Absolutely on time kept close to estimate !!! Job done on time. And now I'm going to let him install the stove top." I'm very satisfied compared to Abt making it a big production. Drama there. Mr dids loves to text and his communications are on point. He was able to think outside the box. He also installed the new downdraft Jenn air ! Also Had to convert the former 220 to 110 plug. Very satisfied with the total job and communication! Will use him for other projects in the house read more

MrDid's Custom Touch - Installed and replaced from electric to gas - Plumbing Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Larry is great! He installed the backsplash in my kitchen, installed under-cabinet lighting along with minor kitchen maintenance after a recent renovation project. The project took a day and a half and the results were amazing. He is friendly and extremely responsive with questions I had prior to the project. He let me know exactly how much the project would cost and recommended products based on quality as well as price, which was much appreciated! I will definitely contact him for future home projects. read more

MrDid's Custom Touch - Newly installed kitchen backsplash and under-cabinet lighting by Larry. - Plumbing Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is long overdue. We used Larry a few years ago to do a quick revamp on our powder room. The short version is, he was slow, often didn't show up, was late regularly, and made a lot of excuses for why it took him so long. This was a very simple job (replacing a small vanity, patching some tile, removing a chair rail, and hooking up a new sink and toilet. There was always an excuse for why he couldn't just get it done and it dragged on many weeks longer than he said it would initially take. At the end of the project he wanted to be paid before he was done and I refused to give him the full amount because I was certain I would not see him again if I did. The next time he came back, he finished installing the sink but there was a water leak. As he ran around the house trying to figure out how to turn the water off and played with some washers he eventually got it to stop leaking. Fast forward to the next few days, I wake up on a weekday to water all over the powder room floor. I called Larry about it and he said he would call me back in 5 minutes. Needless to say, he never called back and I was conveniently unable to reach him after that. I ended up calling a plumber and they fixed the leak to the tune of $350 (about 1/3 of what Larry was charging me for my entire job), additionally telling me that some of parts of the new sink were installed by using old parts that shouldn't have been reused. I sent Larry an angry email and never heard back. I'd advise you not to trust the positive reviews for this one. read more

Larry recently came to my home to install a new toilet. I was having flushing issues with my current toilet, and that was driving me crazy. He picked up my new toilet from Home Depot, brought it to my place, and installed it in about an hour. And he answered about 4 zillion of my questions, which put me at great ease. He is calm, he is kind, he is professional. I highly recommend him. read more

I have worked with Larry,for over a year now on various projects in my home. From the very large,putting my kitchen back together after major,water damage to,fixing wonky doors and doorknobs. He takes the time to explain everything he is doing,and why. I never once felt like he was condescending,or impatient with all of my questions. He shows up when he says he will ,and returns emails and phone calls in a timely fashion. It is really hard to find a guy like,Larry. read more

Larry was very prompt and professional, and I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a home contractor with a wealth of knowledge and a great personality. I reached out to Larry for a quote via the message center on Yelp and he responded within 3 hours. He was very upfront with his quotes and asked all the right questions (without overwhelming me as first timer). He continued to respond quickly via email and sent over photos of his work that matched the renovation I was looking to do. We scheduled a time for him to come see the space and he arrived within the 2 hour window. He was very friendly and gave great suggestions for local companies to shop for the necessary materials. He showed me pictures of his more recent renovations and we talked about my vision for the space. Larry's full quote was in my inbox within less than 1 full work day (he did the site visit on Friday and sent the quote Monday morning after Easter!). For various reasons, we weren't able to contract him, but I plan on recommending him to friends and will call him again for our next project! read more

Larry is wonderful. Sean, too. They were super kind and accommodating of working around our move in schedule and with our dogs and the work they did was great. They listened to our ideas and then gave better ideas based on their years of experience that were so much better than we could have come up with. We'll definitely be hiring them again in the future. Thanks for everything, guys! read more

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Here's the thing. I'm a female (I know, shocker). Here's the other thing. Because I'm a female, people think they can take advantage of me. Okay, one more thing. Larry was awesome! I called him to help me take off the top of my pedestal sink, and instead of coming to charge me an exorbitant amount of money, he let me know that there was no need for that. He gave me the instructions over the phone so I can do it myself without being charged. There are very few people who are able to do business like that. Most importantly, there are very few people who are not selfish and really care about customer service. Thanks to Larry for being a stand-up handyman. He will now be the first person I call for anything I need done around the house. read more

Larry just left. He was on time in this nasty snow, was done in 15 minutes and gave me a quote for some other drywall work that was 75% less than others I had gotten. Larry will be back next week! I'm also going to have his service re-paint our condo this summer. Update: Larry finished the work and it looks fantastic. He came in under his already low quote. read more

I contacted Larry via email regarding a leaky hose attached to the sprayer of my kitchen faucet. He encouraged me that I could do it myself and gave me some quick How To guidance. After receiving the confidence from him, I decided to tackle the job myself. I should note that he did offer me his services at a very fair rate. After a few back and forth emails of more detailed and understandable instructions I had fixed it myself and saved a few hundred dollars on labor and replacing the entire faucet (as advised by my building engineer who believes that's always the way to go in these situations). I'm not sure if this kind of help is normal business for him and he simply had the time to email, but this was how it worked out for me. Now I have a new set of skills and confidence. Thanks Larry! Your honest help is rare and valuable! read more

Another perfect job. Needed to replace some light fixtures and immediately called. Set up a date and time. Again Larry was early and got the job done. If you need something done definitely call read more

I can't say enough good things about Larry! He is a great communicator and responds quickly to all questions, and he has a LOT of answers. He came out to my house to inspect some things that needed to be fixed for an upcoming home sale, and he seemed to know very quickly what was required for repairs. He even fixed a gas fireplace in my basement for no charge. If you're in need of home repairs, give him a call, but he's booking up quickly! read more

I can not say enough about Larry. I own a small rental apartment in Chicago but live out of state. One call to Larry took care of all my issues. He did numerous repairs, coordinated the carpet install with Home Depot for me, installed a new air conditioner & installed window bars. He is amazing and pleasant to work. If he can't do it, he'll give you referrals to reliable people. He is totally the best. read more

In a nutshell Larry was not only nice but he was able to come by and see the proposed work on my building that I requested. He saw the problems on the wooden fence, wooden door, windows, etc. He also explained how he was going to repair the said items and if he had to make a special trip get materials for the job. He is VERY reasonable with his prices in terms of labor and materials which is outlined in an invoice for you to see. So if you are looking for a handyman (YES I'M TALKING TO YOU) please do yourself a favor and seek the services of MrDid's Custom Touch. You will not regret it in addition to being pleased with the work that you are seeking. read more

Larry came referred by a neighbor. He replaced a sink, faucet and garbage disposal in a few hours, and kept me entertained while doing it! Thrilled with the job he did! Go Mr. Did! He was extremely personable, prompt, and thorough. Did what he said he was going to do, and didn't overcharge us in the end. Would refer him to friends fearlessly. Thank You Larry! read more

Larry was great. We are selling our condo, and the buyer's home inspector indicated our kitchen outlets were not GFCI(even though they were GFCI outlets). I checked with a few electricians and handymen, and Larry provided one of the lowest quotes to replace any non-GFCI outlets. Larry arrived and tested the outlets to confirm they were all GFCI. I was expecting to pay the service charge even though he didn't replace any outlets, but he didn't charge me anything since it literally only took him 2 minutes to confirm they were GFCI. But Larry also did not rush out, he stayed for about 20 more minutes answering questions I had. As others have stated, he is very knowledgeable about various home repairs. If we were not moving, we would definitely use MrDid's again. read more

Larry was the best! I asked for a quote for a small job (hanging a really heavy wall mirror and a few frames) and he let me know that he was quite busy and he was very upfront with the lead time to schedule an appt. In the meantime, he provided me a ton of helpful info., prior to even quoting the work. The initial interaction with Larry via email made me choose him for the work (even if I had to wait). However, he got back to me once someone had cancelled and he was able to stop by and complete the job today! I was extremely satisfied and I will definitely be a loyal customer! read more

I emailed Larry on a Friday while my husband was trying to install a ceiling light. It wasn't going well and we thought we'd shorted something out. Decided it was time to call in a professional so I emailed to see if I could get an appointment over the weekend. Larry emailed back within a few hours and gave us a lengthy instruction on how we could probably fix the problem ourselves and save the money on his services. When does that ever happen??? So he already gets points from me for honestly and integrity! He was right on and we were able to fix the problem ourselves, however, being new to Chicago from New Jersey, we will need his services in the read more

I spoke to Larry on the phone this morning about an issue I was having with my hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. He was able to help me fix this issue over the phone and was patient even when I kept telling him things that didn't make sense. :). Thank you, Larry!! I would definitely call him back if I handyman work in my condo. read more

Found Larry from previous Yelp reviews and hoped for the best. We needed a kitchen light replaced. He provided excellent advise thru e-mails even before we had ever contracted with him to do the work. He came (on time) and replaced our light for an agreed upon fixed price. He was careful, clean, personable and polite. We will absolutely be calling on him when needs arise! read more

This guy walked me through how to fix a simple electrical problem over the phone free of charge. Seems like a nice and honest guy!

I needed several house improvement and repair projects completed at my town home in River West. Larry from MrDid was fast and affordable. I highly recommend MrDid for any home improvement projects you have. He provides a tremendous value. read more

Larry is awesome. I had an issue with 2 outlets in my condo and he came over assessed the problem and replaced my outlet in less than an hour. He was the only electrician that didn't have a minimum fee and didn't charge by the hour. I'll use him for any home improvement jobs in the future. Very reasonable prices. read more

MrDid is my go-to electrician from now on. I needed a new fan but wasn't around to coordinate the installation. I simply placed the order online with Home Depot for an in-store pick up under Larry's name. He picked up the fan, installed it right away and followed up with an email to say it was taken care of. Doesn't get much easier than that. read more

I asked Larry for some advice, and he got back to me the next day! Very responsive and friendly guy ... definitely a 5 star handyman.

Larry did a great job for us after our dog and party guests destroyed several baseboards around the house. He's a great guy and does an excellent job for a very fair price. Would highly recommend! read more

Larry is on time, answers the phone, friendly, professional. Has fixed a variety of things for us, all done well. Very satisfied!

Larry is our go-to guy! He figured out, and fixed, an electrical problem that had haunted us for two years. He's reasonably priced, returns emails, phone calls and texts right away, and gets to projects immediately if he's available. We absolutely LOVE Larry! Julie and Michelle read more

Larry was quick to respond to my request for information and provided an estimate for the job that was very reasonable. He was on time and provided great advice. I will definitely ask for his help again. read more

I had Larry help me with some baby gates and other random baby proofing a while back. I had been putting it off for months because it takes me forever to assemble those types of things. He was so efficient and his prices were really reasonable. I will definitely be contacting him a when I need assistance again! read more

Larry is the best! He is very responsive, shows up on time, very professional and does what he says he will do. He was able to help my condo building with a door repairs that were needed due to our water heater being replaced. Again, super great. Thanks Larry!!!!! read more

If you want someone who tackles problems with creativity instead of whole lot of hours billed, call Mr Did! I had two windows in a high-rise condo that were sealed shut from the outside. The building maintenance guys said they could do nothing. The first handyman I had come in said he could do nothing. I was looking at a very expensive repair job -- outside scaffolding, removing whole window, $$$$ -- if it could be done at all. Then I called Larry at MrDid. I brought him in for some other projects. By that time, I had given up on the windows. While he was here, I asked him to look at the windows, not expecting anything different from what I had already been told. He actually looked at both windows and discovered that they had different problems (the other guys never noticed that). And he said he had an idea. Sure enough, on his second visit he brought some improvised tools and managed to open one of the windows in about two minutes. Along with the other projects, this cost me a small fraction of what I had been expecting. Larry also had some great money-saving ideas on built-ins - benches, wine racks, bookcases -- that I wanted. We haven't scheduled the work yet, but I'm very optimistic. read more

I called MrDid yesterday morning and explained that I had some exposed wiring that needed to be fixed. He stopped by later in the afternoon, looked at the issue, told me what needed to be done and then fixed it on the spot. The price could not have been more fair, the work was done perfectly and he even took a credit card! There is honestly nothing he could have done to make the experience better. read more

Larry was great to work with. I had a minor problem with some bathroom lighting and he was able to fix it in no time! His knowledge of the issue was exceptional and even offered some advice about another project I will be contacting him on in the future. From my first email to him to following up that he was on his way the communication was very timely. I highly recommend this company based on my experience. read more

I recently moved to the Chicago area and have been doing some work on my new condo. I ran into an odd electrical wiring configuration when trying to install a new chandelier. I emailed Larry to set up a time to get a quote and included a picture of the wires to help him see what I was talking about. He emailed me back very quickly with a very thorough explanation of what I needed to do to get the light installed! I followed his steps and got it done this past weekend. My wife and I are extremely appreciative. We will certainly use Larry if any future projects come up! read more

Attitude alert! Larry didn't even try to fit me into his schedule. All I got was a rude email and no effort to try and work out a time to meet for a quote. That's a sure fire way to get rid of good customers. read more

Larry just installed 3 pendant lights over our kitchen island and they look great! He is fast, efficient, reasonably priced and very friendly. I will definitely be having him do some more projects in the near future! read more

MrDid's Custom Touch - kitchen island pendant lights installed by Larry - Plumbing Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Run as fast as you can... I have worked with dozens of contractors... Larry's work does not stand the test of time.

Larry is great! He helps us with so many things. He does quality work, will try to fix anything, gives suggestions on how to handle something, and will tell us if it is really something we can do ourselves. He is our go to guy. read more

I was excited to work with Larry because of his great reviews, but my experience with him wasn't as great. He wasn't the worst, but he definitely did not live up to expectations. read more