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Home Repair Service

Handyman Services, Drywall, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

PA home improvement registration number PA040186.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Carpentry & repair work, decks, family rooms, doors & remodeling.

Services we don't offer

Plumbing, electrical, roofing & heights.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.9103 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
7%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 76-100 of 103 reviews

terry M.
06/2015
5.0
decks, handyman service
  + 0 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan S.
10/2014
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Patched holes in drywall. They were very professional and did a great job!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Joe F.
06/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
Did a great job!
Description of Work: Drywall repair and installed a ceiling fan in bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Christopher I.
06/2014
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Job was done quickly.
Description of Work: Lowered the door frames in my kitchen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Response from Home Repair Service
I am sorry to hear that you are not satisfied, all of the jambs were indeed lowered, the casings were lowered also. The caulking at the bottom was to insure a better fit to the floor, caulking was used where the casing meets the drywall which is a standard practice. I will be most happy to come back and recaulk the areas as needed.

Susan R.
09/2011
5.0
drywall, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
See above.
Description of Work: Silvio gave me an estimate within a few days of my call, and scheduled the work for the following week. He repaired some drywall in my basement and replaced some water-damaged baseboards. He left the work area spotless. I was also impressed that he was upfront about what work was beyond what he could do as a one man operation. I would definitely use him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$645

WALT H.
07/2008
5.0
handyman service, hauling services
  + 0 more
He did a goo job.
Description of Work: He put in accordion doors, built a work station, and took away stuff that I want cleared away.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$995

george M.
06/2007
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT! Silvio arrived on time and was very professional and personable. I actually had 4-5 additional pictures/mirrors to be hung than originally planned, but Silvio hung them without a fuss and refused to accept more money than we agreed upon. I will be needing a handyman for additional work in my house in a few months, and I will only use Silvio for my work. It was a pleasure to do business with him. If you are in need of a handyman, Silvio should be your first call!
Description of Work: * Hanging multiple pictures/mirrors. * Hanging curtain rod/curtains. * Connecting refrigerator water line. * Minor carpentry work. * Minor electrical work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

HAROLD P.
06/2007
5.0
gutter repair, woodworking
  + 0 more
Great! Silvio responded to my initial email quickly and came out the next day to look at the problem and assess the cost. He started the job promptly the day and time he said he would come. During the 2 days he was doing the job he quietly and efficiently did his work and left the job site clean. Overall I am extremely pleased with Silvio's work and would highly recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Silvio repaired two gutters that were dripping behind the wood siding of my house. The leaks had caused water damage to the wood supporting the siding and the siding itself. Sivio fixed both leaks and replaced all of the damaged wood. This was the type of job that it was difficult to find someone who could assess the problem and fix all aspects of it. Silvio did both, fixing the root cause of the problem and fixing the damage the problem had caused.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

GENE B.
04/2007
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Some of the problems were on a cathedral ceiling in our family room; Mr. Cifa repaired the large majority of them but some were higher than he was comfortable going; to his complete credit he had told us this when he visited to prepare his estimate, so we knew this in advance. There were a couple of minor cracks that Mr. Cifa did not tape over but merely filled in; we are not sure if those will stay repaired or will crack again shortly, but he did them so quickly that basically it was free to us (so we can't complain). Note that he did all of his work in one visit, which meant he could not do the final sanding. This was not a problem (it would have been much more costly for him to make a 2nd trip to do that small amount of work) but we hadn't understood that from his visit. Again, not a big deal. Overall, excellent work, fast, and very cost-effective.
Description of Work: Mr. Cifa repaired drywall seams that had cracked or buckled due to slight settling since the house was built (10 years ago). Mr. Cifa removed the drywall joint tape that had buckled, and re-taped and mudded it; he also taped and mudded other cracks that did not show signs of buckling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

MICHAEL C.
02/2007
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
He was prompt, clean, and very professional. He even helped with something I needed to finish. He finished work in 1.5 days(had to return to sand and apply finish coat on walls). I would recommend!!
Description of Work: They built 10 ft. wall with a door. They installed drywall on a wall. They installed trim around the door, window, and baseboards. They spackled and taped the entire basement(12x18).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Robert D.
11/2006
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
I sent Mr. Cifa an e-mail asking if he would be interested in a plumbing job. He returned my e-mail the following day, saying that he did not do that type of work. At least he was honest and returned my e-mail.
Description of Work: No work was done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nicholas T.
11/2006
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I needed to find someone who would spackle/putty a drywall patch which I replaced due to a leak. Silvio responded w/in 24 hours and was able to come by for a quote. He explained his availability, showed up when scheduled, and did the job as quoted and scoped. I'm also pleased that he provided follow up documentation with a quote, invoice, business card, etc.
Description of Work: Silvio spackled/sanded a 12' x 10' section of a bedroom ceiling which I repaired myself with drywall. Silvio placed two coats/layers one day, then came back to sand and cover with a 3rd coat the second day. The gap between the new drywall and existing drywall was uneven. The edges were jagged due to my sawing, and the paper of the 45 year old drywall lost its adhesiveness due to age and was separating from the gypsum. Overall, it was a nice save!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

BRETT AND ELLEN P.
11/2006
5.0
doors, handyman service, lighting, replacement windows
  + 2 more
He was very prompt! The day I phoned him, he came right out to give me an estimate on the job, and 5 days later, he did the work. He was very kind and neat.
Description of Work: He did a little bit of everything around the house. I had a shower stall that needed to be re-caulked, a door and a drawer in a bathroom that needed to be fixed and installed, 3 outdoor spot lights that I purchased and he installed, a window sill that needed to be repaired, and a new door knob that I purchased that needed to be installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

ANTHONY C.
10/2006
5.0
ceramic tile, concrete repair, handyman service
  + 1 more
It took a few week for Silvio to get started. However, the work was done in a good manner and at a good price. I would hire him again.
Description of Work: Fill in large gap between the patio and house with cement, including large gap to the left door. Re-secure two deck railings where they meet the house. Remove any loose grout from shower and re-grout spot caulk bathroom area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

KATHLEEN G.
09/2006
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was professional, courteous and came on time. He provided a reference for another type of service that he does not perform, which was nice.
Description of Work: He regrouted two bathroom floors and a shower stall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

DIANE H.
09/2006
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very good - came as scheduled. Did the work the first time, stuck to the estimate, did the job most efficiently, Had the proper tools and experience. This is the second time I called Silvio and I plan to call him again when needed.
Description of Work: Hung a shelf, fixed a leaking window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

ROBERTA C.
08/2006
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
Silvio was excellent. He returned my original phone call within 8 hrs to set up an appointment to provide an estimate for the work we needed done. Within a few days, we received his estimate, we called to accept, and within days, he called to set up time to do the work. We had rough 2x4's visible from a prior installation of replacement skylights. Silvio came up with a creative way to cover the 2x4's, which look great. The only drawback to Silvio's services is that he does not do work on high ladders. We needed to seek another company for that type of work. We really enjoyed working with Silvio and would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking handyman services.
Description of Work: They did various drywall repair, replacement of moulding, and finish work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$485

LAURENCE M.
08/2006
5.0
drywall, house painters, garage doors, handyman service
  + 2 more
This man is a find: responsible, capable, forthright and a first-rate repairman. Both the quality of his work and his professionalism far outshone all other prospects we approached. He was honest about work he did not want to tackle, and he used his creativity in completing other projects. His fee was fair and competitive, and he returned promptly a second day to complete the work. We will certainly use him again and again for any future projects.
Description of Work: After a comprehensive estimate, Silvio repaired drywall ceilings, replaced/repaired/painted exterior window sills, made adjustments to casement windows and entry doors, repaired a large automatic garage door and installed ''rain deflectors'' above selected casement windows. a creative solution. Our house is 18 years old and is beginning to show signs of routine wear and tear.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$825

WALT H.
08/2006
5.0
doors, fencing, handyman service
  + 1 more
He was pretty reasonable. He was very pleasant and always showed up on time.
Description of Work: He repaired a fence and doors. He did a number of odd jobs as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

KEN L.
06/2006
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
I hired Silvio after reading a review on Angie's list. He is a very prompt , professional and polite man. Also very reasonably priced. He had the job done in about five hours. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with his work!
Description of Work: He measured for new full view storm door and exterior doors. He picked up doors at home depot and hung both doors, trim and hard ware. The exterior door is an odd size so he had to cut the door to fit. He also disposed of the two old doors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

DIANE H.
05/2006
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Silvio scheduled effectively, showed up on time, did all the agreed upon work the first visit and stuck by his estimate. He called to confirm satisfaction and was thorough and courteous.
Description of Work: Silvio replaced a light fixture, repaired drywall around two windows that had previously gotten wet, and replaced a cracked soap dish in the tub.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

SUSAN C.
03/2006
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Silvio has a great attitude and is creative in coming up with solutions to solve problems. He's a pleasure to work with. He provided estimates quickly that were detailed in writing and showed up on time to do the work. He returned all calls promptly. He also sourced most of the supplies needed. We did have a problem with the installed double doors either being the wrong size (one time) or warped (twice) which he fixed/replaced with no attitude, but it took a bit longer to get the job finally done than it should have. Also, I would have liked the patching and finishing work to be more paint ready; I needed to follow-up with several more attempts at spackling and sanding of the areas patched/trimmed to get the blended/smooth finish required before I primed and painted.
Description of Work: Silvio patched drywall, trimmed doors, attached wood trim on half wall after removing countertop, installed double doors, replaced door sets (supplied by owner), built crawlspace cover and a few other miscellaneous jobs around the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

ROBERT W.
12/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
IT WAS REASONABLY PRICED. VERY PROMPT. VERY RESPONSIBLE AND PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: Did some handyman work. Replaced a window and door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JOAN W.
12/2005
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE, AGAIN. SILVIO PICKED UP A STORM DOOR I ORDERED AT HOME DEPOT (SAVING ME $50 IN DELIVERY CHARGES) THE MORNING WE CHOSE AND ARRIVED AT THE EXACT TIME HE SAID HE WOULD. ON A COLD DAY, HE WORKED QUICKLY AND WITHOUT COMPLAINT TO INSTALL THE NEW DOOR. HE ALWAYS COMES COMPLETELY EQUIPPED TO DO THE JOB. HE INSTALLED THIS DOOR, FITTING THE WEATHER STRIPPING AND ADJUSTING THE CLOSER WITHIN 40 MINUTES. HE IS SO FASTIDIOUS, CLEANING UP THE AREA AND PUTTING THE OLD DOOR OUT FRONT FOR ME. HE ALSO CHEERFULLY LOOKED AT SOME OTHER JOBS I HAVE IN MIND AND QUICKLY MEASURED THEM. IT IS A PLEASURE TO HIRE MR. CIFA AND HE COULD TEACH OTHER HOME REPAIR PEOPLE HOW TO RUN A BUSINESS AND GET THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. HIS PRICE WAS ALSO $25 LESS THAN THE HOME STORE!
Description of Work: REPLACE OLD WOOD STORM DOOR IN BACK WITH NEW ALUMINUM DOOR.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

JOAN W.
10/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
SILVIO MEETS A HIGH STANDARD IN THIS CATEGORY. HE RETURNS CALLS RIGHT AWAY AND FOLLOWS UP WITH AN APPOINTMENT FOR AN ESTIMATE. HIS APPROACH IS PROFESSIONAL, PLEASANT AND INTELLIGENT. HE CAME TO ESTIMATE THE SAME DAY I CALLED, ALTHOUGH THIS IS PROBABLY UNUSUAL. HE EFFICIENTLY EVALUATED THE VARIOUS PROJECTS AND MEASURED AND SENT AN ESTIMATE WITHIN DAYS. THE ESTIMATE WAS IN A CLEAN, EASY TO READ FORMAT AND INCLUDED ALL THE DETAILS DISCUSSED. HE PHONED TO DISCUSS THE ESTIMATE AFTER A WEEK. HIS WORK: HE IS EXTREMELY FAST AND DILIGENT, COMES EQUIPPED WITH ALL TOOLS AND MATERIALS (NO RUNNING OUT TO GET FORGOTTEN ITEMS)-- WORKED CONTINUOUSLY ALL DAY WITH ONE SHORT LUNCH BREAK AND DOESN'T WASTE TIME WITH SMALL TALK. HIS ENERGY IS AMAZING, AND HE DID AN EXCELLENT AND THOROUGH JOB OF REPLACING THE DOORS WITH MINIMAL DAMAGE TO EXISTING FRAMING. HE IS VERY AMENABLE TO WORKING WITH YOUR IDEA OF THE PROJECT AND SUGGESTS SOLUTIONS INSTEAD OF HEAD-SCRATCHING.
Description of Work: I HAD 10 INTERIOR DOORS REPLACED AND THREE HANDRAIL REMOVED AND REPLACED.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,530

Contact information

1221 Upton Cir, West Chester, PA 19380


Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
Yes
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Decks and Porches,
General Remodeling,
Exterior Painting,
Windows,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Deck Maintenance,
Ceramic Tile

FAQ

Home Repair Service is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Home Repair Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Home Repair Service offers free project estimates.
Yes, Home Repair Service offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Home Repair Service does not offer a senior discount.
No, Home Repair Service does not offer emergency services.
No, Home Repair Service does not offer warranties.
Home Repair Service offers the following services: Carpentry & repair work, decks, family rooms, doors & remodeling.
Plumbing, electrical, roofing & heights.

Contact information

1221 Upton Cir, West Chester, PA 19380


Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM