"He was very nice and polite. He was prepared and had thought through our problems with the pictures sent. I think our gate problems have been resolved. I have asked to come back to fix a receptacle and replace place batteries in one of my cameras."
"I am so pleased with the work done by the Zefi Group. They caulked and repainted my windows and front door and made my house look incredible!!! They are perfectionists and have great pride in the work that they do. I highly recommend them."
"I have used Matt for many home projects before he joined the Homeadvisor app. He has assembled furniture, professionally caulked 2 showers, fixed a cabinet door, installed a new ceiling fan, and I'm sure there were more items that I forgot to list. I highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for work done at home. I believe he is a great addition to the Homeadvisor contractor list."
"They did a wonderful job with a bathroom remodel project. The cost estimate came in significantly lower than other contractors, and the work was high quality. They even came back to fix a minor problem with the shower faucet that we noticed a week later. I would definitely use them again and would recommend to anyone looking for handyman services."
"Smithwright has contacted me and will be calling me on Monday, May 27 to let me know when he might be able to start. We have gone back and forth via email so that he understand what is needed. As stated, he called Monday and asked if I was available the next day at 9am to have the maintenance performed which was perfect. He called Tuesday morning before 9 to inform me he was running a bit late and would be there between 9:30 and 10. He arrived as promised. We discussed the maintenance to be perfomed including what I was interested in and he evaluated the door and issues and recommended the weatherstripping but stated the sweep was still in decent shape, so I agreed to only the weather stripping. He went to the local Lowes to pick up the necessary materials and returned in reasonable time and began. It took a little over an hour. I reviewed the work and it appeared to be a good job. Bill asked if I had considered a storm door which I stated I had recently. He stated he usually charges for a minimum of two hours but gave me a discount which was appreciated. The entire job cost $193 (including materials). Considering the cost, job quality, and customer service; I would definitely hire Smithwright again for any handyman type work."
"An excellent job putting together the large wardrobes. Arrived on time, professional, prepared, skilled and good customer service. I recommend Jose for any handyman needs, and will use his services in the future as needed."
Handypeople usually don’t hold trade licenses, so they typically aren’t qualified to tackle projects involving installing or making alterations to plumbing or electrical lines. Below are some jobs that a handyperson usually won’t be able to complete:
Installing plumbing for a new kitchen or bathroom
Replacing plumbing pipes
Installing or repairing septic systems
Running new electrical wiring
Installing a subpanel
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.
You can find a reliable handyperson by looking at professionals in your area and ruling out companies with poor reviews online. Next, check each handyperson on the Better Business Bureau to see if they have a history of complaints and rule out those that do. Finally, you can contact each handyperson to ask the following qualifying questions:
What is your hourly rate?
Are there any jobs you can’t tackle?
Are you fully insured?
How many years of experience do you have?
Do you have references I can contact?
Reviewing your contract for termination terms is best when ending a relationship with a contractor. If there is nothing in the contract or you had a verbal agreement, communicate your decision in writing, citing specific reasons. Afterward, pay for the completed work per your original agreement. Remember you want a record of all correspondence in case you need a lawyer later to settle disputes.
Whether a scullery is worth it depends on how much you like to cook and entertain. If you frequently host gatherings—a scullery is likely worth the money. If you’re looking for ROI, it’s not so clear. It may not add significant value to your home, as it doesn’t increase square footage and may repurpose space that a buyer would have preferred to remain as-is (like a laundry room).
The Chevy Chase, MD homeowners’ guide to caulking services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
For a bathroom remodel, touch-up, or home perimeter, caulking is worth the investment. Find out average costs for window caulking, shower caulking, and more.
You know your bathroom needs a new caulking job to prevent leaks, but who do you hire? We’ll tell you what kind of professional to contact, what goes into the project, and whether you should consider doing the job yourself.
Caulking isn’t as easy as it looks, but with some tricks, even a beginner can do it like a pro. This guide will show you how to caulk in nine simple steps.
With so many different types of caulk on the market, how do you know which one is right for your home improvement project? Here’s how to figure it out.
Caulk and sealant are both helpful for closing gaps, but they aren’t the same thing. Find out whether caulk versus sealant is a better choice for your project.
