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MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT

Handyman Services, Drywall, Interior Painting,

About us

Providing quality, affordable work from a licensed professional contractor. A large percentage of our business is generated from repeat customers and referrals. We are a trustworthy family business you can count on.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Home Remodeling, Drywall & Texture Finishing, Carpentry, Interior & Exterior Painting, Bathroom Renovations & Basement Remodeling.

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7101 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
8%
3
8%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 26-101 of 101 reviews

Sarah C.
07/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters, plastering, woodworking
  + 3 more
Very nice people, very professional and personable. Did estimate promptly and showed up to do work as planned. Worked quickly, and left the place clean. My mistake that I thought the window sills would also be painted. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Repaired cracked plaster walls in bedroom, cleaned and painted bedroom, kitchen and family room.

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
$2,000

John H.
06/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters, siding
  + 2 more
All work done by Tim and his crew was timely and very well-done. I only down-graded the responsiveness and punctuality grades because he had trouble finding and then controlling sub-contractors for the exterior siding job. He had these troubles but "made good" to re-do a botched window frame and "absorb" a self-missed estimate for an exterior window replacement for the agreed-to estimate and no extra charges. We've used him before and would, again, without hesitation.
Description of Work: Interior painting, skim-coating ceiling, bathroom tile installation, exterior siding replacement.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

spencer M.
05/2014
5.0
deck cleaning, decks, house painters, gutter repair, contractors
  + 3 more
If anyone here needs a contractor who is on time, does awesome work, and goes the extra mile, hit up Mawdsley Home Improvement. Just finished my windows and porch and it looks like a new house! Beyond reasonable price! Tim and Co left me with an awesome experience!!! I'm making sure everyone I know knows about him. Very personable and friendly!
Description of Work: Repainted window casings, fascias, replaced porch screens and door and repainted exterior of 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
$2,600

judi C.
04/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They were very professional. Responded quickly to my request for a quote and scheduled the work immediately. He arrived on time every day and worked quietly. He cleaned up every day. His work was neat. I wouldn't hesitate to have him do more work for me.
Description of Work: Tim repaired the plaster in the bath, then painted walls and woodwork. He also painted the entryway walls and ceiling including some paneling.

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
$750

Response from MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT
Thanks for your business [removed member's name]. We enjoyed working with you!

Megan K.
04/2014
1.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
It has been a week and I have not received a call back. I moved on and got calls back immediately from 2 other places that were interested in taking on business.
Description of Work: I called provider and left a message inquiring about some needs I had regarding window and doors repairs in my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT
[Member name removed], we only have one voicemail box for our business and I have no record of you ever calling. I can even check deleted voicemails and have nothing around that date . This is a very harsh review from someone we never even met. We have good ratings because were reliable. Maybe a second phone call would have been more fair before posting a review like this? Since I have no record of your call.

Deborah K.
04/2014
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I did not use him because bid was too high and more than $1500.00 higher than another bid for the same job
Description of Work: I only got estimate for sheet rock and texture a room in my basement and the electrician he uses.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$6,365

Response from MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT
Once we heard we were quite a bit higher we reviewed our estimate. One of our subcontractors admitted he made an error on his bid of nearly $1000. This would have made our estimate very competitive. I'm sorry we missed out on this job. We called this member to discuss and she agreed to modify her review.

Traci W.
01/2014
5.0
drywall, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, basement remodeling, contractors
  + 4 more
Tim did an amazing job for us! He painted several rooms, repaired walls, and installed quarter round trim in a finished basement and bath. He was wonderful, timely and professional. And he was careful to clean everything up at the end of each day. We will definitely be hiring him again in the future!
Description of Work: .

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
$2,600

Mitchell G.
12/2013
5.0
remodeling, handyman service
  + 0 more
They were extremely busy and couldn't schedule my work for about 2-3 weeks; which is a sign of a good carpenter. They called me a couple days before the scheduled date for work to confirm everything that was needed. I altered the quote and only needed about half the work done and estimate didn't come in as low as I wanted. I agreed to the price and the work done was excellent, so I am happy with the bid. They would be my first call if I need more work done.
Description of Work: Moved load bearing wall between my kitchen and living room.

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
$500

David S.
12/2013
5.0
drywall, electrician, remodeling, interior painters, home remodeling, lighting
  + 4 more
Removed old kitchen light and installed 6 bucket lights + dimmer |Repaired kitchen ceiling and repainted |Painted bathroom, fixed water damage on bathroom ceiling and upstairs bedroom ceiling and painted
Description of Work: .

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

stephanie J.
10/2013
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
They returned my call quite quickly, and were very workable with my schedule. He arrived on time, took notes and measurements, asked intelligent questions, and gave me intuitive feedback.
Description of Work: Quoted a remodeling project for my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Catherine M.
10/2013
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
It took them 6 days to complete, which was expected. It was a straightforward job and they did it very well. The quality of their work was fantastic. Their communication was also great. The deck was for my parents and they are hearing impaired. If I wasn't around, they had no trouble communicating with my parents. They also kept us informed of the progress and where they were at it the work.
Description of Work: They built a brand new 12x16 deck.

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
$4,100

Response from MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT
[Member name removed], we enjoyed working with you all. We hope you enjoy the new deck!

Ruth H.
09/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied with his work. His final price came in under the original estimate. I have discussed with him doing interior painting and will probably have him back next year to do the work.
Description of Work: Tim scrapped and painted some exterior shingles.

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

Janet S.
08/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Work done was fantastic and would definitely use again.
Description of Work: Painted walls and trim throughout main and upper levels of inside of home.

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
$4,757

Response from MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT
Thank you (removed member name). I appreciate you taking the time to submit a review. Hope all is well with you.

Danielle D.
08/2013
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
He was VERY prompt - was there the same day I called to give me a quote and work started in a few days. I am very happy with the service and quality of work. I would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Put a fresh coat of paint on almost every wall in our 3 level 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
$3,400

Response from MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT
Thank you (removed member name). Tim said you had a nice family & enjoyed working at your home. We're glad we could help.

Doug C.
07/2013
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They were on time, they did a multiple array of different things in the house and they were excellent in everything.
Description of Work: We used Mawdsley Home Improvement. They did some backsplash, some tile work in the shower and some stain work in the back.

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
$1,000

Beth W.
05/2013
5.0
decks, handyman service
  + 0 more
I would highly recommend Mawdsley Home Improvement. Tim and Lisa were wonderful to work with as we all had to deal with an ugly Spring of snow and rain delaying the start and a few reschedules. I live in a townhome so there are very strict guidelines of what could be done on the deck - which meant it had to be same style, materials etc. Even though I could not have a redesign the deck is still 100% improvement over what was there! I plan on using Mawdsley for future needs inside my home where good news...we will not be at the mercy of Iowa weaather!
Description of Work: I had a 15 year old deck that needed all the boards, steps and railings replaced.

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
$3,450

Response from MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT
Thanks [member name removed], we enjoyed working with you and appreciated your patience with all the rain!

Marilyn Hansen H.
05/2013
4.0
gutter cleaning, interior painters
  + 0 more
It was a pretty easy project. They did a fine job cleaning the gutters. The price was reasonable and it was not clear what the member said at overpriced. They showed up on time. They did exactly what I wanted to do. Everything was average to too good.
Description of Work: Mawdsley Home Improvement painted our living room and cleaned our gutters.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stephanie H.
05/2013
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
The project went great. There were some delays caused by rain and snow, but other than that, everything went great! I do think it may have been a little high priced, but really I'm not sure how much effort went into doing this, and since I'm not knowledgeable in this sort of work, maybe it was reasonable. That's why I rated price as "Good" instead of "Excellent".
Description of Work: I had Mawdsley handle all the woodwork involved with re-doing my concrete front porch. It's covered and has rails and posts. I hired a concrete company remove the existing slap and re-pour it, and then Mawdsley handled removing and re-installing the railings and posts.

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
$880

Patricia B.
05/2013
1.0
remodeling, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Terrible, read above notes.
Description of Work: I had an appointment set for today for an estimate. Nobody showed up or called me to cancel or say they'd be late. I called them and his wife stated that he had an emergency. That's fine, but check your schedule for the day and if you have an emergency have your wife call to cancel. If she knew about the emergency she should have called.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT
This review is written with a limited understainding of the way the events occurred. This customer called 45 minutes after we were supposed to be at the estimate. Which I apologized profusely for. We had a true customer emergency occur and had to spend a good amount of time responding to that,I simply had not had a chance to call her yet. Customer would not allow me to reschedule her for the next day & refused to discuss anything with me. She hung up abruptly. I think anyone who has ever had an emergency of their own would understand this happens. We were simply not allowed enough time. When the situation is reversed, our customers with water streaming into their homes appreciate the fact that we can respond so quickly. We have good ratings because as a rule, we are extremely responsive.

Dixie B.
05/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They guys were awesome. They were so nice and the prices were realistic for us. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They painted 2 rooms for us.

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

Response from MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT
We really enjoy working with you [member name removed]! And we're so thankful for repeat customers.

Jason W.
04/2013
5.0
remodeling, handyman service
  + 0 more
It was great! Tim is very easy to work with and follows through exactly as promised. Will definitely use again.
Description of Work: Replaced a door with a pocket door. Included removing old door, adding pocket door, added locking latch, new drywall and trim.

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

$825

Lee H.
04/2013
5.0
ceramic tile, remodeling, home remodeling, contractors, replacement windows
  + 3 more
TIm and his wife, Lisa, were quick to call me back and I had an estimate the same week, even over a holiday weekend. Tim and his subs were timely and professional and I feel like I got a good value for the price. Tim and Lisa were easy to work with changes and add ons and the final total was in line with the original estimate. I really appreciated their flexibility with letting me handle the demo and the painting.
Description of Work: Demo and renovate 8' x 6' bathroom, including new window, tile surround and fixtures. Replace 2 exterior doors. Hang prehung doors and install base in 2 bedrooms. Install casing on windows.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Katie N.
02/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I called Tim to provide an estimate to paint my living room, entryway and kitchen. He offered to come out and provide the estimate that next morning. I felt the price was reasonable given the work to be done and I was extremely satisfied with the finished results. We have white trim throughout the house and I was particularly leery of painting our kitchen a dark color because any "goofs" would be extremely noticeable. Tim came out and completed the job that next week and it looks fantastic. I have already recommended him to several friends for quick and quality service. I would definitely use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Great Experience, Quality Work
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Response from MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT
Thank you for the feedback (member name removed). We sure appreciate it. We have a lot of great customers which makes the experience good for us as well!

Todd B.
11/2012
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
Great response to my call. They were very friendly and did a great job.
Description of Work: painting and ceiling repair

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
$1,200

Andrew Y.
11/2012
5.0
decks, woodworking
  + 0 more
Mawdsley Home Improvement group was awesome. They were very accurate and gave me a good idea of what needed to be done. They really are a quality team. Tim followed up very well with me on every aspect, answered my questions as they came up, and we would work with them again. The result was fantastic!
Description of Work: Mawdsley Home Improvement quoted me for doing a porch remodel/rebuild. I knew it had potential to become a bigger job than we expected. I accepted their bid, and they worked quickly to get the job done. They did a great job, and I am very happy with the result. You can always expect changes with an old house and a remodel, and our home is no different. They worked quickly to address any needed changes, and made excellent recommendations.

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
$5,000

Contact information

505 NE 12th St, Grimes, IA 50111

www.mhiiowa.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Drywall,
Interior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Deck Maintenance,
Decks and Porches,
Exterior Painting,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Plaster,
Gutter Cleaning

FAQ

MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT offers free project estimates.
No, MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT does not offer a senior discount.
No, MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT does not offer emergency services.
No, MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT does not offer warranties.
MAWDSLEY HOME IMPROVEMENT offers the following services: Home Remodeling, Drywall & Texture Finishing, Carpentry, Interior & Exterior Painting, Bathroom Renovations & Basement Remodeling.
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Contact information

505 NE 12th St, Grimes, IA 50111

www.mhiiowa.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed