Back in May/June 2025, I hired Handy Gentlemen for interior work on my house. It is now…read moremid-September. David, the owner, seems like a nice guy, and he did a good job replacing the tiles on my bathroom floor, and he (mostly his assistant) did a lot of painting, which on the whole looks good. But see below... The big issues were what I discovered after he was finished and had left: fresh paint stains in multiple areas, including the wood floor of my 19th century house and even furniture - which I cleaned up. Splattered paint near the ceiling of my kitchen which still, three months later, has not been patched, paint stains on my oriental rug, a major purchase 40 years ago, etc. David said he would pay for the rug damage, and I only asked for 50% of the very reasonable $175 cleaning cost. David told me to bill him via Zelle, something I said I'm not sure how to do. He already has my Zelle information, since that's how I paid him for the work. But after messaging him and emailing several times, he has not responded. And I still have paint streaks on the wall and an unpaid bill. So I can't recommend Handy Gentlemen. I think part of the problem is that David is under-manned and a bit overwhelmed, but not responding to my messages is unprofessional.

David is awesome, takes his time, make sure you're 100% satisfied, and makes recommendations based…read moreon his expertise to give you the best solution. Repaired my garage walls, recommend it great paint, and put enough coats on to ensure the job was quality.

Victor was a pleasure to work with. Great communication and quick response time. He stuck to the…read moreconstruction timeline and kept remodel within budget.

Victor and his crew are very knowledgeable. Show up on time and did a good job. Price was…read morereasonable. Highly recommended.

I own a property management company and Terrion has been my go-to guy. He services my buildings on…read morethe west and south sides, as well as the southern suburbs. He's handled everything from unit turns and maintenance requests, to landscaping and helping to move furniture He's incredibly responsive and knowledgeable about everything related to the buildings. He gives recommendations at the right times and always knocks out my maintenance requests sooner than anyone else I've worked with. I wouldn't be able to run my business as efficiently without his expertise.

I had a lot of work for one of my properties for a section 8 inspection that I had to pass. one of…read morethe guys that I was previously working with went MIA and I was referred to Terrion. he came to my property since he was already in the area and took a look at everything I needed done. he understood exactly what I needed done to pass my inspection and he knocked it all out for me. I have since begun giving him all of the work that I need done. Very professional and reasonably priced! I definitely recommend his services.

Absolutely thrilled with our experience with Renovate ME! Christopher and his team did an…read moreoutstanding job on our remodeling project from start to finish. Christopher was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly cared about the quality of the work. The attention to detail, craftsmanship, and communication exceeded our expectations. The project was completed on time, and the final result completely transformed our space. If you're looking for a contractor you can trust who delivers exceptional results, I highly recommend Renovate ME. Five stars all the way! Great Value!

my business partner hired to complete some work on a property Palatine…read more Only to come and find he was not licensed by the state to do that type of work only until after the work was complete. This was disclosed. We had to hire another company to redo the work, since then I have attempted to communicate with but he has blocked me from being able to call him or text him. I would say stay far away from this company if you have a chance as they don't have any sense of professionalism or will not take any accountability.

John did an awesome job patching and painting some drywall in a tight laundry closet, checking some…read morewires for our outdoor speaker to make sure they were connected property, adjusting our back door's threshold to prevent wind and water from getting in, and doing some caulking on our baseboard trim where were was some separation/cracks. I recommend him!

After a few rounds of roommates, and just regular wear and tear around the Condominium, I had a…read morelist of repairs that needed to be done. Namely, my heavy iron screen door to the balcony kept slamming shut, the guest bedroom door was cracked and could no longer be closed properly or locked, and the kitchen faucet was driving me crazy with this constant drip....drip...drip. Plus, I wanted John's ideas on new kitchen lighting and paint colors, which will be the next project. John came by on a Monday to measure the doors and assess the damages. I think he went shopping on Tuesday at Home Depot, and by Wednesday afternoon, my entire list of broken stuff was repaired beyond my expectations, once again, while I was at Nordstrom's enjoying my day. I am so happy with his work, especially with the beautiful new kitchen faucet, the iron door closes without slamming, and the privacy of a locking door for the guest bedroom once again. Plus it was HUNDREDS of dollars less than other handy people have given me estimates for. Fair, honest, fast, reliable. I'd give 10 stars.

Jose was initially called to repair only drywall. He was prompt and ready to work the same week…read more When we removed the plastic sheeting, we discovered there was still an issue with water coming in through a gap in the siding. His guys were able to make the exterior repair before finishing the drywall. It was a huge relief to find him. His pricing was very reasonable compared to the other large chain companies who gave me quotes.

Never responded... bad communication from start. Not a good signal. Like the work with my…read morecommunity but Nieves need to do better.

THP Builders came to our rescue after another remodeling company finished 2 of our 3 bathroom…read moreremodels and then quit on us. We soon discovered that most remodelers prefer not to work a project that another firm started. Fred Weiner was kind enough to step in and pick up the mantle mid-project and at a fair and reasonable price. He came to meet with us face to face and stayed in close contact for the entire project. His workers are top notch, very pleasant and most importantly experienced, knowledgeable and skilled professionals. Quality workmanship and a beautiful result. We are very happy customers. Trusted contractor!

When you look for a contractor you what someone who will do what they said they will, that is what…read moreI got in this case a professional job on time and with a high quality of workmanship. One can not ask for anything more. Thank you for a job well done.

Fast and thorough. Responded quickly to request. Reasonably priced for last minute job.read more

a pig with lipstick--Quality is NOT Its Priority: My Experience with Arna Remodeling - Arcadii's…read moreWork If standing in my tub and stepping onto the tile outside of it didn't land with a squeak each and every day, this review and my frustration wouldn't linger. But here we are--asking why my tub squeaks when stepped in, and why the tile outside of it also squeaks. These noises serve as a daily reminder of a job poorly done and a contractor's lack of skill and care. I have wrestled with the work Arcadii has done to my home and now see the full toll his lack of skill, professionalism, and care has taken. Lack of Care and Communication One of the most disappointing aspects of this project was how it was handled. After completely gutting my bathroom, Arcadii only then informed me of what he would NOT do--things I had requested from the beginning. These included: * Installing a shut-off valve in the basement * Properly venting the fan to the outside * Wrapping the tile around the bathroom, instead of just the tub area Had I known this earlier, I simply would have replaced the toilet myself and saved myself the trouble. Adding insult to injury, during this process I was dealing with herniated disks and sciatica, yet I was left to lift and dispose of a five-gallon bucket of water collecting from the tub pipe--for days. Carelessness and Poor Workmanship The carelessness didn't stop there. Here are just a few more examples of how this project was mishandled: * Toilet Installation: The new toilet ran constantly, requiring adjustment--which I did myself. Even more shockingly, the toilet was sealed with spray foam. When I checked from downstairs, I could see yellow foam protruding around the toilet and onto the floor. * Vent Cover: The vent cover was not replaced, nor was the prior one put back in place. Instead, I was left with an uncovered hole in my wall. * Vanity: The sink was not properly set on its base. The drain was sealed with caulk, which is not how it is designed to function. To make matters worse, the vanity drawer was rendered nearly useless when a large section of the back panel was sawed out unnecessarily. This exposed long, bent nails, which I had to request be repaired for safety reasons--especially for children using the drawer. * Baseboard and Caulk: The baseboard was left unpainted, and spaces requiring caulk were not fully sealed. Lack of Professionalism Beyond the poor workmanship, the lack of professionalism was evident. * He left a new replacement toilet in the parkway of my house and initially claimed he would dispose of it--only to laugh about it having water inside. * My Home Depot credit card, which he had in his possession to buy needed materials. Final Thought: A Pig with Lipstick You more than likely will end up with a project you would label as a pig with lipstick--an illusion of a finished job masking glaring problems. The care for your home, and the wealth you intended to build within it, will be diminished. If you value integrity, quality workmanship, and someone who does what is right--even when no one is watching--this is NOT the contractor for you.