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The Old Spouse Handyman Service

Handyman Services, Electrical, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

Focused on small project home repairs. We also can assist homeowners who want to learn how to do their own work. See our website for a listing of some of our available services including repairs and installations. Owner operated. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Subsidiary of TOS Enterprises LLC. May contact through email. Additional email - sstockhamer@hotmail.com. Angie's List Super Service Award winner 2010, 2014, and 2015, 2016.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Caulking, child safety locks. closet organizers, decorative cornices, disposal repair/replace, , dome ceiling repair/replace, door repair, Drawer, Fan, Faucet and Toilet repair. Filter maintenance, Furniture repair. Gate repair. Assembly services, Grab bar install, Hang pictures/mirrors, drapes/curtains and rods. Cabinet knob and hinge replace. Lamp and small appliance repair. Wood rot repair. Fence & dry wall repair.

Services we don't offer

Plumbing, Fence installation , Garage door services , new wiring installations, painting & wallpapering. major carpentry projects. major electrical projects.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.8172 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 76-100 of 172 reviews

Jean G.
06/2013
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
He has been with me for little more than a year and half now so he has come out on numerous occasions.
Description of Work: I used This Old Spouse Handyman Service to do some screen repair, and some maintenance around the house.

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
$300

Christopher M K.
06/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
All was done professionally and perfectly. Many Thanks....
Description of Work: My next door neighbor has a horrible back yard and a wood fence which prevents me from seeing it. The fence fell down in one spot and I asked Sam to look at the fence and do what he could to put it back into position. He cleverly attached it to the remaining fence and solved the problem. He is a great and honest man and I will certainly keep his number for whatever might come up in the future.

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
$58

Rebekah L.
06/2013
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
He was fantastic. I will use Sam indefinitely terrific.
Description of Work: Fix toilet, fixed dresser dowers.

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
$45

Gitta K.
05/2013
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They were good, reliable, professional and on time but their prices were not good. I will not use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used This Old Spouse Handyman Service to have some draperies put up.

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

$150

Don J.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Sam has replaced light switches on 2 separate occasions and has also repaired a pocket door. Punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, reasonable prices. Plan to hire again.
Description of Work: Sam has replaced light switches on 2 separate occasions and has also repaired a pocket door. Punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, reasonable prices. Plan to hire 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
$50

Meryl B.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Sam showed up on time. I have used him before and would definitely use him again. He is extremely good at being a handyman and helping with diverse things in the house. I had some cabinets that needed to be repaired and he was able to do that. He hung some pictures for me and did it perfectly and in a very short time. Also helped me put out some devices to get rid of ants all around the outside of my house. I would highly recommend him as being extremely reliable, has fair prices, and is very proficient at whatever he does. I will definitely call him again.
Description of Work: Sam repaired some cabinets in my kitchen. He helped me put out devices to get rid of ants. He hung pictures for me.

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
$95

Lisa W.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, handyman service, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Sam is great. This is the second time we hired him to work on our rental villa. I called him and described the problem as my tenant reported it to me (not much to go on, just that a ceiling fan no longer worked)He explained his prices and said he would call our tenant and set up the appointment. He took it from there. He even purchased the new fan. The next day I got an email, first from my tenant saying how please she was. Next from Sam with his invoice for his services. His price matched his estimate. He is very professional and reliable. His prices are very reasonable. He will be the first person we call the next time we need to hire a handyman!
Description of Work: We hired Sam to investigate a broken ceiling fan that was reported by our tenant.

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
$125

Christian G.
05/2012
5.0
handyman service, screen repair
  + 0 more
Every time I called and left a message, he called back promptly. He showed up promptly and explained everything upfront. He gave an estimate and that was the final price. They service was good and he knew what the was doing. They are one of the best contractors I have used.
Description of Work: This Old Spouse Handyman Service Home Repairs repaired some screens.

