Over 25 years experience working in the family business, we have been professionally servicing both Fairfield and New Haven counties providing complete home Remodeling, Repair & Handyman services.
The work went well. There were many moving parts as this was a substantial job but we were pleased with the results. Derrick arrived promptly for work each day, listened to our questions and concerns throughout the job, and produced a very good product in the end which we were pleased with.
Description of Work: Interior Work: One Stop Home Repairs assisted in cleaning out my house, gutted my kitchen and master bathroom and installed a new kitchen and bathroom; They also refinished my hardwood floors throughout the house, painted the interior of the entire house, and installed new windows throughout the house; They also installed light fixtures throughout the house as well as new interior doors. Exterior Work: One Stop Home Repairs removed rotted wood shingles on house and garage and replaced with vinyl siding after installing Tyveck wrap and insulation, installed new shutters, painted the foundation, demolished a covered, back porch, installed an exterior fence, installed a utility, wooden ramp.; They also installed new exterior doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Tracey W.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They were great! It was just fine. It was easy, quick, and not expensive. It was good. I was happy and satisfied.
Description of Work: One Stop Home Repairs did some electrical work for us last year.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Diane C.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
One Stop Home Repairs demolished and renovated my bathroom to my specifications. They were amenable to changes and finished the job in a timely manner despite several days of bad weather.
Description of Work: Bathroom Demolition and Renovation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Cheryl G.
02/2014
1.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Called this company several times. They never returned my calls.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Claire E.
02/2014
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Quick, efficicient and well done -- definitely would ask him to help us out again.
Description of Work: He fixed a whole load of minor things in our bathroom that had been driving me mad since June.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Kurt N.
01/2014
5.0
contractors, fencing, handyman service, roofing
+ 2 more
Derrick was on time, responsive, fairly priced and did great work. Very happy to have used him for several miscellaneous jobs at my home during 2013.
Description of Work: Installed new fence in yard. Patched concrete sidewalk. Repaired rotting window frame. Installed small roof over side house door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Mark E.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, home remodeling
+ 1 more
This was the 2nd renovation Derrick did for us, and we were just as happy with his work as we were when he'd renovated our bathroom...he handled every aspect of the job professionally, on time and on budget...we won't hesitate to hire him in the future
We met Derrick several months ago to redo a disaster of a bathroom in our new home. He gave us a fair estimate and was able to start in a couple weeks. The project took a long time, but largely due to scheduling conflicts on our end and subsequent catch up work, so that should not be reflective of the norm. In the end, Derrick and his team did a quality job on a difficult, awkward bathroom, and he and his team have proven to be trustworthy and easy to get along with. Recently, we had a surprise leak from our other bathroom and had another contractor who had been in the home doing unrelated work offer to take on the job. Since it was an urgent matter, we decided to go with that - which ended up being a mistake. We called Derrick to come and he ultimately saved the day by wrapping up the mess in an orderly and fair manner. Being someone that is very (sometimes overly) attentive to detail by nature, I do call them out on minor craftsmanship or communication issues. Whether related to detail orientation or time management, Derrick does, in the end, prove that he cares about his work and his clientele. He doesn't hesitate to finish his work up properly, and this usually makes up for any detail fixes in the end. In the end, Derrick has proven himself professional, trustworthy, polite, committed, and a good problem solver - and there's no important starting point in a contractor relationship than that - particularly when they are often in your home when you aren't. His and quot;I'll take care of itand quot; attitude when others may gripe or refuse, is much appreciated by these new homeowners. We'll be calling on him in the future.
Description of Work: Replace drywall, retile, wainscoting, and painting bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kim R.
07/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Excellent, Spray nozzle was broken on the kitchen sink and I had purchased the wrong parts for the repair. He actually accompanied me to Home Depot to purchase the correct parts required and then installed the hose and spray nozzle on the kitchen sink. The exact parts were not available at Home Depot so he purchased similar parts and modified the connections to fit the sink. Bathroom toilet would not flush properly. He purchased the parts at Home Depot and installed them on the toilet. He also replaced the shower nozzle in the bathroom.
Description of Work: Various plumbing repairs repaired toilet, installed parts to flushing mechanism in rear of toilet Installed a hose and spray nozzle on kitchen sink. Installed shower nozzle.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Teresa B.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I thought everything was fine. The guys were very nice and courteous. The work was done in a reasonable fashion. They were here earlier than they said they could come which was great for me.
Description of Work: I used the services of One Stop Home Repairs. They installed a water pressure reduction valve and they replaced a shower faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$915
Bert K.
06/2013
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Tried to call twice on both numbers and could not get through. Get beep tones but no answering machine. One time got what sounded like an answering machine or a brief live voice and left a message but no response. I believe a business that does not keep its customer communications open is not reliable. On the other hand it might have been a phone company problem.
Description of Work: nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Lee O.
06/2013
5.0
fencing
+ -1 more
I will update this review when that's finished!
Description of Work: He was very good. I made an appointment for him to repair my driveway fence gate for Saturday. So far, things are working well and he's very nice.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Natasha G.
05/2013
4.0
handyman service, plumbing
+ 0 more
Derrick came out to the house to check a plumbing problem we had in the first floor bathroom. He understood the problem and saidhe'd email an estimate. About a week later, i get an email from derrick with a random person's name on it. he attached a price list saying it would cost 800 to fix. well, we found someone who did it for half cost.
Description of Work: N/a
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$800
Response from One Stop Home Repairs
I came to your house saw your problem explain to you and your mother what is going on with your faucet. I gave youa fair price. First the faucet i was putting cost $180. Second i have to try and match the existing tiles in the tub that i am going to replace. Third i would have to do it from the back wall to remove the old faucet. Sorry if you think that $800. was high price. Thank for giving One Stop Home Repairs a chance to give you a estimate.
Adrienne C.
05/2013
5.0
fencing, handyman service
+ 0 more
I hired Derrick to install fencing across my back property line (150 feet of 6-foot stockade fencing). He did everything perfectly - did the work when he said he would, was professional, charged me fairly, and did a great job! The back of my property is kind of nasty, lots of underbrush, rocks, big trees and the ground is uneven/hilly. He did a WONDERFUL job with it, the fence looks even better than I'd hoped it would! And he was a total pleasure to deal with throughout. One more thing: Derrick's company is listed as and quot;handyman servicesand quot;, which brings to mind (my mind, anyway) a one-man operation to do small jobs. And he definitely does do that. But this was a fairly big job - I figured he'd be at it for a while but he showed up with a whole crew of workers, and they were done in less than three days. He is equipped to handle anything, whether the job is large or small. I absolutely would use him again, in fact I intend to...it looks so good that next year I want him to put some more fencing along the side of my property!
Description of Work: Installation of 150 feet of 6 feet tall stockade fencing across tough/rough terrain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Diane C.
04/2013
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, wells
+ 1 more
I called and as usual, he responded promptly. That's a plus when you have an emergency. He fits us into his schedule quickly and is always professional.
Description of Work: The pump in my basement kitchen failed and Derrick replaced it. We had him come to the house about a year ago when the bathroom pump back up and were happy with his services then so we kept his number.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
scott W.
04/2013
5.0
fencing, handyman service
+ 0 more
he gave me an estimate, i accepted the proposal, he did the work.
Description of Work: Derrick did a great job on my fence. Will def use him again. very honest and reliable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
FRANK B.
01/2013
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
They work long days to get the job done on time and very professional.
Description of Work: I used One Stop Home Repairs in March of last year.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
DJ F.
11/2012
5.0
contractors, handyman service, siding, house painters
+ 2 more
Quality work, very responsive.
Description of Work: Siding and paint.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gigi L.
06/2012
5.0
contractors, drywall, electrician, handyman service, insulation, home remodeling, doors
+ 5 more
Derrick Smith was on time, professional, the work is well done, and he left the site clean each night.
Description of Work: Derrick Smith transformed my garage into a workshop for my husband, by installing sheet rock with insulation, and electrical outlets. and a door between the garage bays. Gigi Lodge Lyons
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Margaret G.
04/2012
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
+ 0 more
Derrick was helpful and professional. He wants to be sure to do the work properly and pointed out problems that were from past repairs. He was careful to clean up. We are having him now do more work in the house in another bathroom and expect we will be using him for all home repairs. His team is very polite and professional. Doesn't mind our dogs and cats who have are in and out constantly and he's put us with all the changes made mid-stream. We trust him to do his work while we need to leave the home and have no issues at all. He's someone I will recommend to all my friends.
Description of Work: Replaced a faucet in bathroom and installed a clothes dryer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Sonia T.
04/2012
5.0
fencing, handyman service
+ 0 more
Derrick came over on a Saturday to give us a quote to put the fence up in the front of our house. He sent over the quote to us by Sunday night (which is rare for contractors). I called him on Tuesday morning and said I would like to use you. He asked when would I like the work done. I replied ASAP. He came over Friday morning of that week at 7:30 am and started the work. I asked him when he would be done. He said it would only take one day. I came home that evening and the fence was up! It looked beautiful and the area where they were working at was super clean...Like I said before I would definately use One Stop Home Repairs again.
Description of Work: One Stop Home Repairs I think is one of the best companies that I ever hired. They were communicative, very professional AND reasonable price. Who could ask for more! I will definitely use them again for more work around my house. I had zero issues with them. They finished the work when they said they would finish and the fence looked beautiful...
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Cheryl G.
12/2011
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
+ 0 more
They were very nice. They came and looked at things. We didn't end up using them. They came out really fast. They were great. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used One Stop Home Repairs to get an estimate about a month ago. It was a free estimate. It for getting some pluming problem fixed and master bathroom done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Maryann M.
11/2011
4.0
replacement windows, home remodeling
+ 0 more
The window was replaced perfectly but the unfortunately the tile work wasn't so great. I would call him again for carpentry work but not for tile work. I told him I wanted the whole tub area regrouted but he just did the paremeter of the tub. He just did pieces of the floor. He did a great job on the window though. I will only call him for tile work, he's not anything else.
Description of Work: They replaced a window in my basement and they regrouted my bathroom upstairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$675
JUDY E.
10/2011
4.0
concrete repair, handyman service
+ 0 more
He did the job on a tight deadline and the bottom step was very nicely framed and poured. He patched most of the cracks but did miss one that we asked him to come back and fix. He has not fixed that crack yet. He did the job without supervision as we were packing up our old home to move into this one. I would have appreciated a call from him to let me know he had finished and what to do next. He covered the steps well to protect them from the possibility of rain but didn't let me know when I could remove the plastic. I removed the plastic to allow the movers into the house a few days later. Overall it was a good experience but the one extra phone call on Derrick's part to let me know that he was done with the job and how long to leave the steps covered would have made it a better experience. I would use his services again.
Description of Work: Derrick repaired our front steps and replaced the bottom step completely.
His quality of work is excellent and he certainly is a pleasure to work with. I have hired him about 10 times to fix, repair or replace many things throughout several properties I have and can't thank him enough for all of his help. Call Derrick, you will be happy you did.
Description of Work: Derrick has done many projects for me from February 2011 to the present day (September 2011) such as: - Fixing broken door locks - Scrape, sand, compound, prime and paint many rooms inside our property - Plumbing repairs - Replace broken glass windows - Install new windows - Install new horizontal blinds - Replace all hardware in bathroom - Clean up after a tenant has moved out - Repair broken interior/exterior doors
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Fencing,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Ceramic Tile,
Doors,
Drywall
FAQ
One Stop Home Repairs is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
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Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
One Stop Home Repairs accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Yes, One Stop Home Repairs offers free project estimates.
Yes, One Stop Home Repairs offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, One Stop Home Repairs does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, One Stop Home Repairs offers emergency services.
Yes, One Stop Home Repairs offers warranties.
One Stop Home Repairs offers the following services: Plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, roofing, windows, doors, masonry, shelf installation, ceiling fans & handyman