IHi, I'm Dave Warren, owner of Kitchen Concepts North West - We're a local family contractor specializing in custom kitchen and bathroom remodels for over 30 years - and we never leave you in the dark! We have 2 showrooms one at 12518 NE Airport way in Portland 503-445-6350. And one at 400 NE Division in Gresham 503-669-6802. We pride ourselves on treating you like you're part of our family, and not like our next sale. At Kitchen Concepts North West we are committed to your satisfaction during each and every step of your custom remodel - our communication skills are unmatched. Our team of experts are dedicated to educating each of our clients through this detailed process - never confusing them. At Kitchen Concepts North West we carry some of the Country's best brands like Canyon Creek Cabinet, and with showrooms in both Portland and Gresham, there's a Kitchen Concepts Northwest near you. Let us show you why customers have been trusting us to design and complete their remodeling dreams for decades! Call us at our Portland Showroom 503-445-6350 or our Gresham Show room 503-669-6802. Or see our web page www.kitchenconceptsinoregon.com
"Excellent! Good recommendations, attention to little details, work performed on schedule. The absolute best, professional 3-man crew - anybody would enjoy having them doing remodel work in your house while you were in the home."
Vernon D on April 2025
IHi, I'm Dave Warren, owner of Kitchen Concepts North West - We're a local family contractor specializing in custom kitchen and bathroom remodels for over 30 years - and we never leave you in the dark! We have 2 showrooms one at 12518 NE Airport way in Portland 503-445-6350. And one at 400 NE Division in Gresham 503-669-6802. We pride ourselves on treating you like you're part of our family, and not like our next sale. At Kitchen Concepts North West we are committed to your satisfaction during each and every step of your custom remodel - our communication skills are unmatched. Our team of experts are dedicated to educating each of our clients through this detailed process - never confusing them. At Kitchen Concepts North West we carry some of the Country's best brands like Canyon Creek Cabinet, and with showrooms in both Portland and Gresham, there's a Kitchen Concepts Northwest near you. Let us show you why customers have been trusting us to design and complete their remodeling dreams for decades! Call us at our Portland Showroom 503-445-6350 or our Gresham Show room 503-669-6802. Or see our web page www.kitchenconceptsinoregon.com
"Excellent! Good recommendations, attention to little details, work performed on schedule. The absolute best, professional 3-man crew - anybody would enjoy having them doing remodel work in your house while you were in the home."
Vernon D on April 2025
Alex Freddi Construction is a family-owned company, operating in the greater Portland area (excluding Washington) and specializing in residential remodeling. Our work includes full or partial kitchen and bathroom remodels, decks, fences, basements, flooring, tiling, painting, saunas and everything in between. We provide free design and layout ideas. Over the years we have built our reputation on quality, craftsmanship, honesty, and professionalism. We believe that communication and planning are key factors to a successful remodel. We work closely with families to complete their projects in a timely manner, efficiently, on budget, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times. We will provide a reference list and a suppliers list in the Portland area, as well as access to photos of some of previous work with every free estimate. We are in the business of earning your trust!
"I highly recommend these folks. They are professional and caring. They've remodeled two bathrooms, built a deck, and completed repair work after a water back up in my laundry room. They care about meeting the customers needs. Easy to work with and very responsive."
Lisa M on December 2023
Alex Freddi Construction is a family-owned company, operating in the greater Portland area (excluding Washington) and specializing in residential remodeling. Our work includes full or partial kitchen and bathroom remodels, decks, fences, basements, flooring, tiling, painting, saunas and everything in between. We provide free design and layout ideas. Over the years we have built our reputation on quality, craftsmanship, honesty, and professionalism. We believe that communication and planning are key factors to a successful remodel. We work closely with families to complete their projects in a timely manner, efficiently, on budget, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times. We will provide a reference list and a suppliers list in the Portland area, as well as access to photos of some of previous work with every free estimate. We are in the business of earning your trust!
"I highly recommend these folks. They are professional and caring. They've remodeled two bathrooms, built a deck, and completed repair work after a water back up in my laundry room. They care about meeting the customers needs. Easy to work with and very responsive."
Lisa M on December 2023
We are a seasoned remodeling company joyfully serving Portland since 2004. We have 8-10 full time employees. We have all been working together for years. We only bring people that we know or who come highly recommended to the job site. We use a small group of very reliable licensed subs for plumbing, electrical and HVAC work. We stand behind our work and the work of all of our subs. We do all aspects of Residential Remodeling; Basement, Garage, and Attic Conversions, Additional Dwelling Units. Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels. Basement foundation wall/floor sealing. Decks and Porches, exterior painting, and fences. Flooring, tile, built-ins, stairs, drywall, etc. We also do handy man repairs/jobs...all aspects of home maintenance and repair. We have been a partner in the City of Portland's FIR program (Field Issued Remodeling Permits) for over a decade. CCB LICENSE #: 173347. Call today 5039577559. Website- http://www.sundogconstruction.com
"Excellent! The Sundogs, crew of 3, did a marvelous job of changing my wet and moist basement into a beautiful apartment. Floor was removed and a subcontractor hired to replace the floor after complicated drainage system and sump pumps were installed. Due to the small crew and the complicated problems, it took longer to finish, but I have now a beautiful apartment in my basement. They are dear and honest people who work hard. Thank you Sundogs!"
Margriet H on December 2024
We are a seasoned remodeling company joyfully serving Portland since 2004. We have 8-10 full time employees. We have all been working together for years. We only bring people that we know or who come highly recommended to the job site. We use a small group of very reliable licensed subs for plumbing, electrical and HVAC work. We stand behind our work and the work of all of our subs. We do all aspects of Residential Remodeling; Basement, Garage, and Attic Conversions, Additional Dwelling Units. Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels. Basement foundation wall/floor sealing. Decks and Porches, exterior painting, and fences. Flooring, tile, built-ins, stairs, drywall, etc. We also do handy man repairs/jobs...all aspects of home maintenance and repair. We have been a partner in the City of Portland's FIR program (Field Issued Remodeling Permits) for over a decade. CCB LICENSE #: 173347. Call today 5039577559. Website- http://www.sundogconstruction.com
"Excellent! The Sundogs, crew of 3, did a marvelous job of changing my wet and moist basement into a beautiful apartment. Floor was removed and a subcontractor hired to replace the floor after complicated drainage system and sump pumps were installed. Due to the small crew and the complicated problems, it took longer to finish, but I have now a beautiful apartment in my basement. They are dear and honest people who work hard. Thank you Sundogs!"
Margriet H on December 2024
Mr. Handyman is a licensed general contractor that specializes in the smaller handyman type repairs, drywall, bathroom remodeling, doors and windows, assembly and installations, light electrical and plumbing, bathroom remodeling, and a variety of other tasks. Our service technicians arrive in clearly marked Mr. Handyman vans and in uniform with a variety of tools and supplies for the job. We treat you and your home with respect and clean up when we are finished. Mr. Handyman technicians are experienced with a broad skill set, so please do not hesitate to ask for help with any repair, maintenance or improvement project. Office is closed on Saturday and Sunday, however, we are available for Saturday work.
"John L. was THE BEST! In working to swap our over-oven microwave/fan for a hood vent he was tireless in being sure it was done perfectly. The original over-oven microwave install was done poorly, causing a headache in fixing the errors, yet John did not cut any corners. He also checked in about every detail to be sure we were comfortable with what was happening. He listened to our concerns about how poorly the previous fan had been working and made an extra effort to be sure the vent opened very wide for maximum venting. We also asked when booking that the technician wear a mask and John arrived and wore an N95 the whole 4 hours with no fuss. This was our first experience with Mr. Handyman and if all the other technicians are as good as John then we will be using them exclusively from now on. John is like the fix-it dad you wished lived in your same town."
Erin R on November 2023
Mr. Handyman is a licensed general contractor that specializes in the smaller handyman type repairs, drywall, bathroom remodeling, doors and windows, assembly and installations, light electrical and plumbing, bathroom remodeling, and a variety of other tasks. Our service technicians arrive in clearly marked Mr. Handyman vans and in uniform with a variety of tools and supplies for the job. We treat you and your home with respect and clean up when we are finished. Mr. Handyman technicians are experienced with a broad skill set, so please do not hesitate to ask for help with any repair, maintenance or improvement project. Office is closed on Saturday and Sunday, however, we are available for Saturday work.
"John L. was THE BEST! In working to swap our over-oven microwave/fan for a hood vent he was tireless in being sure it was done perfectly. The original over-oven microwave install was done poorly, causing a headache in fixing the errors, yet John did not cut any corners. He also checked in about every detail to be sure we were comfortable with what was happening. He listened to our concerns about how poorly the previous fan had been working and made an extra effort to be sure the vent opened very wide for maximum venting. We also asked when booking that the technician wear a mask and John arrived and wore an N95 the whole 4 hours with no fuss. This was our first experience with Mr. Handyman and if all the other technicians are as good as John then we will be using them exclusively from now on. John is like the fix-it dad you wished lived in your same town."
Erin R on November 2023
Timeless Builders, your trusted partner for all your remodeling needs in Portland. With our expertise in general remodeling, we bring your vision to life. Contact us today for exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service. Additional DBA - J & R Timeless Painting. Additional email - info@jaybemistimelessconstruction.com.
"Let me start by saying, this ADU project was for my daughter, Macy. Macy has I/DD and Autism and will likely not be able to live away from us, her parents, unless she is in assisted living of some sort. However, together with her grandma we sought to create an environment for her to live as independently as possible and for her to grow into. This began our search for the perfect contractor who would understand our needs and work with us to build this ADU for Macy. Enter, Jay Bemis with Timeless Builders. After multiple meetings with contractors, many unreturned calls and emails, we met Jay. He immediately sounded interested and returned with a bid in a timely matter. We accepted this bid and began to move forward with this project. As with any construction project, we ran into unexpected situations. I could not have picked a better partner to handle all of these situations. He maintained focus on finding solutions, worked magic to make things happen that we wanted and came up with additional creative ideas when we couldn’t. He is a true craftsman and he employs the most amazing people! The pandemic hit during our project and he was respectful of our request to wear masks when entering our home. They continued the work and Jay was open about end dates and timelines. If you are looking to start a project, I can tell you that Jay Bemis and his team at Timeless Builders is who you want to partner with. Their work exceeded our expectations, their friendliness was an added bonus and the end result blew us away. Don’t think twice, contact Jay with Timeless Builders, he will help you get your project done right."
Janelle M on August 2020
Timeless Builders, your trusted partner for all your remodeling needs in Portland. With our expertise in general remodeling, we bring your vision to life. Contact us today for exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service. Additional DBA - J & R Timeless Painting. Additional email - info@jaybemistimelessconstruction.com.
"Let me start by saying, this ADU project was for my daughter, Macy. Macy has I/DD and Autism and will likely not be able to live away from us, her parents, unless she is in assisted living of some sort. However, together with her grandma we sought to create an environment for her to live as independently as possible and for her to grow into. This began our search for the perfect contractor who would understand our needs and work with us to build this ADU for Macy. Enter, Jay Bemis with Timeless Builders. After multiple meetings with contractors, many unreturned calls and emails, we met Jay. He immediately sounded interested and returned with a bid in a timely matter. We accepted this bid and began to move forward with this project. As with any construction project, we ran into unexpected situations. I could not have picked a better partner to handle all of these situations. He maintained focus on finding solutions, worked magic to make things happen that we wanted and came up with additional creative ideas when we couldn’t. He is a true craftsman and he employs the most amazing people! The pandemic hit during our project and he was respectful of our request to wear masks when entering our home. They continued the work and Jay was open about end dates and timelines. If you are looking to start a project, I can tell you that Jay Bemis and his team at Timeless Builders is who you want to partner with. Their work exceeded our expectations, their friendliness was an added bonus and the end result blew us away. Don’t think twice, contact Jay with Timeless Builders, he will help you get your project done right."
Janelle M on August 2020
Quality and commitment from our family to yours… Hardline has been remodeling homes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, for 26 years in home, kitchen, and bath design, construction, and remodeling. Hardline is a local family friendly business. Complimentary estimates. Veteran owned and operated business. At Hardline an experienced designer and construction contractor can work with you to transform any space into one that will best fit your needs.
