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ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, Deck or Porch - Repair, Doors (Interior) - Install or Replace,

About us

Absolute Renovations with 30 years experience, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to keep our work station clean, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Please feel free to view photos of some projects we've completed, just click on "project photos" on the left. We look forward to earning your business 732 921 2383

Business highlights

32 years of experience

Services we offer

General Contractor, Handyman, Plumbing/ Fixtures repair

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.627 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
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7%
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Showing 1-25 of 27 reviews
Peter O.
Jul 2025
5.0
Commercial Gazebo or Freestanding Porch Repair
$450
Yes. Lou did an excellent job. Pleasure to do business with.

Shankari V.
Jun 2025
5.0
Handyman for Multiple Small Projects
We hired Louis for building a shed foundation and assembling a grill gazebo. Louis was very professional., prompt in communication and punctual. He clearly showed his experience and knowledge with these jobs and completed the work diligently. The quality of his work is excellent. Would surely hire him again.

Arvind D.
Jun 2025
5.0
Handyman for Multiple Small Projects
Yes, I recommend this pro
I just contracted him. Will see his work when he does them

Leah Y.
May 2025
5.0
Outdoor Play Equipment - Install
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lou was the right choice on assembling and installing an oversized wooden swing set! It was done in a timely matter, was very neat and super organized. Of course some pieces not correct quickly Lou made a trip to Home Depot and picked up what was needed. Thanks Lou! And we would definitely have him back for any big or small jobs!

Lina D.
Jan 2025
5.0
Handyman for Multiple Small Projects
$400
Lou was great! I needed some odds and ends carpentry work and light painting. He was very thorough and meticulous in everything he did for me, even cleaned up after himself. I strongly recommend him.
Response from ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH

"Thank you for the kind review, it was my pleasure, Lina. I hope you and Antonio are doing well in your new home."


Sunila N.
Dec 2024
5.0
Handyman for Multiple Small Projects
Yes, I recommend this pro
He is very thoughtful and does an excellent job without any monitoring
Response from ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH

"Thank you, Sunila, it was a pleasure working with you! All the best with your move! Lou"


Loretta M.
Aug 2024
5.0
Handyman for Multiple Small Projects
Yes, I recommend this pro
So grateful to have found Lou. He did an excellent job with several small jobs around the house. He is very thorough, neat and willing to go above and beyond with suggestions and ideas. I would definitely work with him again and recommend him to anyone who needs a handyman. Thank you Lou!
Response from ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH

"Thank you for the kind review. It was a pleasure working with you!"


Nancy M.
May 2024
5.0
Shed, Barn or Playhouse Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
He arrived on time. Left the work area clean and neat. Did a beautiful job on both shed and barn. Will use him again and recommend him to others.
Response from ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH

"Thank you so much for the kind review. In a couple of weeks, I'll reach out to you to schedule a time to swing by to paint the pressure-treated lumber as the moisture content should be low enough. All the best to you and [Consumer Name Removed]!"


Marianna H.
Apr 2024
5.0
Furniture Assembly Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Louie was very friendly and I enjoyed talking with him. He put my outdoor furnitiure together without any problems. I will definitely hire him again for future projects. Marianna Hatch
Response from ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH

"It was a pleasure working for you! All the best"


Veronica Q.
Mar 2024
5.0
Handyman for Multiple Small Projects
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lou did a thorough and professional job with the multiple small projects I needed help with. He communicated effectively and was a pleasure. We hope to hire him again in the future.
Response from ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH

"Thank you, Veronica, it was a pleasure to work with you. - Louis Wodash"


Greg V.
Mar 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My experience with Lou was first rate from beginning to end. He promptly returned phone calls, showed up on time and exceeded my expectations with the quality of work. I would very much recommend Lou to my family and friends for any projects they may be considering.

Steven R.
Jan 2018
5.0
Deck or Porch - Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Really nice guy For me a little pricy Worried about trim Great job overall !

Anthony V.
Dec 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro

Anna C.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was a pleasure to work with them and they did a great job.

Emily H.
Sep 2017
1.0
I hired Absolute Renovations in March 2017 to renovate a small bathroom in my older home. The project went fairly smoothly until the workers began to tile the shower walls and bathroom floor. Prior to grouting, I noticed many issues with poor cuts and odd pattern choices on the shower walls. Initially, Lou agreed to remove portions of the tile and fix it. After two attempts, we agreed on a solution and the tile was grouted. When I looked at the nearly finished shower tile for the first time, I wanted to cry. Not only did it look completely amateur, but the imperfections I was concerned about became even more apparent. Many of the grout lines were inconsistent, with some being extremely skinny and some being extremely thick. The tile was also uneven, with some sticking out very far and some pressed in deeply. Everyone who saw the bathroom agreed that it did not look professional at all, so I decided to part ways with Absolute Renovations, as it was clear their quality of work was sub par. Since parting ways, the laundry list of problems with Absolute Renovations' work has grown tremendously. I discovered that they failed to install a vital sensor in the heated floor I had requested, which made it impossible to control the temperature of the floor with the thermostat. When further investigating that issue, I found that they had also installed the heated floor completely around the soil pipe for the toilet, which would likely melt the wax ring and cause a flood. After describing the situation to the heated floor manufacturer, their recommendation was to completely remove and redo the entire floor so that the heated wiring could be installed correctly. Just when I thought I had repaired all of Absolute Renovations’ errors, I took my first shower, and soon after discovered that the drain had badly leaked onto the ceiling below. I ended up needing to open the ceiling, only to find that instead of achieving a proper seal between the drain and tub, the workers had just filled the space with an overabundance of caulk, which of course failed during the initial large water load. After months of wasted time and putting out thousands of dollars to fix Absolute Renovations’ mistakes, I contacted Lou requesting a refund of the money I paid him, as literally the ONLY work of his company’s that was not flawed in my bathroom was the drywall. He refused to refund any of my money and, like a broken record, would only offer to have his guys come back and “fix” all of the issues. After seeing how extensively poor their quality of work is, and giving them chances to “fix” their mistakes previously with a poor outcome, who would want to allow this company back into their home? I would never recommend Absolute Renovations and my experience with them has made me extremely wary of working with contractors without a personal recommendation. It’s shocking to see that Absolute Renovations has so many good reviews on this website, since the only positiv
Response from ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH

"In response to Emily's comment above, I will agree with Emily that the tile was sub par at best. I recently had a new hire at the time and it was his first project without supervision. I can tell you that through experience, it's very difficult at finding employees that you want to retain. In respect to the tile, the walls were very small and cut up and by cut up I mean, there were a lot of shelves and such that had to be tilted around. the tile chosen for the walls were small do it was difficult for anyone to have laid the tile out so that there weren't slivers in some areas. I should have recommended a larger tile a that would have worke"


Julius O.
Jun 2017
5.0
Deck or Porch - Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lou was reasonable in his pricing, compared to others that were outrageous. Work was performed with expertise precision. Lou showed me local codes and specs. Answered all my questions without hesitation.

Janine V.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lou and his entire team were a pleasure to work with. Excellent customer service, prompt and dependable, courteous, professional. Great communication from initial call to completion of the job. The finished product exceeded our expectations. Quality work, great people! We would recommend and hire again.

Chuck M.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lou and his team were great to work with. Lou was very responsive in surveying, estimating and performing the work. They performed high quality work on time and on budget. They always displayed great integrity and demonstrated excellent customer service. I would hire Lou back in a minute to do other work.

Brian H.
Aug 2016
0.5
Do not trust this guy! Do yourself a favor and find a different contractor as you will only waste your money and will run into even more problems! Horrid experience.
Response from ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH

"I have been in business for over 25 years and sometimes, no matter how hard you try to please someone it will never suffice. This particular homeowner, a very nice older gentleman (reminded me very much of my grandfather) hired me to remove (2) windows in his bedroom and (1) window in his bath. He wanted them replaced with a window that was rated high in the ability to block out sound. I consulted with my window rep and after some research, we found Ply Gem made a window with high acoustical ratings. We installed the windows after a long lead time of waiting for the windows to come in. However, the windows were installed and the customer was happy and I collected $900 (the total amount charged for the installation). These windows were 25 feet in the air and the siding had to be removed and replaced as these were new construction windows and not your typical replacement windows. After six months the homeowner called and said they were drafty. A winter season had passed so I couldn't understand why all of a sudden now in the month of June there were drafts. Nonetheless, I stopped over and realized the window sashes within the frame had a lot of play. This would have been a manufacturing issue but after having a rep from Ply Gem assess the situation, they did not want to stand behind their product. It is the first and last time I will be using Ply Gem products. The only way you can install a window improperly is if you shim too much causing the window to be too tight and not go up or down smoothly. However in this instance, the sashes were loose within the frame and the frames are vinyl, welded solid in the corners. If the sash is loose within the frame, there is nothing any installer can do to fix this. This problem only existed in the bedroom windows, the bathroom window seemed to be fine. I take great pride in the care that I give to every client and every job to make sure the project turns out great and my client is happy. In this case, I revisited the job, called my window rep to schedule a site visit with the window manufacturer rep, (I had asked the rep to let me know when he would be on site so I could meet him there but I was never contacted and a determination was made without my presence.) This gentleman even called the Division of Consumer Affairs to complain. In all my years, I never had a complaint. I took the necessary steps to deal with the DCA and based upon the steps I took to make this client happy from my end, there was no action taken against my company."


Donna C.
Aug 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I would hire Lou again ever dependable and the job was done right.

Charles E.
May 2016
5.0
Handyman for Multiple Small Projects
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great service. Quick and dependable. I would hire Lou for other projects.

Tony S.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very prompt response and high level of customer service. Great crew on job, did high quality work, courteous, turned up as scheduled and went above and beyond to complete as promised. Determined to make sure they had a satisfied customer..which they did. Planning to have them back to do more work.

Paul R.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Prompt courteous service. Did even more than I asked.Would use again

Joseph B.
Dec 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Will probably hire for other projects

Thomas P.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
very professional and reliable service
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Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

13VH07071400

Trade License Locale

NJ

Trade License Expiration

03/31/2026

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FAQ

ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Yes, ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH offers free project estimates.
No, ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH does not offer a senior discount.
No, ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH does not offer emergency services.
No, ABSOLUTE RENOVATIONS T/A LOUIS WODASH does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

721 3rd Street, Union Beach, NJ 07735

Service Hours

Sunday:Closed
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday:2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
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