This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
General Home Repair Company with the following specialties: Full re-model of kitchen, baths, basements. Attic Insulation. Full service Handyman and repair staff, with (4) service techs. All service techs are in-house, reference and background checked. Additional DBA: Silver Hammer Home Services
Rob was on top of all the emails I sent him. He was right on time and very efficient. Not only did he take our old toilet away but he donated it to Habitat for Humanity. That made us happy. We would be sure to call him again for future projects.
Description of Work: Installed new toilet and removed old one.
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
Terry W.
03/2014
3.0
doors, handyman service
 + 0 more
The installation was ok. Mr. silver hammer damaged wall with ladder. Poor job cleaning up.
Description of Work: Door hanger purchase and installation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$205
Response from Silver Hammer Construction
I am sorry that [member name removed] was not happy with service provided for him. However, I would strongly disagree with both of [name removed] points of dissatisfaction. One: I never placed a ladder against the wall, or damaged it in any way. In fact as I informed the tenant John,that let me in and out, I had some drywall mud still in pan from a touch up where door hanger was installed, as a accommodation I filled the dent that was already there. THIS SHOULD BE VERY CLEAR. THE DENT WAS THERE PRIOR TO MY BEING ON JOB SITE, AND I AS A COURTESY I FILLED IT. (That will teach me to be a nice guy... right). Two: A floor tarp was laid down below the door that the work was performed on, to catch any debris. The tarp was removed, along with old hardware. After removing tarp which had very little droppings, I even took the floor mate outside and shook it , ( which was mostly salt tracked in from sidewalk), replaced the floor mate, and observed NOTHING on the floor. In closing, I always appreciate any feedback about my company's performance, for I feel it is an opportunity to improve. However [member name removed] feedback was TOTALLY NOT ACCURATE. Robert Omelson Silver Hammer Home Services
While friendly and easy going while at the house, He never did provide any written estimates or proper description of the door sizes to order (our first priority) and stopped responding to email/texts. I can only assume that he figured the projects were too costly for us to follow through - a very poor assumption. We've moved ahead on the doors and wainscoting removal/wall repair with other contractors and have another flooring contractor coming today. These projects are for our newly purchased 1977 home that we are trying to prep before fully moving out of our other home.
Description of Work: Came to house to determine an estimate for multiple jobs. hardwood flooring, wall repair, wall removal/reconstruction, multiple door installations, upstairs railing replacement. This list was fully disclosed in email prior to his arrival.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
Response from Silver Hammer Construction
The following is my actual response via a text to Angie's List member . Dear (Member name removed), I just wanted to personally apologize for my lack of follow-up with regard to your project. As I had indicated to you in a text, I took a bad fall on black ice the evening of 2/13/14, and after a trip to urgent care, it turned out I had indeed broken two back ribs. A very painful ordeal to say the least. My doc of course recommended to rest for a week or more and limited duty for 4-6 weeks. And actually it is only now that I am back to "light , walk around duties" on job sites. I am sorry for not giving you a call with my status report. However I think part of me was hesitant due to the fact of how the door portion of my estimate/response ended up. As you know I had submitted to you a cost estimate for the install of two doors at your home. At that time I indicated that I could not personally install the doors, but could have on of my best techs on the job. I later received your text that you had chosen another company to complete that job due to a scheduling requirement that best fit your needs. It was a this point that I wished I had contacted you to explain the circumstances. Unfortunately with a small company such as mine, when the main guy goes down, things don't always run as smoothly as one would hope. I at no time doubted your desire to follow through with your projects, I however remembered your sense of urgency to complete the work so as to move from one home into another. I admit my communication to you should not have been hampered by your hiring of someone else to install the two doors, and had that communication been more timely, we might have had a much happier ending to this story. I close again with "My Apologies" and hope all has turned out well for you at your new home. I'm sorry I was not part of the process, I'm sure you and your husband would have been great to work with. End of text. Our mission at Silver Hammer Home Services, is and always will be the satisfaction of our customers, as well as our potential customers . Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of whether our company is hired or not. Communication is a "key" factor in a quality customer experience. Sadly, sometimes as hard as we try we can fall short of our mission. Timely communication was a "short fall" in this case. I truly welcome this member's response, for it is the only way sometimes for companies/individual to set higher goals, and stay on course to reach those goals. As the owner of Silver Hammer Home Services I realize we must try harder EVERY day, not matter what the circumstances, to make the customer experience JOB #1. Thank You
I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Robert. He is great to work with and he takes the time to explain everything very clearly. He never sells anything; rather he does consult to let you know what he thinks ought to be done. The information is invaluable. I am a pretty knowledgeable and skilled DYIer and I was so impressed with Robert I kept adding to the list of services for him to do. He was very accommodating in adding those things into his schedule. He was also very helpful in determining the general design and what would look good. This too was very valuable. Even before we had agreed to move forward with the basement upgrades Robert met with the city to get additional permit information. He drew up the plans and submitted them to the city and met with the inspectors through the process. I agree with another reviewer that Robert should clone himself. He works hard and is very fair and honest. It is great to find a contractor who is honest, great to work with, keeps you informed along the way and very skilled and knowledgeable at what he and his team does. I would use Robert again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Framed, insulated and drywalled several new walls in basement. New copper pipe and shut off valves under kitchen sink. Installed new kitchen faucet. Checked and fixed efflorescing of plaster in dining area. Installed several new updated single pole and 3-way light switches.
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
$5,200
Mitchell B.
02/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service
 + 0 more
Awesome awesome awesome. Very detail oriented, finished on time, and the cost was very reasonable. Robert is very customer service oriented. I highly recommend and already plan on using them again.
Description of Work: Finished basement walls and trim after basement flooding.
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
$3,000
Jeremy T.
02/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Robert was always quick to respond oalls, texts, etc., almost always the same day. He had competitive prices compared to others I received estimates from. He was able to start the work when I needed and completed it in the estimated timeframe, even when getting the wrong paint color from Lowe's! The work was very professional and looks great. I would recommend Robert and Silver Hammer to anyone.
Description of Work: Fixed drywall tape issue and drywall cracks, painted to match existing color
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
$370
Sharon B.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
This is a rental property, so payment was a little tricky, but we worked out the kinks. Other than that no complaints from the tenant.
Description of Work: Plumbing work on one my powder room. He replaced the ball/rod, and a new valve.
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
$155
Teri B.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Robert, at Silver Hammer, was very responsive in getting back to us regarding our job inquiry. We weren't in a hurry to have the job done, but he came out that same week on a snowy Saturday in conjunction with other jobs he had in our area because it worked well with both of our schedules. Over the phone, Robert initially thought our job wouldn't take him an hour to complete and suggested we find a few other projects we might need done in order to take advantage of his hourly rate. What he discovered when he arrived (on time) was the previous owner who finished the basement himself had not installed the hand rail properly and did not put the railing into the studs in the wall. Robert had to reinstall (re-anchor & fix drywall) in two sections to make sure it wouldn't move again and be completed properly. When we went back to check on his finished work, we noticed Robert also went out of his way to fix the drywall on a few other significant dings in the stairwell unrelated to our handrail. We will absolutely use Silver Hammer Construction again for handyman projects around the house and consult him for bigger projects in the future! We will also recommend to friends/neighbors who need help around the house.
Description of Work: Repaired a basement stairwell handrail.
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
Christopher B.
12/2013
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Had Robert out to fix a leaking patio door. He was professional throughout. Explained all elements of the problems he found and discussed solutions before proceeding with the fix. I plan on using Silver Hammer again in the spring for some outdoor trim work.
Description of Work: I used Silver Hammer Construction.
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
$150
DIANNE G.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
 + 1 more
Prompt response to my initial call and provided an estimate as to the cost. Robert arrived promptly on the day of service and installed the new garbage disposal without any problems. Robert was very clean and professional. I would definitely use Silver Hammer again and recommend their services to others.
Description of Work: Installed new garbage disposal.
All work was completed to my satisfaction. I would hire Silver Hammer again. It's nice to find a company that is honest and provides good work at a good price. This is why I joined Angie's List.
Description of Work: Drywall repaired and painted in 2 bathrooms, replaced light fixture, removed old microwave and installed range hood which also required tile work and repaired gutter.
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
$700
wanda E.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
I was very happy with Robert and his work.
Description of Work: Installed 3 smoke alarms, repaired one window and installed new lock, worked on gutter and will be back to do more repairs.on the gutter.
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
$140
George H.
09/2013
2.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Well over a month to receive a quote, still don't have it despite two separate phone calls from me to him. Disappointed.
Description of Work: Nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Silver Hammer Construction
This review was posted in error, we do not do business in Utah. Our area of business is in the greater Chicago, Illinois area.
NANCY R.
08/2013
2.0
decks, handyman service
 + 0 more
He was polite, knowledgeable, punctual, but I never heard back from him.
Description of Work: Silver Hammer came out to give estimates for some handyman projects as well as for repair of my front porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Silver Hammer Construction
A quote was e-mailed to customer in a matter of days from the visit. It is not unusual to not hear back from customers, especially if they are getting mutli estimates. In fact it is RARE that I recieve contact from a customer if they have decided to hire a contractor/handyman other than myself. I apologize for any inconvience that this might have caused to the customer. Reading the review was the first knowledge I had of the fact that she had not recieved the quote. I intend to follow-up to see perhaps if the e-mail went to spam or an incorrect address was used. In any event, it is our hope to always respond within a reasonable time frame with estimates, and that will and can vary by the scope of the estimate, and the current work load. My customers, both current and prospective are very important to me, and I strive to make sure I do all that is possible to make their Silver Hammer Home Service experience a pleasant one.
Great work and competitive price. Project required extra work, but only charged nominal amt for additional time. Would definitely use again.
Description of Work: Re caulkes tub, replace drain, hang curtain rod, caulked sun room roof.
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
$290
Lisa K.
07/2013
1.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
I called and he agreed to come out and take a look. Something came up that morning and I couldn't be home, so I called to try to reschedule. He said he'd check his calendar and get back to me about the following Monday, but never called back despite me making 3 attempts to contact him. Very unprofessional.
Description of Work: I'd called for an estimate about a plumbing problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Fidel P.
06/2013
5.0
house painters, handyman service, siding
 + 1 more
Robert provided a very comparative quote and was very professional throughout the process. The results of the work were excellent. Robert replaced damage siding and painted the front of my house. My wife and I are extremely happy with the work Robert did for us and we will definitely use him again for other projects around our house.
Description of Work: He replaced damged siding and painted the front of the house
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
$740
Pam B.
04/2013
4.0
drywall
 + -1 more
We were very pleased with the responsiveness. Of 4 companies that I originally requested a quote, they were the only ones to get back with me. They came out quickly to give us a quote and offered good suggestions for our project. On the day they started, the crew showed up on time and worked all day. All the men introduced themselves and said hello - something that I really appreciate. The job was done over two days. This was exactly as quoted. The only negative comment I have that lowered their score to a "B" is the cleanup. They covered the carpets with drop clothes, but when they picked them up, drywall dust and debris went all over my carpets and floor. The wood floor in the bedroom also had drywall plaster on it tat ended to be scraped off. If they were more careful about their leaving, the job would have received and "A". I would use this company again.
Description of Work: All we needed was drywall put up in the bedroom and closet. New wall board had been put up by us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Response from Silver Hammer Construction
As owner of Silver Hammer Home services I personal inspect all jobs upon completion. As stated by our customer ([member name removed]) we did indeed cover the carpeting, stairs, and landing with canvas drop cloths. Once these drop clothes were picked up, the areas were shop vac'd by myself, perhaps some remaining dust could have been present, and over looked, (the nature of dry wall work makes it virtually impossible to not have some dust present, and even show up for a few days later. Sorry for that slight oversite. Our goal is that of THE BOY SCOTTS OF AMERICA... that is "Always leave the site cleaner that you found it." With regard to the wood floor in the room that the work was completed in, when I did a walk thru with Bill Porchardt, he indicated that the floors were being sanded and refinished, and there wasn't any concern about covering, I however suggested we still would cover it with canvas, which we did. When the job was complete, my crew inspected the floor for any droppings of dried compound and scraped these off. The floor was left in a very clean condition, I observed no droppings of dry wall compound on the floor that were large enough to scrape off. I should note, that in preparation for the taping and finishing of this room, myself and my crew (2) spent about an extra hour properly sinking poorly installed dry wall screws (heads above or too far below paper surface), patching over sized cut outs for electrical outlets, and filling voids because of poorly installed drywall sheets(customer installed). I charged nothing extra for this, and infact did so without mention, all in the hopes of providing the customer with the best possible finished product. In closing I would just say that we will pay even closer attention to the small details of prep and clean-up in order to make our customers 110% happy and satified in all aspects of the job. And as always, we welcome customer feed back to help us continue to excel.