"This was my first large house project and I was a bit nervous. Adam and his crew made my whole experience a great one. They were efficient and very mindful that I work from home. I would highly recommend this company for any project."
Lisa U on May 2023
Quality and commitment from our family to yours… Hardline has been remodeling homes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, for 26 years in home, kitchen, and bath design, construction, and remodeling. Hardline is a local family friendly business. Complimentary estimates. Veteran owned and operated business. At Hardline an experienced designer and construction contractor can work with you to transform any space into one that will best fit your needs.
"This was my first large house project and I was a bit nervous. Adam and his crew made my whole experience a great one. They were efficient and very mindful that I work from home. I would highly recommend this company for any project."
Lisa U on May 2023
Residential remodel/repair and handyman service. Interior and exterior work. Basement remodel are our specialty. Work both by quote or hourly. 100% referral, word of mouth
"Where to start, I hired Jim at Evolution to do an exterior home remodel. This was three years ago. This included windows, siding, doors, roof, and gutters. Two jobs (the house roof and the gutters) were done by two other companies that he hired. The gutters are leaking and not doing their job at this point. They are not blocked nor do they have debris in them. The seams are failing. There are three spots currently. Also they put a downspout in the middle of the gutter and not on the end. So there’s issues associated with that. Jim was to do the siding, windows, screen doors, basement door, and carport roof. His costs were the best out of several contractors and he was recommended by a friend. We were drawn to another company but we decided to go with Evolution and Jim. So I mentioned the carport, we needed to redo it. I am a novice when it comes to building but I figured I could build the carport and have Jim roof it (originally it was going to be the other subcontracted roofers doing it). So I constructed, after doing research, the carport. Jim arrives and says it’s too flat and that it’s not safe to shingle it. so he says we could but corrugated plastic up in its place. I agree to that as I am assuming he knows what he’s talking about. He proceeds to do the job. The carport roof, the siding, the windows. I recently installed a patio with pavers right before he started his work here. I with my neighbors help did the work. My neighbor then installed a concrete border around the patio. At one point Jim and his crew rent a scissor lift and proceed to drive it (I think the sticker said 2500 pounds on the side of the machine) onto the patio to instal a window upstairs. They cracked the new concrete border and cracked about 10 pavers. They decided not to mention it to me, but I noticed it. I waited till the end of the day when Jim was sitting in his vehicle to leave and I approached him. He said they would fix it. Their fix was flipping the pavers over and not addressing the cracked concrete border. Disappointing but ok. So back to the carport which is my ultimate complaint. Jim completes all the projects including the plastic on the carport. Within days there are multiple leaks on the carport. Jim sends a helper out to put some caulk on it. The next day it’s leaking all along where the plastic meets the newly shingled roof. I contact Jim about the situation and he says “I’m washing my hands clean of this problem”. I plead with him to help address it and he sends me a email saying I screwed up the carport and that if an inspector saw it they would make me take it down. So I drop it. Over the next three years we are to the point of replacing the roof, yet the carport structure is solid. The plastic has shattered on the south side where it wasn’t connected properly, no flashing was installed so the water has damaged all of his supports causing them to warp, it leaks everywhere rendering the carport useless. Since Jim refused to address it I contacted another contractor to see what they could do. They came out and determined Jim botched the carport roof in several ways. No flashing, un proper cross beam placement, un proper overlap of plastic, un proper attachment to my structure. My structure was sound with no issues. So I reach out to Jim again about the issue and asked him repeatedly to come back out to see what was happening, in hopes he would fix it. It has been three years at this point. He doubled down with what he said before. Got upset that I asked another contractor to look at it (even though he refused too). He repeatedly asked me if I wanted him to come out. Which I reply with yes, over and over again. He never came. To be blunt he was incredibly rude. I’ll happily post what he wrote of the need arises. The bottom line to me is this. If I built the structure poorly (as he claimed… even though I think he wanted to initially do it but cost prevented it) why would you cover something that was built poorly. I would of said I can’t legally cover that structure or maybe even it’s built in a way that I can’t insure a leak free roof (again it was a matter of days I reported leaks to him). Secondly after I paid over 50,000 dollars to him, why wouldn’t you try to fix the roof just to be helpful especially since I contacted him within days. Thirdly why be a rude and condescending. Overall it was a huge let down. The new carport roof will cost about 3000. All his supports and the plastic top. The patio damage and the lack of care in fixing his issues he created. I would never recommend Jim or Evolution."
