I contacted Steve to have him do a few small projects around my house. He was very responsive, and…read morecame to look at the job in a timely manner. He walked me through the work he would be doing, and was quick with a estimated cost. I hired him for the job over another handyman because he seemed very honest. Steve got to work on the day we schedule, and did a great job. His price was competitive, finished early, and was easy to work with. It's hard to find a good handyman you can trust. We are lucky we found Steve. It's nice knowing I have someone I can always call for projects that I trust. Thanks Steve!

How do you write a review for someone who has literally changed your life?…read moreI don't have the words to express the joy, satisfaction, and content that I have felt since Maintenance Made Easy has come into my life. They gave me something that I desperately needed. TIME! To make a long story short, my husband and I purchased a 1930's brick bungalow 11 years ago. Being naive, it was the vintage Chambers Stove that won us over. We've had to constantly upgrade, refinish, redo, and remodel. We remodeled our kitchen 4 years ago around this vintage stove. At that time, we were willing to live without a dishwasher. I wasn't willing to sacrifice storage space in place of a dishwasher. I have never had a dishwasher in my life, it didn't seem to be a necessity. Fast forward to today. I have my own OCD foodie. He's 4 years old and refuses to use the same utensils for foods that are sweet or salty. Dishes were piling up, and I felt as if I was constantly washing dishes. Stuff didn't feel clean. After spending a few afternoons at a friend's house, playing with her dishwasher, and fearing the hoarding habits that run rampant in both of our families, the time had come. I really didn't need to have 4 junk drawers or a cabinet full of misc pans that were never used. We bought a dishwasher. Had no idea that they would not install it if there was not an old one in place. We called a friend for a quote; he promised that he would try to install it for us in a few weeks. That box sat in my kitchen for almost a month. I hate to wait. I sent inquiries through Service Magic, and called several contractors on Yelp. Maintenance Made Easy called me immediately. Bonus, they were able to come within the week. These guys are incredible. I needed to have the plumbing and electrical pulled in order to have a dishwasher. I also needed to have the cabinets and drawers removed. This was not an easy task due to the layout of our kitchen. It could not go alongside the sink as each cabinet was barely 17 inches wide. The only place that it could be put was around the corner, under the counter almost 4 feet away. I liked that Bill and his worker put thought into it, that they did not just give me what I wanted to get the job. They measured, they did their homework. They had to make sure that the discharge tube would not back up due to the distance. The job that they did was incredible. They also retrofit a small cabinet for me to slide in baking tins and cutting boards with the extra space. I am so happy and thrilled to have a dishwasher that I could scream. The time that it has given me is priceless. I will not use any other contractor other than Maintenance Made Easy. They are the best and they are fair. They are also quick, clean, and great guys to have around. P.S. Imagine having Ray Liotta and Lloyd Bridges doing work at your house. My husband didn't think that it was funny, but I got a kick out of it.

Bill was very unfriendly and unappreciative on telephone calls I made regarding doing business with…read morehim. He was very standoffish and at times, very defensive, sarcastic and disinterested in anything I had to say. The maintenance man was fine and completed repairs well. However, Bill treated me improperly on the phone which is unacceptable representing himself as owner of the company. Dennis A.

We had a very old automatic garage door dating back from early 1960's that was in need of…read morereplacement. Mike and his team suggested the right type of door to replace it, took measurements, and returned with the new door and all of the hardware involved to install it within a weeks time. They also removed all of the old equipment and hauled it away. Everyone was very courteous. Our old wooden garage made it more difficult to install than it might have been, as not every side was quite even, but they were able to adjust their installation accordingly;

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!

Reasonably priced however I requested work for a ceiling patch up job and requested that it look…read moreflat which it did not after the 1st 2 coats of spackle. The initial price included up to 2 hours of which he worked about 1-1hr15 minutes. He charged an extra hour to apply a 3rd coat. He also forgot to do touch up painting initially which he said he'd do but did a mediocre job after he came back so I will need to repaint anyways. Communication was okay. He does ask for a deposit.

He's competent, goes above and beyond, friendly & trustworthy…read more Thinks on his feet Doesn't overcharge and reasonable Will hire again

We put out a Yelp quote for hanging 2 ceiling fans, installing 4 GCFI outlets and 4 ceiling-mounted…read morelights 20 feet high, and given many cancellations and rejections, Tom @ Handyman Next Door answered promptly. We spent a bit of time discussing the job, its basic details and cost, and Tom stated he'd complete the job this coming Saturday morning. Instead, Tom requested to come a day earlier a few hours later, and arrived on Friday, finishing all of the tasks that we'd discussed without issue. We're thankful for his services, expertise and candor, and would readily hire him again and recommend him to Yelpers looking for smaller, punch list-oriented tasks.

Set up appointment to fix kitchen cabinet hinges in 6 condo units. No show for appointment and no…read moreanswer to phone. Especially annoying because now I have to arrange tenants being home for someone else.

Jacob is THE BEST handyman we have EVER had! I can't say enough good things about him - always on…read moretime, SUPER polite, always talks though projects with you and asks questions throughout to make sure you are on the same page. He has hung drapery rods (in difficult spots!) for us, hung heavy artwork in masonry, hung chandeliers on 25' ceilings, and more! He is a delight to be around - he's an all around great guy. I highly recommend Jacob - you won't be disappointed!

We have used Dan multiple times for a variety of projects around the house. The work ranged from…read morepicture hanging to electrical work to installing unusual items such as lights for artwork. Dan is responsive to messages and has always arrived right on time. Dan's work is excellent---he takes the time to explain options when available and offers recommendations on the most efficient way of completing the task. Elite Handyman provides an exceptional value--high quality work at an appropriate price point- and is highly recommended for any handyman type services needed.

So far, I would absolutely recommend Dan & Greg. It has been so difficult to find anybody reliable…read moreto do various smaller jobs around the house in the area. So, I reached out to Dan after finding them online. Dan was quick to respond. I was unable to make it for the initial quoting, but my fiancé called me after the meeting feeling confident & comfortable moving forward with Elite - saying Dan was polite and professional. Since, the initial quoting Dan & I had been going back and forth about the various jobs - not once did I feel he was pushy or impatient with my indecisiveness. He gave me options for each job I had inquired about. I'd ask for his input and not once did I feel he was pulling a sales job on me. Dan was available whenever I could make the time. We have a busy month, but scheduled for him to start at the end of March. However, my son got sick and stayed home from school today - I texted Dan the night before letting him know I'd be around if by chance he'd be available. The next day he came with Greg while in between jobs and it was perfect. The jobs weren't super difficult, but they were quick! Dan & Greg were super easy talk to respectful and full of knowledge. I felt comfortable the moment we shook hands and we introduced themselves. The price was fair and honest. I look forward to working with them for more complex jobs in the near future.

OMG This entire project of putting in a walk in closet off…read moremy bathroom was a total disaster!! Al started the job in August, and January still not finished. He would show up at noon and leave at 3.. His work was so awful Unbelievable! The floor he put in was so wobbly .. bottom line I had another contractor come in .. and he had to RIP OUT EVERYTHING that Al had done. Al cut a board that was a load bearing board Architectural damage... if left that way He never put the insulation back in.. No heat or air BTW all of this was in the contract!! Nothing was done properly

July 4th weekend.. massive storms... backyard is like a lake.. all that water decided it has to go…read moresomewhere, why not my basement. Now I have 2 feet of standing water in my gross basement. Mechanicals a re destroyed furniture is floating around. A real mess. Not only do I have a real mess, but my tenants have no hot water and I need help quickly. It's a holiday though and nobody wants to help. Insurance loopholes its way out of this one, my usual guys are out of town. Luckily my super tenant starts asking around and his CTA bus driver has a neighbor who might be able to help. Enter Al of Helping Handyman Work This was a messy job, that I was trying to manage from overseas and I am so grateful that Al's neighbor drives a CTA bus because he totally came through. He and his crew were communicative, always on time and happy to do a pretty messy and complicated job. In the end Helping Handyman Work did the following: Purchased / delivered & installed 2 new water heaters Demo'd an old deck Remediated a wet / damp basement (cutting out dry wall, bleaching impacted areas) Identified the root cause for my water (deteriorated foundation) Fixed the foundation Rebuilt a stair case Hauled away all junk They did this all within a week and at a very competitive price. I am so grateful to have met Al. He really came through when we needed him. He is an honest guy who will give you a good price on good work. He will be my first call next time I need any help.