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
$100

JoAnn M.
02/2012
5.0
screen repair
  + -1 more
I was pleased with what I paid. I think he is very good. I would use him again.
Description of Work: I used This Old House Handyman Service last fall. He fixed one of my kitchen cabinets and he screened my back porch.

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

jane G.
10/2011
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Complained about everything he had to do. Had a bad attitude and over charged for thye amount of time he was here. I would never recommend him.
Description of Work: Did some odd jobs like painting the bottom of a counter wall, fixing a sliding closet door, and other very small chores.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$180

Response from The Old Spouse Handyman Service
After I arived on the job, the member showed me 5 brackets supporting her kitchen countertop that she wanted removed. . This led to my reported complaint #1. I explained that the nature of the brackets was such that It would be difficult to squarely engage the phillips head screwdriver with the top screw and therefoer I might not be able to remove the brackets. After much effort I did accomplish the removal opf 4 of the 5 brackets. She asked me to balance an out of balance fan. This led to my reported complaint number 2. I explained that it is not practical to balance a fan and usually imbalance is the result of a bent blade support arm. I explained that the extent of immbalance probably did not merit the cost of replacement. (trying to save her $) I was asked to adjust a sliding glass door on the bedroom closet that had a worn slider element at the bottom. I explained that I did not have a replacement part and had no idea where to get one of the type being used.( I had never seen one like it) I improvised a fix which greatly improved the situation so that the door slid freely, but not perfectly. , I suppose my explanation that it was not perfect and why was another negative. I did a perfect paint job. This customer exhibited a negative almost condescending attitude from the moment she greeted me at the door. Her review was no surprise.

richard S.
10/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Sam, was responsible in performing all the household repairs requested. Professional manner at all times. Will use again and recommend to others.
Description of Work: Electrical outlets replaced (3). Light fixtures replaced (2).

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
$400

Patricia P.
09/2011
5.0
electrician, handyman service, screen repair
  + 1 more
Sam made an appointment to survey the work involved and then took the screens back with him to perform the work needed at his location. He returned the following week to replace them. From beginning to end, he was prompt and professional. Unfortunately, replacing the screens turned out to be much more of a hassle than anticipated, because the the tracks were uneven. Sam did his utmost to get them in place and went over and above the call of duty, spending much time and effort, making many adjustments along the way. He had incredible patience and I know that he did the best that could be done under the circumstances. He also replaced a faulty outlet, which went smoothly. In my estimation, most servicemen wouldn't have put the kind of time and effort as Sam did. He is a honest man who seems to love what he does and it shows in his work.
Description of Work: Replacement of screening for 5 patio sliders and 2 windows, and including removal and their reinsertion. Replacement of wall outlet.

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

Response from The Old Spouse Handyman Service
Thank you.

Nancy C.
09/2011
5.0
fencing, handyman service
  + 0 more
It went very well. Sam followed up prior to coming to property. We went through the city/county code prior to install. Did all of the install including having to chip into concrete wall to make installation complete.
Description of Work: Installed two gates into concrete walls. Had to chip out concrete to install magna gate locks. Paid attention to requirements by city/county code.

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
$300

Response from The Old Spouse Handyman Service
Thank you. It was a pleasure working for you.

Veronica C.
09/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Evidently knowledgeable based on the repairs done properly.
Description of Work: Reglued loose slate tiles on the waterfall steps. Repaired a dented gutter and cleaned out two long gutters. Repaired sticking door.

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
$227.5

David R.
09/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very well. Arrived in a timely fashion. Was prompt, courteous and fairly priced. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Hanging two large coach lamps.

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

Response from The Old Spouse Handyman Service
THANK YOU.It was a pleasure to serve you.

Tom A.
09/2011
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I called this company and left a message on his machine. It was over two weeks later that he called. By that time I had already found someone to do the work I needed done. I guess this guy doesn't need new customers.
Description of Work: Failed to return phone calls in a timely manner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from The Old Spouse Handyman Service
Ocasionally people take vacations. I was away on vacation for most of the month of August and did my best to retrieve and respond to all messages left on my answering machine. If I missed this one, I apologize. How mean spirited for this person to submit this report.

James L.
09/2011
5.0
locksmith, plumbing, mailbox repair
  + 1 more
Mr. Stockhamer did a great job. There are some service providers in south Florida who say they will be at your house at 9:00 AM, and they end up showing up at 3:00 PM in the afternoon. Not Mr. Stockhamer. He was there when he said he would be there. The price was fair. Mr. Stockhamer also took the time after the job was completed to advise me on a more serious project that I am needing done at my home. Although he did not perform this specialized area of work, he did consult with me on how to best communicate with the new service provider I will be working with and what to look out for. For those of us who are not carpenters and home repairmen, Mr. Stockhamer does a very good job at putting everything in laymans terms, in simple english, so you can understand what he is talking about. I would recommend that you give Sam a try, he is an honest hard working individual.
Description of Work: replaced deadbolt locks on all doors. replaced old worn parts of inside toilet tank. installed mailbox and mailbox post in front of my house.

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
$190

Lisa A.
08/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The person with the company came on time and he was very friendly. He did a great job with the ceiling fan.
Description of Work: This Old Spouse Handyman Service Home Repairs replaced old ceiling fan and they hung the new ceiling fan.

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

Walter C.
08/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He has been here several times and is excellent. He didn't charge anything. He said it is something he should have taken care of before and that there was no charge. He is very reliable, honest and he has a sense of responsibility. Now a days you can hardly find someone like that. The trouble is he is only one man and he has got a lot of people so when you call up you don't get service the same day or the next day. You have to wait your turn. He is very good. I will use him again in the future.
Description of Work: I used This Old Spouse Handyman Service.

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

Tia D.
08/2011
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
  + 1 more
Each time Sam has been to our home he has been punctual and pleasant. He is always reasonable when it comes to price and offers advice.
Description of Work: various home repairs

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

Gail F.
07/2011
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Overall, I would have to say that it went well. Again though, make sure the owner is there to supervise if you have any work done. His crew failed to impress.
Description of Work: Assembly and installation of residential flag pole - stabilized with cement. Owner is hard-working, conscientious, personable, and punctual, but in this case the same could not be said for his crew. When they finally did arrive, he had already done most of the work himself. They hurriedly poured the cement, and without waiting even 15 minutes for it to set, they assembled and erected the flag pole. Then, without asking where I would like it, they placed the halyard cleat above my shoulder height on the pole. If you have work done with this small business, make sure that the owner will be there to supervise most of the work. While I was for the most part favorably impressed with him, I would not trust his crew to work alone on even the simplest project.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from The Old Spouse Handyman Service
THE CREW ARRIVED LATE BECAUSE THEY HAD A FLAT TIRE. SO AS TO AVOID DELAY I DUG THE HOLE MYSELF IN 100 DEG HEAT. . WE USED QUICK SETTING CEMENT AND CHECKED THAT IT WAS ADEQUATELY SET BEFORE SETTING THE FLAG POLE. END RESULT WAS OK. THE CLEAT WAS MOUNTED AT THE PRE DRILLED HOLE LOCATION ON THE POLE PER THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. CUSTOMER DID NOT REQUEST ANY OTHER LOCATION.

Christian G.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Sam is everything the other reviewers wrote about. The screens in my patio were blown out by heavy rain. I called Sam and explained the problem. He asked for the size of the screens and quoted a price range. A few days later he called again with a date. He arrived, looked at my screen and decided they could be reused. He explained to me the problem wasn't the screen, but the spline used when the screens were cut. He reused the screens with a larger spline. Right there I was impressed, as I hate seeing good material going to waste. Sam impressed me by reusing material I had already had available (the screens) and by diagnosing the problem (splines were too thin). Sam is also a great all-around guy. We kept talking while he was fixing the screens, swapping stories about our corporate lives (his previous life as a "corporate man" and my current one). I had the chance to see Sam doing each inch of the job, as he was applying a "fatter" spline to my patio. It was clear he cared about doing the job right. He explained to me why he was choosing such and such spline, why the previous why failed and so on He went beyond the screens that were blown out and checked the screens that held. He decided they would fail a larger storm and fixed them on the spot. Overall a great experience. Pretty close to have a older, trustworthy relative walking you through solving the problem step by step.I would recommend Sam without any restriction.
Description of Work: Replaced splines in patio screens. Originally called to replace the screens, but Sam decided the screens were fine, reused them and replaced the splines only. Good decision in my opinion, saving material and fixing only what was needed.

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
$110

Jean G.
07/2011
5.0
drywall, handyman service, screen repair
  + 1 more
Sam arrived when he said he was going to and worked until the job was complete. He installed a doggie door in our screen enclosure, replaced 5 ripped screen panels, those darn lawn maintenance guys, and patched and painted the 3" holes in our wall. His work is excellent and he cleaned up after he was done. Excellent handyman, look forward to using him in the future. Thank you Angie's List!!!!! Thank you Sam. :-)
Description of Work: Sam installed a doggie door, replaced 5 ripped screen panels with new screen, patched 3" holes in my wall and painted the walls.

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
$410

Diana S.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Our first day went very professional. The second day was amazing. He stayed until the job was complete and even called back the next day to recommend others to help us with the rest of our project. He stands behind his work and will not leave you with a project in limbo. He really cared about us, our schedule and the finished work he completed for us. We have never met a nicer fellow and welcome him back soon for more projects we have on-going. If you need someone in this area to help you with almost any job, you should call on Sam, he is fantastic!!!
Description of Work: Sam is the BEST! You cannot believe his quality of work! AND he stands behind everything he does. He was prompt to our call and when we ran into a problem, he was so professional and the absolute BEST ever. We will diffinately use his service again. We cannot say enough good things about this man. A wonderful experience!

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
$165

Meryl B.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Sam called to say he might be a little late and then arrived at said time. Appeared very knowledgeable. His price I thought was fair for a handyman/electrician at $65 per hour plus parts. He says he doesn't make any extra money on parts. Overall, I thought he was great, knowledgeable, punctual, trustworthy and I would call him again.
Description of Work: He fixed a fan that was making a lot of noise. He fixed an electrical outlet outside the house. He gave me an estimate on security lights and also offered a creative idea as to how to keep those lights from shining inside house at night.

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
$88

Contact information

6910 Consolata St, Boca Raton, FL 33433

http://www.theoldspouse.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Electrical,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Plumbing,
Lighting,
Screen repair,
Ceiling Fans,
Closets,
Drywall,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Locksmiths

FAQ

The Old Spouse Handyman Service is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

The Old Spouse Handyman Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, The Old Spouse Handyman Service offers free project estimates.
No, The Old Spouse Handyman Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Old Spouse Handyman Service does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Old Spouse Handyman Service does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Old Spouse Handyman Service offers warranties.
The Old Spouse Handyman Service offers the following services: Caulking, child safety locks. closet organizers, decorative cornices, disposal repair/replace, , dome ceiling repair/replace, door repair, Drawer, Fan, Faucet and Toilet repair. Filter maintenance, Furniture repair. Gate repair. Assembly services, Grab bar install, Hang pictures/mirrors, drapes/curtains and rods. Cabinet knob and hinge replace. Lamp and small appliance repair. Wood rot repair. Fence & dry wall repair.
Plumbing, Fence installation , Garage door services , new wiring installations, painting & wallpapering. major carpentry projects. major electrical projects.

Contact information

6910 Consolata St, Boca Raton, FL 33433

http://www.theoldspouse.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM