Fresh Start Restoration is your go-to choice for all your handyman service needs in Milwaukee. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for a fresh start on your home projects!
"Do not trust Keith elliot and fresh start renovations. Keith started working for us on January 28, 2025. We met him at a coffee shop and told him exactly what the job position entailed. He seemed like a great fit. He said him and his brother owned like 5000 units. Now I question that. He’s very personable. Do not be fooled by him. He is also seems very educated on maintenance and construction projects. I asked him if he knew how to run ductwork for an existing air handler at a house we were selling? He said oh yes, I know how to do it. Keith and Rick his co-worker spent a few days re-running all the duct work. It looked like it was done right. He charged us. $3126.40 for labor & $1098.04 for material. We called a professional license company to hook up the air handler. He came over to give me an estimate on the air handler and said will be more than happy to do this. However, your duct work is completely done wrong. I was in shock I said what do you mean it’s done wrong? He said all the runs are too small. It will not do anything. It’ll never be able to keep up and explained what had to be done. unfortunately, it had to all be redone. I had told this to Keith that it’s all going to have to be redone and that he’s going to have to repay us back for the labor. He agreed that he would pay it back. In hindsight, we should’ve saw the signs. He had excuses when he wouldn’t respond to us for days on end. We have tenants that needed maintenance done that he was ignoring. He also did other maintenance or projects wrong that ended up costing us a lot of money and materials and labor that he charged us for even though it wasn’t done correctly. Our gas fireplace was not working. He put the parts of $550 in it worked for a minute. Then stop working. I asked him if it’s not gonna work then we need to take these parts back. That was a whole another fiasco. They take one part out and take it back to Racine all dirty and the company didn’t want to take it back. I asked him to clean it up and why would he try to return it like that? Then there’s another part once again had to go back to the house take it off and return it. We were charged all this time in labor? We asked him to wrap some pipes in the basement. They wrapped it with some silver aluminum material. It looked really stupid and that was more cost that we couldn’t return the material because it was already used. We send them over to one of our other properties had a water leak going to the downstairs. He said it was a shower. I was getting ready to redo the whole shower. Thank God he didn’t show back up because it wasn’t the shower. It was the roof vent. Early on when he was working for us, we asked him to pick up a Well from Lisbon and install it at one of our properties outside. It’s a front window for the basement. They don’t install it. They just said it next to it for somebody to steal. I’m sure there’s a lot of other issues that we dealt with, but this is just some of them and he only worked for us for a couple months. We have repeatedly tried to resolve this without taking us to the authorities to fall on deaf ears. He would say yes I’m coming over. We would set a time and not show up and now he’s just ignoring our text messages. He has been warned. Unfortunately, now we have to report him and his business to the Better Business Bureau, Angie’s list where we found him and end up having to sue him in court if he doesn’t settle up with us. Like I said, he’s a very nice guy and very personable, but not trustworthy. He not only kept the 60 receipts of ours. He kept our Home Depot card and our master key and I’m gonna call the state of Wisconsin to see if I can file a report for theft of Contractor. Very sad that you can’t trust anybody these days because he seems so trustworthy."
MaryJo M on May 2025
Fresh Start Restoration is your go-to choice for all your handyman service needs in Milwaukee. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for a fresh start on your home projects!
"Do not trust Keith elliot and fresh start renovations. Keith started working for us on January 28, 2025. We met him at a coffee shop and told him exactly what the job position entailed. He seemed like a great fit. He said him and his brother owned like 5000 units. Now I question that. He’s very personable. Do not be fooled by him. He is also seems very educated on maintenance and construction projects. I asked him if he knew how to run ductwork for an existing air handler at a house we were selling? He said oh yes, I know how to do it. Keith and Rick his co-worker spent a few days re-running all the duct work. It looked like it was done right. He charged us. $3126.40 for labor & $1098.04 for material. We called a professional license company to hook up the air handler. He came over to give me an estimate on the air handler and said will be more than happy to do this. However, your duct work is completely done wrong. I was in shock I said what do you mean it’s done wrong? He said all the runs are too small. It will not do anything. It’ll never be able to keep up and explained what had to be done. unfortunately, it had to all be redone. I had told this to Keith that it’s all going to have to be redone and that he’s going to have to repay us back for the labor. He agreed that he would pay it back. In hindsight, we should’ve saw the signs. He had excuses when he wouldn’t respond to us for days on end. We have tenants that needed maintenance done that he was ignoring. He also did other maintenance or projects wrong that ended up costing us a lot of money and materials and labor that he charged us for even though it wasn’t done correctly. Our gas fireplace was not working. He put the parts of $550 in it worked for a minute. Then stop working. I asked him if it’s not gonna work then we need to take these parts back. That was a whole another fiasco. They take one part out and take it back to Racine all dirty and the company didn’t want to take it back. I asked him to clean it up and why would he try to return it like that? Then there’s another part once again had to go back to the house take it off and return it. We were charged all this time in labor? We asked him to wrap some pipes in the basement. They wrapped it with some silver aluminum material. It looked really stupid and that was more cost that we couldn’t return the material because it was already used. We send them over to one of our other properties had a water leak going to the downstairs. He said it was a shower. I was getting ready to redo the whole shower. Thank God he didn’t show back up because it wasn’t the shower. It was the roof vent. Early on when he was working for us, we asked him to pick up a Well from Lisbon and install it at one of our properties outside. It’s a front window for the basement. They don’t install it. They just said it next to it for somebody to steal. I’m sure there’s a lot of other issues that we dealt with, but this is just some of them and he only worked for us for a couple months. We have repeatedly tried to resolve this without taking us to the authorities to fall on deaf ears. He would say yes I’m coming over. We would set a time and not show up and now he’s just ignoring our text messages. He has been warned. Unfortunately, now we have to report him and his business to the Better Business Bureau, Angie’s list where we found him and end up having to sue him in court if he doesn’t settle up with us. Like I said, he’s a very nice guy and very personable, but not trustworthy. He not only kept the 60 receipts of ours. He kept our Home Depot card and our master key and I’m gonna call the state of Wisconsin to see if I can file a report for theft of Contractor. Very sad that you can’t trust anybody these days because he seems so trustworthy."
MaryJo M on May 2025
Why Choose Big Dave’s? To state it as clearly as possible, we’re not the right fit for everyone. We’re not the fastest. We’re not the cheapest. But our clients say, we are the best! We absolutely insist on doing things right the first time. No excuses. Period. If you are demanding, hard to please, and/or persnickety, we’ll get along great. We refuse to settle for anything less than the very best, and our clients appreciate our attention to even the smallest detail. Contact us today to get the process started!
"The very best thing about Big Dave's is that he shows up when he says he will, he does the job we agreed on, and he cleans up after himself. Very different from any other GC I've dealt with in nearly forty years. Superior work at all times; fixes issues when required without question or demur. I'll have no other GC darken my doors ever again."
John B on September 2023
Why Choose Big Dave’s? To state it as clearly as possible, we’re not the right fit for everyone. We’re not the fastest. We’re not the cheapest. But our clients say, we are the best! We absolutely insist on doing things right the first time. No excuses. Period. If you are demanding, hard to please, and/or persnickety, we’ll get along great. We refuse to settle for anything less than the very best, and our clients appreciate our attention to even the smallest detail. Contact us today to get the process started!
"The very best thing about Big Dave's is that he shows up when he says he will, he does the job we agreed on, and he cleans up after himself. Very different from any other GC I've dealt with in nearly forty years. Superior work at all times; fixes issues when required without question or demur. I'll have no other GC darken my doors ever again."
John B on September 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Exceptionally professional service cwould highly recommend the firm for he did a wonderful job"
Ena D on September 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Exceptionally professional service cwould highly recommend the firm for he did a wonderful job"
Ena D on September 2022
"The team that worked on our home was so respectful, reliable and helpful throughout the project. I would hire this team again in a minute!"
Jona M on July 2020
"The team that worked on our home was so respectful, reliable and helpful throughout the project. I would hire this team again in a minute!"
Jona M on July 2020
Abrahamson Services provides a wide range of services to the 4 county Milwaukee area. Anything from windows, doors, roofs, gutters/toppers/cleaning, to roof raking, ice removal and interior work
"Ken was prompt and also fixed siding while onsite for gutter cleaning."
Patrick M on January 2024
Abrahamson Services provides a wide range of services to the 4 county Milwaukee area. Anything from windows, doors, roofs, gutters/toppers/cleaning, to roof raking, ice removal and interior work
"Ken was prompt and also fixed siding while onsite for gutter cleaning."
Patrick M on January 2024
We are 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.
"We decided to redo the flooring by the pool. This is what happened. We really like it"
Dan K on May 2025
We are 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.
"We decided to redo the flooring by the pool. This is what happened. We really like it"
Dan K on May 2025
Handyman Services for Your Home or Business Whether you've decided to remodel the interior of your home, complete the home repairs crowding your to-do list, or simply need some help with general maintenance to keep things in check, House Doctors is the trusted handyman service for all your home and business repair and improvement needs.
Handyman Services for Your Home or Business Whether you've decided to remodel the interior of your home, complete the home repairs crowding your to-do list, or simply need some help with general maintenance to keep things in check, House Doctors is the trusted handyman service for all your home and business repair and improvement needs.
WI-Mold is a leading mold remediation and testing company dedicated to creating healthier living and working environments. Specializing in thorough mold inspections, testing, and safe removal, we help homeowners and businesses identify and eliminate mold issues that can affect indoor air quality and overall health. Our team of certified professionals uses advanced equipment and industry-leading techniques to ensure effective mold remediation and accurate testing. Whether you're dealing with visible mold growth or suspect hidden mold in your property, WI-Mold provides reliable, comprehensive solutions to restore your space to a safe, mold-free condition.
WI-Mold is a leading mold remediation and testing company dedicated to creating healthier living and working environments. Specializing in thorough mold inspections, testing, and safe removal, we help homeowners and businesses identify and eliminate mold issues that can affect indoor air quality and overall health. Our team of certified professionals uses advanced equipment and industry-leading techniques to ensure effective mold remediation and accurate testing. Whether you're dealing with visible mold growth or suspect hidden mold in your property, WI-Mold provides reliable, comprehensive solutions to restore your space to a safe, mold-free condition.
CK Builds LLC is multi-faceted home improvement/handyman company serving Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. With over 10 years of experience in home improvement and renovation, you can trust that your home is in good hands. Services Provided: -General Handyman tasks -Finish Carpentry -Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels -Roofing -Siding -Soffit and Fascia -Window/Door Replacement -Custom Built Sheds, Decks and Fencing -And much more As the sole owner and employee of CK Builds, I can personally assure that every customer will be provided with honest and fair pricing. Additionally, with a commitment to customer satisfaction, I will not rest until all of your needs have been met! Contact us today to schedule a free consultation/estimate.
"We are so happy with the work done by CK Builds LLC. Cason did an excellent job building a custom built shed to match our home. He was super friendly and communicated very well to ensure the shed was built to our liking. The craftsmanship was way beyond our expectations, and we would definitely hire Cason again to do more work for us in the future."
Ying T on July 2024
CK Builds LLC is multi-faceted home improvement/handyman company serving Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. With over 10 years of experience in home improvement and renovation, you can trust that your home is in good hands. Services Provided: -General Handyman tasks -Finish Carpentry -Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels -Roofing -Siding -Soffit and Fascia -Window/Door Replacement -Custom Built Sheds, Decks and Fencing -And much more As the sole owner and employee of CK Builds, I can personally assure that every customer will be provided with honest and fair pricing. Additionally, with a commitment to customer satisfaction, I will not rest until all of your needs have been met! Contact us today to schedule a free consultation/estimate.
"We are so happy with the work done by CK Builds LLC. Cason did an excellent job building a custom built shed to match our home. He was super friendly and communicated very well to ensure the shed was built to our liking. The craftsmanship was way beyond our expectations, and we would definitely hire Cason again to do more work for us in the future."
Ying T on July 2024
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.
Tipping a handyman is not a requirement or necessarily expected, as they should build a fair wage into the price of the job. However, some people will tip a handyman around $10 to $20 per hour or the equivalent of a day’s pay, depending on the size of the job. But it’s up to your discretion. There are no set rules for tipping a handyman service, but if they did a great job and you’re so inclined to tip, it’s encouraged and will likely be received with thanks.
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.