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Michael J.
06/06/2022
2nd time hiring Carmen to do work. First time he installed some windows and fixed some gutters for me. This time he removed a weird section of wall and fixed it. He was timely, professional and a nice guy. It's only him working all of these jobs, please be patient if he doesn't get back to you. He eventually will and he is worth the wait.
Description of Work
Removal of wall and closet
Category
closet systems, remodeling
Bonnie S.
08/02/2021
Initially Carmen returned my call. He came and looked at the job and measured for the door. He did not give me a quote that day but said he would call me. Weeks went by and he did not call. I left several messages for him to call me back. He did not call back. Finally I left him a message stating that I can only assume he does not want the job since he is not returning my phone calls.Now I am starting all over again looking for a handyman. I just had a stem cell transplant and a storm destroyed my fence panel, I can't do the work myself and I don't want my dog getting out of the yard. I needed a back door/patio door before winter.
Description of Work
Fence panel replaced, back door replaced
Category
contractors, fencing, doors
Service Provider Response
Carmen will call you ASAP to rectify the situation. We apologize for this over site.Daniel L.
04/26/2020
It went excellent! Carmen did amazing and dynamic work. He was very friendly and helpful and was incredibly fluent and detailed! He did exceptionally smooth and skillful work in a very short amount of time. This was definitely money well spent and I would definitely hire him again and recommend to others!
Description of Work
Bathroom work, door replacement, and door remodeling
Category
contractors, drywall, handyman service, garage builders, woodworking, doors
Anne B.
12/04/2019
Carmen was very responsive, knowledgeable and professional. He resolved our ventilation issue quickly and cost-effectively. I highly recommend Carmen and I plan to call him in the future for large and small jobs.
Description of Work
Hook up a bathroom fan and vent through attic
Category
handyman service, ceiling fans
Service Provider Response
Thank you! I look forward to working with you in the futureMaureen B.
10/20/2019
I'm not certain this C and L was one that I contacted by telephone. I did speak with a Mohamed ?? He said he would call me back. He was busy the day we spoke. He never called back. I did not have the impression he wanted to come to Troy, NY from Albany/ Schenectady. I may try again with another from your list.
Description of Work
Masonary work
Category
handyman service
Service Provider Response
We don’t have a Mohamed that works with us. We do a lot of jobs in Troy.. We are not certain you are reviewing the correct service providerCindy B.
09/23/2019
Martin D.
08/25/2019
Michael H.
08/11/2019
ann B.
07/10/2019
I hired Carmen again for the 2 rooms that i wanted painted and a kitchen ceiling repair. As before I was not dissappointed, the exact opposite. Carmen is so nice and a very hard worker, what he did on my old plaster ceilings is beyond words. I wish i had before and after pictures. I think the best compliment about his craftsmanship came from my sister and niece. They came over to see the kitchen and could not believe the ceiling. The truly believed Carmen had sheetrocked the ceiling, that how perfect and smooth it was. I said no, all by hand and poor Carmen found far more cracks then he thought, but my final bill showed very little difference even with all the extra work he did, including me adding on little things. Always showed up, would text me if running late, he is a gem that is hard to find these days. Will have him back for bathroom update later. Thank you Carmen
Description of Work
2 rooms needed painting, and 2 ceilings both of which were in very bad shape
Category
handyman service, interior painters
Service Provider Response
Thank you for your kind review. I look forward to working with you again.ann B.
07/10/2019
Carmen is a great find in the many workers out there, he did wonderful work, i kept adding things to his list and he fit me in . Carmen is an exteremly hard worker, sometimes working quite late. Very professional, clean, and i love how my rooms look. Looking forward to september for more work to be done. I highly recommend carmen, you wont find any better. He is very honest and the cost for all he did was fantastic. He had to deal with the nuances of an old house but always figured out the best option.
Description of Work
Interior and some exterior painting
Category
handyman service
Service Provider Response
Thank you for your review. I look forward to working with you again in September.Michael F.
06/29/2019
Kevin F.
06/01/2019
Carm and Bob did a terrific job. They were punctual, professional and their work was top notch. Great quality work. Highly recommend!
Description of Work
Install Dog Fence. Fence materials were provided for installation
Category
fencing, handyman service
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review. It was a pleasure working for you.Krystyna S.
03/06/2019
Carmen with Bob's help performed excellent basement finishing work. Carmen pays attention to details, ready to answer questions and overall pleasant to interact with. Due to an extensive scope of the project it took longer than we originally anticipated. It included drywall, painting, ceiling, floor, lights and plumbing / electrical for washer and dryer. We are very happy with the result.
