(36 reviews)

I received a recommendation to use Stan to redo my backstairs and landing with composite and…read moremaintenance free materials. Stan came over, saw my situation and right away knew exactly what I want. He saw that it was very narrow and said he can make it a little wider. While he was there, I mentioned that I want to have my foundation wall finished with stucco. He told me he has a guy who can do that too. Well, I got a couple of other quotes from others and I knew after that Stan was the right guy for the job. His numbers are very reasonable and I can tell he knew what he was doing. Stan has a great crew who showed up early and worked professionally. Good guys! The stairs, landing and the masonry work came out perfect!

Stan and his team were communicative and professional. Finding contractors that stay on time and…read morerespond to emails/text quickly is not easy. After hours of trying to find the right contracter, Stan checked the boxes on both counts. Him and his team did an excellent job taking apart our leaky deck and making a new one. Would 100% recommend him for your carpentry needs. Thanks, Stan!

Blue Hammer Construction

They replaced the dripping faucet, period. But the review has to have at least 85 characters.read more

We hired Blue Hammer to install a new kitchen faucet and shower head for us and they did a…read morewonderful job. Showed up on time, completed the job very efficiently, polite guys and cleaned up thoroughly. Would hire them again in a heartbeat.

Twomey & Legare Contracting

4.4

(13 reviews)

I had an amazing experience working with Twomey and Legare Contracting! They were professional,…read morereliable, and delivered fantastic work on schedule. The team was easy to communicate with and clearly love what they do. I highly recommend them to anyone in the North Andover area looking a trust worthy valued company.

I had Twomey and Legare put siding on my house two years ago. The did such a great job I hired them…read moreto put a shed dormer across the back oh my little cape cod house. I cannot say enough about this company. Not only are they superb carpenters and contractors, taking pride in doing things right, but they are excellent communicators and respectful nice people. This was a huge job - removing half the roof, demoing the upstairs, adding framing, walls, insulation, a full bathroom, painting, finishing, etc. Through every step of the way the company was efficient, organized and neat, and kept to the predicted time table. I highly recommend them. I am thrilled with every aspect of the process and result.

Boston Hardwood Decks

4.8

(13 reviews)

Boston Hardwood Decks did a fantastic job building a new porch for me! They listened to my feedback…read moreand built exactly what i wanted. I'm excited to enjoy my deck for years to come! Josh and his team were responsive and friendly in all our correspondence.

Joshua and Josh were meticulous at every point in the process, from planning, to building and final…read morewalkthrough. The daily progress updates with photos were greatly appreciated! Finally a builder with integrity and professionalism!!! Can't say enough great things about this company. Thanks guys for building my mom a safe ramp off the deck - she loves it!

Diamond Dave

Had a great experience with Diamond Dave Exteriors and Carpentry. Dave was easy to work with,…read moreshowed up when he said he would, and did quality work. Everything came out looking great and you can tell he really cares about what he does. Super happy with the results and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing exterior or carpentry work.

Great service. Reasonably priced. I bought a PAX system that I wanted to look built in and then…read morealso molding I wanted to hang. He did an awesome job. I painted everything and filled in gaps - I said I would. This pic is after I painted. I absolutely love it! And is even better than I thought it would be.

Inspired Closets Boston

4.8

(16 reviews)

From the design process with Lucas to installation by Ravi, the entire experience was fantastic! I…read morereviewed 3-D plans and chose from a few options. The installed closets look exactly like the plans. Ravi arrived exactly on time and finished just when he estimated he would. He put down padded tarps over my hardwood floors to protect them and cleaned up after he finished. Excellent experience!

It was a wonderful experience doing business with this company. The designer, David, did a…read morefantastic job. He came well-prepared to do all the measurements and listen to what my husband and I wanted. During the virtual call to discuss the proposal, he suggested different ways to maximize the space with some specific items and designed the closets that fit us the most. He was very patient and helpful throughout the process and made sure to accommodate proposed changes. On the installation day, Miguel and Nate came on time. They were very professional and efficient. When they moved materials and tools to my place, they protected my place from different angles without having any scratches and scuffs. After the installation was done, they ensured we were satisfied with the finished look and they also helped clean the closets. Everyone from Inspired Closets went above and beyond to make us happy and satisfy the products. Thank you so much for the incredible job! We will definitely work with Inspired Closets in the future. Highly recommend!!

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4.2

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Ryan is wonderful to work with. Knowledgeable, honest, very fair pricing and hard working. A true…read moreprofessional. The work was done on time and it was done the "right way"'. He even went back to the store because some spindles were a little warped (and *maybe* could have passed, but, he did not want to just leave his work looking like that). We had our railings replaced and they look great! I am so happy with the whole project from beginning to end. Ryan is a pleasure to work with, he made the whole process so easy. I highly recommend him!

Guzman Fine Carpentry

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DJK Contracting

4.1

(7 reviews)

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Mendi Works

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Odds & Ends Handyman Service

3.0

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(4 reviews)

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