Founded 1996 • With Angi since March 2011
30 years of home improvement and remodeling experience. Also a Greater Lansing resident for over 30 years. Can provide custom painting-staining services and professional design (My spouse, Marla, is a professional interior designer for home and office with 20 years experience). I am a licensed builder, EPA-RRP certified lead-based paint renovator; fully insured, references available upon request. Good-standing member of BBB of Southeast Michigan for 5 years running. We specialize in difficult and detailed projects; we also enjoy job challenges and solving problems for our customers. Free estimates are available upon for request for most jobs. We offer an Angie's List 10% automatic discount for first time customers for all size jobs. Award wining.
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Victoria B.
07/31/2021
Alison D.
05/20/2020
Levinsohn and crew were amazing. The work was carefully done. Options were always presented whenever we hit a snag. Builders were conscientious, throrough, and the result is a breathtaking room that gets compliments whenever we have guests over.
Description of Work
Drywall ceiling and walls, redo trim, redo flooring of sunroom.
Category
custom cabinets, sunrooms
Cost
$10,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Syed A.
04/09/2018
Glynda M.
07/03/2017
amar K.
03/14/2017
Mary A.
04/10/2016
Experienced and conscientious. Returned to complete work without charge after encountering unexpected difficulties. We have hired him to do repair and replacement work on a house we are restoring to sell.
Description of Work
Replaced some electrical fixtures and wiring.
Category
electrician, handyman service
Cost
$200
Hire Again?
Yes
Marilyn P.
02/25/2016
It went very well. I've used this service in the past, with good results. Elliot Leviinsohn is careful and precise, has a broad knowledge, and his prices are fair. He does excellent work, but I especially appreciate that he communicates well and will pause to consult with the homeowner, rather than barging on when he reaches a decision point.
Description of Work
Miscellaneous household repairs: caulking; replacing handrails; disassembling, diagnosing, and reassembling an old window that isn't opening and closing properly. On previous calls: replacing front-door threshold, replacing a basement window, repairing and painting screened porch, installing blinds.
Category
decks, handyman service, screen repair, replacement windows, woodworking, house painters, interior painters, doors, basement remodeling
Cost
$100
Hire Again?
Yes
John W.
07/23/2015
Very pleased with the job. Well done, efficient, and neat. Elliot was a very pleasant guy and clearly committed to doing a good job at a fair price. No reservations in recommending him enthusiastically.
Description of Work
Replace dry wall that had been removed to provide access to crack in basement wall.
Category
drywall
Cost
$250
Hire Again?
Yes
Lisa B.
01/30/2015
We had a fairly large area outside of our kitchen (almost a perfect square) that was never "completed" by the previous owners. On both sides of this area are hardwood flooring. I had dreamed up putting tile into this area with a hardwood design in the middle of the tile. I had contacted three different contractors and no one seemed to understand what I was looking for except Elliot. From the very first visit when he came to quote the job, I was impressed with his professionalism, positivity and kindness. He also stressed that he would only work with quality materials for tile underlayment, which I liked. He isn't just about getting in and getting it done; he also cares about quality and workmanship. I value that. After receiving his quote and discussing it, we ultimately decided to move forward with having him do the work. Great decision! The job did take longer than anticipated but he still continued to come each and every day until it was finished. He was meticulous with his work. The end result is exactly what we had dreamed up. We love it! The process of home improvement isn't fun. Our kitchen was torn up, there was dust, all of the things that go along with this type of remodeling. But, working with Elliot and his team was a blessing. They are kind, honest, considerate and value the quality of their work. They are also attentive to the needs of the customer and Elliot always responded to my inquiries, questions and concerns in a timely matter. I would recommend Levinsohn Restoration to anyone for any job, big or small! They are wonderful!!!
Description of Work
Elliot and his team tiled an area outside of and into the kitchen with an amazing hardwood inlay design.
Category
handyman service
Cost
$1,800
Hire Again?
Yes
Kylin B.
12/23/2014
Deborah P.
04/24/2014
Called twice finally called back one week later. Told my husband he doesn't usually work in LANSING, but I could call back if if I wanted too! We live in the Groesbeck area of Lansing which your description says you service! Need to remove that Elliot...if you are averse to Lansing.
Description of Work
bathroom remodel
Category
home remodeling
ronald R.
02/20/2014
Sarah C.
02/17/2014
Elliott and his crew are awesome!!! They did a great job, and they are very honest and trustworthy individuals. They got the job done quickly, and the quality of their work is very good! Elliott is very kind, helpful, and professional. We are planning to hire him for future home improvement projects. Thanks for your hard work guys!!
Description of Work
Painted and repaired all walls in our entryway, family room, hallway, and kitchen.
Category
handyman service, interior painters
Cost
$1,200
Hire Again?
Yes
Craig N.
01/28/2014
The cost of materials was double the estimate, also labor was not in estimate as I thought. If you use this company make sure labor is included in estimate when doing cost comparisons. Quality of work was good and we are happy with the end product.
Description of Work
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Category
handyman service
Cost
$3,400
Service Provider Response
I agree in part with this customer's complaint, but in my opinion it is somewhat distorted. The gallons of the "Deck Restore" needed to perform this deck job did double. This was an oversight on my estimation due to the second coat of the product needed to get the right coverage of this product per the manufacturer's recommendations. The additional gallons purchased to complete this job was about 12 extra gallons. I offered my customer $100 discount on the final price due to my oversight on the estimated quantity of gallons needed to complete the job (the contracted bid price only included the labor cost, not the materials cost). As far as the labor price is concerned, a proposal was agreed to and signed by my customer which contained a fixed price to clean (powerwash) the deck and the labor to apply the "Deck Restore." This labor price never changed. In addition, there was a fairly large amount of deck repair that needed to be done prior to applying the "Deck Restore." I explained to my customer prior to starting the job, that we perform deck repair work by the hour (time and materials) and spelled out our hourly labor rate in the work agreement. This is a very common business practice (at least in our business region) for repairing decks and replacing deck boards. We did discover about double the original amount of deck boards that needed replacing as we got into the job-the customer verbally told us to do what we felt was reasonable and necessary (to use our best judgement) to put the deck back into good condition, and then they immediately (by next day or so) left for vacation for a week while we were doing the job. So the deck repair labor and materials turned out to be about double my original ballpark estimate-this situation happens in our trade quite frequently by most contractors as it's very difficult to offer a real accurate estimate for repairing decks as bad deck boards are often discovered during the work in progress. ...this is unfortunate, but a common reality. In conclusion, I believe the "work agreement" that our customer agreed to was very clear as to what were fixed fees and what were hourly estimated pricing (including all materials purchased to complete the work). I never desire to charge my customers beyond my best estimate, but as already mentioned, it does happen often in our trade. I believe that its far more important to provide a good quality job even if the cost exceeds the original estimate, because a fixed fee is truly a fixed fee, but a "time and materials" estimate is just that, an estimate only based on initial observation of the job ..With all that said, I feel bad that this customer was not happy with the outcome of the final cost, but I am confident that they received a high quality job along with a fair price. Elliot .Margaret J P.
01/01/2014
Gary G.
08/12/2013
Elliot is the rare sort of individual who gives each job his best effort, and will stick with a task until it meets his and the owner's expectations. In our case, he purchased, and had cut-to-measure, a section of downspout which he used to replace that which had apparently ruptured during the winter due to an ice accumulation. He then painted the new segment to match the older sections. It is functioning very well. Although we purchased the doorknobs and accompanying dead bolt locks at his suggestion to offer choices, he installed them in three doors, which now feel significantly more secure than before. He spent many hours repairing the mechansm of several kitchen drawers: one having become so worn we could hardly open it.. At one point, one of the drawers was making a thumping sound as it was closed, and he was very happy to re-do it so that it is now quieter. The drawers now work very well, and open smoothly. In short, Elliot Levinsohn is the ideal handyman: says what he will do, and then does it to the owners' and his specifications and standards; was punctual, friendly, and explains what he is doing...all for a reasoable price.
Description of Work
Replaced ruptured segment of downspout; replaced door knobs and locks on three doors; repaired kitchen drawers which had become worn, and were not opening easily
Category
handyman service
Cost
$700
Hire Again?
Yes
Betsy M.
08/07/2013
Mary Frances M.
06/17/2013
We would highly recommend Elliot to others. The best reasons to use him are his broad range of competencies and trust. He is truly capable of doing most everything involved with total renovations, including new kitchen, hardwood floors, painting, detail carpentry, basic plumbing, electrical, etc. The trust factor was invaluable to us as we don't live in East Lansing and were completely depending on him to do what we had agree to for each project, and there were several.
Description of Work
This is an update to previous review of Levinsohn Remodeling Co. We have had new projects every few months since we started with original East Lansing condo renovation in 2012. The latest was for additional updates at the condo, including new hardwood floors, new paint, new light fixtures, crown molding and wood floors.
Category
hardwood floor, lighting, remodeling, interior painters
Cost
$3,100
Hire Again?
