We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at 90ish); wooden backs, seats worn through and what appeared to be kapok stuffing falling out here and there. Not particularly good quality chairs I don't think, but of sentimental value to me. We also had another, nonmatching wooden chair which I wanted reupholstered in a matching fabric. All had dings and scratches and occasional loose joints, and we had put sticky felt on the bottoms of the legs to avoid scratching our dining room floor. I telephoned to ask if he could do the job, phone was answered promptly and pleasantly by Mr. Hayden himself, appt made for us to bring chairs to him the following day (a Saturday in early June 2013). I did not have upholstery cloth picked out, he said fine to get it elsewhere (he could tell us how much needed after seeing chairs) or he had some we could look at. Address he wanted chairs brought to was different from that listed as Havenhouse Upholstery on Google (it appears on Google as Havenhouse all one word); appeared to be his home when we got there. He had a furniture-filled workshop in his back garage which is where we dropped off the chairs; he had about a dozen different rolls of upholstery cloth of different patterns/fabrics in the back of his minivan and we chose one we liked from that selection (I am perfectly happy with what we chose, but do not consider myself a picky shopper in matters of style -- durability and stain resistance more important as we have kids, and he recommended some of what he brought as more durable than other fabrics, we chose from those). Estimate was $575 for reseating/upholstery/stain guarding and $200 for repairs to chairs (he said refinishing was not recommended for chairs like these, and that was not our focus anyway), paid by check $250 deposit. He said it would take several weeks. Late June I called to check and let him know we would be unreachable for a week, he said he was almost done. As arranged he called me after we returned to arrange pickup, appt made for next day. He stated repairs had been more extensive than estimated and would be an extra $75 (I made no quibbles). Place to pick up was another different address. I had to call to confirm address twice (trouble entering into GPS) but each time Mr. Hayden answered right away himself and was immediately helpful. and quot;Haven House Upholsteryand quot; or similar not seen on signage of building at that address when I arrived so I phoned; he drove to where I was (took 1 minute) and led me back to a storage unit containing a workspace and lots of furniture including our chairs. He helped me load up and I paid remainder by check to him personally, receiving receipt with both Haven House Upholstery and his name at the top which lays out work done nicely but does not include tax line (I have to assume sales tax was included in the price). Quality of the work: seats look great, very comfortable to sit on with good firm/soft balance for both me (short and fat) and husband (tall and thin), fabric fits tightly and is beautifully folded over corners and evenly trimmed underneath, a lot better than the original seats even before they wore through. The fabric we chose had a herringbone pattern which would show minor faults in alignment easily and this was perfectly aligned on each chair. Wood had greatly diminished ding/scratch appearance, still present (as expected) but have to look a lot harder to find them. Joints very stable now, no leaked glue visible (if he used glue; I didn't ask how he made repairs). Unasked, he had replaced the sticky felt pads under each chairleg with the same color and thickness we had used. Overall, I am very pleased with the work quality. Timing and what would and could not be done was all accurately explained in words I could understand. Cost was a bit more than original estimate but I believe the chairs deserved this as he hadn't tested the joints a lot before making his estimate, and this is not a visible problem. I had expected more of a storefront experience given the name and quot;Havenhouse Upholsteryand quot; but reaching and dealing with Mr. Hayden was easy at all times. My only concern is the lack of evidence of having paid sales tax on the receipt, which I did not notice until I got home. I would use him again if needed; he seems to be a real craftsman who cares about quality and that is well worth putting up with a slightly less-than-slick business demeanor. 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Timing of projects could sometimes be delayed, however, these delays or changes were discussed and alternative schedules were agreed up. The structural repairs were always complete on time or early. Some of my upgrades were delayed due to either product availability or scheduling. I was fortunate as I was not in too much of a rush to complete some things and was able to work effectively with my contract to arrange agreeable completion times. This was very beneficial to me as I was somewhat limited in funding availability. Payment arrangements were always discussed and I was given ample time to gather the necessary resources to fund my projects. I did give a deposit to cover materials, however I was never asked for payments beyond work that was already completed. The workmanship of all of my projects goes beyond excellent. Contractor promptly rectified and/or repaired or changed any areas I was not please with - which was only two items (no added cost-based on the original plans and agreements). Both workers were always prompt, pleasant, courteous and respected my home and property. They cleaned up every day upon the complete of each day's work so I did not have to struggle with any messes. This contractor was not the cheapest quote, however, he came with high recommendations, is a local contractor and guarantees his work. The end result of my projects always exceeded my expectations and I feel I got a great value for my money. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/bliss/robert-koerner-construction-reviews-7526202.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"D.W. Body Shop","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rose W."},"reviewBody":"my daughter hit a bear on the highway at night. the collision sprung the front end. we delivered the car to the shop ourselves, since it was drivable. he gave me an estimate by phone and commenced work immediately. although the car is 10 years old, he was able to get 2nd hand parts as good as new but at half the cost because he personally drove to the recycling facility. the car was repaired within a week."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/esperance/dw-body-shop-reviews-2319985.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Ackermans Appliance","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Larry R."},"reviewBody":"Someone from Ackerman's came and picked up the units to take into their shop on 2/6/2009. Once in their shop, we assumed that they would inspect and access the necessary work to repair the appliances. They just started working on them without providing any time or cost estimate or even to tell us what was wrong. After about a week, I was told that the 2-drawer refrigerator was repaired but they were still working on the ice maker. I had asked if they could at least deliver the refrigerator and was told that they can not (or would not) deliver them separately. As months went on, I would call with regular frequency to find out the status only to be told that someone would call me back later. Of the two dozen times I called over the almost 6 months they had the appliances, only 2 phone calls were ever returned. Eventually, I called one Friday at 4:30 p.m. and got an answering machine telling me that they were closed and their hours were Monday through Friday, 8-5. I left a scathing message saying that I was fed up with the lack of returned phone calls and information and insisted that someone call me back the following Monday. As expected, Monday came and went without a phone call. Finally on Tuesday, someone called me to tell me that they appliances were fixed and ready to be installed and that someone would call me Wednesday or Thursday to set up a time to install them as well as give me a cost. As expected, no phone call was ever received. We didn't know when they were going to arrive on Friday as they never called to let us know and after re-installing all the appliances, demanded to be paid on the spot for an amount we had no idea what was going to be. Luckily we had the money to do so, but if you don't happen to have a spare couple thousand dollars in your account when they show up, you might be in trouble. Absolutely horrible experience and torture to deal with."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/hudson/ackermans-appliance-reviews-2192563.htm"},"position":10}]}
Countertop Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Perry, NY
Rick and his crew did a great job. Bought a house and had many of the brackets break during a bad wind storm in the Spring. They gave a fair price to repair it and answered questions I had on gutter guards. I did take the option of adding gutter guards to prevent leaves from building into...
I rated the cost as N/A because we did not shop around; I chose this vendor because he was highly rated on Angie's List, but do not know how his bid and final costs compare to others. We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at...
Paula P.
5.0
09/2012
I discovered that my home was in need of much repair and updating. Some projects were necessary to maintain structural and functional integrity, but some things I choose to do for comfort and looks. Overall I had an excellent experience. The contractor stayed within the budget as quoted. ...
Welcome to Elliott Construction & Repairs. We proudly service Pavilion and the surrounding areas. We offer a fast and dependable service for any of your home improvement needs. No job is too big or small for us. Call us today, and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Dave was professional and price was the best I could find. He ran into a small problem with my deck rebuild but found a solution that satisfied my wife and I. Would use him again without hesitation!!"
Ken F on April 2020
Welcome to Elliott Construction & Repairs. We proudly service Pavilion and the surrounding areas. We offer a fast and dependable service for any of your home improvement needs. No job is too big or small for us. Call us today, and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Dave was professional and price was the best I could find. He ran into a small problem with my deck rebuild but found a solution that satisfied my wife and I. Would use him again without hesitation!!"
Here at Steffan Hampshire Contractor, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle general contracting and remodeling work in Nunda and the surrounding areas - Call today!
"Stephen did an awesome job! Worked alone, some of the time-but I was very happy with my new metal roof-
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Cindy S on February 2025
Here at Steffan Hampshire Contractor, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle general contracting and remodeling work in Nunda and the surrounding areas - Call today!
"Stephen did an awesome job! Worked alone, some of the time-but I was very happy with my new metal roof-
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WBW Properties and Remodeling, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With over 15 years of experience, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.
"was absolutely amazed by the work that they did. very nice people, trustworthy, hard workers. helped a great deal with design, and made sure that it was everything I was looking for. definitely recommend for anyone!"
Koren B on February 2020
WBW Properties and Remodeling, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With over 15 years of experience, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.
"was absolutely amazed by the work that they did. very nice people, trustworthy, hard workers. helped a great deal with design, and made sure that it was everything I was looking for. definitely recommend for anyone!"
Hello, I have over 30 years experience in residential and commercial remodeling and new construction. I am looking for small to medium size jobs to complete for customers who need quality work done at the reasonable price of $50 per hour with a 4 hour minimum depending on travel time/distance. Service's Offered: Finish Carpentry Painting Door & Window Adjustment, Repair & Replacement Porch & Deck Repair Assembly of Items Purchased in Store or Online Appliance Installation Cabinet & Vanity Installation Home & Office Cleaning Reference's Available
Hello, I have over 30 years experience in residential and commercial remodeling and new construction. I am looking for small to medium size jobs to complete for customers who need quality work done at the reasonable price of $50 per hour with a 4 hour minimum depending on travel time/distance. Service's Offered: Finish Carpentry Painting Door & Window Adjustment, Repair & Replacement Porch & Deck Repair Assembly of Items Purchased in Store or Online Appliance Installation Cabinet & Vanity Installation Home & Office Cleaning Reference's Available
FnS Movers & More are locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule a move or estimate TODAY!!!!!!!!
"Needed movers last minute and these guys came through for us in an icey snow storm! Flexible and great attention to detail packing the truck to fit everything possible. Very efficient and hard working despite the terrible weather conditions. Highly recommend and will hire again! Thanks guys you saved our butts today!!"
Christina B on February 2025
FnS Movers & More are locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule a move or estimate TODAY!!!!!!!!
"Needed movers last minute and these guys came through for us in an icey snow storm! Flexible and great attention to detail packing the truck to fit everything possible. Very efficient and hard working despite the terrible weather conditions. Highly recommend and will hire again! Thanks guys you saved our butts today!!"
Ready to tackle those household tasks you've been putting off? Look no further than Odds and Ends Handyman services! From fixing leaky faucets to assembling furniture, we're here to make your to-do list disappear. Free consultation, call or message today!
Ready to tackle those household tasks you've been putting off? Look no further than Odds and Ends Handyman services! From fixing leaky faucets to assembling furniture, we're here to make your to-do list disappear. Free consultation, call or message today!
BOYD Improvements LLC is my owner/operator business that I take great pride in supplying my customer's with the quality customer service they expect when they hire us to complete the project they need done from start to finish! With Free Estimates and competitive pricing we are sure to complete the work that needs to be done correctly and in a timely fashion. Check out our Facebook Page for recent jobs completed. Thank You!
BOYD Improvements LLC is my owner/operator business that I take great pride in supplying my customer's with the quality customer service they expect when they hire us to complete the project they need done from start to finish! With Free Estimates and competitive pricing we are sure to complete the work that needs to be done correctly and in a timely fashion. Check out our Facebook Page for recent jobs completed. Thank You!
General contractor with over 50 years combined experience in the industry. My father being one of the owners of Tirabassi Farms, I have been raised to only give best to other and to work hard. My father and I would like to help any of your construction needs. Excavation and septic services Concrete (pavers, block walls, poured: floors, walkways, patios) Environmental install and remediation (swpp) Drainage Driveways (asphalt, poured, paver) plowing offered as well Yard install Mulching, stone, etc for garden beds Sod Mulch topsoil stone delivery
General contractor with over 50 years combined experience in the industry. My father being one of the owners of Tirabassi Farms, I have been raised to only give best to other and to work hard. My father and I would like to help any of your construction needs. Excavation and septic services Concrete (pavers, block walls, poured: floors, walkways, patios) Environmental install and remediation (swpp) Drainage Driveways (asphalt, poured, paver) plowing offered as well Yard install Mulching, stone, etc for garden beds Sod Mulch topsoil stone delivery
The average cost to hire a handyman ranges from about $40 to $140 per hour. Average project cost ranges between $180 and $700, but the cost per hour and per project depends heavily on the type, size, and complexity of the project. The pro’s experience level and your location also factor into how much a handyman charges per hour or per project. You can also expect to pay higher rates or additional fees for emergency services, or around periods of high customer demand, like holidays.
There are several countertop options available to fit your lifestyle and needs.
Granite countertops are durable and come in a variety of colors.
Soapstone countertops are prone to scratches and best in smaller kitchens.
Marble countertops are less durable than granite but a good option for busy kitchens.
Slate countertops are stain-resistant, making them easy to clean.
Limestone countertops must be sealed often to prevent scratches.
Acrylic countertops cost less than granite while still providing durability.
Laminate countertops are the most affordable but chip and fade faster.
Wood countertops need monthly sealing to maintain.
The cost to install countertops is $3,105 on average. This project cost can range from $400 to $8,500, depending on the material, edging, and countertop size.
Laminate countertops are generally the most cost-efficient, ranging from $8 to $27 per square foot. On the other hand, slate countertops are considered more luxurious and range from $30 to $90 per square foot. There are also countertop materials priced between those two, including stainless steel, granite, Corian, and wood.
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Yes, you should hire a handyman who’s licensed, certified, and insured, if possible. States have different requirements for handyman licensing, registration, and certifications. If licensing is required in your area, you may pay more for a licensed handyman with experience than one who is not licensed or certified, but you’re likely to get a better end result for your project. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local handymen guidelines.
The Perry, NY homeowners’ guide to countertop repair services
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