Home Repairs R' Us Inc

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Drywall,

About us

With over 17 years of Plumbing, Interior painting and all facets of general handyman work, Home Repairs R Us continues to be South/Southwest Chicago's "One Stop Home Repair Service Shop". Deal direct with owner Eric Henry and his dedicated, professional crew on any handyman job you need completed. Eric's wide home repair skill set makes it convenient for any home owner to make one call and accomplish just about any service needed at your residence or business. Call us today!

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Handyman - carpentry, doors & windows, kitchens & bathrooms, basements, siding, hardwood floors, glass block, insulation, faucets, drywall & painting, ceramic tile & countertops, garage doors, gutter cleaning & repair, plastering, home inspection, plumbing, housecleaning.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.7271 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
5%
3
3%
2
4%
1
13%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

Filter reviews by category

Showing 101-125 of 271 reviews

Cheryl S.
04/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Eric is by far the best contractor I have ever used!! He is honest, dependable and works hard. After Eric torn out the ceiling, he found that the roof was leaking. This wasn't good news. He explained to us what he thought it may be and advised us to call the roofing company and have them fix it since the roof was still under warranty. Eric took the time to come out when the roofing company was there so there would be no miscommunication as to what was happening with the roof. Eric came back after the roof was fixed and put up the ceiling. Then he noticed a couple of the walls had condensation and needed to be torn out. He explained why this happened and then fixed, insulated and put up the dry wall on both walls. I have to say that Eric is a very honest man. He could have just put up the drywall in the whole room and never said a word. But he didn't. He was honest and told us what he found and then waited until it was fixed and came back to finish the jobs. The rooms look fantastic. He is very accomadating and is extremely knowledgable in his field. His crew was very nice and worked hard. They cleaned up as well. I would recommend Eric Henry to anyone who asks if i know a good contractor. Eric is great!!! Thanks Angie's list!
Description of Work: Eric and his crew originally gave an estimate to tear out and drywall a couple of ceilings. But after close inspection by Eric he had to tear out a couple of walls and repair, insulate and drywall them too. He also painted the one room after it was all done and it looks fantastic. Eric is continuing to work at my parents house as there are a ton of projects to do.

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
$2,000

Patrice K.
04/2012
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
I thought they were reasonable. They were prompt. They did a good job. I will continue to use this provider again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Home Repairs R' US Inc for kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

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

Willie Jean D.
04/2012
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
He did a very thorough job of hosing down the side of the building to find out exactly where it was leaking and cork it. He also was very professional about replacing part of the frame. They were on time and very efficient.
Description of Work: They came out to help fix a leaky window.

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

Laurel B.
04/2012
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
Excellent experience with Eric at Home Repairs R Us. Best worker we have ever hired!
Description of Work: I am extremely impressed with this company. Eric is always professional, punctual and does a great job at a great price. This is the second time we have had him do work for us and we will use him again as well as refer him to our friends/neighbors. He changed out a light fixture at my in-laws house and did other handyman jobs to ready the house for sale. At our house he did drywall repair and the job he did was A+.

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
$650

Bobbie S.
03/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
While the repairman was repairing my faucet I mentioned that I would be calling the plumber next to repair the sump pump. He asked if I wanted him to take a look at the pump and since he had done such a good job with the faucet I said ok. I'm really glad that I said ok because he did a fantastic job of repairing the sump pump as well. I liked his work so much that I'm making a list of repairs that I need done and I'll call the company for those repairs. Thank you Angie's List. I'm a very happy customer.
Description of Work: Home Repairs R' Us Inc came to repair my faucet that was falling off the sink.

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
$170

Quinton J.
03/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
In preparing to purchase a new home I had contracted with another Angie's list home inspector to come out and perform a preliminary home inspection. I provided Eric of Home Repairs R US the very detailed 40 page inspection and he took the time to go over it so we would be on the same page of what needed to be done prior to our initial meeting. When we met, we walked over a list of about 12 things I wanted to have done from installing a garbage disposal to doing some minor electrical work to fixing a couple toilets. Eric came out the next day with two other gentlemen and completed all the tasks in a days work. I was very impressed with the versatility of their abilities and feel that the pricing provided was more than fair for the tasks they completed. I would highly recommend Home Repairs R US to any family and friends that needed a good handyman.
Description of Work: A number of misc. repairs

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
$625

Ginger C.
02/2012
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
After searching the list for handymen and talking to a few on the phone, I decided to use Home Repairs R Us -- and I'm glad I did! I called and explained to Eric on the phone the list of things I needed repaired in the house. We agreed upon a date and time which I later had to call back to change. When he came to the house I ran off the list of repairs and walked Eric through the house; he took notes and wrote his own list; pointing out things and making helpful suggestions. He asked when we wanted to start the job and we agreed upon the next day. Eric met my husband at Mendard's the next morning to buy the supplies and he was there BEFORE my husband who is always 10 hours early for everything! Once they were back at the house, he and his crew of two tackled the projects. I liked that Eric inspected the work of this team before completion and he even went back to the store to get materials for a job that wasn't on my list! I had a great service experience with this company and would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Repair wobbly bathroom sink, install doorstops, install door knobs, install banisters, replace door bell, install closets racks

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
$385

Susan B.
01/2012
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Eric came the same day thati called him. He had to go to the store three times to get the parts that he needed to complete the repair. H saw that my door knob needed a little repair and took care of that for me also.
Description of Work: Eric replaced my bathroom faucet along with some pipes.