Yes
Carla W.
05/20/2013
It was wonderful. He was extremely careful about everything. He redid some things that he wasn't satisfied with. I would recommend them to anybody.
Description of Work
He painted the inside of my house, tiled the kitchen, and put railing for the inside steps. He also put a railing for safety in the garage and painted the basement floor.
Category
ceramic tile, interior painters
Cost
$3,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Greg B.
05/16/2013
We were very pleased with the final result. It looked better than it did originally. We would definitely recommend Elliot to others.
Description of Work
Elliot patched and repaired drywall and painted. The painting was more complex as it involved layered painting with more than one color.
Category
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
Cost
$400
Hire Again?
Yes
Joseph C.
05/16/2013
He's really great. The only problem we've run into with Mr. Levinsohn is that it is just him and he probably bit off more than he could chew. We had a lot, we had to wait, we told him that was okay. It was a long time before he got done with all he had to do. He worked us in around others, and that is okay, but maybe for a one man operation doing a Big Deal was maybe not the best idea for him. He himself does very good work and he is very, very conscientious and personable. I thought, I would definitely like to use him again but not part of a Big Deal.
Description of Work
I last used Levinsohn Restoration & Remodeling last summer for a lot of small carpentry projects.
Category
woodworking
Cost
$99
Hire Again?
Yes
Edythe H.
05/15/2013
It took 3 months to get the handyman to schedule an appointment to complete work. He was unable to do work that he had advertised as jobs he was capable of performing. He started the work and needed to return to complete it, but refused to come to Holt to complete the job until he had other work in the area. I would not recommend using this company.
Description of Work
Repair and paint portions of garage door. Fill holes in siding and paint.
Category
handyman service
Cost
$99
Barbara S.
04/22/2013
We definitely value his "McGiver" capabilities to come up with modifications that work when the standard procedures won't work, the cabinet into which he installed drawer slides, was seriously out of plumb which required modifying the internal cabinet to make it work, creatively retrofitting the existing electrical outlet, phone jack and light switches in a way which allowed us to avoid a new hole in the wall yet made them accessible and attractive. Elliot's hectic work schedule required us to accommodate multiple visits but he maintained communication to inform us of changes. He is also an excellent communicator via emails. We also value his quiet but extremely competent set of skills and a commitment to excellence, which appears to be his guiding principle. He is definitely in our small stable of "go-to" handy persons.
Description of Work
Elliot reinstalled fully extending door glides on a kitchen cabinet drawer; installed a new pantry cabinet in the kitchen, including crown moulding; and installed a lazy susan in an existing cabinet and a handy tray at the front of our kitchen sink.
Category
custom cabinets, handyman service, woodworking, home remodeling
Cost
$560
Hire Again?
Yes
Tom F.
04/16/2013
It went very well. Elliot was helpful in getting me to the final decisions on colors and fixtures. He and his team worked efficiently and there was no mess, communication was good, he was done on time. We were able to move the treadmill in on schedule.
Description of Work
Our goal was to transform a bedroom to be used as an exercise room. We wanted to change the lighting, finish the trim around a closet, minor repairs to the walls and paint. We were in a bit if a hurry too. Lighting: replace 4 ceiling fixtures with 2 recessed lights and two sets of track lighting, install a dimmer.
Category
drywall, handyman service, lighting, woodworking, interior painters
Cost
$1,300
Hire Again?
Yes
DAVID G.
03/20/2013
Mr. Levinsohn said that both these jobs were just a bit out of his comfort zone, since he mostly does interior painting, but everything went well. He sent me out for a parts kit and was able to finish the plumbing job rather quickly when I returned. The electrical wiring was also done well, after some trial-and-error... I think the original wiring scheme was a bit unusual. Overall, this was a VERY good deal, as hiring an electrician and a plumber would have been quite expensive.
Description of Work
(Groupon Deal for handyman services) (1) Reconnection of bathroom sink drain (2) Rewiring of electrical switches controlling hallway & garage lighting.
Category
electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing
Cost
$100
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
I believe I deserve an A for quality as [member name removed] was very satisfied with the end result. In agreement, his wiring was on the very difficult side but we got it figured out in short order and completed the work in good time..Other Information
Services Offered
Handyman Services, Interior Painting, Doors, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Drywall, Finished Carpentry and WoodworkingServices Not Offered
Roofing, concrete, block and stone work
Licensing
Licensed
- Trade License Number
- 2101130492
- Trade License Locale
- Michigan
- Trade License Authority
- Michigan: Contractors
- Trade License Expiration
- 05/31/2023
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