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Total Home Repairs & Improvements

Handyman Services, Doors, Plumbing,

About us

3 Employees. Uses subs for electrical & plumbing. Cost determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. No service fees. Extra charges apply for after hours service. License #13vh08302800. May contact through e-mail and Phone

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

General construction- light plumbing, light electrical, interior painting, rough carpentry, framing. Build outs- basements & decks, remodeling- kitchens & baths.

Services we don't offer

Roofing, Large Painting Jobs

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.47 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
14%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.4
value
3.9
professionalism
4.3
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.1
Showing 1-7 of 7 reviews

Katharine V.
03/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, doors
  + 1 more
WE CONTACTED BOB WITH MULTIPLE PROJECTS AND SEVERAL MONTHS IN WHICH TO COMPLETE THEM. HE HAS DONE SO SUCCESSFULLY, AND WITH GOOD HUMOR. WHEN WE THOUGHT WE MIGHT HAVE A BUYER INTERESTED PRIOR TO LISTING, BOB CAME OVER RIGHT AWAY AND STARTED THE PROJECTS. HE HAS NOTICED THINGS IN OUR HOME THAT WE DID NOT WHICH NEEDED REPAIR. WE HAVE FELT COMFORTABLE HAVING BOB IN OUR HOME WHEN WE ARE NOT THERE. THERE ARE STILL SOME PROJECTS TO COMPLETE AS THE WEATHER WARMS AND WE ANTICIPATE HE WILL GET THEM DONE IN A TIMELY AND PROFESSIONAL FASHION.
Description of Work: WE HAD MULTIPLE SMALL REPAIRS TO BE DONE PRIOR TO PUTTING OUR HOME ON THE MARKET. THIS INCLUDED ADJUSTING DOORS, INSIDE AND OUT, REPAIRING/REPLACING LIGHT FIXTURES, REPAIRING FAUCETS, REPAIRING SHOWER ARM, AND REPLACING EXTERIOR WOOD TRIM, WALL REPAIRS, REPAIRING LEAKY PIPE, REPAIRING FIREPLACE DOOR.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Lee J.
11/2010
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The counter top removal went great. He showed up on time and completed the job within the time stated. The problem is that I had two jobs that I needed completed. I also wanted him to fix some water damage to a ceiling. We made arrangements for him to come by and fix it but then he disappeared for 3 weeks. I spoke with him again and he promised to take care of it. He came by and scraped and and spackled the area. He was supposed to come back again to sand and paint the ceiling but again he disappeared. I never heard back from him. I went ahead and hired a painter to finish it up.
Description of Work: The removal of a counter top from a vanity. The silicone had to be cut away to separate without damaging the vanity wood.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$50

Allison B.
03/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
In the process of selling our townhouse, the buyers asked for our basements stairs to be reinforced as they were very squeaky. Bob was very responsive to my inquiry, explained his pricing up front and was able to come over within a couple days of my call. He called the night before to inform me he was going to be late, which was very much appreciated. Bob inspected the stairs, explained the issue with detail and then started on the work. He went right to work and his price was very reasonable. He cleaned-up after the work was completed. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Reinforced basement stairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

GERRY V.
10/2009
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, remodeling
  + 1 more
We had a wide variety of projects and Bob handled them all with flexibility, innovative ideas and good humour. When we had questions or asked for his input, he responded thoughtfully and shared his ideas with us. He came up with some solutions that we had not thought of before which was very helpful. Sometimes he could have been more efficient, but perhaps it was because of the wide variety of things we had him working on. He was easy to have in our home and we were very comfortable having him working in our home when we were away. We no longer have our leak that haunted us for so many years, we have a lovely ceramic tile floor on our lower level, our outdoor lighting looks great and makes it much safer after dark, and I finally have a laundry sink and a platform for the washer and dryer which make my life so much easier! Bob did a fine job on our list of projects and I would hire him again.
Description of Work: Bob provided estimates for each part of the work he performed. Some jobs were more complicated than initially thought and the prices changed to reflect the unanticipated work. We had a list of work that we needed done by someone who had a variety of skills. Bob removed a parquet floor on our lower level and installed a ceramic tile floor. He removed the old kitchen sink and installed a new sink and faucet. He insulated an exterior kitchen wall, located an elusive, long-standing leak and repaired it. He installed a utility sink in the laundry room and built a platform for our washer and dryer. He removed the wallpaper in our guest bathroom, made repairs to the wall and installed a new toilet. Outside he installed new outdoor lighting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,395

Herbert C.
07/2009
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
On June 18th I filed a negative report, because I hadn't gotten a response. I believe it may have been my fault. I may have had the wrong email address. After I tried to contact Bob, again, he responded promptly. The work was as promised and quite fair, price wise. I would definitely use his services again. Very pleased.
Description of Work: Repaired screen door, which never worked properly, before. After repair was completed, door worked incredibly smoothly. Also repaired front door....alignment was off.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Mary A.
08/2008
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
The job was done quickly and professionally. He was very particular about the placement of the tile. I am very happy with the job.
Description of Work: Installed tile in a bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

JILL J.
08/2007
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
As far as handymen in this area go, I really like Bob. He charges low rates. He does great work. His prices are decent. They maybe could go down a little but he is just skilled at doing a bunch of different stuff and he does what he promises to do. I like that in a handyman.
Description of Work: Bob, the owner of the Finishing Touch, repaired a jammed sliding door at my home. He replaced the parts that were broken, sprayed it down and it now works again like new. He has also done some carpentry work for me, tiling work, minor repair, and a bunch of other stuff. I do recall that for my door repair, he charged me forty five dollars.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

    Contact information

    6 Hamilton Ln, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    No
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    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Doors,
    Plumbing,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    General Remodeling,
    Framing,
    Electrical,
    Unfinished Carpentry

    FAQ

    Total Home Repairs & Improvements is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Total Home Repairs & Improvements accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Total Home Repairs & Improvements offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Total Home Repairs & Improvements offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Total Home Repairs & Improvements does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Total Home Repairs & Improvements offers emergency services.
    No, Total Home Repairs & Improvements does not offer warranties.
    Total Home Repairs & Improvements offers the following services: General construction- light plumbing, light electrical, interior painting, rough carpentry, framing. Build outs- basements & decks, remodeling- kitchens & baths.
    Roofing, Large Painting Jobs

    Contact information

    6 Hamilton Ln, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM