Handy Fellas was hired on May 11, 2019 for a $23,800 project quoted for completion in 3-4 weeks. After many delays Jacob agreed to finally "wrap" the project on September 23, 2019. He has been paid 90% of the project amount to date and left behind inferior workmanship, debris from demolition, and zero communication of how he plans to resolve this despite multiple attempts to contact him. We were willing to come to a resolution with Jacob so long as he provided satisfactory work, but due to his unresponsiveness, we have since hired a replacement and are looking at another $9,100 to FIX + COMPLETE the work that he was initially hired for. Our experience with Jacob & Handy Fellas was incredibly disappointing. In the end, the project is costing us far more money and time than expected because of our decision to hire this contractor. -------------------------------- In response to business' comments: Feel free to choose any of the texts or emails sent to you dating back to September 24, 2019. Looking forward to hear how you plan to resolve this. read more

Handy Fellas - paneling was to be removed and replaced with drywall...terrible. - General Contractors Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We reached out to Jacob for help with a few projects in our new condo. The major project was mounting a television over the fire place and hiding all cables into the wall. Jacob was able to do the entire job in one day (running a conduit from the floor to behind tv, setting up new electrical outlet behind tv, mounting tv, etc.) Working with Jacob was awesome. Prior to Jacob, we had others provide estimates on the job and they completely exaggerated what needed to be done. This was not the case with Jacob. He was straight forward, and looked for the best way to do a quality job efficiently. We are so glad we reached out to him. We look forward to continuing to work with Jacob and Handy Fellas on future jobs. read more

Handy Fellas - Tv mounted with all cables hidden. - General Contractors Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I hired Jacob to do some work for my clients. The job was small and supposed to take about a week. He came out to start the work and asked for 60% payment up front. Red flags went up after he got paid and left shortly after getting the money. Needless to say, he performed a small portion of the work and NEVER came back. He gave excuse after excuse about why he wasn't able to come back. Promising to come this day or that day and never following through. After so many excuses and no shows, I put him in touch with my clients directly so they could coordinate their schedules. My clients expressed that they were nervous about getting screwed. (Who wouldn't be after giving a stranger almost $2000 and they never came back to do the work?) Instead of easing their fears, Jacob took offense and texted that he wanted to conclude business. I was shocked at how unprofessional he was but agreed and asked him to give the portion of the money back for the work he didn't complete and that I would arrange for him to pick up his tools. He flat out refused. I asked him several times to come back to finish the work that he'd been paid for or return the money. I asked him to send a picture of the cabinet he claimed to have built. He never sent a picture. My clients paid him to do work that he NEVER did and in order to save face I ended up reimbursing them OUT OF MY POCKET. $1345!!! Unfortunately, after asking him if he was going to finish the job or give the money back he chose to "cut his losses" leaving his tools behind. This man is a fraud and refuses to this day to do the right thing by returning the money. He went as far as threatening me if I wrote a bad review. I can't say if this is a good review or a bad one, but I can say that this is the TRUTH. Avoid the headache and find someone who really "prides themselves in giving their customers exactly what they would expect for their family and business". Sadly, my experience was exactly the opposite. Run...as far away from this company as you can! You have been warned!! ******************************************************************************** Update: At 9:17 PM on 12/16/2019 Jacob called after reading this review and threatened me to take the post down or I would have a "mafia" load of problems. Then hung up on me. That's how he handles business. ******************************************************************************** Update: 12/16/2019 Jacob's response to my complaint speaks volumes about his work ethic. For anyone who'd like to do their due diligence, I've attached photos of some of our texts. My texts are in green. I've blacked out my clients name for their privacy. I have no reason to lie, furthermore I have proof that I AM TELLING THE TRUTH! I don't want anyone else to get scammed like me. read more

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Tried to get them to give me a quote for some repair work. Had an appointment for them to come to the house. No call no show. I texted about missing, they were apologetic and we rescheduled for the same time the next day. No called no showed a second time. Never replied to my inquiring text I sent 30 minutes after meeting time. read more

I'm incredibly happy with the work Jacob and his crew did to make my old garage look new again with brand new siding and fascia. What I especially appreciate is the attention to detail and creative problem solving that comes with just about any improvement project when you're dealing with an old structure. As issues were found, his team brought them up -- with quick solutions -- before addressing them so I had a chance to provide input and feedback. I liked the work so much had them do another quick project before they left. I'll definitely be using them again when the need arises. read more

The handyman was excellent. I had stripped several screws entirely when trying to install a curtain rod. I had no idea what to do because there was no room for pliers in the rod fixture. The handyman from Handy Fellas was somehow able to fix my mess and quickly installed three curtain rods & curtains. He was friendly, courteous, and efficient. He even spent extra time with me for free to advise me on options for a battery backup sump pump. I will definitely use Handy Fellas the next time I need home maintenance help. read more

Jacob is easy to work with and communicative (which I definitely can't say for most of the contractors / handy professionals I've hired). He did quality work finishing a wall in our basement and improvising (when angles didn't fit perfectly) to make it look nice. read more

My girlfriend and I recently bought a condo and needed some repairs done. Our back door frame had to be replaced due to water damage and the wall in our bedroom had a big crack in it that needed fixed. Jacob gave us an estimate right away just from a few photos I sent him of the work, and he stuck to it with the exception of a few minor costs that came up in the process. Jacob and Nick did a fantastic job with both, maintained transparency and professionalism through it all. They even gave us help and advice on some other aspects in our new home that need looking at, which we will definitely be in touch about in the future! They made sure we knew everything we needed and answered all our questions (there were a lot), and never made us feel overwhelmed. read more

A life-saver! Jacob and his team were able to fix some incredibly annoying pipes in my walls which have been making noise at all hours of the day. We didn't know what we'd find in the walls once they were opened, but the friendly guys at Handy Fellas were able to adapt to the situation and resolve the issue. Thanks to them I am no longer being disturbed by banging noises in my walls at all hours of the day. It's surreal to think this issue has been fixed after a year of dealing with it in two rooms. I'll be contacting Handy Fellas the next time I need work done. read more

This review is based on great customer service. I have contacted the owner twice regarding estimates and was given a response almost immediately both times. Due to my work schedule, finding a time good time for both of us was small issue, but I hope to have a chance to use the company in the future! read more

Requested quote. They replied with interest in project. I asked for site visit. They said they'd come. Never showed. Emailed again requesting another site visit. They said they'd come. Never showed. Fool me once... Told them I'm moving on. They said, "sorry, we're just too busy." Should have told me that initially. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Repair overall went well. A complicated job that Jacob and his team attempted to assess and repair to the best of their ability. Responsiveness was quick, although follow through took a bit of time. It was a busy time for them that was indicated to us up front. read more

Hired Jacob to install a glass shower enclosure, and had a great experience. Jacob accommodated my work schedule and booked an evening appointment. He showed up early, well-prepared, and was in-and-out within a reasonable time frame. Very impressed with the communication through the booking process and with the quality of work. 100% would recommend and use again. read more

Jake and his crew did an awesome job on a project I had which involved upgrading the lights in my garage from fluorescent to LED. The project then increased in scope after talking over some ideas with Jake, ended up selecting him to do a larger upgrade on the garage which involved drywall and painting the ceiling, removing an old dog cage bolted into the cement floor, and painting the walls with mold and water proof paint! It looks amazing now; they did a fantastic job. read more

I needed to instal a grab bar for my mother. The first person I hired informed me that he didn't think he could do it because he was afraid he couldn't install it so it would be stable with my mother's weight. I called two other parties recommended by Medical Supply Companies and could not get a response for days. I then called this company and got an immediate response. He worked with me so that he could instal the grab bar even though I wasn't sure my mother could write him a check on the spot and might lose the check I left for him. He did a great job and my son who is an occupational therapist will recommend him to his clients Robert L. read more

Amazing handyman - Jacob and his crew are absolutely amazing! We had some damaged plumbing vents on our roof that had been chewed through by a squirrel. Jacob took a thorough look at it and in a span of 30 minutes got the supplies and came back to get on the roof and fixed it in less than an hour on the same day! He also took video of the job and was very thorough, meticulous and professional. He also proactively painted some of the rusting vent covers which was terrific. We highly recommend them! read more

These guys are amazing. Very professional, very quick to respond. My company used them to set up a new sleep lab (put beds together, hang TVs and cameras, etc..). They covered the furniture to protect it and cleaned up afterward. We will be using them for all our handyman needs in the future. read more

Jacob and T did an awesome job with a circular staircase installation for my loft. Helped come up with a great plan and economical solution that looks great and met my budget. Highly recommend, you will be very happy working with him. read more

Jacob was able to come out to our condo to sand and repaint portions of our kitchen and back room that had 2-3 inch holes as a result of insulation installation. We also asked him back to install a new light fixture in our unit, as well as add a return air vent into the closet door that houses our furnace to allow for better airflow. We would have him back for more work as needed. Thanks. read more

My kitchen cabinet was pulling away from the wall and Jacob was very thorough in making sure cabinet was fastened to studs. He also checked other cabinets as a precaution. Very efficient job. read more

Last January,I went on Yelp to locate a carpenter or someone to repair a damaged interior floor..I sent an email to Handy Fellas requesting a quote,,,after not hearing from them, I emailed them again, as I read their prior reviews and they appeared to be someone that I would do business with,,,,,not hearing from them,and reading in their ad that they get back in 10 minutes or less, I was pissed that they did not contact me...Today, I want back on Yelp, as I never had the work done, and read a response from Jacob.....for some unknown reason, I never got this response, and a quick call, straightened out a miscommunication...My error, completely, looking back, I should have picked up the telephone instead of relying on the internet... read more

Jacob was wonderful!!! We purchased an old home with lots of issues. He was prompt, professional, caring and efficient. Happy to report things look much better and we're fixed the right way. We will be a regular customer!!!! read more

These guys fixed all my issues that I had for an inspection report in a timely manner and did a great job. Their price was very competitive and they were courteous. They also explained to me what was not accurate in the report and was very knowledgeable. read more

We used Handy Fellas for a new set of outdoor stairs. They were fast, good quality, and significantly more affordable than all the quotes we got. We'll definitely use these guys again if we need more work done. read more

Called Jacob because I saw good Yelp reviews. He was going to be at a client in my area this afternoon, so he said he'd stop by. He fixed my plumbing issue in 51 minutes and was fun and social while working hard. I will definitely call Jacob again! read more

Jake provided exceptional customer service through his knowledge and experience and timely response. We intend to contact him for future projects due to his professionalism and expertise. read more

Every household needs a Handy Fella! In less than 4 minutes, Jacob fixed a kitchen cabinet handle which none of the men in my family had been able to remedy in 17 years! And a few minutes later he had my electric garage door working after almost a year of malfunctioning . To top it all off, he was able to get the window-sills painted and the front steps patched just in time for our landscape installation. All done in less than a day - how handy is that! read more