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Roby's Unique Services

Handyman Services, Electrical, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

Reviews

4.925 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews

Christopher T.
07/2015
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Easy fix, but he was very professional and handled it very promptly.
Description of Work: Drain pipe repair.

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

Anne B.
02/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They were very friendly and knowledgable. Prompt and efficient. Gave recommendation on a appliance repair that worked out great as well.
Description of Work: He replaced a refrigeration unit in my wine armoir.

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
$110

Adam J.
02/2015
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marco M.
02/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
David on both visits was very prompt and professional. He installed a mail slot on a steel front door and did quality work. He also fixed and reenforced a broken door that was damaged from an attempted break in. Because of David's work, nobody will be kicking down that door. David has excellent communication, fair pricing, and does excellent work.
Description of Work: • Repaired a broken door that was damaged from an attempted break in. • Installed a mail slot on main entrance 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
$250

mary K.
01/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Just fine.
Description of Work: various small handyman projects

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Diana P.
02/2014
5.0
handyman service, lighting
  + 0 more
He was wonderful. He was very good.
Description of Work: I used Roby's Unique Services to put in a chandelier.

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

Celestine N.
03/2013
4.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
The lights were flickering and he asked questions to narrow down the issues. He came out to repair the connection issue on the same day he was called. He was reasonably priced. Second visit repaired issue so that light would come back on.
Description of Work: Fixed a lighting issue, second time fixed light not coming on.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

Isabel F.
09/2012
5.0
electrician, handyman service, plumbing
  + 1 more
Using David is great, he can handle plumbling electricity as well other minor repair. A wonderful handyman.
Description of Work: David spent 11.5 hours doing miscelaneous repairs in my house. He had to repair a leaky shower, a leaky pipe in my basement, a leak in a bathtub drain that included repairing the ceiling of the floor below it. He also repaired the brick around some of my windows that had crumbled, and he repaired the holes in those outside walls. He also repaired the drywall in a couple of places. It was a lot of work, the worn out pieces of my shower and tub are not found in home depot, so he went to the specialty plumbing store to get those.

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
$965

Robert S.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
I have used him for twenty years. He is super dependable, and very professional. He is knowledgeable outside the regular handyman duties and can do many other things, such as electrical work. He seems to be available often when I need him. The quality of his work is solid.
Description of Work: He did some small repairs, including an electrical 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
$120

Ernestine H.
03/2012
5.0
electrician, plumbing, woodworking
  + 1 more
See above. David performed electrical, carpentry, and plumbing duties.
Description of Work: Roby's Unique Services with David, came to my rescue again. I had a bathroom remodel about 6 months ago and starting having problems with keeping water in the sink (while doing hand laundry). Since, I had purchased the fixtures myself, I assumed the problem was with the fixtures. Last month David came over to attach a lighting fixture on the bathroom wall (electrical wires inside wall) and I asked him if there he would take a look at the sink for me. He found that the "expert, licensed" plumber had "neglected" to put any plumbing putty around the plug . In addition, the plumber had not attached the stopper element to the under sink bar/holder, simple procedures that any plumber would do automatically. (The plumber had been supplied by my contractor). David made the repairs. During the same visit David removed wall lights in bedroom and installed new ones. David is very talented. He is conscientious and thorough, and if he cannot do a job perfectly, he won't start. His prices are also very reasonable. He is my go-to person and I give him many stars. [ This question should be switched with the following question.]

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
$97

Marie A.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was nice and informative.
Description of Work: The exhaust fan of our business stopped working so we called David to evaluate the electrical components. He determined that it is a mechanical problem rather than electrical.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Diana P.
12/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
David Roby was prompt when he came for an estimate. I hired him and he was prompt arriving on installation day, which was two days later.He did a perfect job. The chandelier had many crystals to hang after the installation was complete. He was patient and exact in doing this part of the job. He is a gentleman, very polite and and very efficient. I will use his service again. It is obvious he takes pride in his work.
Description of Work: I needed to have a chandelier installed in my dining 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
$322

janice K.
11/2011
5.0
electrician, handyman service, home inspection, lighting, woodworking, ceiling fans
  + 4 more
Excellent. He intevened for me when another providor of a service was not providing ethically. He has a bag of tricks for every problem. Do use him. Best of character
Description of Work: this person is honest and committed to do the job completely. I have known this company for over 15 years and would not use anyone else. You will not be coned by this providor.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Isabel F.
02/2011
5.0
electrician, handyman service, insulation, plumbing, woodworking
  + 3 more
He can do it all! He’s very thorough. His prices are very reasonable, he works by the hour. He’s fast and has a wealth of knowledge and can take care of many things at the same time.
Description of Work: He did several things. He installed some shelves; repaired some electrical work, plumbing work and he insulated my ceiling.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Jill B.
01/2011
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We use John Farrug as our handyman and he is great. He called in Roby's Unique Services to do the eletrcial work on our long list of home improvements. They worked very well together, Roby did the electrical work quickly in one day and John finished up the plaster and paint where needed.
Description of Work: Add 2 wall sconces to front hallway with switch; Ground outlet in living room; Add 3 new outlets; Add 3 GFCIs to existing outlets; Extend phone line to laundry area for internet hook-up; Add remote control to existing ceiling light/fan;

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$485

janice K.
08/2010
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
He is reasonably priced and will never do anything that doesn't need to be done. He is also an advocate for his customers. He is a licensed, bonded and insured and he can also provide contracting work as well. He is a licensed electrician.
Description of Work: He has done work for me for years handling everything I need 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
$95

JOANNE D.
06/2010
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
David is a good person to know. He showed up on time. He fixed the problem. I will use him again!
Description of Work: David fixed a door I was having difficulty opening. He did a wonderful job. A few months later the problem returned. David came out and fixed it again and did ot charge me. He also fixed a toilet that kept running.

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

janice K.
02/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Perfect as usual. David can calm all testy relationships.
Description of Work: I have used this company for years. A cadillac of service, honesty and integrity.He came for a small tenant issue immediatly. He located a cross connection of a gas pipe. He came on a timely basis and soothed difficult personal issues.

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
$95

REBECCA A.
08/2008
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
David is always prompt and professional. He's extremely reasonable with what he charges for his services and I'm always pleased with the results. I'm so relieved to have someone I trust for help with my home and my 1st floor rental. He's the BEST!
Description of Work: David came to the house the day I contacted him and assessed the leaking toilet. He fixed the leak and didn't charge me a penny. He explained it wasn't worth charging me for such a minor repair, something which simply needed to be tightened. In the past he's done electrical work, installed lights under a cabinet, exposing no wires which other handymen, giving estimates, were unable to do. He's also repaired several locks, replaced a door knob and toilet seat.

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

MICHAEL W.
07/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
He did an excellent job. He wore shoe booties, was very professional and a top notch guy. Ask for quote ahead of time.
Description of Work: He installed a reverse osmosis water filter system.

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

MAC ARTHUR S.
03/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The work went very well and I am very pleased with the results.
Description of Work: I had 1 outdoor light, 5 chandeliers, and 7 wall sconces put in. I also had a number of switches either replaced or repaired. In the process of putting in the fixtures new wiring had to be run and this required searching for ways to put it in without damaging my walls and ceilings. My house has old plaster walls and beautiful crown molding and I wanted the installation to do little or no damage. Mr. Roby was able to find ways, with my help, to do just that. I showed him where he could use unfinished areas of the attic to access the power and run the wiring. He did not damage any of my moldings and he did only minimal damage to the walls. The wall damage was unavoidable and acceptable. He was very courteous and professional at all times. The project took 5 days instead of the 3 1/2 that was projected. I tried to give him additional money to make up the difference but he refused.I was very happy with the work and everything else with the exception of his tardiness. He was late several ti

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Ernestine H.
10/2006
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He did an excellent job. He is very neat and well organized and all work was accomplished within a short time period. David is very considerate regarding time and keeps one informed about possible delays. David is very polite and honest; I trust him completely. His prices are very reasonable. I have used David to do various jobs for more than seven years. He is a good person and does excellent work.
Description of Work: David removed from a bedroom wall an extremely heavy and large book case and remounted it on a basement wall.

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
$75

RAY N.
10/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very good service, no surprises, his price was his price even after extra work and time. I would use the service again. On time, very nice, great prices.
Description of Work: Replaced main fuse box, moved power drop down lines to side of house for safety, move com ed meter, changed outlets to GFCI, added lights in closets, pantry, checked outlets, made safety changes with wiring

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

ADARSH P.
03/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mr. Roby is very thorough and polite. He was responsive to my time-constraints and very professional on the phone. During his work, he explained the problem clearly and performed work required.
Description of Work: I required an outlet grounded due to inspection for a real estate closing. Mr. Roby came and ran a ground wire from another outlet to the one in question and corrected the problem.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$78

JAY A.
02/2005
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
WE HAVE USED DAVID IN THE PAST AND HE IS VERY THOROUGH AND CONSIDERATE OF OUR HOUSE. HE USUALLY CHANGES SHOES WHEN ENTERING THE HOUSE - KEEPING A PAIR FOR INSIDE WORK AND OUTSIDE WORK. HE HAS EXCELLENT PRICES - $30 AN HOUR PLUS TRAVEL TIME. I THINK OTHERS MIGHT BE ABLE TO DO THE WORK FASTER, BUT MY WIFE AND I ARE IMPRESSED ABOUT HIS THOROUGHNESS IN DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM BEFORE TRYING TO FIX ANYTHING. HE ALSO RECOMMENDS JOBS TO OTHERS WHEN HE BELIEVES THEIR SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES ARE BETTER THAN HIS, AND WOULD ALLOW THEM TO DO THE JOB FASTER AND CHEAPER FOR US. FOR EXAMPLE, IN THIS JOB I HAD ASKED HIM TO WIRE TWO ROOMS WITH SOME ETHERNET CABLE AND EXTEND SOME CABLE WIRING TO ANOTHER ROOM. HE SAID HE COULD RUN THE WIRE THROUGH THE CONDUIT BUT RECOMMENDED I USE SOMEONE ELSE AS THEY WERE SPECIALISTS IN THIS AREA AND THE TOTAL COST FOR THEM TO DO THE JOB WOULD BE CHEAPER THAN THE PRICE FOR THE PARTS HE WOULD HAVE TO BUY AT MENARD'S TO DO WHAT I WANTED.
Description of Work: VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AROUND HOUSE FROM 1.) IDENTIFYING CAUSE OF CIRCUIT BREAKER TO GARAGE TRIPPING AND FIXING PROBLEM 2.) FIX SQUEAKY DOORS 3.) FIX LOOSE RAILING ON STAIR 4.) CLEAR SLOW DRAINS 5.) FIXED FRONT DOOR THAT WOULDN'T LATCH 6.) REPLACE HUMIDIFIER FILTERS ATTACHED TO FURNACE 7.) EXTEND CABLE AND TELEPHONE WIRING TO 2 ADDITIONAL ROOMS.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

    Contact information

    2608 W Haddon Ave, Chicago, IL 60622


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    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Electrical,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Plumbing,
    Lighting,
    Ceiling Fans,
    Water Filtration and Softening,
    Insulation,
    Home inspection

    FAQ

    Roby's Unique Services is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
    No, Roby's Unique Services does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Roby's Unique Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Roby's Unique Services does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Roby's Unique Services does not offer emergency services.
    No, Roby's Unique Services does not offer warranties.

    Contact information

    2608 W Haddon Ave, Chicago, IL 60622