II am a high school science teacher in Vermont. During Feb break, I went to New Jersey from Vt. to help my brother with repairing and cleaning his house as my brother had had health problems for a few years and his house had come into disrepair. My goal was to get as much cleaned up and repaired in the short amount of time i had. I bought a new light fixture for the upstairs bathroom as the old fluorescent light had a bad transformer. I installed the light which I could get to light using the existing wire, but the light switch could not turn off the light so something was bad between the light switch and the light fixture that I could not repair . Just outside this bathroom, there was also a hall light on a 2-way switch that would not turn on. So I called DK Electric to repair these 2 things. Derek was responsive when I first called, arranged for a technician to come out the next morning. He said he knew the neighborhood in Willingboro where my brother lived and said these houses used aluminum wiring in the 50s and these wire often have problems. David, the electrician, came the following morning and was on time and a pleasant guy. He said he would have to charge me something like 334.48 to diagnose why the light would not go on and off with the switch. DK electric uses a book like Auto Repair shops. The prices are listed by the job, not by the time spent. I thought this was high but I had limited time in NJ and needed things to get repaired so I agreed and he started using his tester to test different wires. I stayed with him in the bathroom as I had information to share with him since I had already tried to install the light and he was a pleasant guy to talk with. Together we discovered that the light and switch were on circuit 2 because the breaker was tripped by his diagnoses and it would not "untrip." It was broken at that point. The electric panel in my brothers house is an old push button panel. David explained that these old push-button circuits breakers are no longer used and are actually illegal to repair. He said his company cannot repair the breakers and that to get the light in the bathroom to work my brother really needed a brand new breaker panel and we were quoted at three grades, the top 2 grades being a mix of copper and aluminum, or all copper, He said these old breaker panels are dangerous and my brother should really have a new one installed. he made it sound like there really was no choice and that it was really dangerous to keep this old circuit breaker panel. I wanted to help my brother so I agreed it should be done so all the lights and switches would work. I paid a $2000.00 deposit. They put through the charge immediately and I received a receipt online at my email. "Receipt 02/18/2016, 09:40 AM" through an Intuit Quickbooks David found broken wires in the 2 hall light switches, made a quick repair and the hallway light worked. So to recap, We hired DK electric to install the bathroom light, fix the bathroom switch and fix the hallway light. We had to pay for a diagnosis, the bathroom light was not installed and the switch was not fixed, and the push button breaker was broken.The hallway light was repaired. The bill for that came to $354.46. I have images of all of our receipts. David spent about 1.5 hours at the house. They would start the work the following Monday. I headed back to Vermont.The next day (a Friday) my brother canceled the work order for his own reasons. Derek called me to tell me that my brother cancelled the service and did I know?I didn't know so I called my brother and I tried to convince him to get it done but he wanted to get three bids and find a lower price. Good idea and it is his house. This is when the trouble began. I called Derek and explained that I would need my deposit returned and he said of course and that "i just need to figure out how to do it. I've never had to return a deposit before. Give me a few days. I should have it by Friday." I didn?t understand why returning a credit should be so complicated. Companies do it all the time. In the meantime Derek changed the bill from 354.46 to 575.02! He added ?Replace two 3 way toggle switches(add on Rate) 120.32 EACH for a total of 240.64 for a total now of $575.02.When I called him on Friday to ask about my refund he said that he was going to charge me a $78 dollar refund fee because, ?I am not going to eat what my credit card company is going to charge me for refunding your 2000.00. I pay a 4% for every transaction and I am going to deduct this from your $2000.00 because I should not have to pay or eat that loss!? We argued over the phone-I was back in my classroom trying to deal with this guy between classes. I just wanted my 2000.00 refunded. He now was being a real jerk and so I said that we had obviously come to an impasse and I would not argue with him any longer and I hung up. He kept trying to call me back but I would not pick up at this point. And then he said that he was not going to refund any money until the bill was paid. That was when I found out from my brother that he had increased the bill by over 240 after I cancelled the job! When I called him about this increase he said that David, the electrician who had come done the work, made a mistake on the bill and was chastised for it, he was relatively new, but he made an error and did not charge us for the light switch repair since we were going to get the new Service Box. So we argued about that and at this point he was holding my 2000.00 hostage!(I have all the texts and all the emails and all receipts as evidence.)In the meantime I filed a dispute through Visa and while I had Visa on the phone I told them the story that DK Electric is trying to charge me 70 dollars to credit my 2K with the excuse that his credit card company charges him a fee and 2 different Visa reps laughed! The Laughed and said they had never heard this before. I realized that there was nothing I could say or do to reason with this thief. My brother had a check cut for the 575.02 which cleared last Monday-March 4, 2016. My brother received a check from DK Electric for 1,932.00 so Derek had deducted $68 dollars from my $2000.00 deposit. So as far as I am concerned, DK Electric was dishonest and robbed me and my brother of several hundred dollars. Do NOT do business with this company. Derek is an unreasonable man.
The repair went well, showed up as scheduled and got the job done.
I had almost tried to do this myself, but after watching them do it, I am very glad that I did not attempt that.
Even after seeing it done, I would still not attempt it.
These guys definitely knew what they were doing.
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Countertop Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Wallingford, VT
Last update on October 15, 2025
John H.
1.0
02/2025
Mark called immediately and showed up two days after that. Lots of stories about the big names he's worked for. "Easy job." " No problem."
A week later, a non-english speaking 'tiler' appears.......All fixed. I pay.
A week later, the 'fix'...
I was extremely pleased to find Matt at Sydscompufix. When my old laptop finally died without warning, I found Sydscompufix by chance through an internet search. I am so glad I did. Matt was able to recover my documents/pictures from my hard drive and move them to a flash drive so now I am no...
Leah M.
5.0
10/2016
Lavelle Painting did wonderful work in a very extensive exterior project. We had bought a 300+ year old house that had many carpentry and exterior repairs in addition to the painting. Mike had some great people working for him who restored the exterior beautifully and handling some surprises...
Roxane J.
1.0
03/2016
In the end, It did not go well and I will file a complaint with the New Jersey Better Business Bureau. II am a high school science teacher in Vermont. During Feb break, I went to New Jersey from Vt. to help my brother with repairing and cleaning his house as my brother had had health...
Jason S.
5.0
08/2014
The repair went well, showed up as scheduled and got the job done. I had almost tried to do this myself, but after watching them do it, I am very glad that I did not attempt that. Even after seeing it done, I would still not attempt it. These guys definitely knew what they were doing.
Joe C.
5.0
05/2014
I can?t say enough good things about Luxbrush. They are not just a painting company; they are able to do most projects a homeowner can think of. I own a second home in Stratton Vermont, it?s basically a family ski house. When I purchased the property, I made a long list of repairs that...
Fortin's Construction handles all things concrete from foundations to finished floors to countertops and stamped patios. We also specialize in epoxy floors. We are a Veteran owned & operated company. We proudly offer Military discounts available! We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and doing the job right the first time. Call or text us today for an estimate.
"This is a very professional and high quality company. They completed the countertops in two days. The epoxy had a flaw from the manufacturer and they come back immediately and re surfaced it. The counters look like glass. The price was reasonable. We are very happy with the result. The only negative is they could have done a better job cleaning up."
Phil B on January 2025
Fortin's Construction handles all things concrete from foundations to finished floors to countertops and stamped patios. We also specialize in epoxy floors. We are a Veteran owned & operated company. We proudly offer Military discounts available! We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and doing the job right the first time. Call or text us today for an estimate.
"This is a very professional and high quality company. They completed the countertops in two days. The epoxy had a flaw from the manufacturer and they come back immediately and re surfaced it. The counters look like glass. The price was reasonable. We are very happy with the result. The only negative is they could have done a better job cleaning up."
Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy
"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"
John C on October 2025
Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy
"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"
DJS Construction LLC 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"My roof was damaged heavily in a storm. I contacted this company and was at my house in less than 5 minutes to repair my roof until winter was over. When nice weather came they were here and removed and replaced and wrapped the entire roof in less than one day. Very fast efficient and professional. Amazing company."
Catrina B on May 2024
DJS Construction LLC 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"My roof was damaged heavily in a storm. I contacted this company and was at my house in less than 5 minutes to repair my roof until winter was over. When nice weather came they were here and removed and replaced and wrapped the entire roof in less than one day. Very fast efficient and professional. Amazing company."
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!
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Per M on August 2021
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!
NZD is a bona fide Design/Build Firm. We design it, we build it, Period. Using this Integrated Design approach ensures that projects are finished on time, on budget and customer satisfaction is guaranteed. We are very selective in which projects we choose because we want to make sure that's it's not just the right fit for us, but more importantly for you. We pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work and we refuse to cut corners. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Net Zero Design has earned my utmost admiration for their exceptional work on a recent project â a remarkable 3-bedroom addition to my Vermont home. As someone deeply committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, I couldn't be happier with the outstanding results. From the outset, Net Zero Design demonstrated a profound understanding of green building practices. The integration of WiFi-enabled Smart Lighting, Heat Pumps, Heat Pump Water Heaters, and a Standby Generator showcases their commitment to cutting-edge technology that not only enhances comfort but also minimizes environmental impact. The team's expertise in energy-efficient design is truly commendable. The WiFi-enabled Smart Lighting system not only adds a modern touch but also contributes to energy savings. The Heat Pumps and Heat Pump Water Heaters provide efficient heating and cooling, ensuring optimal comfort while significantly reducing energy consumption. The inclusion of a Standby Generator reflects their foresight and dedication to ensuring uninterrupted power supply, especially in Vermont's challenging weather conditions. This thoughtful addition adds an extra layer of reliability and peace of mind. Throughout the project, communication was excellent. The team kept me informed about the progress, and their attention to detail was evident at every stage. Despite the complexity of integrating advanced technologies, the project was completed efficiently and surpassed all expectations. Net Zero Design's ability to deliver a stunning, energy-efficient addition that seamlessly blends with the existing structure is truly remarkable. This project has not only elevated the functionality of my home but has also significantly reduced my environmental footprint. In conclusion, if you're seeking a general contractor specializing in energy efficiency and sustainability, Net Zero Design is the epitome of excellence. They've exceeded all my expectations, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking transformative, eco-friendly home improvements."
Ronald W on February 2024
NZD is a bona fide Design/Build Firm. We design it, we build it, Period. Using this Integrated Design approach ensures that projects are finished on time, on budget and customer satisfaction is guaranteed. We are very selective in which projects we choose because we want to make sure that's it's not just the right fit for us, but more importantly for you. We pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work and we refuse to cut corners. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Net Zero Design has earned my utmost admiration for their exceptional work on a recent project â a remarkable 3-bedroom addition to my Vermont home. As someone deeply committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, I couldn't be happier with the outstanding results. From the outset, Net Zero Design demonstrated a profound understanding of green building practices. The integration of WiFi-enabled Smart Lighting, Heat Pumps, Heat Pump Water Heaters, and a Standby Generator showcases their commitment to cutting-edge technology that not only enhances comfort but also minimizes environmental impact. The team's expertise in energy-efficient design is truly commendable. The WiFi-enabled Smart Lighting system not only adds a modern touch but also contributes to energy savings. The Heat Pumps and Heat Pump Water Heaters provide efficient heating and cooling, ensuring optimal comfort while significantly reducing energy consumption. The inclusion of a Standby Generator reflects their foresight and dedication to ensuring uninterrupted power supply, especially in Vermont's challenging weather conditions. This thoughtful addition adds an extra layer of reliability and peace of mind. Throughout the project, communication was excellent. The team kept me informed about the progress, and their attention to detail was evident at every stage. Despite the complexity of integrating advanced technologies, the project was completed efficiently and surpassed all expectations. Net Zero Design's ability to deliver a stunning, energy-efficient addition that seamlessly blends with the existing structure is truly remarkable. This project has not only elevated the functionality of my home but has also significantly reduced my environmental footprint. In conclusion, if you're seeking a general contractor specializing in energy efficiency and sustainability, Net Zero Design is the epitome of excellence. They've exceeded all my expectations, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking transformative, eco-friendly home improvements."
As of 11/13 I am back in VT having completed repairs to friends, family and others in FL and will be taking on projects here in VT again. I am scheduled back in FL for a couple of weeks in February to do some site work for a new build but plan on being in VT until Dec 25. I provide, Carpentry, decks, painting, vinyl siding, window & door replacement, flooring, concrete work & repairs. From new to repair services to renovations. I am a trained Mill & House Carpenter, Graduated from BVT in 1984, after a 2 years active service I returned home to the reserves and began my Construction Career. I have overseen projects up to $100million in value, in 2016 I/we started a new venture of buying and re-habilitating campgrounds in GA & FL. I am now semi-retired and decided to provide quality affordable small construction services. In the very near future I will be providing certified home inspections as soon as testing is completed. If you have a project that needs to be done, give me a call and we can get it done. Please when contacting let me know the scope of work, "type of work as well as 1, room, 2 rooms, etc, typr of room kitchen, bath, closet, etc." this will aid in my preparation to ask pertinent questions as well as limit the back and forth emails and speed up time for us both. Thanks and I look forward to hopefully providing you with timely, cost effective services, Regards Dale H.
As of 11/13 I am back in VT having completed repairs to friends, family and others in FL and will be taking on projects here in VT again. I am scheduled back in FL for a couple of weeks in February to do some site work for a new build but plan on being in VT until Dec 25. I provide, Carpentry, decks, painting, vinyl siding, window & door replacement, flooring, concrete work & repairs. From new to repair services to renovations. I am a trained Mill & House Carpenter, Graduated from BVT in 1984, after a 2 years active service I returned home to the reserves and began my Construction Career. I have overseen projects up to $100million in value, in 2016 I/we started a new venture of buying and re-habilitating campgrounds in GA & FL. I am now semi-retired and decided to provide quality affordable small construction services. In the very near future I will be providing certified home inspections as soon as testing is completed. If you have a project that needs to be done, give me a call and we can get it done. Please when contacting let me know the scope of work, "type of work as well as 1, room, 2 rooms, etc, typr of room kitchen, bath, closet, etc." this will aid in my preparation to ask pertinent questions as well as limit the back and forth emails and speed up time for us both. Thanks and I look forward to hopefully providing you with timely, cost effective services, Regards Dale H.
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FAQs for countertop repair projects in Wallingford, VT
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 Wallingford, VT homeowners’ guide to countertop repair services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Countertop repair costs may be the deciding factor between replacing or repairing your counter. Let’s break down the cost to repair, resurface, or relaminate.
The cost of stainless steel countertops may seem shocking compared to laminate, but their durability may be worth it. Here’s how much you can expect to spend.