4.3 
867 All services performed professionally and to our satisfaction. The Robert B. Payne Service Technician, Rafael Minero, was very good at explaining what was done to the system, and also about how to keep the oil tank topped off to avoid growth that could ruin our oil. Great job!
Robert B. Payne, Inc.Service was excellent!!! This company is professional, very experienced, extremely competent, honest, reliable, diligent, thorough and extremely fair! We highly recommend this company in an unqualified way. If you need help with your underground water service, you should call this company....
American Plumbing IncI contacted American Tank cleaning on Wed, Oct 8th to schedule the septic service. The gentleman who answered the phone was extremely polite and took all of my information in a professional manner. After checking the schedule he offered service date options for the following two days. When...
We contacted Farrell Plumbing after flooding of our basement on April 30 2014 and poor service by another plumber. Service was excellent. The provider explained everything clearly, gave us new options to prevent flooding, and was professionally efficient in correcting our sump pump problems....
We have been pleased with the service so far. They charge us per visit and they come out every other month. They always ask if we have seen any problems. They are also great because the chemicals are not hazardous to my animals, so I am happy with that as well.
Vivid Outdoor Living focuses on providing high quality outdoor living products and services to our clients. Our products range from Pergola, Patio Covers, Retractable Screens, Outdoor Kitchens and more! We service the entire Mid-Atlantic Region.
"They are a scam!!! They took our deposit and never came back!!! DO NOT TRUST OR USE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Tjark B on June 2025
Vivid Outdoor Living focuses on providing high quality outdoor living products and services to our clients. Our products range from Pergola, Patio Covers, Retractable Screens, Outdoor Kitchens and more! We service the entire Mid-Atlantic Region.
"They are a scam!!! They took our deposit and never came back!!! DO NOT TRUST OR USE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Tjark B on June 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Very professional"
Ceci F on July 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Very professional"
Ceci F on July 2024
Plumb Built Contractors offers a wide array of residential and commercial services such as appliance installation repair or replacement, painting, drywall, carpentry and flooring services, and much much more. Glenn Williams, our service and construction manager has been servicing residential and commercial properties for over 30 years with a team of professionals with over 50 years combined experience. We offer free estimates and convenient weekend and evening hours. Please check out our website at http://www.plumbuiltcontractors.com for more details.
"Absolutely outstanding. Very responsive to my requests, especially since I had blue tape everywhere."
Bill J on October 2023
Plumb Built Contractors offers a wide array of residential and commercial services such as appliance installation repair or replacement, painting, drywall, carpentry and flooring services, and much much more. Glenn Williams, our service and construction manager has been servicing residential and commercial properties for over 30 years with a team of professionals with over 50 years combined experience. We offer free estimates and convenient weekend and evening hours. Please check out our website at http://www.plumbuiltcontractors.com for more details.
"Absolutely outstanding. Very responsive to my requests, especially since I had blue tape everywhere."
Bill J on October 2023
Electrician and I do some handy work for extra money.
Electrician and I do some handy work for extra money.
I offer quality service in a number of different fields. I am reliable and will work hard to finish your projects with you, no matter how challenging.
I offer quality service in a number of different fields. I am reliable and will work hard to finish your projects with you, no matter how challenging.
My Capital Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Outstanding customer service."
April R on December 2021
My Capital Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Outstanding customer service."
April R on December 2021
We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Let alot of time pass from one project to the other,and price is high"
Alan B on December 2020
We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Let alot of time pass from one project to the other,and price is high"
Alan B on December 2020
Caroline Handyman is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Adam responded and had the project scheduled quickly. He took the time to figure out the best way to accomplish the job, get the correct materials, and do it right. Very much appreciated."
Ed Z on January 2025
Caroline Handyman is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Adam responded and had the project scheduled quickly. He took the time to figure out the best way to accomplish the job, get the correct materials, and do it right. Very much appreciated."
Ed Z on January 2025
Wilmer is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Job went as expected from beginning to end. We are very happy!"
Angela B on July 2025
Wilmer is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Job went as expected from beginning to end. We are very happy!"
Angela B on July 2025
Your Satisfaction Is Our Priority. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"A Home Renovation LLC (Owner: Javier) Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars (DO NOT RECOMMEND) I hired A Home Renovation LLC for a porch renovation, which included a smaller, agreed-upon auxiliary job. While the project was completed, the experience was deeply unsatisfactory due to both subpar workmanship in highly visible areas and the highly unprofessional and belligerent behavior of the owner, Javier. Issues with Professionalism and Communication Javier is exceptionally challenging and argumentative to work with. His communication was defined by open hostility, sarcasm, and dismissal of customer input. Argumentative and Dismissive: He was openly hostile to basic customer questions and input. When questioned, he repeatedly reminded me that he had "been doing this work 10 years," using his asserted experience to dismiss any concern or design preference I had. Rude and Disproportionate: When I politely requested an itemized receipt, his immediate, disproportionate response was: "Jesus Christ you told me at my earliest convenience. I'm working on it. I've been busy." This established a tone of disrespect for the entire engagement. Excusing Poor Quality: When a flaw in the completed work was pointed out, Javier’s response was, "you get what you pay for," suggesting low quality was justified despite our agreed-upon contract price. Contractual Obligation Treated as a "Favor": He treated the small, agreed-upon extra job as a personal favor rather than a commitment under our contract. Critical Workmanship and Material Damages The structural work was adequate, but the final, highly visible details suffered from poor execution and damaged materials. Poor Workmanship: The final detailing includes uneven cuts and poor finishes in prominent areas. Material Damage: We noted several critical material damages upon final inspection: Cracked stair post tubing. The hand railing running down the stairs is badly scratched. A new white handrail has a noticeable black stain on the bottom. Conclusion Had Javier been willing to engage respectfully, I might have been able to overlook minor imperfections. However, his belligerent attitude, combined with noticeable flaws and material damage, makes this unacceptable. I now require that all noted issues, including specific poor workmanship and material damages, be corrected immediately or that I be reimbursed for the cost of professional repairs. Due to Javier's conduct, A Home Renovation LLC has lost any opportunity for future projects I had planned. I strongly advise others to look elsewhere unless you can handle the disrespect."
David C on October 2025
Your Satisfaction Is Our Priority. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"A Home Renovation LLC (Owner: Javier) Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars (DO NOT RECOMMEND) I hired A Home Renovation LLC for a porch renovation, which included a smaller, agreed-upon auxiliary job. While the project was completed, the experience was deeply unsatisfactory due to both subpar workmanship in highly visible areas and the highly unprofessional and belligerent behavior of the owner, Javier. Issues with Professionalism and Communication Javier is exceptionally challenging and argumentative to work with. His communication was defined by open hostility, sarcasm, and dismissal of customer input. Argumentative and Dismissive: He was openly hostile to basic customer questions and input. When questioned, he repeatedly reminded me that he had "been doing this work 10 years," using his asserted experience to dismiss any concern or design preference I had. Rude and Disproportionate: When I politely requested an itemized receipt, his immediate, disproportionate response was: "Jesus Christ you told me at my earliest convenience. I'm working on it. I've been busy." This established a tone of disrespect for the entire engagement. Excusing Poor Quality: When a flaw in the completed work was pointed out, Javier’s response was, "you get what you pay for," suggesting low quality was justified despite our agreed-upon contract price. Contractual Obligation Treated as a "Favor": He treated the small, agreed-upon extra job as a personal favor rather than a commitment under our contract. Critical Workmanship and Material Damages The structural work was adequate, but the final, highly visible details suffered from poor execution and damaged materials. Poor Workmanship: The final detailing includes uneven cuts and poor finishes in prominent areas. Material Damage: We noted several critical material damages upon final inspection: Cracked stair post tubing. The hand railing running down the stairs is badly scratched. A new white handrail has a noticeable black stain on the bottom. Conclusion Had Javier been willing to engage respectfully, I might have been able to overlook minor imperfections. However, his belligerent attitude, combined with noticeable flaws and material damage, makes this unacceptable. I now require that all noted issues, including specific poor workmanship and material damages, be corrected immediately or that I be reimbursed for the cost of professional repairs. Due to Javier's conduct, A Home Renovation LLC has lost any opportunity for future projects I had planned. I strongly advise others to look elsewhere unless you can handle the disrespect."
David C on October 2025
Installing an outdoor water fountain costs $2,700 on average, not including the cost of the unit. Prices range from $150 to $10,650, depending on your location, the type of fountain, size, and accessibility to the site. Self-contained fountains and water features recirculate the water within the unit. Depending on size and features like multi-tiered cascading bowls, they typically cost from $50 to $5,000. More elaborate fountains with waterfalls and ponds can cost from $450 to $10,000 or more.
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.
You can choose several types of fountains to add to your backyard, ranging in size, number of basins, and special water features.
Check out the price ranges of common fountain types:
Birdbath fountains: $40 to $1,100
Cascading fountains: $40 to $2,000
Tiered fountains: $100 to $6,000
Kugel fountains: $150 to $5,000
Glass wall fountains: $100 to $3,000
Consider the pros and cons of installing a water fountain in your backyard:
Pros
Fountains can add beauty to your backyard.
Creates a relaxing space to enjoy in your yard.
Water features can add more value to your home.
Cons
Regular maintenance is necessary.
Upfront and maintenance costs can escalate quickly.
Space may not permit you to install the fountain you want.
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.
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