Description of Work
Basement finishing.
Category
drywall, handyman service, lighting, plumbing, interior painters
Service Provider Response
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure working for youDavid K.
11/02/2018
Rick M.
05/29/2018
Carmen responded to my initial call quickly, gave me a reasonable estimate, and was able to fit this project into his busy schedule within the timeframe we needed it done. He showed up on the designated morning right on time, and did a fantastic job on it. He has a great attention to detail and made sure it was sturdy and that it looked good, too. He answered all of my questions before, during, and after the installation, and I am sure I'll call him up again for assistance with home improvement projects. He's the sort of handyman and general craftsman you hope to work with any time you reach out to someone new for a project.
Description of Work
Needed a newel post, railing, and balusters installed on our staircase
Category
contractors, handyman service, remodeling, woodworking
Service Provider Response
Thank you for your review. I look forward to working with you again.Matt S.
12/06/2017
William M.
11/09/2017
We were so impressed with the work that Carmen did for us. His pride in his work showed through in each one of our rooms. He was punctual each day and let us know when he would be late or needed to reschedule. Even though our project ran a few weeks later than we expected, he kept us informed along the way. We had no issues with leaving Carmen for the day while we were at work. Would highly recommend for any project and we're looking forward to have him complete other projects for us in the future. This was a major project and he pointed out a variety of things he encountered as our house is a 1959 mystery and things were destined to surprise all of us.
Description of Work
Remodel of our 1959 first floor mudroom, bathroom and den. This included removal of wood paneling & wallpaper, skim coating of drywall (which saved us a lot of money since we didn't need to replace the drywall), removal of old tile flooring, tile of new floor, installation of cabinets for mudroom, installation of new doors (sliding glass and exterior door), complete gut of bathroom and installation of new vanity/toilet. Carmen also was able to create a custom mantle for our fireplace and help us install a custom surround sound system for our new TV/stereo system. He primed and painted and installed new trim in all of the rooms.
Category
contractors, ceramic tile, closet systems, drywall, handyman service, lighting, plumbing, woodworking, interior painters, doors
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the review. I look forwArd to working with you in the future.John S.
10/30/2017
I called C&L for a broken window replacement. Carmen came and measured the window and gave me an estimate. He then came equipped with the replacement window and installed with no issues. He was punctual and professional. I appreciate him taking on this small job. Especially since the trim around the window needed to be all taken apart in order to access the window. I live in Albany, my house is very old, and nothing is easy. I will be calling C&L again.
Description of Work
Broken window replacement.
Category
handyman service
Service Provider Response
It was a pleasure working for you. I look forward to working for you in the future.Michael J.
10/04/2017
Carmen was professional and prompt. He came out to the house, did the estimates for free and worked with me to get the job done. I will hire him again.
Description of Work
Carmen came to my home to install two custom windows (and order them), fixed my gutters, replaced a kitchen faucet, repaired handles on a shower.
Category
handyman service
Service Provider Response
It was a pleasure doing work for you. Thank you for your review. I look forward to working for you in the futureSusan L.
08/19/2017
Carmen did a great job. I appreciate that he did additional work that needed attention and extras and kept it in budget. That part of my house is now prob the most solid of all. They worked right thru and did more than expected. They cleaned up all debris and made sure I was happy with the work. Will hire him again… he is honest, reliable, and professional.
Description of Work
Foundation work
Category
handyman service
Service Provider Response
Thank you for your review. It was nice working for you. I look forward to working for you in the future.Wanda F.
08/16/2017
The weather was not cooperative, but Carm persisted until the job was done! It looks great and the new stairs he installed are terrific. The color is great, and I believe he helped us to save the deck from having to be replaced for a number of years. He was quite meticulous in doing the work. He kept in touch with us throughout the process, noting that he had to work around the weather. I appreciated that.
Description of Work
We needed deck refurbishment and restraining. It had to be power-washed first before he could do any of the work.
Category
decks, handyman service
Service Provider Response
It was a pleasure doing business with you! Thank youDavid A B.
07/24/2017
Marianne D.
05/03/2017
Wanda W.
04/03/2017
Teresa B.
09/26/2016
Excellent. They arrived exactly when they promised. Work was performed quickly and looks great. Very professional.
Description of Work
Misc. repair work inside and outside the house: repairing door jams, hole in ceiling, replacing lattice around a porch, replacing light fixtures.
Category
handyman service
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Albany, NY 12203
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