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 51-131 of 131 reviews

Terry K.
07/2020
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
They installed some sections of the fence along the side of a huge tree with a lot of large roots. They were still able to find a way to get the posts sunk in the ground. When I pointed out a couple of minor issues, Kevin was quick to make sure they were taken care of to my approval. The fence looks great!
Description of Work: Fencing

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
$2,500

Response from The Handy Veteran
We are glad you are happy with the fence. We would never want to leave any unresolved issues. Thank you for your review.

Helene D.
06/2020
5.0
interior painters, doors
  + 0 more
We have an old home and shall we say difficult walls. Kevin worked really hard to get them painted just right. There were a few hiccups along the way and Kevin was so professional and so willing to make sure that we were happy with the job done! He just wants to please the customer! We really appreciated that! He did a great job!!. He's a stand-up guy that works really hard!
Description of Work: Painting, Doors

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
$7,000

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for the kind review. We will always strive to make our customers happy.

Al Z.
06/2020
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, handyman service, woodworking, interior painters, basement remodeling
  + 4 more
Went very well nice job. Professionally done. Respectful of our home and family. Reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Framing, drywall, 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 for your review. It was a pleasure working with you and hope to work with you again.

Jim and Sandy C.
05/2020
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
Very professional, experienced, and paid attention to detail so the finished product was perfect. We will definitely be contracting them for future home projects.
Description of Work: 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
$3,200

Response from The Handy Veteran
We appreciate your kind review. We look forward to helping you with any of your future projects.

Mike H.
05/2020
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
Excellent price, clean and fast. Good attitudes and nice guys to talk and deal with
Description of Work: Installed bathroom exhaust fans

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

Response from The Handy Veteran
We appreciate your kind review. We enjoyed working with you as well!

Kris L.
05/2020
5.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
The project went great! There were multiple obstacles that came up. However, Kevin and his crew handled them without a problem. Kevin hand to come up with multiple adjustments and workarounds quickly. He made keeping to our plan and style the number one priority. It may have taken extra time, but he wanted it done right! Their were no hidden extra costs or fees. What he quoted is what was charged. With the amount of special work arounds many companies would have charged extra, usually with out notifying customers ahead of time. I would definitely recommend him without hesitation. I am also planning to have Kevin "The Handy Veteran" return for a much larger project in the future.
Description of Work: Side (Main) entrance's, fully poured not molded, concrete stairs removal and new deck and stairs built.

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 your patience with working with us and look forward to working with you again.

Marty W.
05/2020
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
Fantastic job. Very efficient. Lols great!
Description of Work: Install shower 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

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your review. We hope we can help you with more jobs in the future!

Dow C.
04/2020
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
Very well, Kevin was on time, polite and professional. We have already discussed additional jobs to be done in the future.
Description of Work: Repair bathroom light and railings

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

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you so much for your review. We look forward to working with you again.

Shirley L.
03/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Kevin does excellent work, he was thorough & ensured we were satisfied with his work. He arrived on time & made room for me during his busy calendar to complete the job. I highly recommend using Kevin for any job you may have & anyone out there looking for a job well done hire Kevin!
Description of Work: Security Cameras

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 and we are glad you are happy with the service we provided.

Jackie L.
03/2020
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, woodworking, house painters, basement remodeling
  + 3 more
Fantastic!!! One day and done! Great pricing and great people to do business with!
Description of Work: Support beam repair, electrical, paint, window replacement

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
$1,800

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you, we hope to be back in the future!

Joan D.
01/2020
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Very happy with the work that was done. Kevin explained exactly what he would do. Sent itemized estimate for all of the work requested. Upon arriving, right on time, to do repairs, he reveiwed what he would be doing. I would definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Door 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

Response from The Handy Veteran
We appreciate your kind words and we are glad we were able to help. We enjoyed working with you!

Jon B.
12/2019
5.0
handyman service, mailbox repair
  + 0 more
The repair man was great, very cold outside 8 degrees. Did a great job
Description of Work: Mailbox install
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you so much for your review. It was very cold out but we know it was important to get your mailbox up and running!

Sandra B.
12/2019
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
This organization is first class. If I could give them an A+, I would. I have had them out four times now and each employee is friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and works fast and good. The last was on 12/12/19 to assemble an air hockey table. Kevin Anderson and his partner did an excellent job and even cleaned up and hauled all debris out. Every time they come out it has ended as an most successful engagement.
Description of Work: Assembly of air hockey table
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate you as a returning customer and look forward to working with you on your next project!

Joel L.
10/2019
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Project went very smooth Very knowledgeable And did a very clean job would recommend Them for any job Very very personable
Description of Work: Fence

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 for your review. We hope we can help you with a project in the future!

Rich & Terri K.
10/2019
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, remodeling, woodworking, interior painters, doors
  + 4 more
We purchased our home with a master bedroom that was down to the studs. The room had never been worked on since the previous owners tore it apart two decades ago. We had hired a contractor based on a recommendation by a realtor, and quickly realized that the work was never going to be completed. It was excuse after excuse! One of our new neighbors had just had some work done and told another neighbor about it. The contractor was the Handy Vet from Fox Lake. We gave them a telephone call and Kevin came out immediately to give us an estimate. We hired him on the spot! The guys dry-walled the entire room, finished the ceiling, installed our laminate floors (they had to level the floor before they could install the flooring), tore up glued down and nailed down parquet flooring and leveled that flooring prior to installing the flooring, finished three closets ... AND put a wood ceiling in for us! We are planning on having The Handy Vet come back again to do some more work. Would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone! Plus ... We decided to get a new puppy in the middle of the construction, and the guys fell in love with her, too! They were extremely patient with our "training" of little Sammie! We have lots of pictures if anyone would like to see their work.
Description of Work: Complete Maser Bedroom Renovation

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
$15,000

Response from The Handy Veteran
We are so happy that you liked how everything turned out. It was great working with you.

Jodi N.
10/2019
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, handyman service, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 6 more
Best experience we've ever had!!! I'm not one to usually leave reviews,.. but Kevin and his team far exceeded our expectations on every project we threw at him. From finishing a room in the basement, redoing a bathroom, building a fence, and changing out an exsisting railing in the house, to a rustic piece of art. He was eager to tackle it all, and even helped us seek out old barn wood for project ideas we showed him off Pinterest. It's not just his work, and quality, ..which is amazing! .. I'm here to leave a review, because of his patience, care, communication, attention to detail, work ethic, cleanliness, and our overall experience with him and his team. We absolutely will wait and use them in the future.. and trust him with whatever idea we throw at him. We can't thank him enough for making our house,.. our perfect home.
Description of Work: Basement Closet Remodel, Fence Install, Laundry Room 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

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your kind review, it was a pleasure working with you both!

Sophia S.
08/2019
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
I was incredibly pleased with the professionalism of Kevin, Kyle, Anthony, and Zack. The job was not straightforward, but they approached it creatively and I am so pleased with the final product. They put in a very long day to get the job done; I'd hire them again in a minute. True professionals!
Description of Work: Rebuilding a potting room countertop

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 your review and are happy that you are pleased with the final product!

Cynthia B.
08/2019
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Very well. Kevin showed us what needed to be done and explained how he was going to go about the repair. The job was done well and the guys cleaned everything up afterward. They were prompt, friendly, and conscientious.
Description of Work: Door trim repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to working with you again in the future.

Javier S.
07/2019
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
Excellent, very happy with the service provided.
Description of Work: Replace Patio door

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 The Handy Veteran
We appreciate the review. It was great working with you!

naomi W.
07/2019
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Wonderful. Kevin was promt, fast, efficient and neat.
Description of Work: Several smaller plumbing and install smoke alarms 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

Response from The Handy Veteran
We appreciate the review and thank you for hiring us!

Ann H.
07/2019
5.0
drywall, handyman service, plumbing, basement remodeling
  + 2 more
It went very well. Kevin, the owner, assured me they would be able to find the water meter and made time in their busy schedule to send a young man, Kyle, over to do the work. After a couple of false starts and digging around through a musty crawl space, Kyle located the water meter in the ceiling of the basement, of all places. While I was getting discouraged, Kyle maintained a professional, can-do attitude during the project. In addition, Kyle was very courteous and kept me informed during the entire process. I highly recommend them and will be using them again to repair the drywall after the new water meter is installed.
Description of Work: Location of water meter that was hidden from view due to drywall refinishing of basement by prior owner

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
$279

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your kind review! We are glad to hear Kyle was able to help you and be professional and courteous throughout the project. We look forward to working with you again.

Katie W.
07/2019
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was very easy to get an appointment and the price was very reasonable. They were very friendly and approachable and the work was excellent quality. Would definitely hire again for more and bigger jobs.
Description of Work: Dig up two broken mailboxes and install new ones

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 always strive to put our quality work, thank you for leaving us a review. We hope to see you again in the future!

Maria K.
07/2019
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
Kevin and his team did an outstanding job. Before this project, we also hired him for a full double door (interior) installation and we loved his work ethic, affordability and professionalism. We’ll be hiring him again for a custom painting (interior walls and cathedral ceiling) project for our fixer upper house. We are very satisfied with the Handy Vet services, definitely A+++
Description of Work: entry door and interior door installation, mailbox replacement, old pavers and basketball hoop removal

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
$1,250

Response from The Handy Veteran
Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to working with you again!

Kevin B.
06/2019
5.0
drywall, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
They did an amazing job at my house! I requested some work to be done asap and they were able to fit me in. The price was far less than I expected and what was quoted by others. They communicated very well on the status of when they would arrive and what they were doing. I highly recommend them and will use them again for future projects.
Description of Work: Baseboard/drywall 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
$250

Response from The Handy Veteran
We appreciate your business and thank you for working with us.

Rich and Davia S.
06/2019
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Kevin and his team were on time and did quality work for a reasonable price. We will be calling them for future projects. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Residing of garage

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 for your review. We appreciate you as a customer and hope we can work together again in the future.

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