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Last update on May 29, 2025
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We handle all the details, Scheduling appointments and arriving on the time to complete your project efficiently. Freeing up your valuable time.
"My wine bar looks great!"
TORI R on April 2025
We handle all the details, Scheduling appointments and arriving on the time to complete your project efficiently. Freeing up your valuable time.
"My wine bar looks great!"
TORI R on April 2025
We turn your current home into a dream home. With over 30 years of experience in the home renovation industry, we specialize in transforming spaces to match your unique vision and lifestyle. From kitchen and bathroom remodels to full-scale home renovations, our expert team is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. **Our Services:** - **Full Home Renovations:** - **Kitchen Remodeling:** - **Bathroom Remodeling:** - **Basement Finishing:** - **Exterior Renovations:** **Why Choose Us?** - **Experienced Professionals:** Our team of craftsmen, and project managers have years of experience and are committed to excellence. - **Customized Solutions:** We understand that every home is unique, and we work closely with you to ensure that your renovation reflects your personal style and needs. - **Quality Materials:** We use only the highest-quality materials to ensure that your renovation is not only beautiful but also durable and long-lasting. - **Transparent Pricing:** No hidden fees or surprises. We provide clear, detailed estimates and keep you informed throughout the entire renovation process. - **Customer Satisfaction:** Our goal is to exceed your expectations, and our numerous satisfied clients are a testament to our commitment to quality and service. **Get Started Today:** Ready to transform your home? Contact us today for a free consultation, and let’s start planning your dream renovation. Your home’s potential is our passion.
"I’ve used Core Vision for two projects (exterior shutter removal, front-door handle repair) and both had fantastic outcomes. He’s responsive, reliable, and transparent. Will hire again!"
David B on November 2024
We turn your current home into a dream home. With over 30 years of experience in the home renovation industry, we specialize in transforming spaces to match your unique vision and lifestyle. From kitchen and bathroom remodels to full-scale home renovations, our expert team is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. **Our Services:** - **Full Home Renovations:** - **Kitchen Remodeling:** - **Bathroom Remodeling:** - **Basement Finishing:** - **Exterior Renovations:** **Why Choose Us?** - **Experienced Professionals:** Our team of craftsmen, and project managers have years of experience and are committed to excellence. - **Customized Solutions:** We understand that every home is unique, and we work closely with you to ensure that your renovation reflects your personal style and needs. - **Quality Materials:** We use only the highest-quality materials to ensure that your renovation is not only beautiful but also durable and long-lasting. - **Transparent Pricing:** No hidden fees or surprises. We provide clear, detailed estimates and keep you informed throughout the entire renovation process. - **Customer Satisfaction:** Our goal is to exceed your expectations, and our numerous satisfied clients are a testament to our commitment to quality and service. **Get Started Today:** Ready to transform your home? Contact us today for a free consultation, and let’s start planning your dream renovation. Your home’s potential is our passion.
"I’ve used Core Vision for two projects (exterior shutter removal, front-door handle repair) and both had fantastic outcomes. He’s responsive, reliable, and transparent. Will hire again!"
David B on November 2024
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
Platt Home Repair is a family owned and operated home improvement and handyman company with industry experience since 2012. In addition to handyman services and home renovation, we offer landscaping, junk removal, and will quote odd jobs. BBB accredited business. We're available 24/7! Give us a call -or- click to schedule a free estimate!
"They worked until perfection obtained and to my complete satisfaction."
Steven F on May 2025
Platt Home Repair is a family owned and operated home improvement and handyman company with industry experience since 2012. In addition to handyman services and home renovation, we offer landscaping, junk removal, and will quote odd jobs. BBB accredited business. We're available 24/7! Give us a call -or- click to schedule a free estimate!
"They worked until perfection obtained and to my complete satisfaction."
Steven F 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
S.R.M CONTRACTING has been in business for the last 3 years. Any job I take on. I work at it as if I was working on my own stuff. I am honest and to the point. I will not waste your money or my time. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent quality. Highly responsive and accommodating to our requests. The final cost matched the original quote."
Matt A on October 2024
S.R.M CONTRACTING has been in business for the last 3 years. Any job I take on. I work at it as if I was working on my own stuff. I am honest and to the point. I will not waste your money or my time. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent quality. Highly responsive and accommodating to our requests. The final cost matched the original quote."
Matt A on October 2024
We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
Here at HARPS The Handy Mom we take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how small the job. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give HARPS The Handy Mom, a call today, we look forward to working with you!
Here at HARPS The Handy Mom we take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how small the job. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give HARPS The Handy Mom, a call today, we look forward to working with you!
With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We maintain close communication with our clients every step of the way of their project to ensure client satisfaction. We're here to make the client happy. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"Customer Service and Job Quality is Excellent. Very quick service, very knowledgeable, I would definitely hire again."
Bryan M on May 2025
With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We maintain close communication with our clients every step of the way of their project to ensure client satisfaction. We're here to make the client happy. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"Customer Service and Job Quality is Excellent. Very quick service, very knowledgeable, I would definitely hire again."
Bryan M on May 2025
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.
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.
Handymen/contractors will charge anywhere from $50 to $175 per hour. The hourly rate is based upon their experience level, overhead costs, and the cost of living in that specific area. Many handymen/contractors will charge by the job.
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.
A tip is not necessary. If you feel that a handyman did a great job for you, the best thing you can do for them is boost their reputation by leaving reviews on as many sites as possible and spreading by word of mouth how good they are. A tip is temporary but a reputation creates a business!
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?
Is your company bonded and insured?
What is your warranty on service and materials?
Do you provide phone and/or on-site estimates?
Do you accept credit cards as form of payment?
Does your company offer financing for bigger projects?
Do you offer discounts for senior citizens/military (if applicable)?
Where can I see client reviews and samples of work?
Do you have any certifications or awards?
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.
Being certified and/or licensed typically provides the customer with a level of comfort when hiring a handyman, but is not always a guarantee of quality work. Ask the handyman to explain what his or her process to complete your project is, and if you hire this person, check on the work, ask questions, make suggestions. After all, it's your project, your money, and you deserve quality work.
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