The Handy Veteran

Handyman Services, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Drywall,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

The Handy Veteran is a veteran owned and operated company. We offer free estimates and stand by our motto of professional and dependable services. We want to be the one stop shop handyman for you. We offer active duty and veteran discounts.

Business highlights

7 years of trusted experience
Veteran Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Handyman Services, Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen Re-model, Bathroom Re-models, Drywall Repair, Gutters, and Decks

Services we don't offer

Ask for details

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0131 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 26-131 of 131 reviews

Jamie K.
04/2022
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Kevin was amazing. He came when he said he would and was on time. His work was excellent and he cleaned up after. I would highly recommend The Handy Veteran.
Description of Work: Drywall
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you so much, it was great working with you and we hope to help with all future projects.

Eva O.
03/2022
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
Exceeded my expectations in every way possible. HIGH quality craftsmanship. Very accurate on time/cost quote. Completed on time. Fair cost. Honest & trustworthy. Explained everything in detail. Went above and beyond for customer service. Worked diligently. A delight to have in our home. Couldn't be happier.
Description of Work: Bathroom Remodel

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
$8,700

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you so much, we were happy to do the job and glad to hear we exceeded all expectations.

barbara R.
12/2021
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Kevin was great, I was worried it would come down during the winds and winter and my dogs would get out of the yard. They fixed it and the fence is not going any where nor are my dogs. Kevin is booked until July but came out for me. My great thanks to the Veteran
Description of Work: Fence falling down

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
$175

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your kind review. We are very happy we could help!

NANCY A.
10/2021
5.0
drywall, handyman service, woodworking, doors
  + 2 more
PERFECT! Kevin's work is outstanding! We are very impressed! He is VERY easy to work with, reasonable, reliable, and timely.
Description of Work: Closet door repairs, storm door repairs, repair crack in stairs, repair crack in 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
$1,300

Response from The Handy Veteran
We appreciate your kind words, we strive to be all of those things!

Chuck M.
10/2021
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, house painters
  + 2 more
Great,very professional, excellent work ethic, kept me in the loop as the project moved forward. Started when they said they would,very reliable,
Description of Work: Exterior Trim Replacemenr

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 The Handy Veteran
We appreciate you as a returned customer, we look forward to working on your next project!

Jessica T.
09/2021
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, interior painters, doors, basement remodeling
  + 3 more
The remodel went great. The team was super flexible with our ordered flooring material delays. I'm very happy with the end results.
Description of Work: Flooring, Painting, 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
$13,000

Response from The Handy Veteran
We are glad to hear you are happy with how everything turned out!

Dawn & Richard B.
08/2021
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Kevin and his crew worked for 5 full days to complete the deck. Most days they worked past 6. The deck is beautiful and very sturdy. I really love the finishing details around the pool. The stairs are wide, and I really like how he built the gate out of our existing deck. The final detail was the lattice around the back wall.
Description of Work: Deck
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your great review! We hope you get to enjoy your deck for the rest of the summer.

Angela K.
07/2021
5.0
drywall, handyman service, remodeling, deck cleaning, interior painters
  + 3 more
Great! Will always recommend the Handy Veteran!
Description of Work: Deck Maintenance

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

Response from The Handy Veteran
We appreciate that, we will be here for the next one.

Nancy H.
07/2021
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
Great job! Very prompt, worked quickly & professionally completed.
Description of Work: Siding
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you, we try our best to work quickly but professionally!

Rick P.
06/2021
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
Excellent; Kevin realized the floor had hump issues and came up with the best (and cheaper) solution to do the job beautifully.
Description of Work: Flooring; install hard-wood floor over plywood sub-floor.

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
$1,600

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your review, we were happy to help!

Kirk H.
05/2021
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, deck cleaning, home remodeling
  + 2 more
trustworthy, dependable, and quality
Description of Work: Deck, Bathroom
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Handy Veteran
That is what we strive for, thank you!

Rose R.
04/2021
5.0
handyman service, deck cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent. Kevin problem solved our issue and got straight to work to fix it and prevent future issues. Definitely our go-to handyman going forward.
Description of Work: Deck to house 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
$600

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear that you would use us again in the future.

Scott C.
04/2021
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
Perfectly - Kevin and his helper arrived on time to replace a back door at our house. They noticed some repair work was potentially needed to replace a wooden board, which they did. I couldn’t be more pleased.
Description of Work: 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
$550

Response from The Handy Veteran
We are glad that we were able to help with another project of yours. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!

Lynn W.
04/2021
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Kevin was very professional and friendly. He moved through the project quickly and I was very satisfied. The mantle is beautiful. I would definitely hire Kevin again and I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Fireplace Mantel

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
$875

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your review, it was fun to build and look forward to hopefully working with you again.

Theresa M.
03/2021
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Kevin and his team were wonderful. They were punctual, courteous, and very neat about clean up. He framed 5 windows and they all look crisp and bright. A+ on a thorough job which he stayed late to finish in just one day.
Description of Work: Window Framing

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
$1,600

Response from The Handy Veteran
That is great to hear, I am glad that we were able to help!

Randy R.
01/2021
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
The work we had done went very well. We had a few pieces of siding that blew off replaced, a handrail installed going up the stairs, and a powder room painted. All work done quickly and very well. Kevin and his wife Laura, hope I got that right, are both very nice to work with. Hire him, we certainly will again.
Description of Work: Install Handrail, Siding Repair, 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
$900

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for the review, we appreciate you being a customer and hope to work with you again in the future!

Amy N.
12/2020
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Kevin was punctual and professional. He completed the job on schedule and he did amazing work! We love the new look the gables add to the front if our home! We already scheduled him to come back for a basement finishing project.
Description of Work: Roof Gables
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We look forward to working on your basement!

Scott C.
12/2020
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
It went extremely well; he was able to come make repairs to the fence on relatively short notice, and did a superlative job. I’ve just booked for a door installation next spring.
Description of Work: Fence 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
$185

Response from The Handy Veteran
We are glad that we would help you with your project and we are looking forward to the next one.

Norma W.
12/2020
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Excellent,I am very happy with the work that was done. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Interior 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

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you, we are looking forward to your next project with us.

Dominick D.
10/2020
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, interior painters, doors
  + 5 more
With 5 homes and numerous home improvement projects I have a lot of experience in this area. Kevin and his team surpassed my expectations in every way! With any job, especially one of this size, your going to have things that come up. Kevin and his crew handled it like true professionals and always put us, the customer, first. The quality of the work was too notch and we couldn’t be more pleased with the final product. Kevin is a very very talented carpenter and a perfectionist! They have earned my future business!
Description of Work: Flooring, painting, stairwell, tile on fireplace
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Handy Veteran
We are so thankful you are happy with the work we did. We hope you enjoy your new flooring, fireplace and stairwell!

Billy D.
09/2020
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Kevin and Miles were absolutely spectacular! They were very knowledgeable, understanding, prompt, and precise. Their attention to detail and ability to adapt to unforeseen issues was amazing. We highly recommend The Handy Veteran!
Description of Work: Shelving, deck built, wall hangings

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
$1,000

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you, we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Bob B.
09/2020
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
Very well. They were on time, polite and thorough. Job well done.
Description of Work: Exterior Sliding Door
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your review, we appreciate it!

Donna H.
08/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Kevin did a great job. Cabinets look great. They cleaned up right after the project. We are very happy with the job that was done and will not hesitate to contact again for any other projects we have.
Description of Work: Move one set of Cabinets and hang another set of cabinets

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
$240

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your review, we are looking forward to your next project.

Bob C.
08/2020
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
The job went very well. The guys were efficient and professional. The finished product was even better than expected. The price was fair and the owner/supervisor was a great guy to work with - they even took care of a secondary little detail that we needed help with. And went out of their way to do it. I would use their services again (kept their business card) and would absolutely recommend them.
Description of Work: Install access panel

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

Response from The Handy Veteran
So glad we could help and exceed your expectations.

Jeremy and Carolyn N.
07/2020
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
Kevin was professional and got the job done fast. He was amazing at putting my door in! Would definitely recommend and hire again!
Description of Work: Install Patio 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
$625

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your review, we look forward to your next project!

Contact information

PO Box 105, Fox Lake, IL 60020

http://thehandyvet.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Doors,
General Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Exterior Painting,
Plumbing,
Decks and Porches,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Deck Maintenance

FAQ

The Handy Veteran is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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

Saturday: Closed

The Handy Veteran accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, The Handy Veteran offers free project estimates.
No, The Handy Veteran does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, The Handy Veteran offers a 5% senior discount.
No, The Handy Veteran does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Handy Veteran offers warranties.
The Handy Veteran offers the following services: Handyman Services, Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Kitchen Re-model, Bathroom Re-models, Drywall Repair, Gutters, and Decks
Ask for details

Contact information

PO Box 105, Fox Lake, IL 60020

http://thehandyvet.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
Closed