I reached out to Loyal Handyman to install a several Ring floodlights on our house and garage. The…read moreowner was very responsive through Yelp messaging, with a quote for $260, which seemed fair compared to others. He was able to send out a handyman at my next available time, which was less than a week later. The handyman arrived at the time quoted, and we went over the job. He was very respectful of our home, removing his shoes without being asked. He did the job efficiently and checked in along the way, which helped because there was a little confusion about which light to put on the garage. That was resolved quickly, and we were all set. I would recommend Loyal Handyman as a reliable, responsive company that gets the job done right.

Scheduling was quick and easy. Meir arrived at the appointed time. The job was relatively simple…read more(remove garbage disposal unit and install standard piping). This was completed in about 40 mins and was told to call/text if anything went wrong. Overall a quick and easy process. Would highly recommend.

Denis was great with scheduling, answering questions, sending insurance information, and ironing…read moreout scope of work needed. Electrician Leo Nunez did a fantastic job upgrading the situation at my condo - ran a new cable through to my kitchen so my toaster over could have its own dedicated outlet. He showed me how the wires were actually burning and were a fire hazard before due to pulling so much power to the same outlet. He also hard-wired a new power strip in my office and another in my bedroom, replacing the tangled and unsightly mess of extension cords. Everything looks so much neater and organized. Leo was friendly, professional, and super punctual for both visits.

Outstanding experience with Fix It People!…read more From start to finish, everything was smooth, professional, and efficient. Scheduling was incredibly quick (they were able to get me in the very next day), and communication from the team was clear and proactive throughout the entire process. A special shoutout to Miguel, who handled the work -- he was fantastic. He arrived right on time, was extremely professional, kept the workspace clean, and clearly knew exactly what he was doing. This wasn't a simple install -- it required mounting hardware into a brick wall with proper anchors and sealing -- and Miguel executed it perfectly. The quality of the work is excellent, and everything feels solid and secure. You can tell they take pride in doing things the right way, not just the fast way. Also appreciated how organized the whole process was -- from quote to scheduling to final invoice, it all felt very well run. Value for money, this was worth it. Highly recommend Fix It People, and if you can, ask for Miguel! Will definitely use them again.

Tony and his crew are top-notch! We'd been meaning to repair a drywall issue in our bathroom…read moreceiling for quite some time, and Tony provided a fair, reasonable quote and worked around our tight schedule to get it done. His team was efficient and thorough - within just a few hours, the ceiling looked brand new. We're extremely happy with the results and the overall experience. I've already walked Tony through a few additional projects in our apartment and look forward to working with him again soon.

Great pricing: they realized the door itself needed a slightly wider frame, so they did a quick run…read moreto Home Depot to pick up the stuff they needed. From our conversation, they mainly do interior work, so I'll be sure to keep them in mind for anything that goes beyond by DYI skill set. Great guys, great price, great results!

Submitted my request for an estimate on relatively simple projects around my home. It was…read moreovernight on a Thursday evening. The auto reply stated they would do their best to back to me by Friday. I heard nothing Friday nor over the weekend. So not good so far is the best rating I can give.

We hired Norbert and Andre to install walnut acoustic panels on our ceiling. They were incredibly…read moreprofessional, meticulous in their attention to detail and respectful of our home. They worked efficiently to complete the project - including time to get all the materials, install bracing on the ceiling and installing the panels. We are very pleased with how the wood detail turned out - the price they charged was well worth it. We would highly recommend them for projects around your home.

Christian responded to my request immediately. I had a broken kitchen drawer and he was able to…read moreschedule the repair quickly. He fixed the drawer, no problem. I also wanted to use The Good Guys to paint the condo. After paying the deposit I found out that my HOA requires Workmans comp insurance, which Good Guys does not carry. Christian refunded my deposit immediately. I would definitely use The Good Guys again!

I hired The Good Guys Handyman for several small repairs around the apartment, including drywall…read morepatching and minor trim work. Communication was clear from the start and scheduling was easy. The work was done carefully and everything was left clean afterward. Pricing felt fair for the quality delivered. Overall, a smooth and professional experience.

I don't know why I ever bothered contacting anyone else for handyman services…read more Michael has come up more than once when someone in the neighborhood Facebook group has been seeking a handyman. It was my fault that I didn't go with him from the get-go. I had experiences with two others that were terrible: The first one installed a couple things that were falling out by the time he left, and the second one apparently doesn't need business because he didn't respond to me for over 10 days after coming to take a look at what I needed. But anyway, this review is about the AWESOMENESS that is Michael! He responded within a day of my contacting him, which was a great place to start. He asked me to let him know what I needed and set up a time within a week or so. Then he contacted me to let me know he'd had a cancellation and could come three days earlier if I wanted! Yes please!! Michael is so personable. I liked him from the moment I opened the door, literally. One of the first things he said to me was "Can I tell you something about this door?" Apparently he has lots of customers who don't realize their storm doors have a screen and wanted to show me (I already knew though!). The most important task I had for him on this visit was to reattach the handrail that had been removed by some movers, and which had before they removed it been loose and coming out of the wall. That handrail is now rock solid. I honestly think I could hang from it (and I'm not a small gal) and it would not budge. He patched the drywall from where it had been coming out of the wall, and then he checked the remaining four or five handrails in the house to make sure they are equally as strong. He also gave tips on some filters for the furnace, and suggestions for smoke detectors--which was very timely, because I had been researching them before he visited. He's not inexpensive but he's worth every darn penny. I won't ever use another handyman whilst I live here, and I'm already feeling sad in my heart that if/when we do move, it'll probably be to a near suburb or outlying neighborhood like Norwood Park that he doesn't service and I'm mourning the loss of this awesome dude as my go-to handymensch.

While Michael certainly doesn't need another 5 star review, I'm going to give him one, anyway. Our…read moregarbage disposal was broken. Before coming out, he suggested we try something to see if we easily could fix it ourselves, essentially, potentially talking himself out of a job. When we couldn't, he came out. Between the email exchange and the visit, I came up with a list of to do's, including the disposal, toilet issues, door and shelf issues, lighting problems, etc. In addition to fixing them all, he gave me a long list of ideas and recommendations and easy fix its from air filters to fire/carbon monoxide detectors, to ceiling fans, to water heaters, and the list goes on. All in an hour. It was a tremendous value for the money. I can't recommend Michael enough.

Wonderful -- Tim nailed it, was extremely communicative, and was helpful at ensuring this project…read morewas handled professionally, safely and on time. He's got great knowledge on all things home projects-- both small and big-- and we used him for a project with a reporter that was high stakes, and he nailed it. Much appreciated, and can't wait to hopefully work with him and his team again!

I first hired Tim about a year ago to do some custom shelving for me. Needless to say, this review…read moreis LONG overdue! If I could give him 10 stars, I would happily do so! He's reliable (a rarity in this day and age), he's honest (an even bigger rarity), and he's extremely professional. So much so, I re hired him 2 more times! Once to assemble and install a ceiling fan and another time to do an interior design project I've been working on. Review on that coming soon. I would, without a doubt, hire him for any creative handyman needs! Well worth it!

When do you know you're an adult? When you're giddy over your hooded microwave being vented…read moreoutside. Our smoke detectors are wired and when one goes off, they all do. The one near our kitchen is super sensitive and more than once I've woken my husband up from a dead sleep when it went off. Even with multiple windows open, a fan circulating air and the microwave fan. Said smoke detector was replaced because I accidentally broke the first one trying to turn it off. I'm sure our neighbors think we're awful cooks who burn all our food. I found Ken through some reviews on here and a recommendation from a co-worker. He was responsive, reasonable, and went through in detail his plan. If you don't properly flash it, you can end up with water issues. Ken removed the old microwave, vented the new microwave out the side of the house, and extended our backsplash, a project we'd not gotten around to doing. We were and still are very pleased with his work. He was also kind to our cat Mel who insisted on supervising his work up close and personal. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Ken again.

Mediocre experience and high prices with a side of irritable. It's like a different person from the…read moreone in the reviews showed up, but it was him. Yes, he basically knows what he is doing, but I had more work to do around the house and hired someone else and was more satisfied.

Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience with Chicagoland handyman. I was looking for a…read morehandyman to complete a few projects in my home. The repairman that I initially spoke with over the phone was super responsive and very polite. I was so impressed by the Yelp reviews and by the phone call that I immediately scheduled an appointment with him. After I finished setting up the service appointment we discussed the time, location, and other details. I immediately placed an order from my local hardware store and to have all the items (appliances) shipped to my home. The day before the scheduled appointment the repairman messaged me that he made a mistake and that he was supposed to schedule my appointment for the following day. He also mentioned that I did not send him a deposit to lock in my appointment as if I lost the appointment due to not paying him a deposit. I was confused! We never discussed a deposit or a deposit amount when I spoke with the handyman over the phone. I did not see the other Yelpers reference in their post anything about Zelle quick paying their repairman for a deposit. I thought something was odd I immediately thanked him for his time and told him I would not need his company to complete the repairs!

Our large deck needed to be replaced and Dennis did a fantastic job. Reliable, responsive, and…read moreaffordable. Would highly recommend!

The problem: Andersen inswing patio door very difficult to open & close. There were two problems:…read more worn out weatherstripping gasket and need for adjustment for this complicated door. It took 2 visits to measure to the satisfaction of Andersen to correctly identify the right replacement gasket (Andersen may have as many as 20 models). Before the repairs, I had to slam the door vigorously and finish by kicking the door in order to get it closed. Thieves robbed my next door neighbor, perhaps having seen how difficult it would be to open my door! After repairs, the back door can now be opened & closed like a normal door. It has proper weatherstripping that makes it more energy efficient. Good job, difficult, but mission was accomplished.

Eager and enthusiastic about repairs, however, did not respond with an estimate despite several…read morerequests. Not a good sign if they are incapable of communicating delays or some other barrier that prevents completion of the job.