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Business highlights
29 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, DOORS,ROOFING ,SIDING, WOOD ROT, PAINTING, WINDOWS..
I was looking for a service to provide repairs to my house. Left a message on the answering machine with name, phone, and approximate services I was looking for. no one ever called back. I tried these folks a year or so ago. they made an appointment to give me an inspection, called to cancel and said they would call back to reschedule and didn't call again.
Description of Work: I didn't use this provided because they never got back to me
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Cynthia G.
10/2014
3.0
remodeling, decks
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I hesitated for a long time to write this review. I am not really sure how this project went quite so wrong but it did. We had talked to several deck builders and Chris seemed to be the one that completely understood what we were wanting, showed up to appointments on time prepared and gave us a comprehensive bid in a timely fashion. We had photos of a deck exactly like we wanted and he indicated it would not be a problem. The plan was for a square landing with stairs leading down from the house to a deck only about a foot-foot and a half off the ground. When the piers were poured we immediately questioned if the deck would be much higher off the ground than planned and he said it would all work out. What all worked out was a major change in the deck plans. Chris said he spoke with the building inspector and explained modifications we would need to make to the deck regarding the stairs from out of the house and stairs on the other side of the deck down to the yard. I have reason to believe the building inspector that spoke with Chris did not last long on the job. I saw a job listing for a new building inspector and then the next inspector was another member of the department staff. (It's a small department in our rural county.) The next inspector did not pass the modified steps from out of the house initially and reluctantly relented when the decision was appealed. The changed plans didn't meet county codes on further issues that were not negotiable . Additional expenses resulted when we had to order more materials and wait for them since they were special orders. Chris did install the stair railing which we would not have needed with the original plan without charging additional labor. The railing however still did not meet codes and we had to special order additional railing to install another section to meet codes. We did this part ourselves. We ended up doing other major work to get the deck to pass county inspections. We had to bring the grade up on both sides of the deck and build pavestone retaining walls to maintain the grade. We had to build a 20 foot by 3 foot solid landing across the entire length of the other side of the deck since we had stairs the entire length from the deck to the ground. The deck eventually barely passed inspection. I had pulled the permit myself and the inspector asked me why we changed the plans so much without going back to them to make sure the modifications would meet code. It is not the deck design we wanted. We had always been do-it-yourselfers and this was the one time we simply wanted to pay someone else and get a job done. In hindsight we should have shut the project down when the piers were poured until the change in design was addressed. Everything that went wrong after that was because of the initial huge change in the design plans. If we had not been able to physically do the additional work ourselves the budget would have been completely shot. So, my hesitancy to write this review is because Chris seems to be an extremely nice guy. He is a very hard worker and the quality of what he built even if it was not what we wanted was very good. Even when things were going wrong he continued to communicate with us and returned to install the railing after a considerable wait for the materials. I realize we were to blame for part of the issues. We should have insisted on the original plan. We were depending on our builder to know code requirements.
Description of Work: Build a deck on the back of our house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$5,000
Dennie H.
08/2014
1.0
remodeling
 + -1 more
Nothing Happened!
Description of Work: Nothing. Call H and S Home Improvement on 08.19.2014. Left message on cell and home phone. No response was ever received from this provider.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Shayn S.
04/2013
5.0
remodeling, plumbing
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Excellent Service from beginning to end
Description of Work: Garbage Disposal had to be replaced. They worked around my schedule. Installed and actually made changes to the connecting drain pipe so the system worked more efficiently. No extra charge. Very happy with their work and will call again.
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
$300
Jill A.
12/2012
5.0
house painters, basement remodeling, remodeling
 + 1 more
Chris did the tearout of our kitchen cabinets, and then came back after a cabinet maker installed the new ones. As always, he gave us a reasonable bid for the work he did. He did the tile work, and the flooring installation once the cabinets were installed. He has repaired cracks in our walls, and done inside and outside painting. Chris replaced almost all of our windows. He always comes when he says he will, and makes sure everything is done to our satisfaction. He has come in emergency situations over the years, and it's good to know that he will be responsive to any problems that may occur in our old house, which was built in the 1930's. Chris is the first person we call when we need any repair work done. From beginning to end, he does a good job at a fair price.
Description of Work: Chris continues to be the "go to guy" for things we need done around our house. He did the tearout of all our old kitchen cabinets. He also moved appliances to our garage for storage during our kitchen remodel. Chris did the ceiling and wall repair work, as well as interior painting. He put new tiles above the back splash in my kitchen, and installed new floor tiles. We have used Chris's services many times over the past several years. He always returns our calls in a timely manner, and gives us very reasonable bids on work that we need done. He makes sure we are satisfied with the jobs he does for us. He has done carpentry work, plumbing, and electrical work for us. Chris is very trustworthy, and I feel secure giving him a key to my house when he is doing work for us. I highly recommend him, and I know we will continue to use his services.
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
$2,500
Harvey K.
09/2012
5.0
basement remodeling, remodeling
 + 0 more
Chris arrived when he said he would ready to begin. He was very courtious and began work right away. He installed th ceiling exactly as we wanted it and in the agreed to time. His work was professional and he communicated with us his progress each day. He cleaned up his work area each day and was very careful of our things when bringing materials in for the job. At the end of the job, which was finished ontime, we were very pleased with the result and would use Hand S again for other projects.
Description of Work: My wife and I needed a drop ceiling for a part of our basement. H&S installed the drop ceiling in the agreed to time and at the stated amount.
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
$2,500
Jill A.
05/2012
5.0
doors, handyman service, house painters, interior painters, remodeling, replacement windows
 + 4 more
Chris keeps his appointments, or calls if he cannot come. He gives a fair bid for all the jobs he does, and he finishes the jobs in a timely manner. It is rare for one man to be so competent at so many different types of home repair. We feel very fortunate to have had the benefit of his skills for many years.
Description of Work: Chris Hampson first did work for my mother at her house for a few years, then my husband and I started using his handyman services. Over the years, he has done many different kinds of jobs at our houses.He always gives a fair price, and does excellent work. If there is a job which he does not do, i.e. some electrical work, he has competent sub-contractors who also do excellent work at a fair price. He has replaced 3 doors for us, replaced all the windows in our house, repaired dry rot around my mother's windows, done repair work on her basement ceiling, done plumbing jobs, painted inside and out, installed toilets and appliances, and many other jobs too numerous to mention. When my husband and I were out of town, and my son came to check on our house, he found water dripping through our kitchen ceiling from an upstairs toilet. Chris came immediately to trace the leak, and get everything secured until he could do repairs once we returned from our trip. After my mother's house was vacant, her house was broken into, and a door had been kicked in. Chris came on an emergency basis, to board up that door so the house would be secure.I trust Chris with a key to my house, and I cannot say enough positive things about his work ethic, his dedication to his customers, and the quality of his 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
$20,000
Lisa G.
12/2011
5.0
handyman service
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I called to ask about having the basement ceiling finished. Chris was very responsive and called back right away. He was easy to talk to, professional, and polite. He called the day before to verify the appointment and time. He was on time and started the job; he obviously had done this before and knew what he was doing. The first day, he and a helper worked all day and made a lot of good progress. He had to retrofit some ceiling supplies my husband had purchased that were not an exact match for the old materials that were already up. My husband and I had purchased some materials, but they weren't enough, so Chris had to go to town to pick up additional materials as well. I really appreciated that he picked up the supplies, rather than stopping the job or asking me to try to pick them up. We agreed that he would come back in two days to finish the project, and he again showed up as planned and finished the job that day on his own. He cleaned up at the end of each day before he left. He and his helper were very polite and professional. I reimbursed him for supplies after the first day, and he did not ask for any payment for labor until the entire job was done. It was such a relief to have the ceiling finally finished, and it was so nice to work with a contractor that was zero hassle and did good work. I am already planning my list of things to ask him to come back and fix ! I would definitely recommend him and would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Hung suspended ceiling in the basement. This was a job that my husband and I had started and did not finish. H&S finished the portion of the basement ceiling that was not complete. They also installed some lights in the same area. Work consisted of hanging the railings that hold the suspended ceiling, installing the "tiles" that make up the ceiling, and wiring in and hanging some new lights that were a few feet away from an existing light socket. They basement ceiling is an unusual configuration and they had to deal with a lot of corners and turns, which made the job more difficult.
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
$650
Joel Y.
03/2011
5.0
doors, interior painters, remodeling, replacement windows, handyman service
 + 3 more
Chris did a great job. He was punctual, responsive, professional, accomidating and overall very helpful. From experience I know some contractors can be troublesome however Chris set himself apart from those. Specifically on this job Chris came in and picked up the pieces where another contractor failed. Chris was good to work with, is very customer oriented and knows how to get things done. I highly recommend him to others.
Description of Work: H&S finished the work items that were left from previous contractors, such as installing the kitch countertop, installing faucets, touch up painting, installing closet shelving, installing attic insulation, installing trim, etc.
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
$3,400
Kelli C.
02/2011
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
He donated the work to us and we just paid for the materials. We have used him before and our experience has been amazing. He does really great quality work. He knows what he is doing, which we have learned in the last six months that not everybody does. We are really happy with what he does.
Description of Work: We used H & S Home Improvement to build a deck on the back of an addition that we did.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nancy B.
12/2010
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, doors, interior painters, replacement windows
 + 3 more
They've been professional this whole time and on time. They explain things well. I think they are a very reputable company.
Description of Work: They gave me a quote for remodeling my bathroom and I decided to use them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kimberly C.
02/2010
5.0
remodeling
 + -1 more
They were very reliable. The price was good.
Description of Work: I used H & H Home Improvement to remodel my entire house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kelli C.
01/2009
5.0
home remodeling, remodeling
 + 0 more
I have a great level of comfort in recommending Chris and H and S Home Improvement because my personal experience exceeded my expectations. We are living in the understated elegance of a beautiful working family home, and Chris' skill and eye are reflected in every detail of the remodel. The end result exceeded my expectations, and that is due to a very successful small business, H and S Home Improvement.
Description of Work: Please accept this as a letter of recommendation for H & S Home Improvement. Based on some of the stories I have heard about contractors, it is my pleasure to single out Chris Hampson and his crew for the exemplary work they have done at our home in Liberty, Missouri. I have now known Chris for two years, and his quest for customer satisfaction is without comparison. Our home is a small country home built in the mid-70 s and was in desperate need of upgrading. Our bedroom and master-bath was horribly laid out and it had been our dream for years to open the entire space up. Our project took less than four weeks to complete and I especially appreciated how Chris listened to my desires for the space, while inputting some incredible ideas that had never crossed my mind. His persistence and ability to visualize what we wanted and needed as a family, AND communicate his vision were outstanding. Between November 17, 2008 and December 24, 2008, H & S Home Improvement undertook the complete remodeling and construction of our Master bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. They have worked very hard to finish the remodeling before Christmas for our family and we so appreciated all their attention to small details. They made sure that the entire job was done to our complete satisfaction. We anticipate hiring them back for any and all future work. Some of the details of this extensive project are: major interior demolition extensive moving of laundry facilities, plumbing and electrical work full insulation, sheetrock, new ceiling and beautiful tile flooring, installation of 4 windows with extensive exterior trim, extensive interior trim, French doors, crown, base and shoe molding installation of Jacuzzi tub, extensive glass work and paint. To complete a project this size in less than four weeks took skill, good subcontractors and organization. Chris did a great job managing and decision-making. The crew worked tirelessly and even stayed late into many nights and even some weekends. My 4 children and wife were present on the site every day and viewed first-hand the work ethic and care of the site taken by Chris and his crew. My children are home-schooled and often the crew was bombarded by them, especially my 9 year old daughter, and the guys met their questions and antics with equal humor and care. Chris and his crew were gracious with every interruption, even though they were on a schedule. Whenever a problem arose with plumbing or electrical surprises, Chris and his team were diplomatic and knowledgeable.
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Service Categories
General Remodeling,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Windows,
Handyman Services,
Basement Remodeling,
Exterior Painting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Decks and Porches,
Plumbing,
Siding,
Roofing
FAQ
H & S HOME IMPROVEMENT is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
H & S HOME IMPROVEMENT accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
Yes, H & S HOME IMPROVEMENT offers free project estimates.
No, H & S HOME IMPROVEMENT does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, H & S HOME IMPROVEMENT does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, H & S HOME IMPROVEMENT offers emergency services.
No, H & S HOME IMPROVEMENT does not offer warranties.
H & S HOME IMPROVEMENT offers the following services: HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, DOORS,ROOFING ,SIDING, WOOD ROT, PAINTING, WINDOWS..