WORK AROUND THE HOUSE LLC
About us
OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB AND HOURLY FOR SMALLER WORK. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEE. LICENSE #: 13VH02102800. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.
Business highlights
Services we offer
CARPENTRY, CEILING FANS, CERAMIC TILE, CLOSETS, CONCRETE POURING, COUNTER TOPS, DECK & PORCH BUILDING & MAINTENANCE, DOORS & GARAGE & SHED BUILDING., DRYWALL, GENERAL REMODELING, GLASS & MIRRORS, GLASS BLOCK, GUTTER REPAIR & REPLACEMENT, HANDYMAN, INSULATION, LANDSCAPE LIGHTING, MAILBOX REPAIR, MASONRY, PAINTING, PLASTER, PLUMBING, REPAIR & LEVELING INCLUDING DRIVEWAYS, SCREEN & CHIMNEY REPAIR, SIDING, SKYLIGHT, SMALL ELECTRICAL, WALLPAPER REMOVAL, WINDOWS
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"It's April 27th and I'm just now seeing this review. Angie's List used to alert me when someone placed a review of, but much has changed here since they switched to charging businesses to be here instead of homeowners.... Anyway, to respond to this . The reviewer is a landlord who asked me to look at some issues his tenants were concerned about. I arranged to meet the tenants, went through their list, and provided the landlord with a written estimate as I always so. He agreed to my terms without any questions and paid me the deposit I requested. He did NOT pay me in full. What he did do was was inform me that his tenant would be paying the balance. I would not have normally agreed to such an arrangement, but I had met the tenants and didn't have any reservations about them. The reviewer has no idea how long it should have taken to do the work I was contracted to do. Even after I explained it to him, he completely ignored the fact that the screen door that was installed on the Anderson sliding patio door I was being asked to weatherstrip was not an Anderson door. In fact, there was no indication who made the door and where I might be able to find replacement parts. After much time spent, I did ultimately locate those parts, and ordered them with the Anderson parts I needed for the sliding door. The problem between arose after he made some disparaging remarks to me via email in an obvious attempt to pressure me to finish the work. I reminded him of the effort I put forth identifying and locating the parts I needed, and told him I would get there when I received the parts and could find the time in my schedule. That apparently wasn't good enough for him and it was at that point our conversation fell apart. I finished the work when I received the parts and told him I was no longer interested in doing anything else for him. I am not a difficult person to get along with... But I am also not a person who responds well to threats and personal affront. I am comfortable with how I have dealt with this reviewer."
His crew did an excellent job.
The deck turned out terrific. I thought I could upload pics, but I guess you can't on AL. My wife and I are very happy with the job. Its clear that he takes the time to make sure things not only function well, but look great. He also suggested ways for us to save money on materials and we're happy with that decision.
Chris also is available on email and text, which makes communication very easy. Our job had some delays, but it was the result of delayed permit paperwork on our part and out of stock inventory on Home Depot's part.
Chris is very knowledgeable, objective and fair in his price estimates. He is fairly busy, so you need to work around his schedule, but once he gets to your house it is worth it.
Chris arrived on time and the area was measured and materials purchased. The ramp was built with an arched slope, for ease of getting equipment in and out. The ramp was done in a day and half, and we were very pleased with the results. It looks great!
We would not hesitate to recommend or use Chris again - and plan on doing so, for further work that needs to be done.
All in all, we cant say enough good.....Chris is an absolute professional, in every sense of the word. His estimate, availability to answer any questions, flexibility and friendly communication was always top notch and professional. He was truly a pleasure.
Chris showed up on time and removed the old ladder and trim. They worked for several hours to install the new ladder and get it to fit properly in the attic opening. The old trim did not work with the new stairs, so the trim was replaced as well. All the wood surfaces that were exposed were painted. Chris came back the next day to put a second coat of paint on the wood.
I thought Chris and his helper did a great job. They were very neat and cleaned up everything after they left. I know the installation took longer than he expected. I was very pleased Chris stayed with his original estimate and did not ask for additional compensation.
The next time I need a handyman I will definitely give Chris a call.
Chris Bosco and his able very skilled assistant, Eduardo, did superb work that far exceeded our expectations. Having been frustrated with many other and quot;professionalsand quot; in the past, it was a pure joy working with them.
They not only did superior work in a timely manner, but were always professional, curteous, friendly, return phone calls and cleaned up after their work.
It was well worth the money and short wait for such work.
We shall definitely use them again and again!!!!
"I visited this customer and spent hours, literally, talking to her about the work she might want to do to her rear landing and shed. We settled on the shed work easily enough, but after I produced a detailed estimate for what we talked with the landing she immediately dismissed it and we began yet another round of endless discussions about what she MIGHT want to do - including now building a new door with a doggy door in it. In the meanwhile, my man did a beautiful job replacing the plywood and shingles on her shed and adding an additional trim piece to the front to make it look a little better, and some wood to the back to help keep rodents out from underneath. Neither of which we charged her for. At NO TIME did I have a "bad" attitude. On the contrary, I was always respectful and and as helpful and considerate as I could be. In the end, I simply could not continue to be on call to discuss hypothetical work with her any longer. I am sorry to see she is annoyed enough about that to post what she has here..."
He was very polite and informative, providing options for the repairs I needed done. He worked cleanly and got thejob done within the timeframe I requested.
I was extremely happy with the service.Licensing
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