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Ally Handyman

Handyman Services, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Drywall,

About us

We are your home repair allies! Call us today (312) 451-5527. Honest to a fault! We put your home repair needs first. Local owner operated with over 15 years of experience in the Chicagoland area.The owner, Tim, is committed to quality service and the best price possible, and he will walk you through every stage of the process, even if he doesn’t end up getting your work. Each job is unique and presents specific challenges. Older homes and businesses have their own quirks and personalities. We go in to each job with the intent to provide responsible and cost-effective solutions, even if we don't have to do any work. ​ We are your home repair allies, and honesty and integrity underlie each and every choice we make for your home or business. Specialties include drywall, light plumbing, light electric, tile (kitchen and bath), artwork installation, blinds and drapes, kitchen and bath remodeling.

Business highlights

9 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Handyman: drywall, light plumbing, light electric, carpentry, tile (kitchen and bath), painting, ceiling fan installation, artwork installation, kitchen and bath remodel

Services we don't offer

Roofing, 2nd Floor Exterior, Hardwood Flooring


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.735 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
6%
3
0%
2
3%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 35 reviews

Glenn M.
07/2024
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I sent Tim pictures of a 8x4 formica countertop top sink cutout and installed on 2 pre-assembled cabinets. Tim told me it would take 3-4 hours to complete. Tim became rude and unprofessional when I questioned him about spending 4 hours installing 2 pre-assembled cabinets and he reluctantly agreed to complete the sink cut and charge me for only 4 hours. What I didn't know until I came home from work is he intentionally cut the countertop in the house which created a lot of Sawdust on my appliances, floor and hvac system. He refused to clean up his mess, so my wife paid him to just leave because she was too distraught to deal with this. The Sawdust is now blowing through the hvac system and vents which is causing us to sneeze and cough from inhaling it.
Description of Work: Countertop install

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

$360

Ralph/ Austine S.
11/2020
4.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Was not able to do shelf work but did replace hallway light bulbs Will need a new PRO to do the shelf PROJECT
Description of Work: Measure and cut open shelves replace hallway light bulbs

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julia M.
06/2020
5.0
woodworking, handyman service
  + 0 more
It went well. The only issue was that he said he could not transport the long boards (needed for the replacement) in his van. if there had not been someone here with a truck, the job probably would not have been completed.
Description of Work: He replaced some boards on my 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

Cynthia S.
09/2019
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Have to give an "F" grade because I never received a return call after leaving a message that I was referred by Angie's List. Call me crazy, but I do believe that returning a call within 48 hours is taught in Customer Service 101.
Description of Work: Garage carpentry repairs
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Ally Handyman
I never spoke to this person. I don’t take calls when I’m working because I’m focused on the customer at hand. I try to get back to every customer that calls and even give advice to people I cannot help. Due to Angie’[Member Information Removed] List practices, calls forwarded through their system show up as spam, and I encourage people to call me directly. 312-451-5527. I regret this might have been one of those cases, as my customers are always my priority. I always want to be your home repair ally. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to respond to this directly.

Rosemary F.
01/2019
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
I didn't actually work with him because he was booked for the day, but I had a ruptured pipe and was calling around and he was one of the only people willing to tell me his hourly rate for labor. He said he would be available the next morning, but against his best interest strongly recommended that I not wait because the problem could very well get worse. He also advised me on what to do until a repairman arrived and what to do after. Beyond helpful and I look forward to using him in the future!!!
Description of Work: Burst pipe

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joan A D.
06/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Even before the estimate, I could tell that Tim understood the challenges of the job. He arrived at the agreed on time to give an estimate, and he arrived at the agreed-on time to do the work. He had purchased the hinges needed for installation, and he arrived ready to work. The job was done and the kitchen floor was cleaned after about an hour and ten minutes. The re-installed doors hang straight and move smoothly on the hinges. They look and feel as if they were part of the original installation. I was very pleased to find someone who does excellent work at a reasonable price. I look forward to working with Tim again in the future.
Description of Work: I had cabinet doors that had been attached to a built-in refrigerator in my kitchen. When the refrigerator stopped working, I had it removed. Last week -- several years after the departure of the refrigerator -- I wanted to have the doors re-mounted on the cabinet.

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
$130

Alicia V.
01/2018
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Tim confirmed our appt the day before he was on time and very professional. I explained what I needed done, and he started right away. I am very happy with the work done. i am very happy with my garage shelving. Thanks Tim
Description of Work: Garage Shelving

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
$230

Willard F.
10/2017
2.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
The faucet worked out well., but the garbage disposal was a complete disaster. The air switch was not connected and the disposer was improperly hung from its bracket, causing it to leak. I hired a professional plumber who straightened out this mess the next day at a cost which exceeded the price I paid to the Handyman.
Description of Work: Installation of kitchen faucet and garbage disposal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$159

Response from Ally Handyman
I agree with the customer, it was a disaster. I recommend he call a plumber while I was on site. It was a difficult unit, I was in over my head and told him as much. Sorry I was not of more use. I'm glad you were able to get the problems resolved so quickly. I regret that it coast you so much.

Kathryn O.
10/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great! Tim noticed right away that the door did not come pre-drilled for the hardware but he was on top of his game and had all the right tools with him to get the install accomplished correctly. He even made adjustments to adjacent baseboards so that it would not damage the new door as it did with the previous door.
Description of Work: I needed a new custom bi-fold door installed in an existing opening that was not standard size.

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
$180

Rachel D.
09/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great communication with top-notch service. Great at thinking outside the box to solve problems and get things done!
Description of Work: Hired to assemble children's beds.

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

Emily N.
08/2017
5.0
drywall, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
Tim did a great job. He has both an artist's sensibility and a craftsman's skills. He was honest, trustworthy and took the job seriously, balancing functionality with design details. Despite the pedigree of the house, which can be intimidating, Tim never went overboard. He did excellent work at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: Tim designed and built a closet in our early Frank Lloyd Wright home to secret new air-conditioning equipment in an upper-floor bedroom.

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

John E F.
06/2017
4.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
The contractor had a minimum charge which was a bit on the high side for the job involved. The contractor showed up on time. Realized I had purchased wrong caulk and went and purchased correct type. Got right to work and finished quickly. Our complaint is that the new caulk was applied a sloppily. Just used his finger to "finish" the bead. Doesn't look great. On the positive side, since he had a minimum charge for two hours work, he finish nailed a few loose pieces of trim that I had asked about for future jobs.
Description of Work: We needed the old caulk around a shower/tub removed and new caulk applied.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Florence H.
05/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Tim came out ready to work. However, once he looked at the jobs I had, he gave me solutions that did not require any work on his part. The solutions were lower cost and probably more effective than what I had in mind. In other words, he talked himself out of the jobs and the money he would have made. I offered to pay him for his time, but he would not accept any payment. It is highly unusual to come across this degree of honesty and integrity. While Tim did not do any work for me, I will definitely call him in the future for any jobs I have. I will also pass his cards on to my friends and family.
Description of Work: Paneling removal, downspout extensions, glass block replacement, carpet removal

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Arielle B.
04/2017
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Tim was helpful on several occasions BEFORE I ever hired him. I really recommend him. When he did come out to do a job, he did it well and was incredibly personable too.
Description of Work: Needed some plumbing work done.

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

Gilbert T.
04/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It worked out well. He was prompt and he did the work. The only problem was I need to be careful when I make a selection because I had purchased more hours then I had work for him to do, which is no fault of his.
Description of Work: I had some sink repair done, a faucet replaced, tile replacement and a closet door in the bedroom repaired as well as a small hole in the wall repaired. He purchased the materials since I had bought too much time.

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
$129

Brendan H.
04/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Excellent. Tim showed up right on time. Worked quickly through all the tasks and finished early. Tim was very knowledgeable and saved me a lot of money by reusing some parts to fix the faucet as opposed to replacing the faucet.
Description of Work: Fix a faucet, closet door and kitchen cabinet 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
$180

Patricia U.
04/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Was responsive to my initial email, punctual for appointment, knowledgeable about what needed to be done and completed the work. I now have a functioning door bell and light switch.
Description of Work: Repaired doorbell and replaced non functioning light switch

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
$92.43

Heidi S.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Time is always punctual and very friendly. He does a great job, I trust him and I will call him again. I'd highly recommend hiring Ally Handyman for your next repair need.
Description of Work: New lights installed, 12 smoke detector batteries replaced in areas with very high ceilings. Light bulbs replaced throughout house and 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
$400

Michael B.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Good work, reasonable price. Was very happy and would hire again.
Description of Work: A variety of handyman tasks, including basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical 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

Marc B.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
I was told that the handyman who came was an expert on interior trim. He cut pieces with care and fit them into spaces to finish off the line of cabinets for a clean look.
Description of Work: I hired them to trim out my kitchen cabinets and put the finishing touches on them. They were professional, punctual and got right to work. They finished up sooner than they quoted and the cost was a full hour less than what they were going to charge me. They came with a table saw and all the necessary tools for cabinet woodworking.

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

Heidi S.
10/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Tim was right on time, very friendly and courteous and completed the tasks in a timely manner. I couldn't be more pleased with him and his work. I've been looking for a go-to handyman for a long time that I can trust and rely on and I've finally found that in Tim! I will definitely have him back to our home and hope to work with him for years to come. Finding Tim (the owner of Ally Handman) was worth joining Angie's List - I'm so happy! He gave us a discount as an Angie's List customer, and his pricing is very reasonable.
Description of Work: Tim completed a list of general items around the house like cleaning the gutters, removing some old heating wiring from a roof, installing a bag dispenser in our pantry, fixing several squeaky doors and gates, winter proofing a skylight in our garage and other items.

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
$160

JENNIFER D.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
excellent. tim was professional, very skilled and a pleasure to work with
Description of Work: i had him install 3 heavy cabinets onto my library 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
$160

Michael B.
08/2016
5.0
handyman service, electrician, plumbing, woodworking, interior painters
  + 3 more
It all went well. Communication was good from the start, and the handyman they sent out (Pete) was friendly, efficient, and quite flexible. The work was of very good quality. He did some repair work on a wooden shed, replaced and fixed some outlets and an external light, painted two rooms, and installed a new kitchen faucet.
Description of Work: Carpentry, basic electrician and plumber work, 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
$750

Fabian B.
07/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Tim from Ally did a great job! The old stove wasn't budging because the gas line screw was moving in place, Tim figured that out. Then converted the 220 to 110. My mother said Tim did a great job with the tub.
Description of Work: Used Ally for a couple jobs: first job was converting a 220 outlet for a stove to 110. Second job was for my mother, bathroom tub plumbing needed to be 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

Karen K.
07/2016
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
He showed up on time everyday. Was friendly and knowledgable
Description of Work: Some drywall work, painting, and misc work

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
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Contact information

2209 West 18th St., Chicago, IL 60608

http://www.allyhandyman.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 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 - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Interior Painting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

FAQ

Ally Handyman is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 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 - 5:00 PM

Ally Handyman accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Ally Handyman does not offer free project estimates.
No, Ally Handyman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ally Handyman does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ally Handyman does not offer emergency services.
No, Ally Handyman does not offer warranties.
Ally Handyman offers the following services: Handyman: drywall, light plumbing, light electric, carpentry, tile (kitchen and bath), painting, ceiling fan installation, artwork installation, kitchen and bath remodel
Roofing, 2nd Floor Exterior, Hardwood Flooring

Contact information

2209 West 18th St., Chicago, IL 60608

http://www.allyhandyman.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 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 - 5:00 PM