Rolf G on June 2023
Residential remodel/repair and handyman service. Interior and exterior work. Basement remodel are our specialty. Work both by quote or hourly. 100% referral, word of mouth
"Where to start, I hired Jim at Evolution to do an exterior home remodel. This was three years ago. This included windows, siding, doors, roof, and gutters. Two jobs (the house roof and the gutters) were done by two other companies that he hired. The gutters are leaking and not doing their job at this point. They are not blocked nor do they have debris in them. The seams are failing. There are three spots currently. Also they put a downspout in the middle of the gutter and not on the end. So there’s issues associated with that. Jim was to do the siding, windows, screen doors, basement door, and carport roof. His costs were the best out of several contractors and he was recommended by a friend. We were drawn to another company but we decided to go with Evolution and Jim. So I mentioned the carport, we needed to redo it. I am a novice when it comes to building but I figured I could build the carport and have Jim roof it (originally it was going to be the other subcontracted roofers doing it). So I constructed, after doing research, the carport. Jim arrives and says it’s too flat and that it’s not safe to shingle it. so he says we could but corrugated plastic up in its place. I agree to that as I am assuming he knows what he’s talking about. He proceeds to do the job. The carport roof, the siding, the windows. I recently installed a patio with pavers right before he started his work here. I with my neighbors help did the work. My neighbor then installed a concrete border around the patio. At one point Jim and his crew rent a scissor lift and proceed to drive it (I think the sticker said 2500 pounds on the side of the machine) onto the patio to instal a window upstairs. They cracked the new concrete border and cracked about 10 pavers. They decided not to mention it to me, but I noticed it. I waited till the end of the day when Jim was sitting in his vehicle to leave and I approached him. He said they would fix it. Their fix was flipping the pavers over and not addressing the cracked concrete border. Disappointing but ok. So back to the carport which is my ultimate complaint. Jim completes all the projects including the plastic on the carport. Within days there are multiple leaks on the carport. Jim sends a helper out to put some caulk on it. The next day it’s leaking all along where the plastic meets the newly shingled roof. I contact Jim about the situation and he says “I’m washing my hands clean of this problem”. I plead with him to help address it and he sends me a email saying I screwed up the carport and that if an inspector saw it they would make me take it down. So I drop it. Over the next three years we are to the point of replacing the roof, yet the carport structure is solid. The plastic has shattered on the south side where it wasn’t connected properly, no flashing was installed so the water has damaged all of his supports causing them to warp, it leaks everywhere rendering the carport useless. Since Jim refused to address it I contacted another contractor to see what they could do. They came out and determined Jim botched the carport roof in several ways. No flashing, un proper cross beam placement, un proper overlap of plastic, un proper attachment to my structure. My structure was sound with no issues. So I reach out to Jim again about the issue and asked him repeatedly to come back out to see what was happening, in hopes he would fix it. It has been three years at this point. He doubled down with what he said before. Got upset that I asked another contractor to look at it (even though he refused too). He repeatedly asked me if I wanted him to come out. Which I reply with yes, over and over again. He never came. To be blunt he was incredibly rude. I’ll happily post what he wrote of the need arises. The bottom line to me is this. If I built the structure poorly (as he claimed… even though I think he wanted to initially do it but cost prevented it) why would you cover something that was built poorly. I would of said I can’t legally cover that structure or maybe even it’s built in a way that I can’t insure a leak free roof (again it was a matter of days I reported leaks to him). Secondly after I paid over 50,000 dollars to him, why wouldn’t you try to fix the roof just to be helpful especially since I contacted him within days. Thirdly why be a rude and condescending. Overall it was a huge let down. The new carport roof will cost about 3000. All his supports and the plastic top. The patio damage and the lack of care in fixing his issues he created. I would never recommend Jim or Evolution."
Rolf G on June 2023
Capital City Handyman is a family owned and operated company with nearly 2 decades of experience helping our customers turn their house's into project free homes. We clean our work sites to spotless! We guarantee our work and your satisfaction. We won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"HE WAS ON TIME AND VERY FRIENDLY AND ABLE TO GET MY TV MOUNTED ON THE WALL WERE I WANTED WOULD DEFINITELY CALL AGAIN IF NEEDED SOMETHING DONE"
Jason R on December 2024
Capital City Handyman is a family owned and operated company with nearly 2 decades of experience helping our customers turn their house's into project free homes. We clean our work sites to spotless! We guarantee our work and your satisfaction. We won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"HE WAS ON TIME AND VERY FRIENDLY AND ABLE TO GET MY TV MOUNTED ON THE WALL WERE I WANTED WOULD DEFINITELY CALL AGAIN IF NEEDED SOMETHING DONE"
Jason R on December 2024
Empowering homeowners to reimagine their living spaces with creativity, care, and a commitment to crafting environments that inspire joy and connection. We make it our job to listen as well as offer expert advice and ideas to help design the project of your dreams and not our own. Here at R3J Residential Services, we are client-oriented and pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship and earning your trust. We believe that it takes teamwork, and you, as our customer, are an integral part of that team. We prefer to provide value and build relationships, not just have transactions. Whether your project is a complete overhaul or area specific we will assist you in making the best possible choices for the best possible result. Your Improved Quality of Life Is Our Ultimate Goal
"Ron and his crew were great They showed up on time every day and performed the work in a professional manner. Ron is honest and trustworthy. He helped us plan the project, guided us through the process, and was quick to respond when we had questions. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him again."
Richard O on September 2023
Empowering homeowners to reimagine their living spaces with creativity, care, and a commitment to crafting environments that inspire joy and connection. We make it our job to listen as well as offer expert advice and ideas to help design the project of your dreams and not our own. Here at R3J Residential Services, we are client-oriented and pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship and earning your trust. We believe that it takes teamwork, and you, as our customer, are an integral part of that team. We prefer to provide value and build relationships, not just have transactions. Whether your project is a complete overhaul or area specific we will assist you in making the best possible choices for the best possible result. Your Improved Quality of Life Is Our Ultimate Goal
"Ron and his crew were great They showed up on time every day and performed the work in a professional manner. Ron is honest and trustworthy. He helped us plan the project, guided us through the process, and was quick to respond when we had questions. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him again."
Richard O on September 2023
"Welcome to RA Construction a premier deck expert in the Portland Area . With a passion for craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to transforming outdoor spaces, we specialize in designing and building custom decks, deck repair , and deck staining that seamlessly blend beauty and functionality. Whether you dream of a tranquil oasis for relaxation or an inviting entertainment hub, we bring your vision to life with unparalleled precision. We also offer Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling , custom carpentry , baseboard installation , pressure washing , roof cleaning and more ! CCB 243105 Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling baseboards installations, staining decks, pressure washing , roof cleaning and more ! Call Ricardo today
"Good work done in pouring rain."
Joan H on March 2025
"Welcome to RA Construction a premier deck expert in the Portland Area . With a passion for craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to transforming outdoor spaces, we specialize in designing and building custom decks, deck repair , and deck staining that seamlessly blend beauty and functionality. Whether you dream of a tranquil oasis for relaxation or an inviting entertainment hub, we bring your vision to life with unparalleled precision. We also offer Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling , custom carpentry , baseboard installation , pressure washing , roof cleaning and more ! CCB 243105 Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling baseboards installations, staining decks, pressure washing , roof cleaning and more ! Call Ricardo today
"Good work done in pouring rain."
Joan H on March 2025
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.
There are several questions or things to know before hiring a handyman to do any work in your home.
What kind of work do they do?
Do they have proper licensing?
Do they charge for estimates?
Is the estimate for both labor and materials?
Do they provide references?
Do you provide a guarantee?
When can you start and finish the job?
Do you have any before and after photos of your work?
How long have you been doing this kind of work?
Do you clean up and dispose of waste when the job is finished?
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.