I waited until I had a nice little list of stuff and called Handico (who about three years ago did a great job painting our building's balconies.) My list had plumbing, tiling, carpentry: a real variety. The guy they sent, Tom, was amazing. He did everything and was extremely nice. I can't praise what he did enough. read more

Handico was great! They were prompt in returning my email request for service. I was able to schedule my repairs quickly and they did an awesome job on repairing a closet shelf, fixing my toilet and another small job. The gentleman who did my repairs couldnt have been nicer or more professional! He even gave me tips on how to do one of the smaller repairs myself. I will be back for sure read more

Used HandiCo for the first time at the recommendation of my Realtor for a simple repair. I couldn't have asked for better ... punctual, easy to work with and a job well done. Thanks! read more

I used HandiCo for the first time last week to repair quite a large section of drywall. Their service was excellent. They responded quickly to my emails, arrived promptly and cleaned up when they were done. The work was to a high standard and the final invoice came in under the quoted amount. Very happy, will definitely use them again. read more

Best company for large and small projects. Reliable. On time. Professional. Used them for large paint job and small handyman projects. No job too large or too small. If you are looking for the lowest price shop elsewhere. If you are looking for the job done right you came to the right place. They put together an IKEA storage unit that was supposed to be easy (yeah right). They fixed a hinge on a cabinet in one minute that all my "handy" friends left broken for over a year. Get the picture? Just call them and get all that stuff that needs fixing over with. read more

A good friend recommended Handico to me. She has used them for every type of work. I have had them to my house to handle electrical and plumbing issues. All the handymen are nice, efficient, and do great work. I felt the pricing was very fair. They communicate best through email, which is good for me. I send them my issues with pictures attached and promptly get a reply setting up my appointment. All the workers have been employed there for many years which indicates a great company! read more

We used Handico to repaint all walls in our single family home as well as touch-up a few ceiling areas. Andy's team (Sergio, et al) did a great job. They addressed the few touch-up areas we identified during the week without issue and completed the job in the time frame originally quoted. We needed them to redo the application in the bathroom and remove the caulking, paint and re-caulk which was not originally discussed. This was not a problem for the crew and they did an excellent job. read more

I have used HandiCo multiple times and have been very pleased. They are professional, timely, reliable, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. They will give you an honest assessment and truly attempt to repair first, vs. replace which is rare in the industry. read more

I received a quote from HandiCo for the addition of a single circuit in my breaker box... Not only did they overestimate my job by $600.00, the estimator was rude, and treated me like I was an idiot. These guys are not electricians....they are handymen, plain and simple. If you need something painted, these are your guys. read more

I needed someone to do demolition bc my architect needed to find out what was behind certain walls. The tech called back that morning asking if I minded him showing up and starting 2 hours before the scheduled time. I replied "Come on down!" I all my years of hiring construction and repair types, this was the first time someone came early. The hourly rate was a quite high considering it was demolition not construction, because the guy they sent was way overqualified. What matters is they got me out of a pinch. read more

They were like the days of yore handymen. On time., didnt try to cheat you., knew what they were doing It was like bein' in the twilight zone read more

Prepped our home for sale and they did a good job. They are pretty busy, but they did everything we asked and our home sold. We were happy! read more

in 2010 I was charged $300 for HandiCo to come out and install hardware for 2 bifold doors that wouldn't stay in place. I thought at the time that it was steep, but being ignorant to how much it cost to have a handy man come out to fix something I paid the bill and vowed to try to shop around before hiring the first company I called. Cut to 2 years later when my husband and I decided to replace the third bi-fold door and hardware, but this time do it ourselves. I contacted HandiCo to inquire about the type of hardward they used and possibly even have them order the same hardware for us for the third door. After multiple inquiries we were told that we should check out Home Depot for more answers and were pretty much left with the feeling that a bit of customer service was a privaledge only bestowed upon the sucker willing to pay out the nose for their services. We eventually did track down the hardware that HandiCo order and realized that only only was their installation cost per hour high, but they also way upcharged us (beyond the typical range) for the hardware they purchased. If I have one piece of advice it would be to shop around. Compare pricing. Look elsewhere. I could look the other way on price, but their poor customer service is what really makes me send out this warning. read more

My Problems: (1) The front window bay area of my 100-year-old condo had suffered water damage because of masonry leakage from the outside of our building. I needed to have the interior wall replastered & repainted and the windows cleaned, repaired and reinstalled. (2) Having recently had some kitchen under-cabinet lights installed, I needed the wall surrounding the new outlets to be replastered and repainted. (3) My 12-year-old kitchen trash bin sliding drawer had "gone off the rails" [i.e., wouldn't close properly] and needed to be repaired. HandiCo's Solutions: I've turned to HandiCo frequently for at least 10 years now, and they have never disappointed me. They've always delivered exemplary service at a reasonable price. The staff are unfailingly courteous, accommodating, punctual, professional, and highly competent. They're real problem solvers. Pablo completed projects #1 & #2; his knowledge and skill re: upkeep of old [100+ years] buildings assured me that my home was in good hands, and the craftsmanship and care he invested in the repairs exceeded my expectations. Project #3 has been more complicated and has required three attempts (the second & third of them "gratis") to complete. Matt has persisted in trying to solve the problem without replacing the sliding drawer entirely, but has sketched out an alternative plan if today's third attempt doesn't do the job. What's most important is that I've learned that I can trust HandiCo to keep working on the problem until it's solved to my [& their!] satisfaction. read more

This is a terrific company. Our appointment was easy to schedule, and the handyman was friendly, quick, and did a great job. Highly recommended! read more

HandiCo is a great company. Mike, Tom and the other team members do a great job. I have used HandiCo many times in the past and am always please with their work. This time Tom did bathroom work and replaced a curtain rod in our living room. He is professional, helpful, friendly, and a great worker. I will always use HandiCo. read more

I've used HandiCo for several small projects over the years and each time the results have been great. They've always been on time and the work is always top-notch and very professional. Tony came out this past instance and he was very knowledgeable and recommended alternative ideas from what I originally had in mind that would suit my condo better in the long run. One can argue their labor cost is high but for the piece of mind they provide it's totally worth it. read more

I was looking for a handyman and always like to try and employ local businesses if I can, after reading the reviews I had no doubt who I was going to use. They absolutely lived up to their billing. Mike scheduled the appt. and Andy was there right on time and got to work. He explained what he thought his time estimate would be and what would be required to complete the job. He took the time to explain to me my options while making the repairs. He was extremely professional and I never felt intimidated due to my lack of knowledge. He was even able to fix a problem that was not on the original work order. I would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

I felt like Handico did a pretty good job, but I wasn't completely thrilled. They fixed the main thing that was bothering me--a clanking kitchen hood. But, with regard to the second item--sanding and priming spots of rust on my exterior stairs, I was somewhat disappoiinted. The first guy who had come out to assess the situation identified the paint on the stairs as primer and then they brought primer. However, the second guy--after using the primer--which did not match the color of the stairs--informed me that likely the staircase was painted. I wasn't informed about this while it was happening, so I am left with mismatched spot-primed staircase and the option to now hire a painter for more cost. I also believed they were WAY over-priced and they had mentioned ahead of time for big projects they don't charge by the hour, but then never told me how they were charging and ultimately they charged me by the hour. Overall, I would not hire them for a painting job, but I would hire them to fix a bunch of small things that can be done within an hour or two. read more

I needed to have some various repairs done to my condo unit and chose HandiCo because of the number of highly-rated reviews on Yelp. My circumstance is a bit different because I never got to see the work firsthand because I live out of town, having moved from Chicago in 2008. I should preface this review by saying that I definitely have trust issues having had gone through the ringer from a horrific tenant experience (the a**hole never paid a dime in rent in the 2+ years that he lived there, made all kinds of damage to the unit - which is why I needed to hire a repairman - in order to prove in court that the place was "unlivable", and cost me six figures in lost rent, damages, and legal fees). That being said, the experience was good but not perfect. First, the good: Demond, the person who was appointed the job, came on time and seemed very respectable. The work that he did was good, according to my real estate agent who assessed it afterwords. My gripe is that the line of communication and management of expectations was very sub-par. My agent told Demond to call him when he was done so he can look at the work and give an informal sign-off. This was important not only to make sure that all the work that was to be performed was done but so that I knew exactly how long he had been working in the unit. Instead, he left without telling anyone. At $88 an hour, I don't think it's unfair to get some kind of indication of how long he was there. Most people would have a hard time simply taking the word of a stranger. Also, I had made arrangements to have the materials he needed on site when he arrived. The invoice included about $75 in materials with no explanation of what those materials were and why they were needed. After several email communications over 3 weeks with various people, I was finally given the answers I needed. But to be fair, the costs were legitimate; I just wished that I was told up front instead of having to go through a wild goose chase. Also, I wasn't told about the 30% warranty markup on materials beforehand which I think should have been clear on the outset. Caroline, the office manager, definitely assuaged my frustration and put me at ease by making sure that I was billed fairly. Demond had gone to a Home Depot about 5 miles away instead of the Ace Hardware that was a 5-minute walk from the building to get a part that he thought would be at Home Depot but wasn't, so she made up for it by reducing the billed time by a half hour. If it weren't for her, I'd probably give a three- instead of 4-star rating. In the end, I think they did a good job overall. I would have been more impressed if the communication was better, but I still consider them a respectable company whom I may consider hiring again in the future. read more

Quick response, Michael walked me through all the projects over the phone and gave estimates for time and cost, which they beat. They were able to come out quickly, Demond was friendly, fast, did great work, and kept us updated throughout the project. Would definitely use them again. read more

Handico does a great job... They're really convenient to use because they can come into your home and fix just about any pesky home-repair issue. read more

Quick and professional. They were cheaper than other quotes I received and also got the job faster than was expected. No problems what so ever. I am definitely using these guys again for any of my home improvement needs. read more

And I would give them more stars if I could. I needed a handy man, and my contractor canceled on me early in the morning because of an issue. But I found HandiCo on Angie's List and they were quick to respond. Within a 2.5 hour period I had my door fixed, and my nightmare over. They are life saviors. If I have any non-emergency, or emergency fixes, these are the guys to call. read more

Just amazing. Called handico last week because I needed to get some recessed lights moved. The person who took the call spent a lot of time with me to get all the details of the project. Mike -the scheduler called me back and gave me detailed instructions on all the things they would need so we could save time (and money). Demond -the technician arrived on time and finished much earlier than estimated. He clearly knew what he was doing and took all the precautions to leave the site as he found it. Overall the cost of the project was 50% less than what other contractors quoted. These guys rock. read more

These are my go to guys. I totally trust them and their prices. May not always be the cheapest but they are fair and do not over charge - in fact they have even broken down jobs into 15 minute increments and worked on 2 of my properties in the same hour. Have always been happy with their work and have used them A LOT. read more

Hired these guys to install some custom shelving. What we thought was going to be an easy 2 hour job turned into a 4 1/2 hour project, but the guy was great. He updated me all the way so I knew what was taking him longer than expected. In the end, it was done really well and looks great. I'll use these guys again with no hesitation! Very clean work, professional, and fair prices. Ask for Drew- he did a great job. read more

These guys are legit'! I had a variety of work done by Tom...outlets replaced, hanging pendant light installed, smoke detector installed, mirror hung, etc. Tom did a fantastic job and didn't dilly-dally/waste any time (which is a concern when being charged by the hour!). Tom was prompt, professional and I highly recommend HandiCo. for all your handy-work needs! read more

I recently moved to Chicago and needed work done in my condo. HandiCo has been out for work twice (hanging ceiling fans/lights and installing garbage disposal) and each time they came quickly, were on time, left everything clean, and did great work. They know what they are doing, tell you up front what it will cost and provide great work. They even fixed a botched job that someone else did. I will use them every time. read more

Handico pretty much rocks. I've used them for YEARS for everything from flooring and painting to installing insulation and restaining my deck...and every time they do an awesome job. Pretty much any time I need something done at my house, they are the first (and only) people I call. I can't say enough about them. Fair pricing, high quality work, nice people to work with, easy to schedule, always on time, leave spaces cleaner than they found them...what more do you need? Five stars across the board! read more

I recently locked myself out of my bedroom and caused some damage to the door knob when trying to get back in. These guys were very helpful, so much so that they didnt even have to come out to my house. They offered me some ideas on how to fix my problem while we were trying to arrange a time for them to come over. Eventually, I was able to fix it myself. They could have made some easy money off of me but instead they offered me solutions to try and it worked out. Ill be calling these guys again. They were prompt, friendly, and helpful. read more

Needed a faucet replacement in my rental property. Excellent service, accurate price estimate, arrived on time, completed job within estimated time/budget. No issues, would recommend highly. read more

I think Handico is great. Everyone I've had has worked there forever and does a great job. Very satisfied

I called HandiCo to fix a fairly heavy and very delicate chandelier. I had bought replacement parts but there was no easy way to install them as the chandelier is more aesthetic than functional. My initial call and scheduling was very quick and straightforward. The handyman was there within the window of time given and was very professional and friendly. He worked efficiently and I'm very happy with the result. I will definitely keep HandiCo in mind for my next project. read more

Excellent service. Andy showed up 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled time and not only fixed our windows, but found other things that needed to be repaired and took care of them in a swift way. We are certainly going to be calling them again for any other repairs we need. read more

I used HandiCo to hang some big and heavy items and some shelves on our old plaster walls. They estimated 3 hours, but it only took 2. Scott was very professional, explained what our walls were like and the best hardware to use if we want to try to hang some things in the future on our own. We had debated trying to do the job ourselves to save the cash, but it was well worth it hiring them in the end. Much faster and better than if we'd tried it ourselves. read more

I had a cabinet that was very poorly installed. The original company that put it in disappeared , so after contacting several handyman companies that were either rude or never showed up I contacted HandiCo. From begining to end it was a great easy process and now my cabinet looks fantastic. I couldn't be happier with HandiCo and if I need anything done in the future I will use them. read more

HandiCo was great -- I had someone come out to help me install 2 light fixtures and fix some GFCI outlets in my kitchen. It turned out the issue with the GFCI was more extensive than I'd thought, but Andy was able to fix it with a little creative work. He also suggested some electrical repairs that would make the kitchen safer long-term, but didn't push or upsell, which I appreciated. I wish I had been able to schedule an appointment a little sooner but the timeframe was okay and the price seemed fair. read more

They were professional and easy to work with. Arrived timely and completed the job within the time quoted. Nice new disposal. Would use them again. read more

It took a while for my condo association to make the decision to actually hire someone (and who to hire!) to redo the stain on our front door. Once we'd made the decision to hire HandiCo I couldn't have been more pleased. The technician arrived on time, and completed the work in the predicted amount of time. The work was beautiful and he even left the leftover stain just inside the door! It was like clockwork! I'd absolutely hire HandiCo again :) read more