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Creative and General Home Improvements

About us

Whatever your project may involve Creative and General Home Improvements strives for complete customer satisfaction with a smile. From helping a customer to select colors before painting a house, to designing and building a deck, fence, play area or landscaping project or perhaps performing any number of repairs around your home or business, owner Larry Veech will be glad to work with you. There is no charge for estimates or designing and all work is bid by the job. Adding that special touch of creativity, where possible, is a unique aspect of what we do .

Business highlights

34 years of experience

Services we offer

Interior & exterior painting, ceramic tiling, decks, drywall repair, faux designs, fences, handyman, laminate flooring, landscaping & water features., mural, playgrounds, screened in porches, treehouses

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.886 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
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Damian B.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Larry painted my kitchen cabinets and they turned out great! I plan on using Creative and General Home Improvements again. Cost $500.

Oliver N.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
unknown
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you for your kind remarks, [Member Name Removed], as it was a pleasure working for you too!"

Judith R.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

We contracted Creative & General Home Imp, (Larry Veech, owner) for our interior painting project. It was a large job, consisting of the entire lower level, plus the Kitchen, Great Room, Foyer and up the stairs and hall way. In addition several ceilings were painted, along with some minor drywall repairs. The entire job was completed in 7 days!   Larry's work ethic is outstanding and he did a fantastic job at a great price. We were very pleased and would definitely recommend him to others.


Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you again for hiring me and for being such a pleasure to work for!"

Scott F.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Great communication by phone and text up to the date.  Confirmed appointment.  Very professional.  Did a great paint job.  Will definitely recommend to others.

Brooke G.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
It went extremely well.  Larry is very meticulous and does fine work.  He takes his time to do it right.  He is very respectful of protecting floors etc when painting.He is also very respectful of my home, etc.   I will definitely hire him again.  Other quotes from other providers were at a higher cost for the same job. Quality work. 
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"You and your family were a delight to work for. Thank youi again!"

Paul R.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$229
We had purchased a deal on Angie's List  for 8 hours of work. Larry arrived on time. He put two coats of paint on the room and touched up several areas of woodwork for us. We were very happy with his work and he was very personable. It was probably not 8 hrs. of work, but he did all that we asked & it was definitely worth the cost. We will definitely have him work for us again if we need any painting done.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you, Susan! Glad you were happy with the work."

Matthew B.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
He does good work, and his prices are very good.  The down-side of that is he's usually booked up for a week or two.  But he's worth the wait.  He's very honest, and sticks to his word in my experience.  
We've use Larry for the following jobs:
-Interior and exterior painting
-Deck repair and painting
-Trim replacement
-Window repair and painting
-Fencing
-Gutter cleaning and repair
-Haul away
For all of the above, I don't think we've paid a total of more than $2,500 over three years.  Let it never be said this guys prices aren't money well spent.  Overall I believe Larry is an honest, hard-working guy, and deserves your business.  Just expect to wait a bit to get him, because that sort of thing is in demand.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you, [Member name removed]! It has always been my pleasure to work for you and wish you all the best in your new home!"

Thomas H.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249
Prompt.  Professional.  Good quality.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you for so much!"

Ray B.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249
Very dedicated.  Never stopped working. Took pride in his work.  Will use again.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you! I enjoyed working for you."

Cicely L.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
The provider contacted me right away after my inquiry on Angie's List and was able to give me an estimate within a day or so of our initial contact, and started work within a week. I initially called to get the ceiling of my first floor powder room painted to repair a water stain caused by the upstairs laundry, but while he was there I also got estimates on painting the powder room; painting the den ceiling; and repairing drywall/painting in a couple of other areas. Not only did he do a nice job on everything, he was able to work around my schedule and did a lot of work in the evening, even though some of the work required multiple visits. He got right to work when he arrived, left the areas clean, and was a pleasure to work with. He even finished a little under his original estimate! I will definitely call him for any other painting/drywall needs.

Robin M.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

happy with prompt arrival, aimed to do what I needed and was able to work around my 'obstacles' without complaint, on task and easy to get along with and neat


Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you, [removed member name]! You were a pleasure to work for!!"

Emery W.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Personable, punctual, hard-working.  Our first time using this service.  Will definitely be using in the future as need for experienced handyman service is needed.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you, Bud! It was a pleasure working for you!"

Caroline D.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199
Came on time; very professional.  No mess.
Beautiful work!
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you !"

Aretha W.
Jun 2015
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"This customer was on my list to perform handyman work but we could we could never get our scheduling together. No work was performed."

Rosa H.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Creative and General Home Improvements did a great job for us.  Larry was backlogged when I first contacted him, so we scheduled about a month out, and he came to do the work, called in advance, worked with me on schedule when I had to travel unexpectedly, and generally made it a great, simple experience with positive results.  My husband and I are impressed.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you! It was a pleasure working for you!"

Kathy B.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$229
He showed up on time, got right to work, worked diligently through the day, taking no breaks. He got the job done as expected and did an excellent job. I am very happy with his work.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you and it was a pleasure, once again, to work for you!"

Sara S.
Apr 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$229
It went well. I had to be very specific obviously with what I wanted. If I wasn't so in a hurry to try to get as much done as I could in one day I think the quality could have been better. Where he painted the door frame, he didn't do the top, which you can't see when you're standing but when I was painting the walls obviously I noticed it. I would put him in the handyman kind of category and probably not a professional painter. But overall, I was happy with it for what I paid. I was just trying to sell my house. I did not pay anything over $229 big deal price. Just one guy came out to do the work. He was very nice and very courteous. He cleaned up after himself. There was nothing unprofessional.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you for the satisfactory review. I always try to carefully listen to instructions given and if there was a misunderstanding of what your full intentions were I sincerely apologize."

Phil C.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
unknown
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you [name removed]! You were a pleasure work for you!"

Carol T.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Mr. Veech did an excellent job helping get my existing home ready for resale!  He called beforehand to be sure of all of the details and that I was ready (adequate paint supply, etc.).  Showing up promptly the morning of the appointment and after a walkthrough to review exactly what was needed where, he jumped right in setting up and getting to work.  He repainted one wall in my extra tall garage, the trey ceiling soffit in the Master and did touchup work in two bathroom ceilings.  The garage and master had had drywall repairs and unfortunately I had old and new paint to try to match up.  He knows his trade and I wish I had had a bigger project where he could have displayed his creative painting skills (mural or faux painting).  I can foresee more painting projects in my next home and I'll certainly call upon Creative and General Home Improvements when the time comes!


Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you and I hope to work for you again as well!"

Charles C.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
Larry carefully and professionally completed all of the tasks on our list. We highly recommend him for handyman services.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you and you were a pleasure to work for!"

Michael C.
Mar 2015
5.0
$249
Larry worked a solid eight hours, cleaned up after himself, paid very close attention to detail. No shoddy work - everything looks really good. We'll hire him again, without reservation, next time we need repairs. We highly recommend the service - it would have been a great deal at twice the price.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"Thank you! It was a pleasure working for you!"

Kimberly B.
Mar 2015
3.0
$249
I purchased the handyman for a day with the intention of having the provider replace light fixtures throughout the home. When I conferred with the provider regarding the scope of work - the number of fixtures to replace (approx 10) - the provider said I should have back-up projects in mind because he didn't think it would take him 8 hours to complete the work. On the scheduled day of service, the provider replaced 5 fixtures. One fixture is incomplete because he could not figure out the wiring. He averaged one fixture every 1.5 hours. I overpaid for this service and am disappointed. I now have to hire someone else to finish the work that should have easily been completed in 8 hours. I also didn't appreciate the provider going through my cabinets without asking. If you need something - a tool, a marker, a glass for water, fine - but ask the homeowner first. This is the first Angie's list purchase that I have regretted purchasing, and I believe I wasted my money.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"So sorry for the disappointment! Your feedback is appreciated and adjustments have been made. I never want to disappoint anyone anyone in any way even though minor electrical work has never been an issue. Although it is no consolation at this point, electrical work been removed. Thank you."

Mary F.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249
Larry is a very good carpenter. He did an excellent job with everything he did. There were several things I needed to have done that he was not comfortable with, including basic plumbing, He verbalized very well what he was comfortable with doing and what he would rather not do. I appreciated his honesty.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"You were a pleasure to work for! Thanks again!"

Darlene M.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
unknown
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"It was a pleasure working in your home!"

Dennis R.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249
Weather was bad but he showed up on time. He did a very good job on our large master bedroom and was able to cut in the second smaller bedroom by the end of the day.  I would definitely call this painter again.
Response from Creative and General Home Improvements
"It was a pleasure working for you! Thank you!"
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FAQ

Creative and General Home Improvements is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Yes, Creative and General Home Improvements offers free project estimates.

No, Creative and General Home Improvements does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Creative and General Home Improvements does not offer a senior discount.

No, Creative and General Home Improvements does not offer emergency services.

No, Creative and General Home Improvements does not offer warranties.