I have used HandyWorks remodeling several times this year and as a homeowner who was looking for a…read moregood contractor to help with larger repairs i found HandyWorks to be knowledgeable, trustworthy and fairly priced. They have earned my business and loyalty and i am sure they will earn yours.

INITIAL DISCUSSIONS (FEB 22, 2024) We asked Keith if…read moreremoving the flooring would speed up the project but eventually kept tile. HandyWorks would demo and install the new tile. We also discussed painting cabinets, eyeing a mid-March start. PRICING & COMMUNICATION (FEB 26-27) We received only a "line item overview," no per-task costs. Repeated requests for a true breakdown were never fulfilled. Sue, the project manager, offered no real help with fixture selection (e.g., she told us to "use the filters" on a website we'd already tried). TIMELINE DISCONNECT (FEB 28) Keith disclosed late that the countertop needed a 10-business-day lead time and that subsequent tasks would push the project to around three weeks--far beyond our hoped-for one-week timeframe. CONTRACT & SCOPE OMISSIONS (MAR 12-21) After I canceled a meeting, Keith declined to email the contract, insisting on another in-person appointment. We finally reviewed it on March 15 but discovered the trashcan insert was omitted. Keith apologized yet still never provided a detailed cost breakdown. TILE PROBLEMS (SPRING 2024-MAY 2025) Several tiles were laid out improperly, and two had extra-wide grout lines. Keith's crew returned weeks later, but he sent a finish carpenter, not a tiler, leaving flaws. They redid those tiles again in May 2025 without Keith supervising. The tiler also used floor leveler to raise part of our century-old floor several inches--without our consent--then tried to charge extra and later failed to remove it from the invoice promptly. COUNTERTOP & BACKSPLASH ISSUES (FEB-MAY 2025) Small items rolled off the countertop's edge. By April, the section over the dishwasher sagged, leaving a gap. Keith finally added a bracket in May, admitting it should have been done initially. For the backsplash, his crew broke the grey-white marble pattern without asking, substituting grey for white near the edge. Keith insisted the white pieces were "too small" to cut, which felt untrue, and he never consulted us. OTHER UNPROFESSIONAL INCIDENTS Keith brought up politics (specifically, Trump) during contract signing, which felt inappropriate. One day, his workers cut quartz with our windows open, blanketing our downstairs in dust, for which he offered $200. A worker also smoked in our backyard after we explicitly said no. FINAL INVOICE & REFUND DISPUTE (SEPT 2024-MAR 2025) Keith apologized for including the unapproved floor-leveler charge on our final bill. We requested about a 10% refund due to recurring problems and incomplete fixes. He verbally agreed in March 2025 but later avoided the subject. We still haven't received any compensation. BBB complaint pending.

Great company that does quality work in a very reasonable time and manner…read more Always on time and professional. Crew and staff has great great work ethic. They will renovate any room and finish any basement with exceptional craftsmanship. Do not hesitate to call Jim and his crew for all your construction needs

Overall, our experience with Better Built Basements was Very Stressful, Very Frustrating and Very…read moreDisappointing. Specifically, the Owner, Jim Tranmer and his Mangement Team were Rude, Inconsiderate, and offered ZERO Customer Care. They failed on numerous occasions to follow their own work schedule inconveniecing both my wife and myself. When we called to complain to Mr. Tranmer, he refused to take our phone calls and basically told us "since we had signed a contract granting them access to our home 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. that we should just stop complaining and just let them do their job." In our opinion, Mr. Tranmer is basically an Ungrateful Bully. Thankfully, Jake Barnett, their Project Manager stepped in and helped to guide the project forward and helped save the job. Good Job by Jake who was able to usher the project forward to a successful conclusion! The workers and subcontractors who actually did the Hard Work were actually very kind and very respectful and ultimately did a Very Good Job of Finishing out our Basement.

Misdiagnosed the problem. Ignored the home owner. Was dishonest about the pricing and failed to…read morefollow through on estimates. Was hoping for the best but got the worst.

After talking to three different handymen in regards to our Anderson French doors I was so lucky to…read morestumble on to Mr. Handyman. At first contact, Gareth assured me his guys had the experience and expertise to fix our door after being told by others it might need to be replaced (they said this site unseen, just from pictures I took). Mr. Handyman was able to be at our home in 2 days. The man who came, James, was awesome. Friendly, knowledgeabl, efficient and absolutely confident he could fix the doors. It was obvious he knew exactly what he was doing and he did it perfectly. I cannot say enough about these two outstanding employees and we are 100% satisfied with the quality of the work performed at a very fair price. If I could give them more than a 5 rating, I would.

We decided to do an addition on our ranch and started looking for a contractor. We had quite a few…read morecome out to take a look, and Al was one of them. We are glad we didn't base our decision solely on reviews and chose him for our project instead. We couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, his professionalism, attention to detail, and communication were top-notch. The entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. He completed the project on time and within budget, and the quality of the work exceeded our expectations. Every aspect from framing, electrical, and tiling to finishes and cleanup was done with care and precision. The team was respectful of our home, kept the work area clean, and were always willing to answer questions and keep us updated. It's clear he takes pride in his work and truly care about his clients. We've gotten so many compliments on the new space, and we're beyond thrilled with the result. We highly recommend Rimmon Builders to anyone looking for a contractor who listens, collaborates, and delivers exceptional results.

Hacks. They have no business building anything. Everything they touch is short cut, poor quality…read moreand unsafe. I had to reconstruct half of my house after he walked off the build. His low prices are not worth the aggravation he put me through. Ask around. You will either find zero info on them or straight lies. His references are fake. Con artists

I was so excited to remodel my kitchen with Bencar but they let me down badly. I had a meeting…read morewith Cody and I thought everything had gone well. After 4 weeks of not hearing back from him and reaching out, I got an email from the office staff saying my remodeling was not a good fit for the company. No reason just not a good fit. Maybe it was too small a job and not enough money in their pocket. Anyhow this delay set my plans back 4 weeks. If the job was not a good fit then Cody who now runs the business should have told be the day I talked with him. I'm just extremely disappointed in this business !

If I had to use one word to describe BenCar Building Systems it would be "exceptional" We did a…read moremajor kitchen remodel with them and from start to finish it was an absolute pleasure to work with them. The attention to detail, workmanship are second to none and they also happen to be wonderful people too. Mark, Nancy & the entire team are wonderful. Our kitchen exceeded our expectations and I can finally say I have my dream kitchen thanks to them! Any future projects with be with BenCar!

Came within a few days and finished my roof in two! We're professional and left the yard clean. I…read moregot multiple quotes in the area and this was the most comprehensive and affordable. Felt straight forward and safe choosing starter home would recommend

I hired starter home improvements to repair a couple of windows, and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreresults. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and paid close attention to every detail. The repairs came out perfectly, and they left everything clean when they were finished. I was so impressed with their workmanship and honesty that I've decided to hire them again to install new siding on my house this fall. It's hard to find a company you can truly trust, and I highly recommend them!

I initially deleted my review because I felt bad, but I feel compelled to accurately review them. I…read morecurrently live in a historic home and wanted my front door restored. The communication was challenging. It was difficult to narrow down specific times for them to get the work done and they were never proactive about reaching out for updates on the progress of the project. It took over 3 months to actually complete the project, with constant confusion over who was the correct contact person. I thought they did a good job initially, however within 1 month, the door had already cracked in three places. After spending close to $3000 for their work, I am fairly disappointed in the final product and the overall process.

After the hurricane or big wind of October 2012, my roof suffered considerable shingle loss and I…read morehad to have the roof replaced. These guys presented a complete estimate indicating just what needed to be done and why. I decided on using them and they did a professional job and provided detailed pictures of the work being done so I would have visual evidence for my insurance company. I recommend them. They do accept credit cards but pass on the four percent charge to customers. And they take checks. One thing you also need to understand, all of this was done basically by remote control. I left for FL to have an operation and these guys kept me updated. You might think there is better but I doubt it. So pleased. Added a few photographs of work being completed. You can see the job being done. My insurance adjuster was surprised that a company provided their client ongoing photographic proof of the job being done. And just had them back and their estimate to do additional work on garage beat the competition. (June 2015)

They went above and beyond to clean up all the trash that my neighbor left in our backyard not only…read moredid they load it all in the truck and haul it out but they swept and cleaned up after.Very respectable nice guys I highly recommend them

I called them to fix a $30,000 project on my bathroom that another contractor messed up. They…read morefixed it up beautiful. Then because the mess went into my kitchen they also did my kitchen. Both areas feel larger, feel fresh and are beautiful. I am more than happy. The entire staff was great from the folks at the site to the office staff.