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Evanston Handyman

Handyman Services

About us

Call Evanston Handyman for your large and small household jobs. I will provide prompt, courteous, and professional work so that you can get your to-do list done.

Business highlights

12 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

General Handyman Services

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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Reviews

4.910 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
0%
3
10%
2
0%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-10 of 10 reviews

Alan R.
10/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
A woodpecker had drilled a hole for a winter home at a corner where the roof meets the siding. They came out, fixed the hole, repainted the area, and were gone in under two hours. The price was just fine.
Description of Work: Fix Animal Hole

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

Kathy Z.
07/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Evanston Handyman is an excellent company and I intend to use them again. Professional to work with and they were prompt! For me it's been a good find.
Description of Work: I had an old wooden shed; they demolished it for me and carried away the debris.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Evanston Handyman
Thank you [Member Name Removed]for hiring us to do the work in your home and for the positive feedback.

Lori P.
07/2017
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
These guys do good work but it is impossible to get anyone on the phone. I see them around the neighborhood so the business still exists. They don't seem to care very much about getting new customers or keeping the old ones. I'm assigning a grade of "F" on all counts because it might get their attention. Perhaps others will have better luck.
Description of Work: I've used them in the past and they did good work. It took a long time to get in touch with them. Phone calls and emails went unanswered.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Brent B.
04/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Excellent.
Description of Work: Nils has repaired a fireplace tile surround and reinstalled an undercount kitchen sink.

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

Robert B.
11/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Good. Came up with a creative solution for difficult problem.
Description of Work: Re-hung cabinet door that had a hinge screw break off in the frame.

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
$125

Miriam B.
11/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Nils is truly a pleasure to work with. He interacted with me via my preferred modes of communication. He communicates very clearly. He tells me when he thinks he can't do something, and he keeps to his estimates. He's a pleasure to work with, and all his work has been meticulous. He recommended a friend for painting, and his friend was likewise fantastic to work with. I cannot say what a relief it is to have found a handyman I can work with so well. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
Description of Work: $360 - Gave an estimate for multiple possible situations, prepared to handle a complex situation. Repaired a water-damaged soffit/cabinetry. $250 - Miscellaneous wall repair before painting.

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
$610

Brent B.
03/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was a pleasure to have Nils on the job. Promptly replied to Angie's List messages, showed up right on time on each visit, gets right to work, careful, neat, cleans up afterwards, great eye for detail. Will definitely call on Nils again when there's another fix it job beyond my wheelhouse.
Description of Work: Recemented and regrouted ceramic tile that had fallen off gas fireplace surround, touch up painting of adjoining drywall.

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

Diane W.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Nils was attentive to both the structural and the aesthetic details of the job--his approach to the job was workmanlike and creative at the same time. The finished studio space is therefore unique and I am very, very pleased with the results. He completed the work within budget and was professional in all respects.
Description of Work: Remodeled funky garage workshop space into beautiful art studio. Removed interior wall/closet and drop ceilings. Installed cathedral ceiling. Installed skylights. Insulated and finished ceiling with pine paneling. Installed homasote fiber board panels to work wall. Installed ceiling light and fan.

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
$5,000

Natalia S.
10/2014
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I called several times to receive a quote. Nobody came back to me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Evanston Handyman
Dear [member name removed], I am very sorry to hear that we were not able to connect regarding your estimate. I am looking back through my voicemail and am unable to locate your messages. While in the middle of a job I am not always able to answer my phone, but I try my best to respond promptly to voicemails, emails, and text msgs. I hope that your project worked out well, and please feel free to contact me in the future for your handyman needs. -Nils

Curt P.
05/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Dry wall, insulated basement wall, painted, wainscoting basement area - all repairs after basement flooding. Also built new steps for outdoor porch after rotted portions needed replacement.

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

    Contact information

    1621 Florence Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

    www.evanstonhandyman.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Handyman Services

    FAQ

    Evanston Handyman is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Evanston Handyman accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, Evanston Handyman offers free project estimates.
    No, Evanston Handyman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Evanston Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Evanston Handyman does not offer emergency services.
    No, Evanston Handyman does not offer warranties.
    Evanston Handyman offers the following services: General Handyman Services
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    Contact information

    1621 Florence Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

    www.evanstonhandyman.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM