Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath

Handyman Services, Interior Painting, Drywall,

About us

SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER SINCE 2003! Our mission is to offer honest, reliable home remodeling services that set us apart from other service providers. We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each home repair or remodeling project is done to your satisfaction. Our commitment and assurance to our clients is something we take great pride in. When planning your next home improvement project, rely on a company that offers unparalleled knowledge, experience and expertise. Contact us today to learn more about what sets us apart from the competition.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Kitchen, Bathroom, & Basement Remodels, Handyman, Carpentry, Door Installation, Wood & Ceramic Tile Flooring & Repairs, Bathtub & Tile, Installation, Interior & Exterior Painting, Cabinet Painting and Installation, Drywall, Wallpaper Removal, Pressure Washing, Deck Staining.

Services we don't offer

If you don't see a service offered that you are looking for, please give us a call in the office to discuss at 847-713-2120. We look forward to speaking with you!

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.81,283 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
6%
3
2%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

Filter reviews by category

Showing 1101-1125 of 1283 reviews

RENXIANG L.
11/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
IT WAS A NICE EXPERIENCE TO DEAL WITH THE COMPANY.
Description of Work: INSTALLED A NEW WATER HEATER (BOUGHT FROM HOME DEPOT, PRICE INCLUDED); PAINTED THE KITCHEN AREA; INSTALLED A NEW WATER SOFTENER (THE PRICE OF SOFTENER NOT INCLUDED). REPLACED ONE PIECE OF CRACKED 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
$1,450

Response from Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
THANKS SO MUCH...YOU WERE GREAT TO WORK FOR!!! FAITH

KATE D.
11/2005
2.0
house painters
  + -1 more
THE WORK TURNED OUT OK AND THEY DID A VERY GOOD JOB. THEY ALSO CLEANED UP AFTER THEMSELVES VERY WELL. HOWEVER, I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PAYMENT AND INVOICE. THEY ASKED ME FOR PAYMENT WITHOUT ISSUING AND INVOICE WHICH, I REFUSED TO DO WITHOUT SEEING IT FIRST. I ALSO DON'T THINK THAT THEY WERE VERY HONEST. THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME FOR 3 WORKERS, WHEN I KNOW THAT ONLY 2 WERE THERE BECAUSE I WAS HOME ALL DAY. THEY ALSO TRIED TO SAY THAT THE WORKERS SHOWED UP AN HOUR EARLIER THAN WHAT THEY DID. THEY ALSO CHARGED ME FOR THE PAINT WHEN I WAS THE ONE WHO PURCHASED IT. THEY WERE ALSO VERY PRESUMPTUOUS ABOUT MY FINANCIAL STATUS BASED OFF WHAT I BELIEVE WAS DUE TO MY APPEARANCE. I WAS OUT DOING YARD WORK AND THAT WAS UNCALLED FOR. THEIR PRICING WAS ALSO CONTRADICTING. THE CONTRACT SAYS THEY CHARGE $75. A HOUR AND I WAS CHARGED BY THE JOB.
Description of Work: THEY PAINTED ONE SIDE OF THE HOUSE AND PUTTIED AND PAINTED THE WINDOWS WITH WHITE TRIM. THEY ALSO PAINTED THE CHIMNEY.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,032

Response from Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
HER MAIN ISSUE SAID I DID NOT PROVIDE A PAID RECEIPT AFTER THE WORK WAS DONE, ALTHOUGH SHE DID NOT PROVIDE A CHECK EITHER. ASKED ME TO SEND HER A RECEIPT IN THE MAIL, SHE WOULD SEND THE CHECK AT THE SAME TIME. THE CHECK CAME AND HER RECEIPT DID NOT. SHE CALLED AND WAS UPSET SAID SHE NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING SO UNPROFESSIONAL IN HER LIFE. I SAID I WOULD BE GLAD TO PERSONALLY DELIVER IT & WAS SO SORRY SHE HAD NOT RECEIVED YET. I OFFERED TO E-MAIL IT BUT SHE SAID NO. I MET HER.SHE WAS FINE,NOT SURE WHAT THESE NEGATIVE COMMENTS ARE ABOUT?WHILE THERE SHE ASKED ME TO LOOK AT HER ELECTRICAL,THIS MAY BE WHERE SHE WAS CONFUSED ABOUT THE CONTRACT SAYING $75 PER HOUR.THOSE ARE OUR ELECTRICAL RATES.IN TERMS OF THE PAINTING PRICE, SHE SAVED BIG! I ORIGINALLY QUOTED $1200.SHE SAID SHE REALLY COULDN’T AFFORD IT. I TOLD HER THAT OFTEN MY HUSBAND AND I DO SPECIAL PRICING FOR SENIORS AND WANTED TO DO SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR HER. I TOLD HER I WOULD DO IT FOR $950! AFTER WE DID IT SHE SAID, “YOU WERE SO GOOD I WANT TO GIVE YOU A TIP”. SHE SAID WE ONLY HAD 2 GUYS WORKING, WE STARTED W/ 2.IN ORDER TO FINISH THAT DAY BEFORE DARK, I SENT A THIRD. SHE LEFT FOR THE DAY AND DIDN’T REALIZE A 3RD CAME.SHE WAS INSULTED THAT I WOULD REDUCE HER PRICE,THEN COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PRICE,SHE WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE PRICE WHEN I FIRST QUOTED $1200, THEN GAVE US AN F WHEN I CHARGED $950!ALSO COMPLAINING ABOUT NOT RECEIVING AN INVOICE MARKED PAID.BEFORE I EVEN GOT THE CHECK! I FEEL BAD IT HAPPENED.

SUSAN R.
10/2005
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
FAITH WORKED HARD TO GET THIS JOB SCHEDULED, & THE PAINTER WORKED HARD TO GET IT DONE QUICKLY. THE JOB WAS DONE BEAUTIFULLY, VILJER TAKES PRIDE IN HIS WORK.
Description of Work: DRYWALL PATCHING (INCLUDING SOME RE-TAPING); PAINTING WALLS & CEILING OF SAME 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
$860

Response from Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
YES, VILJAR IS EXTREMELY RELIABLE AND A REAL PERFECTIONIST. THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND TAKING THE TIME TO RESPOND. FAITH

CHARLES S.
10/2005
5.0
handyman service, plastering
  + 0 more
THEY WERE VERY GOOD. THEY WERE POLITE, HELPFUL AND ON TIME. THEY DID VERY NICE WORK. THEY WERE ALONE IN THE HOUSE AND THEY KEPT ME INFORMED VIA MY CELL PHONE. THEY HAD TO WAIT FOR THE CEILING TO DRY AND HAD TO COME BACK FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
Description of Work: THEY REPAIRED A CEILING WITH WATER DAMAGE. THEY REPAIRED AND PLASTERED IT. THEY ALSO RECAULKED THE BATHROOM SHOWER WHERE THEY LEAK CAME FROM. THEY WAITED FOR THE PLUMBER TO COME AND CHECK ON THE LEAK.

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

CINDY B.
10/2005
4.0
contractors, gutter cleaning, handyman service, house painters
  + 2 more
BOTH THE PAINTER & THE CARPENTER WERE EXCELLENT. CRAFTSMANSHIP, RELIABLE & NEAT. NO PAINT DROPS ANYWHERE. POLITE & FAST.
Description of Work: SCRAPE & PAINT 10 WINDOW SILLS, GARAGE TRIM & SHED TRIM. REPLACE FLOOR BASEBOARDS. CLEAN GUTTERS(PART OF BACK SECTION OF HOUSE & GARAGE. HOOK TO HANG WREATH ON ROOF.

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
$1,300

RACHEL & MICHAEL W.
10/2005
5.0
electrician, handyman service, window treatments, woodworking
  + 2 more
I APPRECIATED THAT ROD CALLED THE DAY BEFORE THE WORK WAS TO BE DONE TO GET A LIST OF ALL JOBS THAT I WANTED DONE SO THAT HE WOULD HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY TOOLS WHEN HE ARRIVED. HE IS VERY PLEASANT AND POLITE AND WAS FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE TO WHAT I NEEDED. ALSO, WHEN MY KIDS GOT IN THE WAY, HE WAS PATIENT AND NICE. I WILL BE HIRING HIM AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
Description of Work: ROD DID MISCELLANEOUS JOBS INCLUDING INSTALLING SHELVES, HANGING PICTURE FRAMES, ELECTRICAL, METAL CUTTING, WOOD WORK, REPAIRING DRAWER HARDWARE & INSTALLING CURTAIN RODS.

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
$569

MARILYN M.
10/2005
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
THE EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT FROM BEGINNING TO END. WORK WAS COMPLETED QUICKLY, BUT BEAUTIFULLY. DRYWALL REPAIR IS COMPLETELY INVISIBLE. THEY DID EXTRA WORK, ALTHOUGH HE FORGOT ONE THING, WERE VERY FRIENDLY, AND TRUSTWORTHY. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY. PRICE WAS REASONABLE, CAME IN BELOW HIGH QUOTE. I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT THIS COMPANY.
Description of Work: DRYWALL REPAIR, AND PAINTING.

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
$1,200

Response from Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
THANKS SO MUCH. WE ARE PLEASED FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND HAPPY YOU WERE PLEASED IN ALL AREAS OF THE WORK FROM PRICE TO QUALITY AND TIMLINESS. THANKS!! FAITH

ANTONE A.
10/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO DO GOOD WORK. VERY COURTEOUS, EXCELLENT RESULTS.
Description of Work: REPLACED SUPPORT FOR WINDOW AC UNIT.

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
$348

Julia G.
10/2005
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
JAY DID A GREAT JOB WITH ALL THE LIGHTS & WORKED HARD TO REMOUNT THE STRETCHING BAR- WHICH UNFORTUNATELY PULLED OUT A FEW WEEKS LATER. I CALLED ABOUT IT & JAY CAME BACK OUT TO RE-REPAIR IT. A LAST CALL WAS MADE TO GET THE WALL AROUND THE BAR REPAIRED & IT LOOKS GREAT NOW! I WAS IN EVERY CASE TREATED RESPECTFULLY & CHEERFULLY, & WILL USE HANDYMEN & MRS HELPER AGAIN.
Description of Work: VARIOUS REPAIR WORK IN MY 3 WOMEN'S FITNESS CLUBS, INCLUDING REPLACING LIGHT BALLASTS & BULBS, REMOUNTING A STRETCHING BAR, ETC.

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
$900

SUSAN J.
10/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I HAVE USED HANDYMEN AND MRS HELPER BEFORE, AND WAS JUST AS PLEASED AS THE FIRST TIME. THEY SHOWED UP ON TIME, WERE EFFICIENT AND THOROUGH AND FINISHED AHEAD OF TIME. THE ODDS AND ENDS THEY HELPED ME WITH MADE MY NEW PLACE REALLY FEEL LIKE HOME. I WOULD DEFINITELY USE AGAIN.
Description of Work: I REQUESTED MANY ODD JOBS AFTER MOVING: ASSEMBLE A WALL OF BOOKCASES, HANG BLINDS AND RODS, SECURE 2 CURIO CABINETS TO WALL, ALSO, HOOK UP WATER TO ICE MAKER AND HANG LIGHTING IN KITCHEN.

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
$412.5

MICHAEL B.
10/2005
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
COST SEEMED A LITTLE HIGH, BUT THE WORK WAS DONE WELL AND HE GAVE ME OTHER INFORMATION ON SMALL JOBS THAT I CAN DO MYSELF.
Description of Work: CUT A PIECE OF FASCIA THAT WAS ROTTEN. WORKED ON FRONT DOOR LOCK. PUT ON A WIND STOP ON BACK DOOR.

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
$450

Kim L.
10/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
THE WORK PERFORMED WAS EXACTLY AS WE EXPECTED AND WAS COMPLETED IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER.
Description of Work: WE JUST MOVED IN TO A BRAND NEW HOUSE AND NEEDED HELP INSTALLING EVERYTHING FROM LIGHTING FIXTURES AND CEILING FANS TO TOILET PAPER HOLDERS - AND WE NEEDED HELP PATCHING AND REPAIRING THE HOLES THAT MY HUSBAND CREATED TRYING TO DO THE WORK HIMSELF. THEY ALSO INSTALLED NEW DIMMER SWITCHES FOR US THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE.

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
$3,000

REBECCA V.
10/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
MRS. WAS GREAT ON THE PHONE, BUT HOURLY RATE WAS TOO HIGH
Description of Work: ODD JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

$30

NANDINI K.
10/2005
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
WE HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH OUR PAINTER VILJAR. VILJAR CAME TO OUR HOME TO GO OVER THE PROJECT AND HE TOOK DETAILED NOTES ON WHAT WE WANTED DONE. HE PURCHASED THE PAINT COLORS THAT WE CHOSE AND CAME WITH ONE HELPER. THEY WORKED THE ENTIRE DAY AND WERE ABLE TO GET THE JOB DONE IN ABOUT ONE WEEK. VILJAR KEPT THE PLACE CLEAN AND REMOVED HIS SHOES WHEN HE ENTERED OUR HOME. THE PAINTING LOOKED GREAT AND SEEMED VERY PROFESSIONAL. VILJAR SEEMED TO TAKE PRIDE IN HIS WORK AND IT SHOWED. WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH THE PAINTING JOB AND AND ENJOYED WORKING WITH VILJAR AND WOULD DEFINITELY USE HIM AGAIN.
Description of Work: PAINTED UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS INCLUDING MASTER BEDROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING. REMOVED WALLPAPER FROM TWO BEDROOMS. REPAIRED DRYWALL AND PAINTED KITCHEN CEILING AND FOYER CEILING. PAINTED SUNROOM WITH TWO SKYLIGHTS AND MANY WINDOWS. PAINTED WINDOW AND DOOR TRIM IN ALL ROOMS.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

NANDINI K.
10/2005
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
OUR ELECTRICIAN INITIALLY STARTED THE JOB IN JUNE BUT DID NOT FINISH UNTIL SEPTEMBER. THE WORK WAS DONE TO SATISFACTION BUT IT TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO COMPLETE THE WORK DUE TO HIS POOR SCHEDULING AND FORGETTING COMPONENTS. THE ELECTRICIAN DID NOT CLEAN UP WELL AFTER HIS WORK. AT ONE POINT, OUR ELECTRICIAN WIRED ALL THE LIGHTS AND OUTLETS IN THE ROOM TO ONE SWITCH. HE DID RETURN TO FIX THIS BUT CHARGED US ADDITIONAL TIME FOR THE LABOR. HE ALSO MADE US WAIT ALMOST 6 WEEKS FOR A PARTICULAR DIMMER SWITCH WHICH HE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE. WE EVENTUALLY PURCHASED THIS SWITCH FROM A LOCAL ELECTRICAL STORE AND INSTALLED THE DIMMER ON OUR OWN. I INFORMED FAITH OF THESE PROBLEMS BUT SINCE WE HAD ALREADY PAID UP FRONT SHE STATED WE NEEDED TO USE THE SAME ELECTRICIAN. IN THE END, FAITH DID HAVE HER HUSBAND ROD COME OUT TO LOOK AT OUR CEILING FAN WHICH WAS CAUSING US PROBLEMS AS A COURTESY DUE TO ALL THE TIME WE HAD TO WAIT FOR THE JOB TO BE COMPLETED.
Description of Work: INSTALLED 3 NEW LIGHT FIXTURES IN HALLWAY, KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM. REMOVED OLD FLUORESCENT LIGHT IN KITCHEN AND REPLACED WITH 2 NEW PENDANT LIGHTS. WORK ALSO INCLUDED REPAIRING DAMAGED CEILING DRYWALL. INSTALLED 8 RECESSED CAN LIGHTS IN HALLWAY AND SUNROOM. REPLACED OLD CEILING FAN W/NEW ONE. INSTALLED DIMMERS FOR MULTIPLE LIGHT FIXTURES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$1,800

KATHRYN W.
10/2005
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
BEN CAME AROUND 9AM & WE DISCUSSED WORK TO BE DONE & DETERMINED WHAT EXTRA MATERIALS WOULD BE NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE JOBS. I PURCHASED MATERIALS WHILE HE STARTED ON THE JOBS. BEN TOLD ME HE NEEDED TO LEAVE AT NOON. 1. WOODEN STEPS WERE COMPLETED AS I EXPECTED; I HAD NO COMPLAINT CONCERNING THEM. 2. THERE WAS CLEARLY A PROBLEM WITH THE WAY THE FAUCET WAS INSTALLED, BUT BEN CLAIMED IT WAS INSTALLED CORRECTLY - IT WORKED & DIDN'T LEAK, BUT IT WAS LOOSE WHERE IT WAS ATTACHED TO THE SINK. 3. THE DECK STEPS WERE COMPLETELY INADEQUATE: INITIALLY THE BOTTOM STEP WAS CROOKED & OUT OF LINE WITH THE OTHERS. BEN CORRECTED THE ALIGNMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP, THEN IT WAS TIME FOR HIM TO LEAVE. AFTER HE LEFT, I RECHECKED THE STEPS & FOUND THAT THE STEPS WERE SERIOUSLY UNEVEN IN HEIGHT. I CALLED THE SOUTHARDS. THEY AGREED TO INSPECT THE WORK & AGREED THE WORK WAS POOR. BEN RETURNED TO REBUILD DECK STEPS & REINSTALL FAUCET CORRECTLY. I RESENT HAVING TO PAY A MATERIALS CHARGE.
Description of Work: 1. REPLACED ROUGH WOODEN STEPS FROM LAUNDRY ROOM TO GARAGE USING MATERIALS PROVIDED BY ME. 2. REPLACED KITCHEN FAUCET USING MATERIALS PROVIDED BY ME. 3. REPLACED DECK STEPS USING MATERIALS PROVIDED BY ME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$335

Response from Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THIS REPORT. I CERTAINLY WANT TO MAKE ANYTHING RIGHT THAT IS WRONG AND IF OUR CUSTOMER FEELS THAT SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR MATERIALS I WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS IT. I WAS COMPLETELY UNAWARE OF HER PROBLEM AND AM MORE THAN WILLING TO DISCUSS AN AGREEABLE SOLUTION. THIS IS THE FIRST I HAVE HEARD OF THIS CONCERN. I BELIEVE SHE WENT DIRECTLY TO OUR HANDYMAN TO HANDLE THE PROBLEM AND I DID NOT KNOW WE HAD AN ISSUE. WE WILL MAKE IT RIGHT TO HER SATISFACTION! THANKS YOU, WILL CALL YOU TODAY. FAITH

PATRICIA V.
09/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THE PROFESSIONALISM OF THIS COMPANY IS PHENOMENAL. THEY WERE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE MY REQUEST EVEN EARLIER THAN I EXPECTED. JAY (ELECTRICIAN) WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. HE CALLED THE NIGHT PRIOR TO THE VISIT TO CONFIRM. HE ARRIVED ON TIME, AND THEN MADE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE INSTALLATION OF THE FAN AND THE LIGHT. THE CHANDELIER WAS A JOB AND A HALF, AND JAY HANDLED IT WONDERFULLY. I ALSO RECEIVED A FOLLOW-UP CALL TO ENSURE EVERYTHING WAS TO MY SATISFACTION. I AM EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS AND WILL DEFINITELY USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: INSTALLED ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR CEILING FAN IN GUEST BEDROOM, AND THEN INSTALLED CEILING FAN. ALSO, REPLACED TWO LIGHT FIXTURES. THE FIRST WAS A SMALLER ONE THAT HANGS OVER THE UPSTAIRS STOOP (SO SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT TO REACH.), THE SECOND ONE WAS A VERY LARGE CHANDELIER THAT HAD TO BE HUNG FROM A 20' CEILING, AND HAD TO BE ANCHORED INTO THE CEILING FOR SAFETY.

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

Response from Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS. WE APPRECIATE THE BUSINESS AND ENJOYED WORKING FOR YOU. JAY VERY MUCH APPRECIATED THE CHANCE TO SERVE YOU. HE FELT RESPECTED AND APPRECIATED FOR HIS SKILLS AND TRADESMANSHIP.THANKS MUCH!

ELLIE K.
09/2005
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
THEIR PAINTER- RANNET- WAS EXCELLENT. HE WAS VERY PLEASANT TO WORK WITH AND HAVE AROUND (ESPECIALLY FOR AN EXTENDED PAINT JOB LIKE THIS). HIS WORK IS METICULOUS AND HE KEPT THE PLACE CLEAN AFTER EACH DAY. NO MESS! HE WAS COUNT-ON-ABLE. THE QUALITY OF HIS WORK IS EXCELLENT. HE REPAIRED ALL DRYWALL FLAWS AND CERTAINLY WAS A CRAFTSMAN. WE USED SEVERAL COLORS AND HAD DIFFERENT COLOR CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. ALL OF HIS LINES ARE PERFECTLY STRAIGHT (IMPORTANT FOR DIFFERENT COLORS). FOR THE AMOUNT OF WORK WE HAD DONE, THE PRICE WAS EXCELLENT. HANDYMEN & MRS HELPER WENT OUT OF THEIR WAY TO MAKE SURE MY PROJECT GOT DONE DURING AND IN THE TIME I NEEDED. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM.
Description of Work: PAINTED ENTIRE 2 FLOORS OF MY HOME (11 ROOMS AND LARGE HALLWAYS/STAIRWAY).

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

$5,800

Response from Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
THANK YOU. YOURS WAS A BIG JOB, LOTS OF WORK, AND BOY DID WE APPRECIATE YOU! RANNET VERY MUCH ENJOYED WORKING FOR YOU AND THE APPRECIATION WHICH YOU EXPRESSED TO HIM ALMOST DAILY. THANKS AGAIN!

ADAM R.
09/2005
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
THE PAINTER THEY SENT WAS EXCELLENT! HE WAS MORE OF AN ARTIST. HE KNEW COLORS SO WELL AND MADE A WONDERFUL SUGGESTION FOR WHICH I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL. HE DID THE WORK EFFICIENTLY AND CLEANED EVERYTHING UP WELL. I TRUSTED BOTH THIS PAINTER AND THE OTHER HANDYMEN THE COMPANY SENT, COMPLETELY. THEIR PRICES WERE EXACTLY IN THE RANGE OF WHAT I HAD BEEN TOLD TO EXPECT (BY A FRIEND WHO IS IN THE BUSINESS BUT LIVES OUT OF TOWN).
Description of Work: THEY REPAIRED DAMAGED DRYWALL AND PAINTED TWO ROOMS IN MY OFFICE, AND REMOVED A BORDER THEN PAINTED TWO ROOMS (INCLUDING CEILING), AND A FIREPLACE MANTLE IN MY 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
$1,420

Response from Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS. WE APPRECIATE YOUR TAKING THE TIME TO RESPOND TO US. THANKS FOR THE ADDITIONAL WORK YOU GAVE US AT BOTH HOME AND OFFICE! FAITH

ADAM R.
09/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
THEY WERE A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. THEY WERE PROMPT, EFFICIENT, AND ABLE TO DO NUMEROUS PROJECTS. THEY BOUGHT ALL THE MATERIALS AND CLEANED UP EVERYTHING WELL. I WANTED TO GET MULTIPLE THINGS DONE AT ONCE, AND ALSO WANTED PAINTING DONE. I LIKED THIS COMPANY SINCE THEY COULD OFFER HANDYMAN SERVICES AS WELL AS PAINTING. I HAD CALLED SEVERAL PLACES AND THIS COMPANY WAS THE ONLY ONE TO RETURN MY CALL THE SAME DAY. THEY WERE SLIGHTLY MORE EXPENSIVE THAN OTHERS TO WHOM I SPOKE, BUT I FELT THEY HAD THE MOST VERSATILITY. ALSO, I LIKED THE FACT THAT I COULD RELY ON THEM FOR PAINTING AT THE SAME TIME.
Description of Work: THEY DID MULTIPLE SMALL PROJECTS AT BOTH MY HOME AND OFFICE. THEY INSTALLED SLIDING TRAYS FOR COMPUTER KEYBOARDS, MODIFIED A SHELVING UNIT, CUT A PLASTIC CHAIR MAT, CLEANED OUT THE LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTALLED NEW ALUMINUM FLASHING ON AN OUTSIDE WINDOW, REPLACED FLOOR VENTS, SET UP A TV STAND, REPLACED WEATHER STRIPPING, DID MULTIPLE OTHER PROJECTS AND EVALUATED OTHER ISSUES - THEY ADVISED ME TO LEAVE SOME ALONE AND HIRE CHIMNEY SPECIALISTS FOR ANOTHER.

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
$822

MARIA M.
09/2005
5.0
plastering, wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 1 more
RANET (SP??? - I HOPE THAT'S CORRECT) WAS FLEXIBLE AND EASY TO WORK WITH. HE SHOWED UP ON WEDNESDAY MORNING PROMPTLY AT 8:00 A.M. TO BEGIN WORK. HE SURVEYED THE AREAS TO BE PAINTED AND THEN WENT OUT TO BUY THE PAINT. HE PROMPTLY RETURNED TO BEGIN THE JOB; HE COVERED OUR CARPETS AND DID NOT MAKE ANY MESS. HE REMOVED SOME ITEMS FROM MY WALLS AND REMOVED OUR CURTAINS AS WELL, AND WHEN HE WAS DONE HE PUT THE CURTAINS BACK UP. HIS WORK WAS PROFESSIONAL IN EVERY WAY; HE WAS ALWAYS COURTEOUS AND PLEASANT. HE DID VERY NEAT WORK AND CLEANED UP COMPLETELY AFTERWARDS. AS AN ADDED BONUS, I WAS ORIGINALLY QUOTED THREE FULL DAYS TO DO THE WORK, AND RANET ENDED UP FINISHING IN TWO DAYS!
Description of Work: WE ARE READYING OUR HOME FOR SALE AND NEEDED OUR FIRST FLOOR PAINTED AND PLASTERED. THE LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, FAMILY ROOM, STAIRWAY, UPSTAIRS HALLWAY AND ENTRY WAY FROM GARAGE WERE PAINTED. IN ADDITION, AFTER PAINTING BEGAN, WE REALIZED WE NEEDED SOME WALLPAPER TRIM STRIPPED FROM ONE UPSTAIRS BATHROOM AND THEN NEEDED THE BATHROOM REPAINTED.

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
$1,850

SUSAN J.
09/2005
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
FAITH WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN COORDINATING ALL THE WORK THAT I WANTED DONE. VILJAR, THE PAINTER, WAS VERY DETAILED AND THE WORK SHOWS IT. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH HIS WORK AT BOTH LOCATIONS. FAITH ALSO SENT DON OVER TO HELP WITH SOME WINDOW PROBLEMS, BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO HELP. HE FOUND ME THE WINDOW HARDWARE COMPANY WHICH I THEN LOOKED UP ON THE INTERNET. THERE WAS NO CHARGE FOR HIS HELP AND I WAS ABLE TO ORDER THE PART. FAITH ALSO CONNECTED ME TO STEVE WHO HELPED WITH MY FURNACE AT MY NEW HOME. THANK YOU ALL. I WILL RECOMMEND YOU TO ALL THAT ASK AND EVEN THOSE WHO DON'T!!!
Description of Work: PREP AND PAINTING OF 3 ROOMS, CEILINGS, AND TRIM. ALSO SOME DRYWALL WORK AT ANOTHER LOCATION.

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
$1,442

MARIA M.
09/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
FAITH SOUTHARD RESPONDED TO MY INQUIRY PROMPTLY, AND WAS ABLE TO HAVE HEATH COME OUT AND DO MY REPAIRS IN ONE DAY. HEATH DID AN EXCELLENT JOB, ESPECIALLY DIGGING UP OUR OLD MAIL BOX, WHICH WAS IN CONCRETE, AND POURED FRESH CONCRETE AND REPLACED THE MAILBOX. HE WAS ABLE TO LOOK AT OUR OLD ATTIC FAN (WHICH WE TOOK DOWN LAST YEAR), AND BUY THE NEW ONE THAT MORNING AT HOME DEPOT AND THEN HE INSTALLED IT IN 100 DEGREE + HEAT. HE CLEANED UP EVERYTHING SO WE ONLY HAD TO DRAG IT OUT TO THE CURB ON GARBAGE DAY. RENNAT CAME OUT TWO DAYS LATER TO PAINT. HE MATCHED THE PAINT TO THE EXISTING PAINT ON THE WALLS, BOUGHT THE PAINT THAT MORNING STARTED THAT DAY. HE WAS VERY CAREFUL ABOUT PULLING ALL THE KNICK-KNACKS OFF MY WALLS AND HE REMOVED PICTURES AND DRAPES. THE PAINTING WAS COMPLETED IN 2 DAYS (I WAS QUOTED 3), STRIPPED WALLPAPER IN THE BATHROOM AND THEN PUT MY CURTAINS BACK UP WHEN HE WAS DONE. THE SANDING AND PAINTING WAS PERFECT AND RENNAT WAS VERY NEAT. NO SPILLS-HE DID A GREAT JOB.
Description of Work: HAD OLD MAILBOX DUG UP AND REPLACED, LATCH ON FRONT DOOR REPAIRED, RAILING IN BASEMENT PUT BACK ON, ATTIC FAN INSTALLED, BATHROOM FAN REPLACED. LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, FAMILY ROOM, ENTRY WAY, STAIRWAY, HALLWAY AND 1 BATHROOM PAINTED. WALLPAPER STRIPPED IN THE BATHROOM. SOME REPAIR OF CRACKS IN 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
$2,475

MARIANNE G M.
09/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I AM HIGHLY PLEASED WITH ALL WORK PERFORMED. BEN WORKED EXPERTLY AND EFFICIENTLY. I THOUGHT EVERYTHING WOULD TAKE MUCH LONGER AND COST MUCH MORE THAN IT ACTUALLY DID, BUT BEN IS A HIGHLY EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN WHOSE WORK IS IMPECCABLE. HE BROUGHT ALL THE TOOLS HE NEEDED, INCLUDING ELECTRIC SAW AND DRYWALL EQUIPMENT. I APPRECIATED THAT HE ALWAYS CLEANED UP AFTER HIS WORK. HE ALSO MADE A FEW SUGGESTIONS THAT WERE BRILLIANT, TIMESAVING, AND THAT ENHANCED THE APPEARANCE OF MY HOUSE. BEN ALWAYS LET ME KNOW EXACTLY WHEN HE WOULD ARRIVE, WHICH I GREATLY VALUED. SEVERAL TIMES, I ASKED HIM TO DO NEW JOBS THAT WE HADN'T ALREADY DISCUSSED. HE WAS MORE THAN HAPPY TO COMPLETE THEM. WHEN THE NEW BI-FOLD DOOR WAS ON BACK ORDER, BEN KEPT ME POSTED ON WHEN TO EXPECT IT. AS SOON AS IT WAS AVAILABLE, BEN PROMPTLY CALLED ME AND SOON AFTER INSTALLED IT. I WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMEND THE HANDYMAN AND MRS. HELPER COMPANY TO ANYONE WHO HAS JOBS THAT NEED TO BE DONE.
Description of Work: BEN COMPLETED A VARIETY OF JOBS AS I READIED MY HOUSE FOR SALE. HE REPLACED A KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURE AS WELL AS TWO BATHROOM SINK/COUNTERS AND THEIR NEW FIXTURES. HE REPLACED A LARGE MIRROR OVER A BATHROOM SINK. HE TOOK OUT AN ANCIENT FLOOR TO CEILING METAL BI-FOLD DOOR, BUILT A WALL AT THE TOP OF THE OPENING WITH STUDS, DRYWALL, ''MUD'', AND METAL CORNER STRIPS. THEN, HE INSTALLED A STANDARD SIZED WOODEN BI-FOLD DOOR. HE INSTALLED A KITCHEN STOVE AND REPLACED THE GAS TUBING FOR IT BECAUSE ITS ORIGINAL ONE DID NOT FIT THE EXISTING GAS LINE. BEN SECURED A CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE THAT WAS LOOSE. HE REATTACHED A WOODEN STRIP THAT HAD GRIPPERS FOR BROOMS, MOPS, ETC, TO A CEMENT WALL USING BOTH CEMENT AND MASONRY SCREWS. ALSO, HE EXPERTLY ADAPTED A STAIR RAILING SO THAT IT WOULD REPLACE THE OLD BROKEN ONE THAT WAS 6 OR SO INCHES SHORTER. HE ALSO FIRMLY SECURED THE EXISTING LOOSE HANDRAIL. HE FIXED A DOOR THAT STUCK BADLY WHEN I CLOSED IT. NOW, IT CLOSES JUST FINE.

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
$1,253

Response from Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
WHAT A NICE CUSTOMER AND GREAT TO WORK WITH. THANKS FOR THE BUSINESS AND THE FAITH YOU HAD IN US TO DO A GOOD JOB. WE ALSO VERY MUCH APPRECIATE THE TIME YOU TOOK TO RESPOND TO THIS REPORT. WE SURE HOPE WE CAN WORK FOR YOU AGAIN SOMETIME. THANKS!

Dean G.
08/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
JAY, THE HANDYMAN WHO WORKS WITH ROD SOUTHARD, THE OWNER, ARRIVED ON TIME THE FIRST DAY AND SHORTLY AFTERWARD ROD APPEARED TO MAKE SURE JAY UNDERSTOOD THE WORK. QUICKLY JAY GOT TO WORK AND WHEN WE RETURNED HOME IN THE EVENING, WE HAD A BEAUTIFULLY TILED FLOOR. UNFORTUNATELY BECAUSE OF CUTTING TILES TO FIT I HAD UNDERESTIMATED THE AMOUNT OF TILES I NEEDED. I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET THE TILES UNTIL THE DAY AFTER THE NEXT SCHEDULED DAY JAY WAS COMING. I CALLED ROD AND HE WAS EXTREMELY ACCOMMODATING AND HE WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO REARRANGE JAY'S SCHEDULE. JAY ALSO CALLED TO CONFIRM THE CHANGE. ON THE NEXT SCHEDULED DAY JAY ARRIVED TO COMPLETE THE JOB. HE DID BEAUTIFUL WORK. THAT NIGHT WE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK IN THE FAUCET AND JAY DROVE OUT THE NEXT MORNING, WHICH WAS A SATURDAY, TO FIX THE LEAK WITHOUT HESITATION. ROD CALLED LATER TO MAKE SURE ALL WAS WELL. EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL, POLITE, AND FRIENDLY. THE BATHROOM LOOKS AMAZING. JAY IS A CRAFTSMAN. WE WILL HIRE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: IN THE MAIN BATHROOM THE COMPANY AGREED TO REMOVE TOILET, REMOVE VANITY, REMOVE VINYL FLOOR, REPAIR WALL WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS DID A HACK JOB INSTALLING A TUB SURROUND, INSTALL A SUBFLOOR, TILE AND GROUT THE FLOOR, RETURN SAME TOILET, INSTALL NEW VANITY INCLUDING PLUMBING, SHAVE TWO DOORS SO THE DOORS WOULD FIT, REHANG THE DOORS, BUILD A NEW THRESHOLD, AND INSTALL NEW BASEBOARDS AND KICK BOARDS.

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
$1,800

Response from Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
THANK YOU CUSTOMERS! YOU WERE GREAT TO WORK WITH. WE APPRECIATED THE WORK, YOUR CLARITY IN ARTICULATING WHAT NEEDED TO BE COMPLETED AND YOUR EXPECTATIONS. WE APPRECIATED YOUR PROFESSIONALISM AS WELL! THANKS AGAIN.

Contact information

117 S Cook Street Suite 246, Barrington, IL 60010

http://www.hmmhkb.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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,
Interior Painting,
Drywall,
Electrical,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Plumbing,
General Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Lighting,
Ceramic Tile,
Flooring Sales and Installation

FAQ

Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
Yes, Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath offers free project estimates.
Yes, Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath does not offer a senior discount.
No, Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath offers warranties.
Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath offers the following services: Kitchen, Bathroom, & Basement Remodels, Handyman, Carpentry, Door Installation, Wood & Ceramic Tile Flooring & Repairs, Bathtub & Tile, Installation, Interior & Exterior Painting, Cabinet Painting and Installation, Drywall, Wallpaper Removal, Pressure Washing, Deck Staining.
If you don't see a service offered that you are looking for, please give us a call in the office to discuss at 847-713-2120. We look forward to speaking with you!

Contact information

117 S Cook Street Suite 246, Barrington, IL 60010

http://www.hmmhkb.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed