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Top Notch Home Improvement

Plumbing, Handyman Services, Electrical,

About us

Owner-operated. No subs. Cost is determined by job. Travel charges may apply. After hours charges may apply.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Minor Electrical & Plumbing, Remodeling Kitchen & Bath, Lighting, Handyman, Drywall Patching, Window, Door & Siding Repair, Mechanical & Minor HVAC, Lock Replacement & Repair

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.9299 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
3%
3
3%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 299 reviews

Wade C.
10/2020
5.0
electrician, alterations
  + 0 more
Replaced range hood and ceiling fan and replaced a bad electrical outlet. He was able to remedy and make professional recommendations.
Description of Work: Electrical replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maggie C.
06/2018
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Excellent, as always I have used Pete for many years and he is always first rate. Great service and work. So glad I have him to call on when routine things need to be done and when emergencies arise. Five stars*****!!
Description of Work: lots of misc. items and chores

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Gail W.
03/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He is excellent, is prompt and his prices are fair. I am using him again and I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: He repaired a bed for me and did some other handyman jobs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary Ann B.
06/2017
5.0
electrician, handyman service, doors
  + 1 more
Pete was on time, professional, and efficient. Even thought the original job needed to be extended due to an unexpected (and unrelated!) electrical problem, Pete resolved the problem quickly. His fee was very reasonable.
Description of Work: Move a refrigerator from laundry room to garage. Laundry room door and refrigerator doors needed to be removed to accommodate the move.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Patti C.
02/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was here most of the day. He is a perfectionist. What stands out is the punctuality, attentions to detail and pride.
Description of Work: I had a dish-washer installed. He had to dig out the floor to make it fit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Nong W.
11/2016
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
He did a quality job. But we had a bit problem of communication on price: my initial call got a quote of $100 and it evolved into $140, $160, and $175 when everything is ready and the job was about to start. I was a bit unhappy for the surprise on price but agreed to pay him $175 if the work went well. He took time to finish and cleanup and I want to pay him $180 but he refused, insisted on only taking $160.
Description of Work: Replace dishwasher

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Dee P.
10/2016
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Pete did a really great job. I would use him again in the future and recommend him to others.
Description of Work: I had three dishwashers that needed to be repaired. Pete was able to fix two of them, but the third one can't be repaired.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rick Y.
10/2016
5.0
electrician, plumbing
  + 0 more
On the night the water heater was damaged, Pete provided a verbal estimate over the phone and came out the next morning to firm up the price and do the job. He was on time, professional and courteous. New water heater was installed without a hitch and - other than a minor hiccup which Pete quickly corrected - job went as planned. Cleaned up after himself when the job was done. Price was competitive. Highly recommend him for this type work.
Description of Work: We had to replace a damaged water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$825

Sandra W.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had called several local plumbers. Pete was the only service that promptly called back and arrived early for his appointment. He was knowledgeable and courteous. He identified the problem. Fixed it and was on his way to his next job.
Description of Work: Repair leak under kitchen sink

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Richard S.
09/2016
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They do not have the right equipment to do this job.
Description of Work: A plumbing repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Peter K.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went extremely well and I could not be more pleased. Pete was great, very professional and worked straight through until all work was completed. Some of the fixes were extremely difficult but Pete kept his cool and got the job done.I have used other plumbers in the past and there is no comparison. I have scheduled him for more work to be completed within the next week or two. I wouldn't use anyone else for my home repairs.
Description of Work: Did a lot of plumbing work that needed repair on an older home-inside water main value, fixing bathtub faucets, sink faucet and replacing kitchen faucet along with coming out the next day for an emergency repair on a basement door that had become locked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

AMY B.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was extremely pleased with the service. I called early in the morning and Pete answered immediately. I was told a date and time that he could come out. He was very professional as he called me to see if he could come into the home 30 minutes earlier than he had stated before he knocked on my door. I was very pleased that he was earlier than stated. He and I discussed what needed to be done before he left to get some parts. He came back quickly and had the job done quickly. The price was very reasonable and I would not only recommend but hire him in a heartbeat again......He is the guy to hire for your needs....
Description of Work: Fixed the shower that was leaking and the toilet tank as it was making too much noise with it filling up way too slowly

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Val L.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing, pool cleaners
  + 0 more
He was pretty good. I have to call them again. He was an A+.
Description of Work: I used Top Notch. My jacuzzi stopper had popped out so I needed a specialty job for that. He did a toilet.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

David G.
05/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was very prompt and vary careful during the installation. Would definitely use his services again.
Description of Work: Pete hung 5 heavy mirrors and 1 custom made shelf. He also patched several large holes in drywall .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Joseph S.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Pete was there when he said & on time. Fixed the problem and at a reasonable price. Would recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Unclogged kitchen sink drain and replaced leaking pipes in wall, also changed hot & cold faucet around.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$285

Joanne L M.
04/2016
5.0
flooring contractor, handyman service, plumbing, home remodeling
  + 2 more
last winter, new flooring was placed over existing. afterwards, it was impossible to use bathroom rugs unless the doors were left open. I reached out to top notch for adjustments needed. pete responded quickly and worked around my schedule. he arrived on set time, giving a fair price, began the excellent job right away and made sure any mess was taken care of. I am so pleased in using pete @top notch! folks, looking for excellent work, call pete!
Description of Work: top notch shortened 2 doors in bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Nancy C.
03/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He is very prompt, professional and capable. I'm so happy to know I can call him whenever I have a problem. I'd be happy to recommend him to others.
Description of Work: I've had Pete over to do several things in my house. He installed a water line for a new refrigerator. Then I had him back to install grab bars for the showers and handle other miscellaneous plumbing issues.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Val L.
03/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very neat thorough. Would recommend price reasonable.My dates arent right but I remember his work was good.
Description of Work: Plumbing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

John K.
03/2016
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They mis-advertise their service area, they don't service all of New Castle County and they refuse to do service in the city of Wilmington which is in New Castle County. Due to this I think that Angie's List should drop them.
Description of Work: I spoke with the provider to have work done at my home in Wilmington.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


CAROL B.
02/2016
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, remodeling
  + 1 more
went great. I am lining up my next project for him.
Description of Work: Pete was able to replace a sump pump. I sent him a photo of the old one and he came prepared. Before that, he replaced a shower head and tub faucet that had copper piping. would call again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Kate C.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Pete did the work as requested. Always reliable, informative and thorough.
Description of Work: Plumbing repairs and updates

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Carl G.
02/2016
5.0
flooring contractor, plumbing, interior painters
  + 1 more
The job was excellent. In fact perfect. Moreover, because of an impending carpet installation he went out of his way to meet our deadline so the carpet installation could proceed. We have used Top Notch for several other services over the past few years and always found him to be thorough, personable and professional.
Description of Work: Pete painted and did some finishing detail on an important part of our great room sky light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$105

Erin & Robert F.
01/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He left the toilet broken. It needed a simple adjustment. Top Notch installed cheap parts that immediately broke. He left the job broken and incomplete. I had to hire someone else to repair the toilet. We spent 450 in materials for the lighting jobs that were to be done, when Pete Lindbergh decided he was no longer going to do the job. He never provided us a receipt for the electrical wires and supplies, so we cannot even return these unneeded materials. We will be seeking damages for carpet cleaning, plumbing repair, and disconnecting the lighting that he left unfinished and dangling from the wall, repainting and refinishing the beam that he drilled into. We were taken back by his rude behavior, and would not recommend Pete to be let in anyone's home. Take this as a warning. We had a very unpleasant experience that left us feeling unsettled.
Description of Work: The provider, Top Notch Home Improvement, was hired to repair toilet, and construct two separate track lighting systems. First of all, he did not wear booties and tracked snowy mud through the house. He worked for 8 hours, after telling us the job would take 2 hours. He constructed a monstrosity of tubing and wires on the ceiling. He announced to us after 8 hours of work that he would not be completing this job, with no explanation, he left abruptly, leaving the job in disarray.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$874

Response from Top Notch Home Improvement
Description of work: Complaint 1: Did not wear booties and tracked snow and mud into house. Response: Homeowner was there during the entire time and never mentioned anything about this to me. I watch where I walk and am careful not to track dirt. Complaint 2: He worked for 8 hours, after telling us the job would take 2 hours. He constructed a monstrosity of tubing ad wires on the ceiling. Response: I reviewed with the homeowner just exactly what he wanted while there on a previous trip. Purchased materials required based on that job. upon arrival, homeowner had changed his requirements which called for considerably more work, more materials, and another trip to supply store. Owner was consulted or looked at appearance multiple times during process and never said anything negative at the time. Complaint 3: He announced to us after 8 hours of work that he would not be completing this job, with no explanation, he left abruptly, leaving the job in disarray. Response: I did leave abruptly, with the job unfinished. I could not complete job due to back pain incurred because I slipped repeatedly on customer's icy porch. I disconnected what I had installed for safety reasons and left the installation so that customer would be able to save money by not having another installer do the same work again. Member comments: Complaint 1: He left the toilet broken. It needed a simple adjustment. Top Notch installed cheap parts that immediately broke. He left the job broken and incomplete. I had to hire someone else to repair the toilet. Response: I do not use cheap parts, and that flapper did not break. I used the wrong flapper to fix an existing leak on a previous visit. it appeared to work at first, but was not returning to the closed position properly. I had the proper flapper with me on this occasion, but did not install it before I left. I will refund the portion of previous visit spent on replacing flapper, and cost of flapper. Complaint 2: We spent 450 in materials for the lighting jobs that were to be done, when Pete Lindbergh decided he was no longer going to do the job. He never provided us a receipt for the electrical wires and supplies, so we cannot even return these unneeded materials. Response: Homeowner never asked for a receipt. A receipt is not needed to return items to Lowe's. Nevertheless, I will refund the homeowner $450.00 for materials purchased, on the condition that he returns the materials to me. For my part, I spent about $100.00 on additional materials required for the homeowner's change order, that I never charged him for. Likewise, I wasted a day of labor that I will never see.

Erica J.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
On the initial visit he found that the replacement parts could not be found at Home Depot but instead ordered for free directly from the manufacturer. He submitted the order and then came back once the parts came in to make the repair. On both visits he was prompt, personable and professional. He discounted his fee of $60.00 on his second visit because the repair took less than 30 minutes as all the work was at counter level and not under the counter.
Description of Work: Repair/replace our hot water faucet which would not turn off

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Deborah R.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Pete was great. Knowledgeable and honest
Description of Work: fixed a botched install by Hone Depot

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Contact information

1805 Lincoln Ave, Wilmington, DE 19808


Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Handyman Services,
Electrical,
Drywall,
Drain Cleaning,
Lighting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Appliance Repair,
General Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Locksmiths

FAQ

Top Notch Home Improvement is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Top Notch Home Improvement accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Top Notch Home Improvement offers free project estimates.
No, Top Notch Home Improvement does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Top Notch Home Improvement does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Top Notch Home Improvement offers emergency services.
Yes, Top Notch Home Improvement offers warranties.
Top Notch Home Improvement offers the following services: Minor Electrical & Plumbing, Remodeling Kitchen & Bath, Lighting, Handyman, Drywall Patching, Window, Door & Siding Repair, Mechanical & Minor HVAC, Lock Replacement & Repair

Contact information

1805 Lincoln Ave, Wilmington, DE 19808


Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day