I unfortunately hired Randy in June of 2022 to complete a renovation project on a rental property…read morethat included repairing the front porch and getting two units into rent ready condition. We entered into a standard agreement in which our company paid material costs directly and issued payment for half the labor upfront. The project was expected to be completed within approximately one month, but what followed was an unending series of excuses that extended the timeline several months. By November, he made the claim that the project was essentially completed, and he was only two days away from finishing up. He then asked for an additional installment payment equal to 50% of the second half of the labor cost, which we paid to him. When called four days later to confirm the completion of work he stated that he had a heart attack and he wouldn't be finishing the project (in addition to this claim, he added that two of his sons, upon hearing the news of his heart attack, got into a car wreck on their way to the hospital and were taken to the ICU themselves). We then immediately scheduled an inspection of the property, which uncovered a trivially amount of work had been completed (see pictures attached). The entire time he had been giving updates on the progress of the project, yet none of items in the scope of work were even close to be finished. We initially attempted to work with him to ensure the remainder of the project was completed in a swift manner, but he blocked our phone number. We then reached out to him via a secondary phone (unknown to him) asking for his availability to complete work on a property of ours in Dekalb, to which he replied that he was. You can make your own conclusions about his claim of health issues, but I believe the answer is clear. Under no circumstances would I hire him, and I hope that this serves as a warning for anyone who is thinking of employing him. If for some reason, you are still considering his services, I would be more than happy to connect to provide further details. TLDR: Do not hire Randy Smith of Sycamore / Dekalb, IL (aka Smith Handyman Services or RJ Contractor). We contracted with him to complete a home renovation. He claimed the project was two days from being complete and received $5,400 in labor payments. However, trivial progress was made and he refused to finish the job.

We hired them for a kitchen remodel, two bathroom remodels, and a variety of smaller projects, and…read morewe couldn't be happier with the results. Every project was completed with great attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship. Joe is honest, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, but what really sets him apart is how easy he is to work with. He truly listens, offers thoughtful guidance, and works with you to bring your vision to life. We've had such a positive experience from start to finish and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality remodeling work.

Does an excellent job and takes care of details so that the job is done professionally and as…read moreexpected.

Bob Loos did an amazing job on our deck, repairing an area on our eves and some outdoor chairs! It…read morewasn't handyman stuff ..it was fine carpentry fitted work! We are so happy to have found him. My husband said we should adopt him before someone else does!

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Josh has done several projects for me from Handyman , electrical, plumbing and remodeling a…read morebathroom. He is knowledgeable, reliable and I highly recommend him. I am so glad I found him as I now have someone I can call for all my projects.

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Dan Cheesman of Dan's Remodeling and repair did a small job of installing 2 interior doors for me…read more He totally botched the job, charged me double for handles that he installed wrong, I had to buy 2 new ones. He damaged the door frame and freshly painted wall of my brand new home. The doors look horrible, he did not paint them as agreed and they are dirty and marked up. I would not recommend this man, he took advantage of me, without a doubt. He was recommended by a local Lowes store and I have also advised them of his shoddy workmanship.

If I could give a zero I would. Sent a request for a quote and download pictures and never heard…read morefrom them. Do not use them, go somewhere else

Very limited knowledge, and does not do quality work and is very over priced, also leaves things…read morehanging for days with no communication. Lack of maturity and experiance for this type of work.

We wanted two ceiling fans installed in bedrooms without overhead lights. They were professional,…read morethorough, and friendly. They even vacuumed up after they were done. We will definitely call them for future projects!

These guys are really nice and do good work. I had a chandelier I needed hung on an 18' ceiling on…read moreshort notice right before the holiday and they took the extra effort to squeeze me in and get the job done before he holiday. On top of that they had reasonable prices (only charged a service call fee). I would recommend them.

Butler's handyman service provided excellent sevice at a very reasonable price. They offered…read morepackaged, bundled pricing making the cost even more affordable. ​​The completed work included shower walls installed with a soap niche, drywall patching, shower tilIng and floor tile installation. Darrell is a friendly and highly competent handyman. He offered great insight and ideas. I recommend him and Butler highly.

We have had two (so far!) great experiences with Darrell and his business Butler's handyman…read moreservice. The first time I was desperate. A home inspection that came in late required us to put in handrails on two stairways. We are new to the community and could find no one. Darrell gave me a quote and came and did the work. His work was solid. He was professional and done quickly. My husband and I were so grateful! Because the work had been so good on the handrails, we talked to him about a couple of other odd jobs and our new home he installed a pantry, medicine cabinet, and was honest with us about the fact we would not be able to install a garbage disposal. In addition he did a few other odd jobs while he was here. His work is always top-notch, he is pleasant to deal with, and we have been more than satisfied. I would say that you get what you pay for. His work isn't cheap, but his quality is outstanding and he is very good to work with. We are in the process of having him come back and do more work. He is helping us make our house a home!