Lawrence C.
03/2013
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, plumbing
 + 2 more
They did good work for a competitive price. Furthermore, they were prompt in providing a thorough estimate for the job which I appreciated.
Description of Work: They worked on drywall, installed faucets, and did some electrical work.
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
Jan R.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
I spoke to Robert on the phone to get an idea on a price for a project. I wanted to turn a closet into an office and I needed two hinged doors installed in place of sliding doors. I did some of the work myself, shelves and desktop, and didn't want to spend too much. Also, if I am going to spend the money to have doors installed, I want them to be done correctly, fit perfectly and work properly. He was able to give me a ballpark figure over the phone for purchasing and installing doors and explain the correct way to install them. I had called other handymen and from asking the same questions could tell Robert knew what he was talking about. I will call him in the future when I can afford to finish this project.
Description of Work: No work performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Karen K.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service, lighting
 + 0 more
We needed two light fixtures replaced. One in the foyer which was a very high ceiling and the other in the dining room, which was high as well. Everything went great from start to finish. Robert and Dave arrived on time. They assembled the fixtures, installed them and cleaned up very nicely afterwards. Robert also noticed that I bought a wrong part so he ran to the store to get the right one. We also mentioned that we had an issue with our kitchen faucet and Robert took care of it at no extra charge. These guys are very reliable and professional. We will definitely be calling them back soon, as we have many more projects.
Description of Work: We needed two light fixtures replaced. One in the foyer and the other in the dining room.
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
$250
Kevin M.
01/2013
5.0
home builders
 + -1 more
Robert showed up on time and performed work as requested. Went satisfied with his work and service. He is a keeper!
Description of Work: Built shelves.
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
$200
Robyn O.
12/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
It went very well. I'm very happy with how all of the doors turned out. Robert charged me exactly what he quoted, all the work was completed in one day and it all just looks really nice. He spent extra time adjusting each door and explained what his process was. I would definitely hire him again. It took a little bit of phone tag to get the work appointment set up but once it was set up, everything was fine.
Description of Work: Installed 3 sets of bi- fold doors and 3 new exterior door locks. The front door needed new holes drilled. I had Robert come in once for an estimate and then again to do the job.
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
$495
Mike F.
12/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Robert did a great job and was amazingly efficient. When I first called him he was out of town, but he called me right when he returned, and it turned out he could come out and do my repair that same day! He showed up exactly at the time he specified and was done within an hour. We haven't had a big windstorm since he was here, so I can't completely vouch for the effectiveness of the repair, but it looks great and he cleaned up after himself very well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others - we had a great experience.
Description of Work: Robert did a small siding repair job on my house (single piece of siding got blown off). This piece was up under a 2nd story eve, so was not easy to reach.
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
Cathy E.
11/2012
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Robert was great. This was done on a new garage completed in October. Robert scheduled his time around the too cold and rainy for stain parts so that it could be done before winter. Everything was neat, clean, professional.
Description of Work: Stained my screened-in porch and painted a door.
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Drywall,
Interior Painting,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Doors,
Lighting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Insulation,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Decks and Porches
FAQ
Silver Hammer Construction is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Silver Hammer Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available,Zelle
Yes, Silver Hammer Construction offers free project estimates.
Yes, Silver Hammer Construction offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Silver Hammer Construction does not offer a senior discount.
No, Silver Hammer Construction does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Silver Hammer Construction offers warranties.
Silver Hammer Construction offers the following services: Handyman Repair Services. Specialties: Carpentry, Drywall, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Hardwood. Fireplace Re-Facing. Full Kitchen , Bathroom, Basement Remodels.