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Art The Fix-It Guy

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Electrical,

About us

Owner operated. No subs. Charges by the hour.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Handyman Services, Small Jobs, General Repairs.

Services we don't offer

Large projects, roofs, structural, plumbing or emergency service

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.9225 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
3%
3
2%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 201-225 of 225 reviews

Frank H.
10/2014
5.0
appliance repair, drywall, fencing, gutter repair, handyman service, locksmith, woodworking
  + 5 more
unknown
Description of Work: Art is great, plain and simple. He is reliable, responsive, and honest. Most of all, he does a great job, the right way.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Vladimir K.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Diane F.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Excellent experience!
Description of Work: Art is great! I had him out to fix a warped front door in my condo, adjust several bi-fold doors and fix a sink pop-up. Unfortunately, he couldn't fix the front door because of hinge and building settling issues but the rest of the repairs were done. As others have advised in their reviews, he takes the time to tell you what he's doing and shares tips and experiences.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$108

Walter G.
12/2012
5.0
handyman service, plastering, interior painters, drain cleaning
  + 2 more
Description of Work: I needed multiple repairs around the house. Art fixed the toliet from running, repaired the metal plate on a screen door and fixed the bracket that closes the door properly. He also repaired nail pops in the ceiling which required nails to be replace with screws so the pops will not come back. He also put up shelves in my laundry room. Art is very knowledgeable about home repairs, he looks at the job and then explains what he can do to correct the problem. Everything he does is up front with no hidden surprises. I would recommend Art to anyone needed home repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

CATHY B.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
See above.
Description of Work: On New Year's Day I learned my mother was the victim of criminal property damage. Extensive damage was done to windows and property in her basement. Significant basement flooding also occured. I called Art, on New Year's Day no less, to see if he could provide emergency services. Art came out immediately and removed damaged windows and debris, bailed out window wells, boarded up windows, recommended professional water damage and cleaning services, etc. During a second visit, Art installed new windows, caulked, painted and made the damaged areas look brand new. Art also secured window wells and did preventative outdoor faucet maintenance. Being a victim of crime made our family feel vulnerable. Art was very responsive, supportive and efficient during a very trying time. His work was excellent and he re-established a sense of security in the home. Art also purchased all needed supplies to complete the project. As always, Art did outstanding work!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Joen B.
12/2011
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, small appliance repair, ceiling fans
  + 3 more
Great
Description of Work: Mainly repaired a ceiling exhaust fan that 3 other companies said had to be replaced. Also hung a chandelier, repaired a sticking door and various other annoyances. Did an outstanding job on all.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa B.
07/2011
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He wasn’t able to quote the job that I wanted him to do but he was prompt in his response getting back to me
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

kevin C.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
He was great.
Description of Work: He is a handyman that has worked for us. He fixed a bathroom fixture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas B.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Very well
Description of Work: Very professional and nice person. Seemed sincere and qualified. Did estimate for storm door replacement. Also did not want to estimate a plumbing job as he preferred not to do that type of project. We decided to postpone project for financial reasons.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julie H.
11/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Exactly as planned.
Description of Work: Art came over and gave me an estimate for the items that needed to be fixed around the house. We agreed on the estimate, so he came back on another day to repair a gutter, put on a gutter end cap, do some caulking, and fasten a gutter to the brick. I asked him about repairing some rotting wood and he told me that he would not be comfortable doing that task. What I liked about Art was that he knew his limitations and communicated that to me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$167

JOHN O.
06/2010
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
Everything went well.
Description of Work: He performed handyman services for me at my office. More specifically he replaced light fixtures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

PARAMITA B.
06/2010
4.0
lighting, plumbing
  + 0 more
OK
Description of Work: I hired him to take out my old chandelier and hang a new one in a specific way I wanted to. He also fixed the toilet in the powder room. Overall he was OK though he works slowly and I paid $600 just for these two jobs, which seems kind of expensive to me. But I liked his professionalism and contacted him several times for further work in recent years. He never returns my call back even though he sent me a Christmas card two years back!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$600

Response from Art The Fix-It Guy
According to my records I did this work in 2006 (not 2004 but still several years ago) and I sent out Thanksgiving cards. Many of my customers do not celebrate Christmas, so I only send cards on American traditional holidays. I did the work in less time than the written estimate. The work included a tricky track light installation, a toilet repair, a downstairs lavatory drain replacement, and an upstairs washbasin faucet replacement. If I had received a phone call, or a message had been left, I most certainly would have no reason not to respond. The phone number listed on my business card has not changed. Occasionally a person will leave a garbled message with no return number or a hastily mumbled phone number which cannot be deciphered. My apology to this member and a regret for the loss of their business.

doug B.
04/2010
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
Art in the best.
Description of Work: Art does multiple handyman jobs at our house, he comes about once a quarter to.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

HOLLY P.
11/2008
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great.
Description of Work: Art Mate installed a ceiling fan and light fixture in my kitchen. He also corrected the electrical wiring problems that I was having with my wall switches. Art's estimate of the total charges to do this work was very close to the actual final charge. I highly recommend his services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Michael K.
04/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT JOB.
Description of Work: Fixed my leaky toilet. He did a great Job and very clean.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Lynette H.
02/2008
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, locksmith, doors
  + 3 more
Excellent!
Description of Work: Fix lock on front door, replace doorbells, tighten handrails, replace electrical plate cover, fixed shower door that would not slide.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$226

ROBERT R.
07/2007
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Did not use him.
Description of Work: I called to get a quote for some remodeling. He never called back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Art The Fix-It Guy
I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THIS PERSON IS. I HAVE NO RECORD OF HIM EVER CALLING ME. IF HE WERE TRULY INTERESTED IN CONTACTING ME DID HE TRY CALLING A SECOND TIME? MOST OF MY CUSTOMERS SAY I'M VERY CONSCIENTIOUS AND RESPONSIVE. OCCASIONALLY I WILL GET A PHONE MESSAGE FROM SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T LEAVE A NAME OR NUMBER. THE MOST FRUSTRATING ARE PEOPLE WHO LEAVE LONG RAMBLING MESSAGES THEN AT THE VERY END QUICKLY RATTLE OFF OR MUMBLE THE PHONE NUMBER OR RUSH THROUGH SEVERAL PHONE NUMBERS, SOMETIMES BEING CUT OFF. QUITE OFTEN, I WILL LISTEN TO A MESSAGE 4 OR 5 TIMES AND STILL NOT GET A COMPLETE PHONE NUMBER. IN A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE SEEMINGLY COMMUNICATES BY VOICE MAIL, THE PROTOCOL IS SIMPLE AND WELL PUBLICIZED: WHEN LEAVING A VOICE MESSAGE, SAY YOUR NAME AND NUMBER CLEARLY AND SLOWLY AND DISTINCTLY AT THE BEGINNING AND THEN AGAIN AT THE END. IF THIS MEMBER HAD SIMPLY CALLED ME BACK INSTEAD OF GOING THROUGH ALL THE TROUBLE TO WRITE AN UNFAVORABLE REPORT, PERHAPS I COULD HAVE PROVIDED HIS REQUIREMENTS.

NOEL K.
08/2006
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had a problem with my jaccuzi and Art was very nice - responded immediately to my request via email and indicated that he does not work on jaccuzis. Recommended that I look for someone else.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARIA Y.
06/2006
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very positive.
Description of Work: Repaired fence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$133

BERNARD T.
05/2006
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed new vanity top and faucet fixtures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

ROSE MARIE S.
12/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I WAS IMPRESSED BY ART. HE RETURNED OUR CALL THE SAME DAY AND WHEN THE JOB TURNED OUT TO BE OUTSIDE HIS FIELD OF EXPERTISE, HE REFERRED ME TO HIS NEPHEW. I WOULD DEFINITELY CALL HIM AGAIN.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

CAROL P.
10/2005
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: HE REMOVED SOME PANELING FROM MY HOUSE, LIGHT ELECTRICAL WORK, PUTTING IN NEW OUTLETS, AND INSTALLED A NEW DOOR BELL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

BARBARA A.
07/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: INSTALLED CROWN MOLDING IN LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$504

SIMONA R.
12/2004
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
ON TIME, METHODICAL, TRUSTWORTHY.
Description of Work: PAINTING 4 WINDOW TRIMS, REPLACING DOOR, PAINTING 4 DOORS, FIXING 2 HOLES ON CEILING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$540

Contact information

808 E Marion St, Arlington Heights, IL 60004


Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Doors,
Lighting,
Interior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Locksmiths,
Ceiling Fans,
Drain Cleaning,
General Remodeling

FAQ

Art The Fix-It Guy is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Art The Fix-It Guy accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Art The Fix-It Guy does not offer free project estimates.
No, Art The Fix-It Guy does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Art The Fix-It Guy does not offer a senior discount.
No, Art The Fix-It Guy does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Art The Fix-It Guy offers warranties.
Art The Fix-It Guy offers the following services: Handyman Services, Small Jobs, General Repairs.
Large projects, roofs, structural, plumbing or emergency service

Contact information

808 E Marion St, Arlington Heights, IL 60004


Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM