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5 Star Handyman & Maintenance Service

Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,

About us

Whether you’re looking for residential renovations or commercial construction in Centre County, when you’re in need of a general contractor you want to find a company that’s able to provide you with the complete package so that they can fulfill all of your project’s requirements. We are a full service general contractor that works hard to make sure that we do a great job for you while providing you with excellent service and an affordable price. We are committed to the idea of satisfying our customers from start to finish by making every job simple and convenient. Call us today at (814) 441-0583 to see how we can help you with all your general contractor needs in Centre County. Cost is determined by an hourly rate. Occasionally uses subs. Owner operated. No travel charges.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
16 years of experience

Services we offer

Electrical, Interior & Exterior Painting, Lighting, Plumbing

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Reviews
4.818 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
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17%
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Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews
Thomas S.
Feb 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
competent, professional and all those good qualities and he does really good work. i would highly recommend him

Thomas S.
Sep 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
He is very reliable and very professional, perfectionist, dependable, his work is highly recommended

Thomas S.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great! He did everything very professionally. He was punctual, dependable, and reliable. The way he re-caulked everything was meticulous and I appreciated the work very much. He was both proficient and efficient is his craftsmanship. I even called the main office after to let them know how satisfied I was with their work. I would highly recommend this company to others.

Christine W.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Rich did a very thorough and professional job. The wall reinforcement was not a standard procedure, and he had to get creative to find the appropriate solution. It worked out great! Everything was done in a timely and professional manner.

Helen J.
Nov 2017
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Did not use - review form is faulty....should offer "MAYBE" option for "would you use contractor again."

Gary W.
Sep 2017
1.0
He scheduled, then said he couldn't make it, scheduled another time, and then just never showed up. No phone call, no email, nothing. He just never showed up.

Elizabeth L.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
Two men came and were finished in about a half-hour.  They were very professional and did a good job.  They were 10 minutes late but sent us a text to let us know in advance which was much appreciated. 

Gary W.
Feb 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
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Daniel F.
Nov 2015
2.0
Disappointed to not have voice mails responded. Sought out other provider for services who responded to phone call within 5 minutes.

David S.
Oct 2015
1.0
Terrible communication and no follow up. Did not show up for appointments!

Bruce H.
Aug 2015
1.0
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Carolyn J.
Apr 2015
4.0
$1,250
Took much longer than expected. We never knew when the workers would show up or not. They did a good job of painting and a fair job of caulking.

Kelli H.
Apr 2015
4.0
$200
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Kristen B.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
He came the day and time he promised despite bad weather.  He was very professional.

Clarise R.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
He was excellent. He also fixed my mailbox perfectly and made it 100 times better. He is friendly and accommodating. His craftsmanship is excellent. He charges $20.00 and hour and he works very fast; his prices are reasonable. I have been very satisfied with him.

Cheryl L.
Feb 2015
1.0
When I called to schedule an estimate appointment, he was rude on the phone saying if I was just after several estimates with other contractors he did not want to do it and how he has to give out a lot of estimates for apartment complexes and does not get the jobs.  When I said this is my private home and I have no other contractors coming at this time, he did calm down and apologize.  I should have just told him "never mind" at this point 
After talked we scheduled an appointment for Wed, February 4th at 4:00pm to give an estimate on a walk in closet addition.  We made sure we were home by 3:30pm.  He was a no-show and never called.  
I would not use this provider, if he can not call me to cancel or reschedule an estimate it would bother me how he would handle an actual job that was to be completed.  Plus, if he does not like giving estimates, he should not to them or charge a fee.


Response from 5 Star Handyman & Maintenance Service

"I'm sorry that you feel that was rude to you on the phone I try very hard to keep a good reputation and perform a good service I called to cancel our appointment and reschedule but got no response"


Patricia D.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800
Dave was very responsive and extremely knowledgeable.  He and his crew worked EXTREMELY HARD to repairs walls and paint garage and loft storage area before we moved in.  Also installed carpet in loft storage.  Installed bathroom fixtures (towel bars, etc); chandelier, ceiling fan, drapery rod, moved rolling shelf in kitchen cabinet.  Very respectful of our home.  Lined hardwood floors with dropcloths before coming in/out home.  Clean up was great.  I just was surprised at the final cost but  I did not understand just how bad the drywall and mudding job of builder was. 

Daniel T.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Dave responded and promptly did an excellent job of replacing the vent cap.  He had the new cap with him and all necessary tools.  He was pleasant to work with and the cost was reasonable.

Stanley G.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Jean P.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We really put 5 Star Handyman to the test after buying our house in May. Dave was amazingly generous with his time in walking us through the house and helping to identify issues that we might want to address other than those we had already identified. He was very honest, and great about clarifying what repairs were really needed and what was optional or merely aesthetic. He ended up doing a wide variety of work around the house before we moved in, ranging from interior and exterior painting, powerwashing, concrete sealing, improving drainage, rehanging crooked doors that wouldn't close, replacing drawer glides, rewrapping aluminum trim around exterior doors, extending downspouts via underground pipes, sealing bathroom tile and granite counters, replacing outlets and fixtures, building and installing shelving, light plumbing and electrical work, and about 20 other things. Dave even found a moisture problem behind a garage wall that we had no idea was there. He has extensive knowledge about a wide variety of home repairs, and has a network of similarly highly skilled professionals he calls upon as needed to help him out. He and everyone he brought with him did an excellent job. 5 Star works fast, the guys thoroughly cleaned up after themselves, and the prices were very fair. Dave?s attention to detail and responsiveness to phone calls was excellent. They have very high standards for their work and we were not disappointed by anything they did. I expect to be relying on 5 Star Handyman for years and have already recommended them to several neighbors and colleagues.

Leslie G.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Thomas S.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
There were two guys that came out. They were very professional, detail oriented, and punctual. I had them clean out the spouts of the gutters, the water was not flowing through at all; after he cleaned it out, he poured water down and the water was flowing and clean. He also showed me a before and after picture. The other guy was cleaning the grass lighting fixtures and the vinyl banisters and post on the front porch, he did a wonderful job as well. It was getting later in the evening and we were ready eat dinner, they agreed to come back the next day and finish the other jobs. I am very pleased with their services thus far. I feel the price is very fair for the jobs they are doing and how well they are performing the services, it is only $35 an hour. I like that they are very personable and trustworthy. I have already recommended them to my neighbor.

UPDATE:

When he first came I wanted to find out if he does work by the hour or the job.  He informed me that it was by the hour, at $35/hr.  When he showed up to do the work he came with another person.  They both did great work, however, when he was writing out the invoice he said, ?I hope you understand that the $35 hour rate is per person. ?  I informed him that, no; I was under the impression that it was just $35 hour for the work.  He apologized for the misunderstanding and did give me a reduction in the rate.  I do think he needs to be a bit more upfront with this information before he begins the work though.

Tara D.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
I was selling my house and discovered that my back door frame was wet. Called on a Monday and explained the situation and he fit me in on a Friday. He arrived Friday morning and was here working until 9:30 Friday night with spot lights.
He and another worker found the problem, removed the siding and gutters and fixed the problem the right way. I am confident that the next owner will not have a problem.

Nuria K.
Sep 2013
1.0
I called for an estimate for a job to remove textured paint, put up a d/r light and take out a vanity.  When we agreed on a day and time there was no call that he didn't intend to show, so no show. So he said the next day at 9 am, he showed at 11 am.  He seemed a bit haphazard with his measurements and how he was going to approach the job.

Sue C.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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FAQ

5 Star Handyman & Maintenance Service is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
No, 5 Star Handyman & Maintenance Service does not offer free project estimates.
No, 5 Star Handyman & Maintenance Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, 5 Star Handyman & Maintenance Service does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, 5 Star Handyman & Maintenance Service offers emergency services.
No, 5 Star Handyman & Maintenance Service does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

371 Oakwood Ave, State College, PA 16803

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