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
$235

Carla H.
01/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
They did a fine job. I think I expected more out of the job, but did exactly what I asked.
Description of Work: They filled some holes I had in my gutter.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Sandra B.
12/2011
5.0
gutter cleaning, handyman service, lawn service
  + 1 more
We have used his services twice. He is very punctual, polite, does a good job, and cleans up after the work is finished. His prices are reasonable. I recommend his services and I would use him again in the future.
Description of Work: We hired him for general handyman work or cutting down hedges, cutting weeds, cleaning gutters and other misc.

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

Olan K.
11/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Everything from start to finish was very easy. I called Eric on Monday night, he came by Wednesday and provided an estimate, and the work was done on Friday in less than a couple hours. He walked me through what he wanted to do and checked to make sure everything he was doing was to my liking. His work was completely professional and exemplary.
Description of Work: Eric repaired the wooden door leading to my backyard. The weight bearing pieces of wood were rotting and the latch of the fence was broken. All the rotten wood was replaced with fresh lumber and the latch was repaired.

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

Latonya B.
11/2011
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Back in September I called Eric for a quote for some minor repairs around my home (light fixtures, closets, deck). We set a date and time for the estimate but at the agreed upon time Eric did not arrive. I called and left a message and about 30 minutes later he called back to apologize as he had forgotten our appointment but was en route. So an hour+ after the appointment time he arrive I discussed the work I wanted done and the timeline. He called back a few days later with a quote that I thought was a little high. He advised it included the deck repair and I stated I was most concerned with the lights as I had an event coming up. I never heard from him again. Not sure if he only wants to focus on larger jobs but he need only but to say that. To never respond is just rude.
Description of Work: No services performed because I never got a response.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


John C.
10/2011
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I called HOME REPAIRS R' US INC because on your list they were rated "A". I called HOME REPAIRS R' US INC on 10-20-2011 and scheduled for him to come over on 10-22-2011 between the hours of 3:30PM - 4:00PM, to repair a toilet that was leaking. When 4:15PM came around I called HOME REPAIRS R' US INC to see if he was running late, I got no answer. I called again about 4:25PM and still no one would answer. The final outcome was that HOME REPAIRS R' US INC never came nor did he call. Would advise Angie's List to change the rating for this company. I should of at least received a call to say that he could not make it. BAD BAD BUSINESS PRACTICE ON THIS BUSINESS PART.
Description of Work: No work performed.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Anna H.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Overall it was a good experience. I was a little nervous at first because I had never hired anyone other than people recommended by friends. The reports on Home Repairs R' Us on Angie's list were very accurate! You won't be disappointed!
Description of Work: Needed windows in our house to be opened. Called Eric on a Friday, he came out on Monday gave us an estimate of how much it would cost. Hired him on the spot. We have over 30+ windows in our home, he got all of the ones that were not caulked shut opened and repaired the broken ropes on them! One of the windows got cracked, Eric took full responsibility for the window, ordered a replacement and came out to fix it . I was impressed with the fact that he took responsibility for the window. I would definitely recommend him. He stands by his work, and he works until the job is done.

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
$450

Cathleen K.
10/2011
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
Everything went better than I could have hoped.
Description of Work: We had new counter tops installed by another company and needed some of the bordering tumbled travertine tiles replaced. I called Eric on Friday and he gave me an estimate over the phone. He came exactly as promised on Sunday morning and the cost was exactly as quoted. The work was done precisely and he cleaned up so it looked he was never there. It is impossible to tell where the tiles were replaced. While he was working, we realized that two of our kitchen drawers no longer fit due to a larger cook top we had installed. Eric came back two days later and trimmed the drawers so they slide in easily. Again, the repair is invisible! We will definitely call Eric again. His work is impeccable and reasonably priced.

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

Chris K.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service, lighting
  + 0 more
The owner called and said he would arrive between 1 and 2 PM - he and one of his employees arrived at 1:15. My wife told them what needed to be done. The owner left for another job, and called back a little later to make sure that all the work was completed and that it was done to her satisfaction, which it was. THANK YOU so much to these guys! They are on time, professional, and make sure the work is done the way you want it to be done. We have a LOT more work that needs to be done, and we will be calling them again for sure!!! Nice to deal with real people who just want to do what needs to be done at a fair price. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Description of Work: We had a couple of ceiling fans that needed to be swapped out, and also a couple of chandeliers to be put up.

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
$190

Gregory L.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service, masonry, replacement windows, doors
  + 2 more
I have used them multiple times for handyman kind of general repairs like putting in firewall door about a year ago. They were very responsive. The work had to be done around the rain and they always kept me informed if they couldn’t make it because of the weather. They reschedule and always keep in touch with me about what is going on. They are very reasonably priced and they do really good work.
Description of Work: Home Repairs R’ Us Inc caulked all the windows and also did some masonry work a week ago.

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
$635

Joyce C.
07/2011
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
He called me back immediately. He was knowledgeable and asked me questions to assess the situation. He came out the same day and he even called and let us know he was on the way. He was affordable and professional and I would recommend him to anyone. His estimate was accurate to the actual cost of the job.
Description of Work: I used him to fix a door frame.

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

vasanthi A.
06/2011
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, handyman service, plumbing
  + 2 more
I was very happy with him. He fixed a persistent problem where I wasn't sure what was going on. He was right on time and did a good job. His pricing was good too.
Description of Work: I used Home Repairs R' Us Inc to fix water seeping from the bathtub.

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

Ann E.
05/2011
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Everything went well. He was very personable and respectful, he cleaned up well, and he did a great job. I was very satisfied with his work. I would recommend him to others as well.
Description of Work: He installed a patio 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

Michele M.
05/2011
4.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
I called Eric for a estimate and he returned my call right away, we set up a date for him to come by and give an estimate which had to be reschedule because he had a problem at another jobsite. When we reschedule Eric arrived on time and was a very nice man. I told him what we wanted done and he gave us some great suggestions, which I appreciated. Eric did a decent job but I would suggest the following: 1. Make sure you write down in detail what you want done and what he tells you he will do and have him initial what you both discuss/decide. ( we told him we wanted the entire living room painted, but he didn't remember us discussing; we told him we wanted the wallpaper removed in our bathroom, which he forgot as well; he told us he would paint the vent covers in the kitchen, but forgot he told us that as well; he didn't remove all the wallpaper in our kitchen as we discussed; also he placed tile edging on our kitchen wall but he didn't have the grout for the tile and my husband had to apply the grout). 2. Make sure he provides you with a contract. (he forgot the contract and asked for my email address which I gave him both my work and my home email addresses but I never received a contract). 3. Make sure he honors 10% discount (when he gave us his estimate we asked if we could use the10% discount he offered on Angies List, which he told us we could, but he gave us $60 off total price instead. FYI...The 10% discount was more than $60). 4. Make sure you ask how many people will work with him (he told us 3 people but, I only saw 1 person)
Description of Work: Removed wallpaper from kitchen, hallway and bathroom Painted living room, kitchen, hallway, and bathroom Plastered hallway, bathroom and some areas in living room Placed edge tile in kitchen Installed ceiling fans in kitchen and installed lights in kitchen

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,965

Andrella R M.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Eric offered good pricing, and was very nice. He did good, neat work. I’ve already recommended him to friends and family.
Description of Work: Our closet doors were off the track, and Eric fixed them for us. He also hung some pictures and did other odd end jobs as well.

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

Benito G.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
Eric was prompt and he kept me updated as he was performing the work. His price was reasonable.
Description of Work: Repaired all cracks in several rooms and painted. Also repaired cracks in hall and painted hall walls.

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

tauheedah M.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service, locksmith, woodworking, doors
  + 2 more
Well, when I contacted them they were able to come sooner to do the job than anyone else I called. they were very flexable with the start time and worked around my appts, they helped me make decisions on the type of materials I could get them to work with and gave me the knowledge I needed to make intelligent decisions. What was very surprising was how efficiently they performed their work! The work was completed so fast, and it it looks excellent! They treated the job like it was second nature, like "this is what they do". Very no nonsense, very professional. I appreciated the job they did.
Description of Work: trim and quarter round was installed to a new floor after a flood. the old floor was higher than the new one was more in height than the new floor but with their expertise this did not prevent the professional job they performed. they repaired my doors that needed repairing and left them in better condition than they were in when I moved in the new construction. they also corrected my lock mechanism and explained to me why it was not working properly, something that the certified repairmen for that particular door had failed to do

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
$550

Sedrick G.
03/2011
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, handyman service, plastering, plumbing, home remodeling
  + 4 more
Overall the experience was great. From the began to the end. Thank you ANGIE LIST!!!
Description of Work: Mr. Henry and his co-worker came to my house and repaired my bathroom floor, my bathroom wall, installed a medicine cabinet, a bathroom cabinet, a sink, rod out the sink drain, replace and installed a piece of ceiling drywall. Henry was on-time, polite and professional. Clean his mess up after he was done.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Contact information

12241 S Hamlin Ave, Alsip, IL 60803


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Drywall,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Ceramic Tile,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Windows,
Electrical,
Plaster,
Lighting

FAQ

Home Repairs R' Us Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Home Repairs R' Us Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Home Repairs R' Us Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Home Repairs R' Us Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Home Repairs R' Us Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Home Repairs R' Us Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Home Repairs R' Us Inc does not offer warranties.
Home Repairs R' Us Inc offers the following services: Handyman - carpentry, doors & windows, kitchens & bathrooms, basements, siding, hardwood floors, glass block, insulation, faucets, drywall & painting, ceramic tile & countertops, garage doors, gutter cleaning & repair, plastering, home inspection, plumbing, housecleaning.

Contact information

12241 S Hamlin Ave, Alsip, IL 60803


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM