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Dave Forrestel

Handyman Services, Electrical, Plumbing,

About us

Owner operated. Occasionally uses subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. May contact through email.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Carpentry, welding, plumbing & electrical.

Services we don't offer

Painting.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.897 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
4%
3
3%
2
2%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 97 reviews

Laura F.
02/2017
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Great--he showed up promptly, was very pleasant and fixed our problem immediately. We loved dealing with him!
Description of Work: minor plumbing--leaking faucets

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
$90

David V.
07/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great. Dave got everything done that I needed.
Description of Work: Put cabinet handles on my new kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Put up ceiling fan.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

TL G.
03/2016
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Nothing got done. Had to find another person to do work. Other contractor came in and installed new vanity in bathroom.
Description of Work: Did not show up . Twice

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$500

Martha Marti R.
08/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mr. Forrestal came to my home, did what he said he could do, and finished the installation in a reasonable amount of time. He was expedient, professional and finished the installation. I plan to ask Mr. Forrestal to do some more projects on my home in the future.
Description of Work: Installed a bi-fold door to my closet.

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
$35

David B.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Pleasant, courteous, willing to help despite bookings out past a month in the future.
Description of Work: Spent time on phone helping me diagnose an issue. Even though booked solid, he was willing to try and help over the phone, with no expectation of payment. I will definitely call again with future issues. Good guy ! Thanks Dave

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cheryl T.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
All went well. Took a bit longer than expected due to some unknown issues. Dave found ways around these and stayed within estimate.
Description of Work: Installed a bathroom light fixture. Removed old range hood and installed new one. Added a new electric outlet. I supplied the fixtures.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

TOM P.
04/2015
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
I called Dave for a repair at my mother in laws house. He was able fit this job into an already busy schedule. My mother in law Beas very pleased with his work and were very pleased he charged an excellent rate.
Description of Work: Fixed leaky bathroom faucet

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
$40

Steven C B.
01/2015
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Super nice guy, helpful and on time. I would love to work with him again.
Description of Work: Replaced garbage disposal

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

Brenda C.
09/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Dave returned my email immediately and even attempted to talk us through a possible fix in an effort to save us the cost of repair. In the end it needed Dave's attention. I would highly recommend Dave!
Description of Work: I contacted Dave to repair my son's garbage disposal.

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
$25

Ann C.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
He took the time to listen to the issue and was very interested in helping us, even if he couldn't come out to the house.
Description of Work: We had an electrical problem right before Thanksgiving - I called to see if he could come out. He was heading out of town, but was incredibly gracious. He walked me through the likely solution to our problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark F.
06/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They had very good ratings on Angie's List and he was close by. He returned my phone calls very quickly and was responsive.
Description of Work: I used Dave Forrestel for handyman services.

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

Janet H.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
David came on time. Did the job and above. Excellent job. Clean up after he had completed the job. I would recommend to use his services .
Description of Work: Electrician and handyman

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
$65

Deborah B.
04/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Our immediate issue, with warmer weather on the way, was getting the ceiling fan on our back porch repaired. We had bought a new one for David to install, but we'd also (at his request) gotten the parts needed to fix the motor. We didn't hold out much hope of the motor working again. The fan is probably 25 years old. However, David was able to fix it and we were able to return a $100 fan. He also fixed the light in the my husband's closet and was kind enough to climb up and replace the bulbs in the motion detector fixture for our driveway area. My husband and I are compiling a list of things that we still need to have done around here, and David is the man we will call.
Description of Work: Rewired ceiling fan, fixed closet light and installed motion detector bulbs outside.

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

Talia S.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
Dave has been wonderful to work with. He makes time for his clients and is dependable. He comes through on last-minute jobs. His prices are probably too low for the high quality of his work. He is a really nice guy and if you'd like, he will explain everything he does for your house and gives advice when asked about how to do things yourself. I could not recommend him highly enough!
Description of Work: Dave installed 3 ceiling fans, 2 vent/light units in the bathrooms with switches, and installed multiple new outlets and light fixtures.

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
$700

Lynne S.
02/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service, roofing
  + 1 more
Mr. Forrestel was extremely nice to work with. Upon hearing that I'd like the lighting in a 1/2 bath replaced before my elderly father-in-law arrived to visit, he made time in his schedule to come to my house the same day. While at my house, I talked with him about changing out a pedestal sink in that bathroom, and he gave me lots of thoughtful advice. He later came out and changed the sink and I am so pleased with the advice because the sink/vanity fit nicely in that room. I recommend him as an honest businessman as well who charges reasonable prices.
Description of Work: Installed lighting, changed pedestal 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
$150

Jennifer R.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Dave was able to look carefully at the things I was uncertain about and give me some idea of how much it would cost to repair some small defects. As no bank was involved, I didn't need a licensed building inspector . . . those guys generally look for specific mandated problems and often skip things that aren't on the list. I think Dave did a pretty good job of going over the possible problems with the house. In this case, he convinced me that the defects were minor and manageable, and I bought the house. I may employ his services in the future to repair some small problems.
Description of Work: Inspected foreclosed house I was considering buying.

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

David G.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I saw positive ratings for Dave Forrestel on Angie's List and selected him for some minor electrical repair needs. He was very responsive, friendly, knowledgeable and timely. He's a great guy and really took the time to research the problem and find a cost-effective solution. I wish all service providers were as professional and friendly. Can't go wrong with Dave.
Description of Work: Determined why several outlets in the house were not functioning, and installed new fuse to fix problem.

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

Michael B.
12/2013
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, contractors
  + 1 more
I was extremely happy to find Dave through Angie's List. My wife and I own a townhouse in Gainesville but live in Boca Raton. The tenants needed repairs on two separate ocassions. Dave showed up on time and completed the work within a very reasonable time frame. He prepared a reasonable estimate, completed the work and we were very, very satisfied. He was honest and professional. We recommend him to work for you! God Bless!
Description of Work: I hired Dave twice. Once to fix a plumbing problem and the second time to repair siding.

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
$500

Suzanne S.
11/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We had a spot around a ceiling fan that looked like a potential roof leak. Dave responded promptly to all phone calls and texts. He determined that it was nothing more than condensation from our crawl space gathering around the base of the fan, cleaned it up and told us how to keep it from happening in the future. Since it was such a small job, he only charged us $20. We were more than happy to pay for the peace of mind. Will definitely use Dave in the future!
Description of Work: Checked out a wet spot on the ceiling.

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
$20

Aharon N.
11/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
This is the second time I've used Dave's services. He is on time, a pleasure to work with and quite affordable. The screens on our florida room are quite old and require removal of wood trim to reattach. Dave had it all straightened out fairly quickly, and for a price that didn't break the bank.
Description of Work: Fixed some of the screens in the florida room

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
$30

Jean A.
10/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Dave promptly returned calls, was professional, more than reasonable with pricing, and provided detailed explanations about the work he was about to do. He offered alternatives to certain tasks, and declined to work on tasks that he felt he wasn't qualified to handle. He also provided the names of other professionals who could better handle the jobs for which he was not comfortable tackling.
Description of Work: Dave did multiple tasks around the house -- fixed a leaky bathroom toilet, tightened up several wobbly ceiling fans, repaired a small patch of damaged hardwood floor, and re-installed and sealed an under-mounted 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
$100

Barrie K.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, plumbing
  + 0 more
Excellent service. David was on time, very professional, reasonably priced. He looked for ways to save me from spending unnecessary money. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Installation of ceiling fans and new shower heads

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
$90

Solita W.
08/2013
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, roofing
  + 2 more
We call him a lot; he's been on the property for various things over the last several months.He is very caring and very responsive; he will really think of a way to make it work out to the most effective way. And with electrical work he is also very conscious about the code and keeping it safe.
Description of Work: Dave Forrestel has done electrical work, a little roofing, a little appliance work, and drywall for us. He is a general handyman.

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

Mark S.
07/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Dave was prompt and friendly, gave useful advice and performed requested service quickly and for a very reasonable price. No wonder he is very much in demand.
Description of Work: Offer advice on obtaining correct tools, assembled furniture

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
$20

Lisa D.
07/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The installation was completed while I was away. He checked back to ensure that everything had gone smoothly and it did. He was careful doing the installation and during the estimation phase explained thoroughly everything he was doing.
Description of Work: Dave installed two ceiling fans at my home. He was very responsive, came out to do an estimate. Responsive getting the estimate and a pleasure to deal with. He offered to go the extra mile to ensure things went smoothly and did a lovely job on the install.

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

Contact information

701 NW 15TH St, Gainesville, FL 32603


Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Electrical,
Plumbing,
Lighting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Interior Painting,
Homebuilders,
Drywall,
Bathtub Restoration,
Roofing,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Wrought Iron

FAQ

Dave Forrestel is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Dave Forrestel accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Dave Forrestel offers free project estimates.
Yes, Dave Forrestel offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dave Forrestel does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Dave Forrestel offers emergency services.
Yes, Dave Forrestel offers warranties.
Dave Forrestel offers the following services: Carpentry, welding, plumbing & electrical.
Painting.

Contact information

701 NW 15TH St, Gainesville, FL 32603