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Kerr Home Services

Handyman Services, Plumbing, Interior Painting,

About us

We're a small, Evanston-based handyman business, serving the North Shore of Chicago. We have 6 uniformed handymen who do the majority of our work. Our handymen, professional and efficient. We take pride in good communication and building long-term relationships with our customers. All our work is performed hourly at $85 per hour, plus $30 travel for jobs less than 4 hours. Call or email us. GC LICENSE #: 07LIC-221.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly

Services we offer

Handymen Services – Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling, Painting, Drywall, & General Repairs.

Services we don't offer

Heating & AC, Major Electrical, & Major Plumbing.

Amenities



Accepted payment methods

Check
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8153 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 153 reviews

Timothy M.
12/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
install vent covers for pest control
Description of Work: Handyman arrived on time, found creative solution to my problem, quickly went to hardware store for materials, and completed job quickly. Total bill was about half what another handyman service estimated that their minimum charge would be. Great job all around

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
$163

Brooke S.
09/2020
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
trampoline assembly: didn’t show up
Description of Work: We had an appointment for September 21st at 9am, followed up Friday for appointment and heard nothing. Called this morning with no follow up. No one showed up.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Kerr Home Services
I emailed to try to reschedule the week before, due to a scheduling conflict. I'm sorry we were not able to get the work done when you needed it. Andrew

Tosha J.
08/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I am thrilled with the service that I received. He was very professional and put up my mirrors very fast. I would definitely recommend Kerr Home Services. Thanks again!
Description of Work: Hanging large mirrors on a 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
$90

MacAdam G.
06/2020
5.0
contractors, drywall, handyman service, masonry, plastering, woodworking, doors
  + 5 more
Kerr Home Services has been a life saver for our family. We moved last year into a 1924 colonial that was badly in need of updating. Andrew and his entire team are top-notch, and especially Yuri, who has done so much for us. They are honest, hard-working, extremely competent, and deliver the work with a high level of skill. I am so grateful we found them.
Description of Work: We have used them for all kinds of projects over the last year or so.

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

SHERI A.
09/2019
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
I had a long list of projects that needed to be done, some smaller, some larger. Yuri was here working diligently the entire day. He fixed everything well, and even asked about fixing things I didn’t ask him to fix ( he saw that the dryer vent needed to be cleaned out when he was up on the ladder looking at the exhaust fan for my bathroom and cleared that out as well. He was very punctual, friendly, and committed to the tasks at hand. He even fixed an outdoor plumbing issue that had never been fixed properly, and gave us a new water shut off valve. I have already hired him again to fix the things that didn’t make it on to the first list.
Description of Work: I had a long list of projects that needed to be done, some smaller some larger.

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
$480

ANITA M.
09/2019
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They were good. Really a skill craft person, polite, explain well.
Description of Work: Fix door bell,

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

Jay R.
03/2019
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
Excellent! I am now able to control lights in my house from my smartphone. They clearly knew how to deal with these types of switches. As for the storm door, they did a really nice job of repairing the wood and the door apparatus. It loos and functions as if there was nothing wrong.
Description of Work: Electrical installing Lutron Caseta smart switches, repairing other existing switches in the house; repaired storm door at the front of our house that was severely damaged by recent wind storms.

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

Kathleen H.
01/2019
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Our older home has a lot of character but also requires a lot of work (fixtures, flooring, plumbing, electric, wear and tear, renovations, you name it). We have had many experiences with handymen over the years. Many of these experiences have been positive, but nobody compares to the work we have had done by Kerr Home Services-- particularly in customer service and professionalism. Ever since we discovered Kerr Home Services, no project has been left incomplete. All calls have been immediately returned. Scheduling has always been easy and the workers come exactly when they say they will. Opinions and concerns are taken very seriously and immediately addressed. We have worked with three of Andrew's workers in addition to Andrew himself and everyone has been kind, prompt, respectful, talented, and hard-working. This team provides quality work and we plan to use them moving forward with all of our home service needs.
Description of Work: Multiple odd jobs around the home, two larger projects including carpentry and flooring

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

Lin Y.
12/2018
5.0
handyman service, house painters
  + 0 more
My front door and side lites are made of fiberglass and the stain had faded away over the years. I didn't need re-staining on the inside, just the outside. I had contacted the service provider late last year but it got too cold to do the job. This year it got done in October on a nice day. Yuri was sent out to my house with several colors of stain but none of them matched. He went and got more stains and finally one of them worked. He had to mix stain and varnish since the door is not wood and wouldn't absorb the stain. He did the job and left the lacquer to dry for a day. Then the business owner came back the next day and put back the rubber gasket around the door. I was happy with the color and the work. The cost was for labor and materials.
Description of Work: Staining front 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
$460

Jay S.
11/2018
5.0
electrician, handyman service
  + 0 more
All items fixed and the work was performed quickly at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: Fixing light fixtures and a ceiling fan.

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

Ken L.
09/2018
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Responded over the Labor Day weekend, made someone available the Tuesday following, arrived on time, provided a creative and inexpensive solution, cleaned up nicely. Exactly what we needed and for less than anticipated.
Description of Work: Build out a rack to level under new washer and dryer and move laundry basin

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

Response from Kerr Home Services
Glad it all went well, [Member Name Removed]. Thanks for the review. Andrew

rosemary B.
06/2018
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
Mario did an excellent job and kept us informed during the work process. Kerr Service provides quality work at reasonable price
Description of Work: Mario installed a cabinet and under cabinet hood range. A few weeks later add backsplash to kitchen 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

KATHY B.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very well. I have re-hired them for some additional projects
Description of Work: He built some shelves in my kitchen, re-built a stoop and repaired some folding doors, and a few odds and ends.

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

Rachel K.
03/2018
1.0
handyman service, woodworking, doors
  + 1 more
After reading positive reviews, I called Kerr to adjust an entrance door. I'm disappointment with the unprofessional customer service. Repair person did not show up at the scheduled time nor call to cancel the appointment. I lost a day of work waiting for this service. I was unable to reach anyone in person regarding the missed appointment. I would not recommend.
Description of Work: Entrance door repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Tasos K.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows
  + 0 more
I was pleased. They get the job done with minimal disruption to my day.
Description of Work: Repair a broken door window pane

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stephen T.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Diagnosed issue with outdoor air entering through the exhaust and made a repair
Description of Work: Repaired exhaust vent in powder 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
$220

Jay R.
12/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mission accomplished. The light no longer flashes.
Description of Work: Repaired a faulty ceiling fan and light fixture

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
$190

Kyaram W.
11/2017
1.0
gutter repair, handyman service, replacement windows, house painters, doors
  + 3 more
It didn't. How could it go anywhere when the company refuses to pick up the phone after promising to call you to set up the final details? I texted and called repeatedly, and no return call. Absolutely pathetic. Thank God I didn't give them any money.
Description of Work: Exterior painting of windows and gutters, as well as some minor repair work.

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


Sarah W.
09/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Everything went really well. Jefe came over and was very friendly and answered my questions and got to work right away. Now that it is done, it looks great!
Description of Work: I needed the drywall on my ceiling soffit replaced after a plumbing leak was fixed.

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
$850

Tom Z.
07/2017
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Total miss on the deadbolt. Paying somebody else to do it right. Total miss on the caulking. Said they did it? But did not do so. They did a great job on the carpentry work removing and replacing exterior door trim. Showed little-to-no interest in the siding replacement. Said it was special order at the lumber yard. That turns out not to be the case. Other small items ok.
Description of Work: A bunch of smallish things around the house, mostly outside. Re-position deadbolt socket so door locks. Caulk windows on third floor. Replace door trim. Replace a piece of cedar shingle house siding. And a few other items.

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

$1,000

Response from Kerr Home Services
[Member Name Removed], I believe you are reviewing some handyman work we did for you a little over a year ago. I wish you had called me at the time to share your concerns. I would have done my best to address the issues right away. Thanks Andrew

Caryn S.
05/2017
1.0
doors
  + -1 more
Our appointment was set for 10am Monday May 8, 2017. By 10:20am, I felt it was safe to assume no one was coming. This fact has been confirmed to me as it is now 7:50pm and I still have not see or heard from anyone in the company. Waiting for them completely ruined my morning as my time is extremely limited to the few hours my child is at preschool. I have a lot of home projects and I was hoping to find a good company to help me out. Guess who I will never call on again. Thanks for nothing Kerr.
Description of Work: I called this company to come out and hang some bedroom doors for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Kerr Home Services
[Member Name Removed], I called you the day before our scheduled meeting (Sunday) at 5:17pm to ask if we could move the time of the meeting to a bit earlier or a bit later in the day, as I had a conflict at our scheduled time and I didn't want to leave you waiting. I left you a message and I never heard back. It sounds like you didn't get my message. I'm sorry to hear it ruined your morning. I'm still happy to meet with you this week to discuss your job. Thanks Andrew

Tod C.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I have used this service before and cannot praise them enough. They come and do the job well the first time. They came on time and repaired a banister that had fallen off the wall.
Description of Work: Repair of stairways banister

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
$148

Prudence M.
12/2016
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
The work done was excellent and was done in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Complicated carpentry repairs on the front porch.

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

Don R.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They do a good job explaining. They came in did the work and left in a quick manner. I will use them again if and when needed.
Description of Work: They came and serviced my unit and added freon.

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

Junu K.
11/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Excellent experience and work. Detailed work and prompt, neat and clean. We have worked with Kerr Home Services before (at least three other jobs, including patching a garage roof) and have had great experience each time.
Description of Work: Fixed door that had warped and wasn't closing, patched two holes in wall created by a plumber's 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

Contact information

1205B Hartrey Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

http://www.kerrhomeservices.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Interior Painting,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Unfinished Carpentry,
General Remodeling,
Electrical,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Doors,
Lighting,
Windows

FAQ

Kerr Home Services is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Kerr Home Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Visa
No, Kerr Home Services does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Kerr Home Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Kerr Home Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Kerr Home Services does not offer emergency services.
No, Kerr Home Services does not offer warranties.
Kerr Home Services offers the following services: Handymen Services – Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling, Painting, Drywall, & General Repairs.
Heating & AC, Major Electrical, & Major Plumbing.

Contact information

1205B Hartrey Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

http://www.kerrhomeservices.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM