"Frank and his wife are a great team. The job was done in a timely manner and done well. I'd recommend them to anyone needing furniture assembled. Great job."
"Great experience with this handyman. He installed a new light for me, fixed another light that wasn’t working, and helped sort out a couple of electrical issues around the house. He showed up on time, worked quickly, and clearly knows what he’s doing. Everything is working perfectly now.
Super easy to work with, fair price, and very professional. I’d definitely recommend him and will call him again if I need help with anything else."
"I am extremely pleased with the work that was done in my home! He did an amazing job mounting both of my TVs, installing the two floating shelves, and mounting my fireplace. Everything was completed with great attention to detail, precision, and professionalism. He made sure everything was level, secure, and positioned exactly where I wanted it. The finished setup looks beautiful and has completely transformed the space. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and left the area clean after the job was done. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for quality workmanship and excellent customer service. I will definitely be using him again for future projects!"
"Abo was very efficient and pleasant. It got this done in about 2-1/2 hours. It would of taken me days. I had hired 7 handymen through wayfair and all bailed on me. Thank you Angie's for finding Abo for me."
"Very efficient worker, prompt, did very good work and did not drag the job out. D Dario Garcia was very professional and had excellent customer service. Very impressed with his work as was my neighbors."
"John built an amazing garage storage unit for us. Did it in less than a day, stuck to his estimate which was very reasonable. He’s pleasant, efficient and dependable. We will have him back for more projects."
"He was amazing. He replaced my ceiling fan in the dining room, replaced my kitchen faucet and fixed my toilet that was not flushing correctly. I also added a few things that I needed done and he completed my list. Everything looks amazing and he was very neat and tidy. It’s really hard to find a good handyman and he is the best!"
NovaFix provides reliable handyman and home repair services throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We handle everything from small repairs and furniture assembly to drywall, painting, trim work, plumbing fixtures, TV mounting, and larger home improvement projects. We work with both residential and commercial customers, and small jobs are always welcome. Our goal is simple: clear communication, fair pricing, quality work, and leaving every job clean and finished properly.\n
While handypeople do not need to be licensed in many places, you should only hire insured pros for any home improvement work. Your handyperson should have active liability coverage that protects them and you in the case of an error or accident. Furthermore, if they have employees on your property, they should also have workers’ compensation insurance. If you hire an individual or a company that is not insured and they damage your property, have an accident while on the job, or become injured on your property without insurance, you can be held financially liable.
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Before hiring a handyperson, it's important to ask several questions to ensure they are the right fit for the job. Key areas to cover include their experience, logistics, and job specifics.
Experience and Qualifications:
What kind of work do you specialize in?
How long have you been doing this kind of work?
Are you licensed and insured?
Do you have references?
Can you provide before-and-after photos of your work?
Estimates and Contracts:
Do you charge for estimates?
Will you provide a written estimate and contract?
Does the estimate cover both labor and materials?
How much do you expect materials to cost?
Project Details and Guarantees:
When can you start the job, and how long do you expect it to take?
Do you provide a guarantee for your work?
Will you handle cleanup and waste disposal after the job is finished?
Do you have any questions about the projects on my list?
In most states, handypeople do not need to be licensed to perform simple home repair tasks and smaller jobs. When projects exceed specific cost amounts, however, ranging from $500 in California to $50,000 in other states, some municipalities consider them to be contractors, meaning they need to be licensed. To learn if your handyperson should be licensed to work on your job, contact your local governing body or state contractors’ licensing board before starting any work.
The cost to hire a handyman can vary, with most charging on a per-hour or per-project basis. On average, expect to pay between $50 and $150 per hour, with a typical rate around $90 per hour. For project-based work, the average cost is about $400, though the total can range from as low as $180 to $1,500 or more. Some handypeople may also require a minimum flat rate, such as payment for two hours of work.
Several factors influence the final cost, including:
The type, size, difficulty, and complexity of the job
The amount of time the work takes
The handyman's experience level
Your geographic location
The cost of materials and any necessary permits
Accessibility of the work area and potential travel costs
Additionally, you may encounter higher rates or extra fees for emergency services or work scheduled during holidays.
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