Description of Work: I left a couple of messages. I hate to give a bad review, but I needed a handyman to knock out some honey-do chores, jobs. No call was ever returned.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Nicole K.
09/2015
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Andrew Z.
06/2015
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
good
Description of Work: covers
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Michele N.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
 + 0 more
All went well.
Description of Work: Installed smoke & carbon detectors in my 3 units. He also installed a new shower head.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Dan S.
12/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
 + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Kevin fixed some water damage to my ceiling and painted a room. He has high integrity and fine workmanship. His prices are very reasonable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Joanna D.
02/2014
1.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
He never returned my call.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Gregory G.
06/2013
1.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Never returned my call.
Description of Work: nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Cristina D.
05/2012
1.0
handyman service, woodworking
 + 0 more
He never responded to my email.
Description of Work: I contacted this person via email to inquire about hanging a new front door. He never responded.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
CHARLOTTE M.
06/2011
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
Kevin came when he said he would come and did great work. He price was very fair. He actually stayed longer than what he charged for. He also said he likes to do extra special work for Angies List members.
Description of Work: He did a repair around our chimney to keep out rodents.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
C D.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Quote was true to the final bill. Used as much of the old fence material as he could. Majority of the cost was in labor as he spent a lot of time removing old concrete to put in a new post for one of the fences. Both fences now work great. Professional and pleasant. Will use again.
Description of Work: Used his services to repair 2 fences.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Richard D M.
04/2011
5.0
drywall, handyman service
 + 0 more
The work performed by Kevin went very well. I am pleased with his work and would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: I needed a 42" grab-rail mounted in the bathroom used by my 88 y/o mother, as well as the relocation of a toilet-roll holder which would be in the way of the grab-rail. In order to be as strong as possible, the grab-rail needed to be fixed to a stud, or alternatively fixed to the dry wall using a type of bolt which expands behind the dry wall to give maximum stability. Kevin did all this quickly and neatly. After that, I asked him to dismantle and reassemble a bed-side swivel table which I myself had obviously assembled incorrectly in the first place. Kevin tried and tried for almost an hour, but was unable to do it since - we discovered in the end - one component was missing and another broken. So, definitely not Kevin's fault, but he gets high marks for persistence and good-humoredness in the face of frustration!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Michi K.
04/2011
5.0
gutter cleaning
 + -1 more
Contact was made via email with estimate of job. Renegotiated price via email. Kevin was prompt, courteous and very thorough, cleaning more than what was expected or discussed.
Description of Work: Price: Very reasonable. Quality: Excellent, thorough. Responsiveness: Renegotiated price via email; response time excellent. Punctuality: Right on time. Professionalism: Discussed other possible projects. If he does not feel he can provide a quality job, will decline to attempt it. Would not hesitate to call upon him for jobs other than gutter cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Helen W.
03/2011
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
 + 0 more
See above - will definitely use afain.
Description of Work: The cabinet that I heep my garbage in was jamed shut & I was unable to open it. I had another handyman hat my home for another jog so I asked if he could fix it. He pulled the cabinet door in an attempt to open it but then suggested I call someone else. I called Kevin McCarthy sho was able to remove the cabinet but then explained that he did not have the knowledge & resources to remake the cabinet. Because he was unable to finish the jog properly he refused payment. I greatly appreciate his honesty especially siince he recommended companies that would be able to complete the project. If I have small repair problems im the future he will be the person I call.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Richard M.
02/2011
5.0
electrician, gutter cleaning
 + 0 more
The job that he did was absolutely perfect. He refused to charge me the full fee as he took less than an hour to finish the work. He is incredibly ethical, and I am really very happy to have found him. I like everything about him. He arrives on time and calls me before he comes here to make sure I am here to receive him. He does the work perfectly and cleans up perfectly after himself. His rates are very reasonable. I have recommended him to others. The thing I recommended him for was to clean the gutters around my roof, and he did an incredibly good job. Another friend also used him for this.
Description of Work: Kevin McCarthy did some electrical work for me four weeks ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
Liora R.
12/2010
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Came here on the spur of the moment late at night with a water-disposal-plumbing issue. Couldn't fix it, didn't charge us, was honest, tried hard, and would use him again.
Description of Work: Investigate garage disposal stoppage, attempt to remove blockage with snake.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Richard M.
11/2010
5.0
gutter cleaning, handyman service
 + 0 more
The experience was 100% positive. Kevin arrived exactly when he said he would. He was very pleasant and businesslike. He worked solidly for three hours, doing the job perfectly and doing more than he was asked. He cleaned up everything and left the yard and driveway spotless. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Kevin cleaned my first- and second-floor rain gutters, climbing onto the roof to get every gutter spotless. He also swept the roof and pulled pine needles out from under our solar panels, which I hadn't asked him to do.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
LEAH N.
08/2010
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
I called Kevin as he had recently and satisfactorily completed tile work in my kitchen (previously reviewed and rated). Kevin suggested several options for replacement or repair. One of the reasons I like Kevin is that he is honest and doesn't try to "upsell". We decided to go for the repair work which meant cementing the pole to the ground. This was the most economical. We were very pleased with the finished work. He surrounded the pole with cement at an angle - like a pyramid) so water would roll off. Wow, great idea!
Description of Work: One of my lamposts had deteriorated where it was attached to the ground. It appears the lampost was originally installed about 2 inches below the suface of the surrounding concrete. With continued exposure to the sprinklers, the water just sat around the bottom of the pole in that 2 inch area and it caused severe rust to the point where the bottom of the pole completely rusted away. At that point, the pole was barely being supported and ready to fall over.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
LEAH N.
08/2010
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
 + 0 more
I called several listed handymen before choosing Kevin. I described what the problem was to each of the handymen I spoke with - 2 tiles in my kitchen had popped up and I needed them to be re-cemented and grouted. One of the handymen - wish I remembered who it was - said it would cost approximately $200.00! No problem... and how much would 4 tiles cost? my firstborn?? Another one had this macho complex and kept calling me 'honey'. Anyway, Kevin ended up doing the job. He was a pleasure in every way. He was polite, professional in his work, very fair priced considering the work was time consuming as he had to carefully remove both tiles as they were only partially detached, and when he was through he cleaned everything including the tiles -- so he left the place cleaner than before he arrived. I just called Kevin today for another job, which reminded me to send this rating in.
Description of Work: Two ceramic tiles in my kitchen had partially 'popped up' and needed to be re-cemented and re-grouted.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Vernice F.
06/2010
4.0
handyman service, plumbing, doors
 + 1 more
He is nice with the tenants and professional. He came in and there was an issue with a door and plumbing that he took care of. He's just wonderful and does what he says he will do. He is reasonably priced as well.
Description of Work: He did odd jobs including door and plumbing work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Beth S.
04/2010
1.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
What I thought was going to be a terrific experience was exactly the opposite.
Description of Work: Mr. McCarthy came to my house to give me an estimate on multiple items. I followed up with a call to get the work done and he never returned my two calls. So I guess I would consider him a bit if a flake.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
PAULA G.
12/2008
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
It went great. I like people who ask what to do and then go do it. That's what Kevin did. No superfluous chatter or questions; exactly what I look for.
Description of Work: I bought six new conference room chairs (high back, leather, completely adjustable) that arrived unassembled. I tried to assemble one, but I was not strong enough to turn the bolts tight enough. So I had my secretary call Kevin after finding his name on Angie's List. He was available that day and came right over. He worked quickly and efficiently and did an excellent job.
Kevin did a great job with all the things we had for him. I prepared a list of things for him to do, and when I saw that he was getting close to being done with the job, I would tell him the next thing he could fix. However, when he reached a roadblock, I made some suggestions to accomplish the task. I think Kevin works better if you work with him as a team.
Description of Work: Day 1&2: Repair moulding under dishwasher, reattached moulding in dining room, install ladder hanger in garage, realign back door floor draft piece, hand new garden hose reel, patch hole in garage ceiling, reroute electrical line for pest control siren, clean laundry room roof with cleaner & moss remover and remove debris from laundry room gutter. Day 3: Replace valve stems & seats for tub faucet handles, resecure tub faucet with metal piece and plaster, remove sealer on double sink faucet handles and repack with plumber's putty, resecure sink faucet, replace diverter in shower, remove & realign wall hanging over guest bathroom sink. Day 4: Adjust/add & repair water sprinklers in front and back yard, replace diverter in shower with new arm and diverter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,060
Sandy B.
11/2008
5.0
interior painters
 + -1 more
He could not had been more pleasant and was a real pro!
Description of Work: Keven made window trim and painted it to match our shutters and did a great job.
Kevin was a bit difficult to get hold of at first, but showed up as promised and performed excellent work. He was very honest about what he can and cannot do, and was an absolute pleasure to have around. We strongly recommend Kevin for handyman services.
Description of Work: Kevin replaced some faulty or missing doors, tiled a back-splash, fixed sprinklers, fixed the toilet, fixed a faulty light, replaced another pendant light, built a new closet.
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Electrical,
Plumbing,
Doors,
Gutter Cleaning,
Interior Painting,
Drywall,
Ceramic Tile,
Plaster
FAQ
KEVIN MCCARTHY is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
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No, KEVIN MCCARTHY does not offer free project estimates.
No, KEVIN MCCARTHY does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, KEVIN MCCARTHY does not offer a senior discount.
No, KEVIN MCCARTHY does not offer emergency services.
No, KEVIN MCCARTHY does not offer warranties.
KEVIN MCCARTHY offers the following services: HANDYMAN, PAINTING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND GENERAL HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE.