SAM I AM INC

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Electrical,

About us

OWNER-OPERATED, I'M A ONE MAN COMPANY. FREE ESTIMATES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. IF THROUGH EMAIL PLEASE LEAVE CONTACT NUMBER.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

HANDYMAN SERVICES. DO MANY THINGS INCLUDING PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, TILING, ELECTRICAL, LAMINATE FLOORING OR TILE, DRYWALL REPAIR, LIGHTING, FANS, INSTALL DOORS

Services we don't offer

HARDWOOD FLOORS, CARPETING, ROOFING, SIDING.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8189 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
4%
3
0%
2
2%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.9
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 76-100 of 189 reviews

Sheryl H.
04/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He does various types of handyman work. He is simply amazing. His prices are EXTREMELY reasonably priced, prompt, tidy, and pleasant to work with. I was so happy to find him on Angie’s List. I feel that he is a true craftsman. I couldn’t be more pleased with his services.
Description of Work: Handyman services.

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

Angelica C.
02/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
Job was done very well and professionally.
Description of Work: We had wet drywall by the bathtub, that needed to be replaced/repainted by the bath. We also had a whole in the drywall in the garage that needed the same.

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

Len A.
02/2014
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
He did a great job. He was very pleasant and clean. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: He did some ceramic tile 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
$350

Kevin C.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I would definitely recommend them and will be sure to contact them for future needs.
Description of Work: Installed two bathroom faucets.

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

Brigette A.
10/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Sam was onsite on time with each appointment. He worked very quickly, did a great job and left a clean site. I will absolutely use him again.
Description of Work: Sam replaced some angle valves under the sinks for me

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

Chris L.
10/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Sam was very responsive and came out within a day of contacting him to give an estimate. He was very professional and worked with our schedule to begin the project. He completed all of this work within a week. The quality of the work is outstanding. His prices were very resonable. I would reccomend him to anyone and will use him again.
Description of Work: Replaced 8 doors and installed laminate foor in 4 rooms including trim on doors and floor.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

ROB J.
10/2013
5.0
drywall, handyman service, doors
  + 1 more
It was a great experience overall. He was very prompt and very professional. He did a great work. His prices were reasonable and he stood by his work. If he gives you a time, he is going to show up exactly at that time.
Description of Work: I used Sam I Am Incorporated about six to eight months ago for some drywall work, putting up a picture frame and doorbell 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
$300

Geri B.
10/2013
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I had used Sam for our HOA job of installing new exterior light fixtures for the entire community. I found him on Angie's list, and couldn't have been happier with his work and pricing. I have referred him to many people. I had called Sam and he chose the date and time he wanted to come to my house. I told him if there were any jobs he didn't want to do, to just let me know so I could make a note to find someone who could do them. I had sent Sam an email that outlined most of the work I needed, and he said he could do all of it. Sam seemed upset that I had bought 2x4's, plywood, and wood screws for the attic flooring. He said he could just use heavier plywood, thereby eliminating the need for the 2x4's. He asked why I had bought the 2x4's and I told him that 2 other homeowners with the same model home as mine had done it that way to add support and give the insulation some room. He asked again why I was doing the floor that way. I thought I was saving him time by having everything he needed on the premises. When I repeated that my neighbors had written down what they used, Sam replied, "Well, get them to do it then." I came inside to call Lowe's. While on the phone with Lowe's (I could not return the wood as I had them cut it into 4 foot pieces) it came to me that we could double up the plywood I already had. I could return the 2x4's and get more plywood at the thickness Sam thought best. When I went out in the garage to tell him, he was just gone! He never said a word. I called Sam a few hours later, asking him what happened. He never returned my call. I waited 24 hours, then sent him an email, asking him to explain what happened. I even said that if he was just having a bad day, to just say so. Again, no response. I am still slightly in shock at his behavior. I did not want to leave a bad review, but I rely on the honesty of others when using Angie's list. I had raved about how good Sam was to so many people, in addition to leaving a glowing review here. I cringe to think he might treat other people the same way he treated me.
Description of Work: Sam showed up right on time. I was showing all the different jobs I needed done. I had 4 light fixtures, 1 ceiling fan, and 1 fan light kit to install. 2 new windows to be framed and plastered. Put down plywood in attic. New trim around the baseboard on the first floor. 4 new light fixtures ti install and the removal of a garbage dispoal to be replaced with regular pipe. Sam got upset when he saw the 2x4's and plywood I had purchased for the attic flooring. While I was inside calling the home improvement store to see if I could return any of the wood, Sam took off. I waited a couple of hours, thinking he had gone to the store or had an emergency. He never returned my call.

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


Response from SAM I AM INC
I expected a long review from [member name removed]. Her story is different than mine. The main thing she wanted was plywood install in attic for storage. I've done this many times takes 1-1/2 hours. Her attic was full of stuff would have took 4 hours to do (if I take stuff out of attic) she says she can take stuff down while I work on other stuff (why would she not take stuff down before I got there to do job?) The list she wanted me to do had 8 things on it, the only things she had on the list I could do was 2 bathroom lights and patch 2 windows, about 1 hour work. So I have to wait for her to empty attic to do attic job, have to wait for her to go to home depot to get lights, trim, fan rod to do jobs. What am I doing her if you don't have stuff to do jobs. I came to do a full days work per her list, instead she had 1 hour of work, I guess my time means nothing to her.

Duane M.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Sam showed up promptly at the designated time and actually had the gutter almost fixed before I was aware of his arrival. He worked very promptly with no time wasted on chit-chat. He provided all of the required paint and drywall supplies for the external and internal repairs..
Description of Work: Repaired drooping gutter on second floor roof. Repaired broken drywall in two places in garage. Painted outside of triple-section French door to patio.

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
$200

Vickie P.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Sam is wonderful! A true asset to the handyman trade .... He contacted me right away after I sent him a massage and came out the next day to look at the job and gave me an estimate ... We scheduled a date and he was right on time and completed the job right! I will definitely be calling Sam for more jobs in the future ... Highly recommended...
Description of Work: Painted the trim on the roof line

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
$80

Manjula D.
08/2013
5.0
countertops, handyman service, plumbing
  + 1 more
Sam was thorough, prompt, professional. He had to go and get parts to finish the job but did not add that to the original quote, which he should have. Will use Sam's services again for tile back splash in the coming weeks.
Description of Work: Disconnect and remove stove top and downdraft vent, disconnect water to sink, disposal, and dishwasher in preparation for removing old kitchen counters and replacing with stone tops. Came back to reconnect water and gas and replace stove top and downdraft vent after tops were in place.

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

Katherine M.
08/2013
5.0
carpet installation, handyman service
  + 0 more
Sam arrived promptly at 10 A.M. on 7/31/2013. We discussed what I needed to have done. Within 2 hours he called be back with and estimate for materials and labor. We agreed on the cost and at 8 A.M. on 8/1/2013 he installed the runner and was gone by 10 A.M. He is punctual and easy to work with. I would absolutely call him again.
Description of Work: Replaced rubber treads on basement stairs with indoor/outdoor carpet runner.

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

Sandra S.
07/2013
4.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing
  + 2 more
Fine. Cabinet lighting was more involved than originally thought (but that was not his fault; it was due to how previous owner wired electrical).
Description of Work: Dimmer switch, recessed kitchen cabinet lighting and garbage disposal install.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandra H.
07/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was very good. He was also very courteous. He came out right on time & did exactly what he said he would.
Description of Work: He did work on some electrical outlets, closet doors & worked on our front entry way.

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

Scott S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing, doors
  + 3 more
We needed some light fixtures, faucets, a garbage disposal, door hinges and two outside water spigots replaced. Sam gave us a very reasonable price quote compared to the competition. His low price coupled with the excellent reviews we read on Angie's List lead us to select Sam to do the work. We are extremely happy we did! Sam was on time, worked quickly, did the repairs exactly as we needed and as he promised. The work areas were spotless when he was done. We will call Sam for our repair projects in the future and we strongly recommend him. He's terrific!
Description of Work: Install 4 faucets, 4 outdoor light fixtures, one garbage disposal, 2 outdoor water spigots and repair/replace door hinge.

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

MARY M.
05/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Sam came to my house early AM, right exactly when he said he would be here for the painting of my living room and dining room. I supplied the paint for the walls and Sam provided the paint for the ceilings. Sam had previously come to my house for a free estimate and explanation of how long the job would take. I was very, very pleased with the painting job that Sam did, and the price was more reasonable that I could have imagined. I have recommended Sam I Am, Inc (Sam Mirabele) to several friends of mine, as I believe the services and the price were very, very good. My son is moving into a new house next week, and he has already contacted Sam for painting, etc that he wants done prior to move-in.
Description of Work: I had Sam I Am, Inc to my home for painting of the living room, dining room closet off the dining room and all ceilings in both rooms. I have also had Sam Mirabele for the past few years come to the house for several handy man jobs.

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

Jane C.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing, outdoor lighting
  + 3 more
Sam cleaned the work areas and removed old lights and boxes for new lights. He is professional and works efficiently. He knows what he is doing.
Description of Work: Sam repaired/replaced doorbell. Installed and set 4 outdoor motion sensor lights. Installed track lighting in kitchen. Moved a mirror and tightened a loose 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
$150

Jane C.
04/2013
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Sam was punctual. Went right to work and completed the job in 2 days as he said he would. The tile looks great. He did a terrific job. Cleaned the work area.
Description of Work: Sam installed ceramic tile on 2 walls as a backsplash 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
$250

Nelson J.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He arrived on time and was flexible with scheduling. Got to work right away and finished the job quickly. Will work with again.
Description of Work: He painted two pillars, baseboards, and 2 small areas of drywall

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
$100

Janet A.
02/2013
1.0
handyman service, lighting
  + 0 more
I won't call Sam I Am nor refer my friends.
Description of Work: I called 'Sam' twice requesting services: once from my house and the second time from my boyfriend's house who needed a light fixture repaired or replaced. Never got a call back saying the job was too small, don't go to our community, too busy, NOTHING. I have since gone to my local big box store (Menards) and picked up a referral. Roy was called this morning. He stopped by and will return later today to repair the fixture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
punctuality
1.0


george L.
01/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I contacted Sam after getting a recommendation from a friend who used his services a few times. Sam finished my home improvements with skill,timeliness and a fair price. He installed a dishwasher, toilets, garbage disposal, bathroom vanity and sink, and fixed an outlet. I am having him back for anything I need because he's a hard working a honest fellow. I would have taken 5 times as long to complete the job he did. The workforce needs more people like him.
Description of Work: Fair and skilled
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Marlene P.
01/2013
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
I contact Sam and he responded to my e-mail with a return phone call. We arranged for him to go to my house and give me a quote on the work I wanted done. He arrived on time, provided the quote, and completed the work exactly as arranged. I was very happy with his work, timeliness and professionalism. I will definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Drywall repair in 4 rooms after I had some electrical work 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
$225

Jan M.
01/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I appreciate Sam coming out for something so small and also working around my schedule. He's the best.
Description of Work: Re-caulked shower.

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
$40

Ed S.
01/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
to do the same job! Great guy, Great price, Great work! Thanks Sam!
Description of Work: I e-mailed Sam last night to ask him for a price to put together a microwave cart that I bought online. He called me within an hour or two and gave me a price. He scheduled the work for the next day and arrived on time (even early) and got right to work. Sam was able to put together in about an hour the same cart that took my daughter and I almost 3 hours the last time we tried doing it! Also, I had previously received an estimate (not from Angie's List) for $150.00

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
$40

Jan M.
12/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Sam's work and work ethic is excellent. He pays attention to detail. I would not hesitate to use his services again and again. He is great. Thanks Sam!
Description of Work: Interior painting of one bedroom - 2 colors. Replaced all baseboards, switches, wall plates (thanks) and 2 blinds. Price included all materials.

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

Contact information

181 Tollview, Elgin, IL 60123


Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Licensing

No License Required for Trade
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Drywall,
Lighting,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Exterior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

SAM I AM INC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

SAM I AM INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, SAM I AM INC offers free project estimates.
No, SAM I AM INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, SAM I AM INC does not offer a senior discount.
No, SAM I AM INC does not offer emergency services.
No, SAM I AM INC does not offer warranties.
SAM I AM INC offers the following services: HANDYMAN SERVICES. DO MANY THINGS INCLUDING PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, TILING, ELECTRICAL, LAMINATE FLOORING OR TILE, DRYWALL REPAIR, LIGHTING, FANS, INSTALL DOORS
HARDWOOD FLOORS, CARPETING, ROOFING, SIDING.

Contact information

181 Tollview, Elgin, IL 60123


Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM