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Newman Household Repair

Handyman Services, Electrical, Plumbing,

About us

Dave Newman is a "small jobs specialist". He is a problem solver and loves"Honey Do" and punch lists. He does light electrical, plumbing and carpentry such as changing light fixtures, switches outlets and troubleshooting electrical issues. He installs faucets and repairs toilets as well as working on problem doors and locks. As a former teacher, auto mechanic and bicycle mechanic he will provide lessons on woodworking & drafting and bicycle repair. Effective January 1, 2016 the hourly rate is $90//hour. An "Out of service area fee" of $45 will be charged for locations requiring a half hour or more of travel one way. Please feel free to ask for additional information.

Business highlights

13 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Small jobs specialist. Handyman. Light electrical, fixtures, lighting, small carpentry jobs, closet shelving, door and lock repair, Light plumbing - faucet and toilet repair. Furniture repair and bicycle repair.

Services we don't offer

Not doing large scale remodeling, painting or large drywall repair.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9216 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 216 reviews

Leonard P.
04/2021
5.0
bicycles, plumbing
  + 0 more
Yet another rave review for Dave Newman. Work done efficiently with no surprises. Prompt, professional, and personable.
Description of Work: Kitchen Faucet Install

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
$115

Response from Newman Household Repair
It was a pleasure helping you. I look forward to helping you again.

Bob L.
01/2019
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Dave is always professional, punctual, innovative and effective. Little bit like the TV series, MacGyver. Worked thoughtfully and quickly
Description of Work: Fix 3 toilets where water continued to flow after flushing and repairing overflow hose underneath our master bedroom sink

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

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for taking time for this review. Always glad to help!

ROSS F.
12/2017
5.0
contractors, handyman service, doors
  + 1 more
With no mess at all. Even my wife was impressed. And the doors now all fit their frames and close perfectly with a reassuring click of the latch.
Description of Work: Refitted 5 sticking interior doors.

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
$115

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for taking time for this review.

Gary A.
10/2017
5.0
contractors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Very well. Very knowleledgable and very honest. Also very couteous
Description of Work: Small fix it jobs inside and outside house

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

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for your kind words and for taking time for this review. I look forward to helping you again.

L S.
08/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Does really good work, very skilled and wants to work well with the client. I will definitely recommend him and absolutely use him, again.
Description of Work: Handyman
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for your kind words and for taking time for this review.

Marcia C.
07/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Dave was great! He knew it was a matter of moving 2 screws, he came same day on the way home from his last job, literally took 1 min to move the screws and wouldn't charge me. He was so nice to do it for me and I will absolutely use him for all my other handyman tasks. He seemed knowledgeable and I highly recommend you trying him out .
Description of Work: I had a gate latch that wouldn't catch and latch.

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 Newman Household Repair
Thanks for your kind words. It was my pleasure to help you and I look forward to working with you again.

jackie G.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Perfect. All completed in a timely manner. Very professional.
Description of Work: Completed a variety of general repairs.

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 Newman Household Repair
Thanks for your review. Hope to help you again.

Karen L.
03/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He is wonderful. He has been here at least 3 times. He is very good. He brings the electrical out let, and he also switched out the light and charged me for the bulb, but I didn't have to go get it. He is very good at getting back to you, and following up. He was punctual and cleans up after himself. He is very professional. Everything was done properly and was working. I don't what more I could have expected from him. I think he is very good at figuring out what your problem really is.
Description of Work: Replaced electrical outlet, and light switch, repaired closet, painting.

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

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for your kind words. See you next time.

Michelle D.
02/2017
5.0
handyman service, lighting
  + 0 more
We had a couple of scheduling issues beforehand, but David communicated timely and was apologetic about the changes, so it was no problem. Very conscientious and communicative about the work he was doing, did quality work, brought quality tools with him, knew his trades, and cleaned up. Would use his services again.
Description of Work: Installed new bathroom light fixture and 2 grab bars in bathtub. Also caulked the tub, tinkered with our sluggish front door closer and adjusted feet on fridge that was not level, since there was some time left on his 2 hour charge.

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
$150

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thank you for taking time for this review. Hope to have a smoother go next time!

Elisa G.
02/2017
5.0
electrician, furniture repair, handyman service, lighting, woodworking
  + 3 more
I've hired Dave at least 9 times and he ALWAYS exceeds expectations. He has great carpentry skills and always thinks outside the box and comes up with creative ways to fix various issues. He is pricey but he is worth every cent. He also works very quickly. I've had handymen in the past that were half the price but worked three times slower. He's also very dependable and honest. I would have to say he was my best Angie's List find ever.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling fan, fixed a broken chair, replaced my sump pump battery, caulked assorted windows and my bathtub, installed a timer for my front porch, replaced very hard to reach lightbulbs, cut and installed an attic hatch with appropriate insulation, shimmed various things that didn't fit correctly, hung pictures, installed a microwave, custom built a cabinet to cover the water shutoff valves in my basement, assembled furniture, repaired broken cabinet handles, assembled shelving in laundry room, repaired a valance ... and so much more.

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

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for taking time for this review and for your detailed list of repairs. As always, I look forward to helping you!

NANCY LISA M.
11/2016
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, plumbing
  + 2 more
Great! Dave has always been very responsive and discusses options for fixes. I haven't hired him for any big jobs, but he's been great on all the small jobs. In the case of the garage door opener, he diagnosed the problem and let me know he couldn't fix it, and didn't charge for the visit.
Description of Work: Various jobs -- installing a new electrical outlet in garage, re-doing electrical connection for dishwasher, fixing leak under kitchen sinks, replacing outdoor light fixtures. Consulted about broken garage door opener.

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 Newman Household Repair
Always glad to help. Thanks for the review. I look forward to helping you in the future.

Judyth H.
11/2016
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
He is every prompt and hard worker. He has done several things for me. No job is too small. He will give anything a good college try but will let you know if he can't do it.
Description of Work: I've used him 3 or 4 times to work on my house.

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 Newman Household Repair
Thanks for taking time for this review.

David L.
11/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
David did a very good job with my list of chores that had piled up over the past year. The only reason he gets a B for price is that there are some providers that may be cheaper, but as they say, you get what you pay for.
Description of Work: Install shower door, various other jobs around the house.

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
$400

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for your kind words. I do look forward to helping again.

Denyse G.
08/2016
5.0
furniture repair, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
Perfectly! Dave fixed everything on my list! He was on time, professional, courteous and pleasant!
Description of Work: Repair bi-fold closet and entryway door to bedroom, hang large picture, repair broken window shade, add pull switch to light bulb, replace and realign door hinges, repair wall unit, caulk bathroom shower, tub and sinks, replaced hard to reach light bulbs. He completed a long list of repairs in 3 1/2 hours.

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
$285

Response from Newman Household Repair
It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for your kind words. I look forward to helping you again.

Judith R.
07/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He is a very creative repair guy. If it's something he's not able to repair he will let you know. He is very polite and accommodating.
Description of 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

Craig K.
06/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great experience. Small job, but snuck me in early the next morning. Dave explained everything that he was doing and worked very efficiently. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Description of Work: Install flagpole base.

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

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thank you for taking time for this review. I look forward to helping you again.

Adam B.
05/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I called Newman Household Repair only to fix a casement window operator. I texted him a photo of the stripped handle, and he saw a part that he said might be able to be fixed in only 20 minutes. Between the time we spoke on the phone and he came to my place, another casement window operator broke in a different way. He handled that with no trouble too, and showed me some issues with the operator. We ordered a new part to be installed later. Dave did such a good job, I asked him to take a look at some cabinets that needed hinges replaced and a couple of other small jobs, and he fixed ALL of them within two hours. He was also able to fix our condo building's front door, which we've had others out to fix for years to no avail. He also pointed out some issues with the door and frame that could cause future trouble and suggested various ways (at various costs) that could be done to prevent or resolve any of those issues. Dave is knowledgeable, creative in finding solutions, prompt, professional, and even showed me how to install the new casement window operator myself when it arrives. I highly recommend him and will be using his services in the future!
Description of Work: Fixed 2 casement windows, replaced kitchen cabinet hinges, unstuck and tightened hinges on a leaky hinged shower head arm, reconnected a hard-to-get-at shower faucet handle and shimmed and rehung our condo building's 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
$220

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for your detailed review. I'm glad we had much success and look forward to helping you again.

Derek R.
02/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Deserves excellent review, and always gets a lot done in the hour he charges for.
Description of Work: All things. Fixed some cabinet doors. Hung pictures. Other misc repairs.

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

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for your kind words. It's always a pleasure to help you out.

GEORGIA P.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Dave Newman showed up earlier than scheduled and called first to let me know. I am the real estate agent that represents the out-of-town owner and the property. I was extremely pleased with the service he provided and felt that the cost was more than fair for the amount of time that he spent at the house.
Description of Work: Completed the repair "To Do" list consisting of a variety of small projects that were time consuming but necessary

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
$235

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to helping you again.

JENNIFER J.
12/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Mr. Newman did excellent work. Not only is he knowledgeable about the right materials and process for a range of projects, but he also knows when it would be better to refer someone else to take care of a job beyond his purview. He does excellent, careful work and I am happy to recommend him highly.
Description of Work: Installed trim on a closet, replaced porch light, installed panel over outdoor window.

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

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thank you for your kind words. I look forward to helping again.

ANITA M.
12/2015
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
It went very well. He was knowledgeable about what needed to be done and did each repair very efficiently. He showed me what to do to remedy a few problems on my own, such as how to replace a panel in my screen door that could be fixed and then removed if need be.
Description of Work: Put up towel racks, put in a hard to reach screen, repaired closure on kitchen cabinet, repaired bi-fold closet doors, figured out why my garage door remote wouldn't 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
$164

Response from Newman Household Repair
I'm glad I was able to take care of everything on your list. Thanks for taking time for this review.

Melanie J.
11/2015
5.0
doors, electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 2 more
Things went very well. Dave showed up early, worked quickly and got a lot done in three hours. I purchased the Angie's list Deal for two hours of service and then paid for an extra hour of work, which could be bought in half hour increments for $30 per 30 minutes. Was nice to get a bunch of things checked off the to-do list.
Description of Work: installed a semi-flush mount ceiling light fixture in the entryway, installed a new doorbell, installed blinds and curtain rods in four rooms.

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
$133

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for your review. I look forward to helping you again.

Deborah V.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with the services provided and will definitely call again when needed. Mr. Newman is very professional and service focused. He explains everything he is doing and really wants to ensure you are completely satisfied with the work performed. He is a true professional who cares about his customers.
Description of Work: He preformed miscellaneous repairs.

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
$65

Response from Newman Household Repair
I was glad I could help with your jobs. I look forward to helping you again. Thanks for your kind words.

Cecilia Q.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Good service. I would recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Build a double bed.

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
$73

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thanks for your review. I look forwaard to helping you again.

Rosalie L.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Came exactly on time, called 15 minutes in advance that he was on his way, was pleasant, attentive, worked efficiently and quickly. Very personable. I was amazed at how much he got done in that time frame. I recommend him highly; my husband was impressed, too. "This guy knows what he's doing."
Description of Work: Cut out some moldy basement kitchen cabinet backings, cleaned out my dryer vent from accumulated lint, replaced some broken hardware in a slide out garbage cabinet in my main kitchen, tightened a looser, new toilet seat, and advised me on a few questions I had for other problems-all in the 2 hours, including going to Lowe's to purchase the slide out cabinet hardware.

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
$76

Response from Newman Household Repair
Thank you for your kind words and for taking time to write this review. I look forward to helping you on our next appointment.

Contact information

3900 W Lyons St, Evanston, IL 60203


Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Electrical,
Plumbing,
Lighting,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Fencing,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Windows,
Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
Drywall,
Bicycles

FAQ

Newman Household Repair is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Newman Household Repair accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Newman Household Repair does not offer free project estimates.
No, Newman Household Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Newman Household Repair does not offer a senior discount.
No, Newman Household Repair does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Newman Household Repair offers warranties.
Newman Household Repair offers the following services: Small jobs specialist. Handyman. Light electrical, fixtures, lighting, small carpentry jobs, closet shelving, door and lock repair, Light plumbing - faucet and toilet repair. Furniture repair and bicycle repair.
Not doing large scale remodeling, painting or large drywall repair.

Contact information

3900 W Lyons St, Evanston, IL 60203


Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM